Unit 10 - Lesson 2

Complete the sentences, using the hints given.

1. 1.1-to-energy plants will be common in future cities, turning trash into usable electricity.

2. Public information boards will feature a large 1.2, offering news, weather, and event updates.

3. Residents will be able to order food and have it delivered by 1.3 directly to their doorstep.

4. In future cities, 1.4 will have access to smart homes that adjust automatically to their needs.

_____ vehicles will become the primary mode of transportation in future cities.

Despite advanced technology, certain machines will require assembly _____.

Robots will possibly _____ mail and packages directly to apartment windows on high floors.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Smart computers will control all the traffic lights in the city to help cars move faster and reduce waiting time.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).

In future cities, automated drones will probably handle fast delivery of packages to your doorstep.

Complete the sentences, using the verbs given and passive voice with 'will'.

1. A decision 7.1 soon regarding the city's new transport system.

2. Streets 7.2 by autonomous robots every night.

3. Buildings 7.3 to change their temperature automatically.

4. Perhaps paper money 7.4 in future smart cities.

5. 7.5 green spaces 7.6 throughout the city to enhance the quality of life?

The results of the competition _____ by the principal during the assembly.

Fast food restaurants _____ to use plastic packaging for takeaway orders.

Concrete roads _____ without recycled materials.

All waste _____ automatically by advanced recycling systems.

Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first.

Will they construct new buildings with smart glass windows?

=> Will new buildings ..........

Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first.

Why will people eliminate paper documents from city offices?

=> Why will paper .............?

Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first.

They will upgrade the city's transport system to be more efficient.

=> The city's transport system will ..........

Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first.

Workers will not collect garbage manually anymore.

=> Garbage will not ............

Make a complete sentence using the given words. Change the form of the words or add other words if necessary.

Solar panels / will / install / every rooftop / to generate / clean electricity.

=> Solar panels will be clean electricity.

Make a complete sentence using the given words. Change the form of the words or add other words if necessary.

Public Wi-Fi networks / will / establish / throughout entire cities.

=> Public Wi-Fi networks entire cities.

Make a complete sentence using the given words. Change the form of the words or add other words if necessary.

Traditional street parking meters / will / not / install / on / new roads.

=> Traditional street parking meters new roads.

Make a complete sentence using the given words. Change the form of the words or add other words if necessary.

Will / rainwater / process / through advanced filtering systems / and then / distribute / households?

=> Will rainwater households?

Read the passage and do the following tasks.

Life in 2075: A Glimpse into the Future

Looking ahead from 2025, it’s easy to imagine a very different world by 2075. This article explores predictions for life in cities, healthcare, education, work, and sustainability, giving us a vision of what the future could be like.

In 2075, cities will change a lot. Self-driving electric cars will move smoothly through the streets, reducing traffic and cutting down on pollution. Homes will be smart, with artificial intelligence (AI) controlling energy use, cooking meals, and even learning what people need based on their habits. This automation will make daily life more convenient and help cities become cleaner and more efficient.

Healthcare will also be very different. Robots with amazing precision will perform surgeries, making recovery times shorter and improving results. Medicine will be personalized, designed for each person based on their genetic makeup, making treatments more efficient. These advancements could help reduce the waste of resources in healthcare and help humans live longer, healthier lives.

Education will be transformed with virtual reality. Students will be able to take part in interactive classes with people from all over the world, making learning more exciting and engaging. In the workplace, AI will take over routine tasks, allowing humans to focus on creative and problem-solving skills. This could lead to a shorter workweek, giving people more time to enjoy life.

To deal with climate change, 2075 might see the development of floating cities built to survive rising sea levels. These cities will run on renewable energy like solar and wind power, and automated systems will manage recycling and water purification to keep everything running smoothly.

The world of 2075 will bring both challenges and new opportunities, but technology will help make cities smarter, healthier, and more sustainable. While we can't predict everything, the future looks hopeful for the next generation.

Self-driving electric cars probably won't decrease pollution in future cities.

Smart homes will use AI to control energy consumption and learn from people's daily habits.

AI will completely replace all human workers in every type of job by 2075.

Floating cities in 2075 will not be powered by non-renewable energy sources.

Healthcare in 2075 will still rely on humans to perform most surgeries by hand.

The word "predictions" in paragraph 1 is CLOSEST in meaning to _____.

The word "hopeful" in paragraph 6 is CLOSEST in meaning to _____.

Choose the correct answers in the box to complete the conversation. Write only the letter A-D in each blank.

Ben: 27.1

David: Yes, definitely! New technologies will be implemented to improve transportation. Smart traffic lights will be used to control traffic more efficiently.

Ben: 27.2. What about energy?

David: Solar panels will be installed on most buildings, and 27.3.

Ben: And what about waste management?

David: Waste will be recycled more efficiently, and 27.4.

Ben: Amazing! So, it seems like the future cities will be much more sustainable.

Choose the correct answers in the box to complete the conversation. Write only the letter A-D in each blank.

Lucas: How do you think cities will change in 30 years?

Anna: Well, a lot of things will be automated. For example, waste collection will be handled by automated robots, so 28.1.

Lucas: That’s amazing! What else will change?

Anna: 28.2, and packages will be dropped off at people’s doors in minutes instead of hours.

Lucas: That sounds so efficient. Will there still be any manual work in the future?

Anna: 28.3, but most processes will be automated to make cities more sustainable and efficient.