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

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the main problem Kent Larson wants to solve?

a)

The lack of technology in cities

b)

The growing world population and housing in cities

c)

The high cost of construction materials

d)

The increase in pollution caused by large apartments

2.

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

a)

Because small apartments are taller than big ones

b)

Because they are affordable and use less energy

c)

Because people prefer living in small apartments

d)

Because they are located outside the city

3.

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

a)

They prefer living outside the city

b)

They want separate rooms for different activities

c)

Small apartments are too expensive

d)

Small apartments are difficult to build

4.

What is Kent Larson's solution to the problem?

a)

To design a new type of apartment using design and technology

b)

To build larger houses outside the city

c)

To reduce the number of people moving to cities

d)

To increase the size of apartments in cities

5.

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

a)

They help reduce pollution

b)

They provide space for more people in cities

c)

They make cities more expensive

d)

They require more energy to maintain

6.

What is the profession of Kent Larson?

a)

Engineer

b)

Scientist

c)

Architect

d)

Urban planner

7.

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

a)

To build luxurious houses in big cities

b)

To create comfortable small living spaces using technology

c)

To reduce the number of apartments in cities

d)

To make apartments more expensive

8.

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

a)

Reducing the number of buildings in cities

b)

Using design and technology to improve small apartments

c)

Encouraging people to live outside cities

d)

Building only large houses for families

9.

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

a)

They are affordable

b)

They use less energy

c)

They are uncomfortable to live in

d)

They can help cities accommodate more people

10.

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

a)

Visit Kent Larson’s apartments

b)

Watch some of Larson’s TED Talk

c)

Design their own apartments

d)

Move to a big city