UNIT 3 - page 33 Kent Larson's TED Talk - Coopling.com.br

What is the main problem Kent Larson wants to solve?

• The lack of technology in cities

• The growing world population and housing in cities

• The high cost of construction materials

• The increase in pollution caused by large apartments

Why can a city with many small apartments fit more people?

• Because small apartments are taller than big ones

• Because they are affordable and use less energy

• Because people prefer living in small apartments

• Because they are located outside the city

Why do many people not want to live in small apartments?

• They prefer living outside the city

• They want separate rooms for different activities

• Small apartments are too expensive

• Small apartments are difficult to build

What is Kent Larson's solution to the problem?

• To design a new type of apartment using design and technology

• To build larger houses outside the city

• To reduce the number of people moving to cities

• To increase the size of apartments in cities

What is the benefit of small apartments mentioned in the text?

• They help reduce pollution

• They provide space for more people in cities

• They make cities more expensive

• They require more energy to maintain

What is the profession of Kent Larson?

• Engineer

• Scientist

• Architect

• Urban planner

What is Kent Larson’s goal with his apartment design?

• To build luxurious houses in big cities

• To create comfortable small living spaces using technology

• To reduce the number of apartments in cities

• To make apartments more expensive

What does Kent Larson believe is necessary to improve urban housing?

• Reducing the number of buildings in cities

• Using design and technology to improve small apartments

• Encouraging people to live outside cities

• Building only large houses for families

Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text as a feature of small apartments?

• They are affordable

• They use less energy

• They are uncomfortable to live in

• They can help cities accommodate more people

What will students have the opportunity to do after Unit 3?

• Visit Kent Larson’s apartments

• Watch some of Larson’s TED Talk

• Design their own apartments

• Move to a big city