UNIT 3.
CITIES OF THE FUTURE
WRITING
ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES
Discussion
Which countries are
these?
Would you like to live
in these countries or
not?
SMART CITY
1 2 5
3 4
True/ False - Story check
1. Smart technology helps Linh wake up in the morning.
2. Linh does all the household chores by herself.
3. Linh gets a message from a friend on her phone.
4. After the scary message, Linh becomes more careful online.
SMART TECHNOLOGY
/smɑːt dɪˈvaɪs/ (n)
HOUSEHOLD CHORES
ˈ/ˈhaʊs.həʊld tʃɔːr/ (n)
PERSONAL INFORMATION
ˈ/ˈhaʊs.həʊld tʃɔːr/ (n)
CYBERCRIME
ˈ/saɪ.bə.kraɪm/ (n)
PRIVACY
/ˈprɪv.ə.si/ (n)
FILL IN THE BLANKS
1. My phone uses ________ to turn on the lights when I get
smart
home.
technology 2. Doing the laundry is a kind of ________ that some people
don’t like.
household chores
3. You should not share your ________ like your address or
personal information birthday online.
4. ________ is a serious problem because people can steal
cybercrime
money online.
privacy 5. Many people worry that cameras in smart cities take away
their ________.
LIVING IN A
SMART CITY
LIVING IN A
SMART CITY
make life easier privacy may reduced
traffic and transport risk of cybercrime
are more efficient expensive to build and
maintain
cleaner environment
some people may not
safe with smart
know how to ise the
cameras
technology
2
1
2
1
5
2
1
5
3, 4
UNIT 3: CITIES OF THE FUTURE
Sentence
Patterns
Sentence Patterns
1. Conditional Sentence
If + S + V(s/es), S + will/can/may/might (not) + V
Example: If people live in a smart city, they can use more modern technologies.
Sentence Patterns
2. Relative Clause - Which / That
(1) (2)
N (thing) + which + V + O N (thing) + which + S + V
Example: The smart city which uses Example: The robot which I bought
sensors to monitor traffic reduces yesterday can help me do homework.
congestion.
Sentence Patterns
Practice
1. Rewrite the sentences using the first conditional.
a) People use solar panels. They will save a lot of electricity.
If people use solar panels, they will save a lot of electricity.
> ___________________________________________________________________________________
b) The city builds more green spaces. Citizens can have better health.
If the city builds more green spaces, citizens will have better health.
> ___________________________________________________________________________________
Sentence Patterns
Practice
2. Combine each pair of sentences using a relative clause with “which”.
a) A building uses AI to control lighting. It is very energy-efficient.
A building which uses AI to control lighting is very energy-efficient.
> ___________________________________________________________________________________
b) There is a smart app. People can use it to set up a schedule.
There is a smart app which people can use to set up a schedule.
> ___________________________________________________________________________________
UNIT 3: CITIES OF THE FUTURE
Writing
Pros & Cons
“Write an article (120–150 words) about other advantages and disadvantages of
living in a smart city. Use the suggested ideas in 1, the sample in 2, and the
outline below to help you.”
GUIDELINES
Step 1: Review the ideas, vocabulary, and
structures provided by the teacher.
Step 2: Select two advantages and two
disadvantages for each body paragraph.
Step 3: Write a draft version.
Step 4: Recheck your writing.
STRUCTURING AN IDEA
Idea = Main Point + Explanation/ Example
Example: Smart cities have a lot of modern technologies. They make our daily
life more convenient by completing tasks faster and more easily.
“Why is this good / bad?”
OUTLINE
“Write an article (120–150 words) about other advantages and disadvantages
of living in a smart city. Use the suggested ideas in 1, the sample in 2, and the
outline below to help you.”
Smart cities are built on new technologies to improve people’s lives. The idea of living in one
of them sounds very exciting. But is a life controlled by smart technologies good or bad for
us?
Let’s start with the advantages. ________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
What about the disadvantages_________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
In conclusion, there are both advantages and disadvantages of living in a smart city. In my
opinion, _______________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
UNIT 3: CITIES OF THE FUTURE
Correction
Time
WRITING CHECKLIST
?
mistakes / feedback / suggestions
Smart cities are built on new technologies to improve people’s lives. The idea of living in one
of them sounds very exciting. But is a life controlled by smart technologies good or bad for
us?
Let’s start with the advantages. If people live in a smart city, they can use more public
transportation, which helps reduce traffic congestion and air pollution. Besides, smart cities
have a lots of advanced technologies, such as cameras or sensors. They can make life safer by
monitoring public places, stopping crimes, and accidents can be prevented.
What about the disadvantages? Live in a smart city causes privacy problems because the
cameras are installed everywhere in the city. This makes residents feel uncomfortable about
being watched all the time. Moreover, smart-city technologies often make users lazy because
they can do all the house chores. As a result, people forget how to do things themselves.
In conclusion, there are both advantages and disadvantages of living in a smart city. In my
opinion, smart cities are a good idea because they help improve our lives. However, the
problems should be solved ahead, so more citizens will enjoy living in these modern cities.
Smart cities are built on new technologies to improve people’s lives. The idea of living in one
of them sounds very exciting. But is a life controlled by smart technologies good or bad for
us?
Let’s start with the advantages. If people live in a smart city, they can use more public
transportation, which helps reduce traffic congestion and air pollution. Besides, smart cities
have a lots of advanced technologies, such as cameras or sensors. They can make life safer by
monitoring public places, stopping crimes, and accidents can be prevented.
a lot of / lots of
What about the disadvantages? Live in a smart city causes privacy problems because the
cameras are installed everywhere in the city. This makes residents feel uncomfortable about
being watched all the time. Moreover, smart-city technologies often make users lazy because
they can do all the house chores. As a result, people forget how to do things themselves.
In conclusion, there are both advantages and disadvantages of living in a smart city. In my
opinion, smart cities are a good idea because they help improve our lives. However, the
problems should be solved ahead, so more citizens will enjoy living in these modern cities.
Smart cities are built on new technologies to improve people’s lives. The idea of living in one
of them sounds very exciting. But is a life controlled by smart technologies good or bad for
us?
Let’s start with the advantages. If people live in a smart city, they can use more public
transportation, which helps reduce traffic congestion and air pollution. Besides, smart cities
have a lot of / lots of of advanced technologies, such as cameras or sensors. They can make
life safer by monitoring public places, stopping crimes, and accidents can be prevented.
preventing accidents
What about the disadvantages? Live in a smart city causes privacy problems because the
cameras are installed everywhere in the city. This makes residents feel uncomfortable about
being watched all the time. Moreover, smart-city technologies often make users lazy because
they can do all the house chores. As a result, people forget how to do things themselves.
In conclusion, there are both advantages and disadvantages of living in a smart city. In my
opinion, smart cities are a good idea because they help improve our lives. However, the
problems should be solved ahead, so more citizens will enjoy living in these modern cities.
Smart cities are built on new technologies to improve people’s lives. The idea of living in one
of them sounds very exciting. But is a life controlled by smart technologies good or bad for
us?
Let’s start with the advantages. If people live in a smart city, they can use more public
transportation, which helps reduce traffic congestion and air pollution. Besides, smart cities
have a lot of / lots of of advanced technologies, such as cameras or sensors. They can make
life safer by monitoring public places, stopping crimes, and preventing accidents.
Living
What about the disadvantages? Live in a smart city causes privacy problems because the
cameras are installed everywhere in the city. This makes residents feel uncomfortable about
being watched all the time. Moreover, smart-city technologies often make users lazy because
they can do all the house chores. As a result, people forget how to do things themselves.
In conclusion, there are both advantages and disadvantages of living in a smart city. In my
opinion, smart cities are a good idea because they help improve our lives. However, the
problems should be solved ahead, so more citizens will enjoy living in these modern cities.
Smart cities are built on new technologies to improve people’s lives. The idea of living in one
of them sounds very exciting. But is a life controlled by smart technologies good or bad for
us?
Let’s start with the advantages. If people live in a smart city, they can use more public
transportation, which helps reduce traffic congestion and air pollution. Besides, smart cities
have a lot of / lots of of advanced technologies, such as cameras or sensors. They can make
life safer by monitoring public places, stopping crimes, and preventing accidents.
What about the disadvantages? Living in a smart city causes privacy problems because the
cameras are installed everywhere in the city. This makes residents feel uncomfortable about
being watched all the time. Moreover, smart-city technologies often make users lazy because
they can do all the house chores. As a result, people forget how to do things themselves.
In conclusion, there are both advantages and disadvantages of living in a smart city. In my
opinion, smart cities are a good idea because they help improve our lives. However, the
problems should be solved ahead, so more citizens will enjoy living in these modern cities.
UNIT 3: CITIES OF THE FUTURE
Wrap Up
VOCABULARY
smart technology household chores personal information
cybercrime privacy
SENTENCE PATTERNS
CONDITIONAL RELATIVE
&
SENTENCE CLAUSE
4 STEPS OF WRITING GUIDELINES
Step 1: Review the ideas, vocabulary, and
structures provided by the teacher.
Step 2: Select two advantages and two
disadvantages for each body paragraph.
Step 3: Write a draft version.
Step 4: Recheck your writing.
HOMEWORK
01
Review the vocabulary
and structures.
02
Review the guidelines for
writing a pros-and-cons
article/ essay.
03
Rewrite a complete
article in the notebook.
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