Unit 2. Urbanisation. Lesson 7. Communication and culture

Unit 2:
COMMUNICATION AND CULTURE
COMMUNICATION
The urban world in 2050
1. Listen to the talk and choose the correct option.
1. 70
2. oil
3. natural resources
4. close to
5. really big cities
6. smaller cities
2. Which of the predictions in 1 are likely to come true to the city you live in, or a city in Viet Nam that you know most about? Make some more predictions about that city in 2050.
We now live in a small town in Bac Giang. We all think that in 2050, our small town will grow into a small city. More and more people from the nearby villages will come and settle down here. There will be more entertainment centres and better facilities. Several factories will be built in the area, so more jobs will be created for local people. But things will become more expensive, especially oil and electricity. Also, the environment may have to suffer. Air and water will be polluted due to the smoke from factory chimneys and not properly treated drainage system. It is important that the government and local authorities work closely to support a sustainable development.
CULTURE: Urbanized Bangkok
1.Look at the two photos of Bangkok, Thailand. What aspects of city life do they show?
It is a fast-growing city. The first photo shows modern Bangkok with its improved infrastructure and high-rise buildings. The second one shows the other side of urbanization, such as the growth of slums and urban poverty.
2. Read the text and answer the questions.
1. Bangkok plays an important role in Thailand. It has been a capital city for over 200 years. The growth of Bangkok is the world’s window on the growth of Thailand.
2. It has brought about economic, social and cultural benefits.
3.The drawbacks include the growth of slums, social issues such as drugs and crime, traffic congestion, and environmental pollution.
3. Discuss the questions below.
What are the similarities and differences between the urbanization in Bangkok and that in Ha Noi?