I. Listen again and complete each gap with one word or number that you hear
Ms Smith: Good morning. Welcome to our exhibition: Future Cities. Here
you can see (1)………… of our cities of the future. Please take a look around and
feel free to ask me any questions.
Nam: This model looks very (2)………….
Can you tell me more about it, Ms Smith?
Ms Smith: Yes. This is a "green city" (3)………… to
reduce its negative (4)………… on the environment. As you can see, more than (5)………… per
cent of it is made up of green (6)………….
Nam: I don't see any private (7)………… on
the roads.
Ms Smith: Most people will use public (8)…………
such as (9)………… and (10)………… buses. There will be fewer traffic (11)………… and
less (12)………….
Nam: So city (13)………… will stop using their cars in (14)…………
areas.
Ms Smith: That's the idea.
Nam: I like it. It seems a good (15)………… to
many (16)………… problems.
Mai: Let's look at the city over there. I can see robots and
lots of cameras in the streets. What's (17)………… about this city?
Ms Smith: It's called a "smart city". AI (18)…………, such as cameras and
smart (19)…………,
will be installed to help the city operate more (20)………….
Mai: The modern (21)………… of the city looks beautiful. I'm really (22)…………
with the high-rise buildings.
Ms Smith: Tall buildings can (23)…………
limit the carbon (24)………… of the built environment and help
solve (25)………… problems in big cities.
Mai: Mmm, I'm thinking of living in a
smart city in the future.
II. Listen again and complete the notes. Use no more than TWO words for each blank.
Future cities
Green city
- More than (26)………… of it is made up of (27)………….
- Using public transport will
help reduce (28) …………. and pollution.
Smart city
- AI (29) …………. will help the city operate
more efficiently.
- High-rise buildings will help
solve the (30) …………. problems.
III. Listen again and choose the correct answers A, B, C or D
31.
What is the name of the exhibition Ms. Smith is hosting?
A. Future Cities
B. Smart Cities
C. Urban Design
D. Green Cities
32.
What percentage of the green city is made up of green areas?
A. 25%
B. 50%
C. More than 50%
D. 75%
33.
What is the main goal of a "green city"?
A. To provide luxury housing
B. To reduce its negative impact on the environment
C. To replace all public transport with private vehicles
D. To eliminate high-rise buildings
34.
What mode of transport is promoted in the green city?
A. Private cars
B. Motorbikes
C. Public transport such as trams and electric buses
D. Airplanes
35.
What are the expected benefits of using public transport in green cities?
A. Faster travel times and lower costs
B. Fewer traffic jams and less pollution
C. Increased population density
D. Better parking facilities
36.
What is the "smart city" known for?
A. Tall buildings and wide roads
B. AI technologies such as cameras and smart sensors
C. Increased green spaces
D. Abundant recreational facilities
37.
What is the purpose of cameras and smart sensors in a smart city?
A. To increase surveillance only
B. To help the city operate more efficiently
C. To reduce transportation costs
D. To decorate the city streets
38.
What does Mai find impressive about the smart city?
A. Its green areas
B. The AI technologies used
C. The modern infrastructure and high-rise buildings
D. The public transport system
39.
How do tall buildings help reduce the carbon footprint?
A. By eliminating the need for elevators
B. By limiting the built environment's carbon emissions
C. By providing free energy to residents
D. By reducing the use of public transport
40.
What problem can tall buildings help solve in big cities?
A. Traffic congestion
B. Pollution
C. Housing shortages
D. Lack of public transport
41.
What does Nam find interesting about the green city?
A. The use of high-tech sensors
B. The absence of private vehicles on the roads
C. The number of tall buildings
D. The recreational facilities
42.
What environmental problems does Nam believe the green city can solve?
A. Deforestation and urban sprawl
B. Housing shortages and lack of infrastructure
C. Traffic jams and pollution
D. Overpopulation and lack of green spaces
43.
What does Mai consider about her future?
A. Living in a green city
B. Living in a smart city
C. Building her own house
D. Becoming a city planner
44.
Why does Ms. Smith believe smart cities are important?
A. They provide cheaper housing options
B. They increase the use of private vehicles
C. They make cities more efficient and reduce carbon footprints
D. They replace green spaces with modern buildings
45.
What aspect of green cities does Nam appreciate the most?
A. The availability of private vehicles
B. The focus on reducing environmental impact
C. The use of AI technologies
D. The abundance of recreational facilities
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