TA11_Unit 3: Cities of the future_Reading | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

The __________ are responsible for collecting trash from households and businesses every week (groups of workers who collect waste in a community)

waste collection teams

The __________ is filled with tall buildings, busy streets, and lots of people (an area of land that is developed and built up, typically with a high population density)

urban area

Many people believe that the future of urban development lies in building a __________ that minimizes environmental impact and supports long term ecological balance

sustainable city

In the evening, the __________ turn on automatically to illuminate the roads (devices that provide lighting on streets for safety at night)

street lights

In Vietnam, it's not hard to find a __________ with various clever features (a city uses technology and data to make services more efficient, sustainable, and responsive to residents' needs)

smart city

The _____ in the smart city can detect when the streets are crowded and adjust traffic lights accordingly (devices that detect physical changes, such as movement or temperature)

sensors

__________ is becoming more popular in cities where space for traditional gardens is limited (the practice of growing food on the roofs of buildings)

rooftop farming

Many buildings in the city now feature __________ that provide fresh air, insulation, and aesthetic beauty (vegetation and plants growing on the rooftops of buildings)

roof gardens

Solar power and wind power are examples of __________ that can reduce dependence on fossil fuels (energy from natural sources that are constantly replenished)

renewable energy

Experts can _____ the weather using advanced technology and historical data (to say what will happen in the future based on evidence or analysis)

predict

The _____ of the city is expected to reach 10 million by 2050, with more people moving to urban areas (the number of people living in a particular area)

population

The city council has created __________ to ensure that people can walk safely without worrying about traffic (areas of a city where only people walking, not vehicles, are allowed)

pedestrian zones

With the new software, the company can now __________ and reduce unnecessary costs (to function in a more effective way with less waste of time or energy)

operate more efficiently

The urban planners decided to __________ new green spaces and parks to improve residents' quality of life (to create space for something else)

make room for

The city's new green policies make it a _____ place to live, offering clean air and lots of recreational spaces (pleasant or comfortable to live in)

liveable

Good _____ is crucial for the development of cities, including roads, bridges, and public transportation systems (the basic physical and organizational structures needed for the operation of a society or enterprise)

infrastructure

The government is working to reduce __________ by promoting cleaner energy sources and more efficient transportation (gases released into the atmosphere that trap heat and contribute to climate change)

greenhouse gas emissions

Many cities are adding more __________ to encourage people to bike rather than drive (designated paths for bicycles, often separated from vehicle traffic)

cycle paths

She found it hard to __________ the stress of her new job at first, but soon adjusted (to deal with or manage something difficult)

cope with

__________ are being developed to reduce traffic congestion and provide smoother travel experiences (transportation systems operated and managed by computer technology)

computer-controlled transport systems

__________ can enjoy the benefits of improved public transport and new parks in the city center (people who live in a city)

city dwellers

Preserving __________ is crucial for maintaining healthy ecosystems and providing food, medicine, and clean air (the variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat)

biodiversity

The new park will be _____ for public use starting next month (ready and ready to be used or accessed)

available

The park offers __________ activities for all ages, from hiking to biking and outdoor yoga (a variety of different things or types)

a range of