World English 2: Unit 3

Instructions: Read. Then answer the questions. Use reasons and examples from the text to
support your answers.

City of the Future?

The city of Songdo in South Korea is a very smart city. Songdo was designed to be a
city of the future. It is very high-tech. For example, there are sensors in the city that
monitor temperature, energy use, and traffic. These sensors try to inform city workers
of any problems and also try to help residents who are moving around the city.

Apartment buildings have everything residents need, such as stores, hair salons, and
restaurants. The apartment buildings are also convenient. Residents can control their
utilities—lights and heat—from a control panel in their apartment or even from their
smartphone. There are also many parks where people can meet and relax. But,
residents say, there is something missing: people.

The city was originally planned for 300,000 people, but the current population is only a
third of that, about 100,000. While some areas of the city are busy, like the business
district, other neighborhoods are almost completely empty. Songdo does have an active
virtual community, however. Residents are very involved in online discussion boards
and social media groups. Maybe in this high-tech city, it makes sense that you can find
your community online.

Developers and city planners say that they aren't worried about the city's slow growth.
They believe that businesses will want to move there because one thing that makes
Songdo unique is that it is a city built around an airport. As a matter of fact, it is
considered one of the world's best international airports. Developers and city planners
also say the project isn't finished yet and that people will eventually leave their
polluted and noisy cities in favor of the comfort and convenience of the world's
smartest city.

1. What are three adjectives that you could use to describe Songdo?
Three adjectives that could be used to describe Songdo are: high-tech, convenient, and futuristic.

2. What are two advantages of living in Songdo?

Two advantages of living in Songdo are: having access to advanced technology that makes daily
life easier, and living in a clean and well-planned city with many amenities.

3. What kind of people might want to live in Songdo?

People who are interested in advanced technology and modern urban living might want to live in
Songdo. Additionally, people who value convenience and efficiency might find Songdo
appealing.
4. What kinds of things do you think Songdo residents might discuss online?
 Songdo residents might discuss topics related to city planning, technology, and community
events online. They may also use online platforms to share information about local businesses, restaurants, and other
amenities in the city.

Instructions: Track 6 | Listen to the interview. Then write True or False for each statement.
Correct the false statements.

5. Janneke's neighborhood is the same today as it was in the 1960s.

False, because before it was a good place to live and now it's ugly and full of garbage

6. Janneke has lived in her neighborhood for 33 years.

True

7. Janneke's neighborhood was not a good place to live because the artists moved there.
True

8. Janneke traveled around the world before moving to her current neighborhood.
False, she says that she would like to travel worse than in Amsterdam she finds the best cafes, the
best food, beautiful monuments and streets

Instructions: Complete each sentence with a word from the list. You do not need to use all the
words.

apartment
crowded
design
million
neighborhoods
noisy
pedestrians
population
traffic
transportation
vehicles

9. In 2018, the population of Toledo, Spain was almost 700,000 people.

10. The city is surrounded by walls and is divided into different neighborhoods where
people live.
11. The streets are very crowded with tourists. There is not a lot of space to walk in
some areas.

12. Tourism is a big part of the economy in Toledo, there at least two million
visitors per year.
 13. The design of the city is a mix of Arab, Jewish, and Christian architecture and
monuments.

Instructions: Match the sentence halves. You do not need to use all the letters.

a. arena if you like basketball.

b. buildings will be closed for the holiday.
c. car was not badly damaged.
d. drive in the historical part of the city.
e. famous painter at the art museum.
f. hall where you can hear live music.
g. office.
h. show where the bicycle lane is.
i. theater?
j. walk to the other side of the road.
k. shop?
C 14. She was in a car accident but the
H 15. You must use the crosswalk if you want to
K 16. There are white lines to

Instructions: Put the words in order to make sentences.

17. he the when call newspaper? Will

When will he call the newspaper?

18. they the bus? take will

Will they take the bus?

19. the discuss the changes. will have neighbors a meeting to

The neighbors will have a meeting to discuss the changes.

20. I walk park. will to the

I will walk to the park.

21. the airport. take a taxi to she will

She will take a taxi to the airport.

Instructions: Complete each statement with a time clause using the preposition in parentheses.

Example
She will go to college . (after)
She will go to college after she finishes high school.
22. She will look for a job after she graduates from college. . (after)

23. The waiter will bring our drinks before he takes our food order. . (before)

24. They will turn on the lights before the movie starts. . (before)

Instructions: Complete the tasks.

25. Write a paragraph (50–75 words) about how a city you know well has changed in the last 10–20
years. Remember to include a topic sentence.
In the last 10-20 years, the city I know well, Bangalore, has seen significant changes in its
infrastructure and population. With the advent of IT companies, the city has undergone a rapid
transformation from a quiet, laid-back city to a bustling metropolis. The city's skyline is now
dominated by high-rise buildings, and the population has increased manifold. The city's
transportation system has improved, with the introduction of a metro rail network and more
efficient buses. However, this growth has also brought with it traffic congestion, pollution, and
a strain on the city's resources. Despite these challenges, Bangalore continues to attract people
from all over the world, drawn by the city's vibrant culture, job opportunities, and warm
climate.