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Fill in the blanks to complete the outline.

A. The air and environment will be cleaner, so people's quality of life will get better.

B. Private cars will disappear because everyone will travel by public transport.

C. Tall green buildings will take the place of old apartments and offices in busy city areas.

Smart and sustainable cities of the future

1. Transport

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- Public transport will be eco-friendly, create less pollution, and be managed by computers.

2. Infrastructure

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- Smart streets with sensors will give useful data for quicker, cheaper, and better decisions.

3. Living conditions

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- Daily life will be simpler because AI will support people with many everyday tasks.

Match the questions with their suitable answers.

Fill in the blanks to complete the conversation.

A. When do you think that'll happen?

B. Where will all the people who used to drive for a living work?

C. And how will we pay for all this new technology?

D. So how will people get around in the city where there are no buses?

Ryan: Hey, I was just thinking about the future. What's going to happen to our cars in the future?

Erik: You know, I don't think we'll have them. I think private cars will disappear. Everyone will travel by public transport instead.

Ryan: Why will public transport be better for the city?

Erik: It's just more eco-friendly. It'll create less pollution for a cleaner city.

Ryan: That's a good point. But who will drive the buses and trains without drivers?

Erik: A computer will! The whole public transport system will be managed by computers.

Ryan: That sounds so futuristic!

Erik: Maybe in twenty or thirty years. Things are already starting to change.

Ryan:

Erik: I guess they will have small electric taxis, or maybe cars that drive themselves.

Ryan:

Erik: That's a difficult question. Maybe they can become mechanics for the new transport system.

Ryan: That's a good idea.

Erik: The city will save a lot of money without traffic jams and car accidents. The benefits will be worth the cost.

Choose the correct answer to make a logical conversation.

a. Tuan: I think tall green buildings will take the place of old apartments.

b. Kien: Oh, that makes sense. It will make the city look much nicer, too.

c. Kien: Look at that old apartment building. What do you think will happen to it?

d. Kien: Why do they call them "green"?

e. Tuan: Because they use less energy and are good for the environment.

Choose the correct answer to make a logical conversation.

a. Chloe: I understand. But I think daily life will be simpler soon.

b. Mia: How is that possible? We always have so much to do.

c. Mia: That would be a wonderful help. I can't wait for that.

d. Chloe: AI will support people with many everyday tasks, like shopping or paying bills.

e. Mia: I'm so tired from all my work. My life is so busy!

Match each part with its functions.

(1) I believe that people living in cities will have easier and better lives in the future. (2) Their living conditions will improve, and they will enjoy more comfort. (3) Moreover, artificial intelligence will support them with many jobs at home. For instance, robots will help with cleaning and can even do the shopping for people. (4) Besides, smart sensors in cities will give warnings about possible issues, like heavy traffic on some streets, so they can avoid these areas. This will help them save both time and money.

Choose the words/phrases used to add more ideas.

I believe that people living in cities will have easier and better lives in the future. Their living conditions will improve, and they will enjoy more comfort. Moreover, artificial intelligence will support them with many jobs at home. For instance, robots will help with cleaning and can even do the shopping for people. Besides, smart sensors in cities will give warnings about possible issues, like heavy traffic on some streets, so they can avoid these areas. This will help them save both time and money.

Choose the words/phrases used to give examples.

I believe that people living in cities will have easier and better lives in the future. Their living conditions will improve, and they will enjoy more comfort. Moreover, artificial intelligence will support them with many jobs at home. For instance, robots will help with cleaning and can even do the shopping for people. Besides, smart sensors in cities will give warnings about possible issues, like heavy traffic on some streets, so they can avoid these areas. This will help them save both time and money.