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1 UNIT 3. Cities of the future 3A. Pronunciation • Linking final consonants to initial vowels Read the following sentences aloud, and mark (∪) the consonant sounds that link with the vowel sounds. 1. All of us are spending lots of time in front of screens. 2. It uses a range of technologies to provide services. 3. Cities will include a lot of green space and become even greener. 4. What are the qualities of a smart city? 5. These are modes of transportation in a big city. 6. Smart street infrastructure will provide information for better decision-making. 7. In Toronto, you can book an appointment and see a doctor online from your own home. 8. Smart cities are built on new technologies, and we consider their advantages. 3B. Vocabulary • Words and phrases related to cities and smart living I. Complete the sentences with the words given. skyscrapers city dwellers roof garden high-rise urban centres public transport traffic jam infrastructure smart city private vehicles 1. __________ apartment buildings now stood where his childhood home had been. 2. Most transport investment has gone on road construction and not on __________ . 3. Some people think that in order to deal with the problem of congestion in cities, __________ should be banned in city centres while others consider this to be an unrealistic solution. 4. The war has badly damaged the country’s __________ . 5. A(n) __________ uses information and communication technology to improve operational efficiency, share information with the public and provide a better quality of government service and citizen welfare. 6. The restaurant is at the top of one of the big downtown __________ . 7. In 2021, nearly three in four Canadians lived in one of Canada’s large __________ . 8. The design of this __________ is like an outdoor living room with cushy furniture, wall art, lighting and enough green cover to turn it into a cosy spot. 9. __________ have a higher death rate than that of country people. 10. I was stuck in a(n) __________ for an hour yesterday. II. Fill in each blank in the following sentences with the correct word / phrase below. sustainable optimistic infrastructure quality of life city dwellers detects renewable urban overcrowded inhabitants 1. Most of the __________ population we will see in 2050 will be in cities that don’t even exist yet in Africa, Southeast Asia, China, Central and South America. 2. In fact, India is projected to add 404 million __________ to its population by 2050. 3. London has recently started a new traffic light system that __________ when a lot of cyclists are approaching and stays green longer to aid traffic flow. 4. The city of the future should have the __________ and transportation which link the needs of citizens of all generations. 5. Songdo is unique, offering city __________ something they have never had access to before. 6. The city officials are __________ that the downtown will continue to be a green population center. 7. This rapid growth of the population has caused daunting problems for city planners, such as __________ roads. 8. It comes as no surprise that Seattle is the gold standard of __________ city living.

3 9. Unworthy buildings should be demolished to make room __________ modern construction. 10. Are there any tickets available __________ Saturday? 11. We’re just weighing up the pros and cons __________ moving to a bigger house. 12. The government provides financial support __________ low-income families. 3C. Grammar • Stative verbs in the continuous form & Linking verbs I. Choose the correct verb form. 1. Jane wants / is wanting to be a nurse when she grows up. 2. David is thinking / thinks about holding a party next weekend. 3. This soup is tasting / tastes delicious. 4. The chef always tastes / is tasting the food before it is served. 5. Why are you smelling / do you smell the flowers? 6. Phong is having / has a great time at the party. 7. Susan is having / has some great fancy dress costumes. 8. My brother believes / is believing in UFOs. 9. I think / am thinking they are tired. 10. We go / are going to a concert tonight. II. Put the verbs in brackets into the present simple or the present continuous. 1 a The sun ____________________ (feel) hot. b He ____________________ (feel) the jumper to see if it’s soft. 2 a He ____________________ (have) three boxes of sweets. b He ____________________ (have) a party tomorrow. 3 a This soup ____________________ (taste) awful. b He ____________________ (taste) the soup to see if it has enough salt. 4 a She ____________________ (think) the party sounds good. b She ____________________ (think) of going away at the weekend. 5 a Nam ____________________ (look) happy. b Nam ____________________ (look) for his costume. III. Put the verbs in brackets into the present simple or the present continuous. 1 a I must stay in because I ____________________ (expect) a parcel. b I ____________________ (expect) you are tired after your walk. 2 a They may not accept my plan but at least they ____________________ (consider) it. b Most people ____________________ (consider) him to be the best guitarist in Viet Nam. 3 a I ____________________ (see) the price of petrol has gone up again. b When ____________________ you ____________________ (see) Nam again? 4 a This jug ____________________ (hold) one litre exactly. b They ____________________ (hold) a meeting to discuss the matter. 5 a He ____________________ (taste) the wine to see if it is all right. b This soup ____________________ (taste) funny. What is it made of? 6 a Don’t let me down: I ____________________ (depend) on you. b Love? It ____________________ (depend) what you mean by ‘love’. 7 a There’s something wrong with my eyes: I ____________________ (see) double! b I ____________________ (see) much better with glasses than without. 8 a I ____________________ (think) it is going to rain. b I ____________________ (think) of going to Hoi An next spring.