Đáp án Tiếng Anh 11 Unit 3 Global Success: Cities of the future chi tiết

Unit 3 Tiếng Anh lớp 11 sách Global Success với chủ đề Cities of the future mang đến cho học sinh những kiến thức quan trọng về các thành phố thông minh trong tương lai, cùng với những công nghệ hiện đại sẽ thay đổi cuộc sống đô thị.

Bài viết đã tổng hợp đầy đủ đáp án và hướng dẫn giải chi tiết cho từng phần trong giúp các bạn học sinh lớp 11 nắm vững kiến thức bài học và đạt điểm cao trong các kỳ thi. Cùng khám phá ngay!

I. Getting Started - An exhibition of future cities

1. Listen and read

Phần Getting Started mở đầu với cuộc hội thoại giữa Ms Smith, Nam và Mai tại một triển lãm về các thành phố tương lai. Các bạn cần nghe và đọc để hiểu về các đặc điểm của thành phố xanh và thành phố thông minh.

2. Read the conversation again and complete the notes. Use no more than TWO words for each blank

Đáp án:

Future cities
Green city	Smart city
- More than 50% of it is made up of (1) green areas.	- AI (3) technologies will help the city operate more efficiently.
- Using public transport will help reduce (2) traffic jams and pollution.	- High-rise buildings will help solve the (4) housing problems.

3. Match the words to make phrases mentioned in 1

Đáp án:

1 - c: public transport

2 - d: private vehicles

3 - b: modern infrastructure

4 - e : high-rise buildings

5 - a: smart city

4. Complete the sentences with phrases from 1

Đáp án:

1. It seems a good solution to many environmental problems.

2. The modern infrastructure of the city looks beautiful.

3. I am thinking of living in a smart city in the future

>> Xem chi tiết: Tiếng Anh 11 Unit 3 Getting Started

II. Language

Pronunciation: Linking final consonants to initial vowels

1. Listen and repeat. Pay attention to the linking (⌣) between the words in the sentences

Đáp án:

1. He lives⌣in the city centre.

2. Cities⌣of the future will be more⌣exciting.

3. The new high-rise building is⌣in the west⌣of the city.

4. A lot⌣of people come to the city to walk⌣across the famous bridge.

2. Listen and mark (⌣) the consonant and vowel sounds that are linked. Then practise saying the sentences

Đáp án:

1. Traffic jams⌣are the city's biggest problem, especially during rush⌣hour.

2. This⌣is the most⌣beautiful city I've⌣ever visited.

3. Would you like⌣a guided tour⌣of the city this⌣afternoon?

4. The Fine⌣Art Museum was built⌣in the new urban⌣area last year.

Vocabulary: Cities and smart living

1. Match the words and phrases with their meanings

Đáp án:

1 - c: city dweller (np) = a person who lives in the city

2 - d: infrastructure (n) = basic systems such as transport, banks, etc. needed for a city, country or organisation to run smoothly

3 - e: urban centre (np) = an area in a city where a large number of people live

4 - a: roof garden (n) = a garden built on the top of a building

5 - b: skyscraper (n) = a very tall, modern building, usually in a city

2. Complete the sentences using the correct forms of the words and phrases in 1

Đáp án:

1. Building a good infrastructure is important for the country's economy.

2. The new underground has allowed city dwellers to get around more easily.

3. With the help of technology, people can now grow vegetables in roof gardens of high-rise buildings.

4. The skyscraper attracts people's attention because of its unusual architecture.

5. More people are moving away from the urban centres of large cities to the suburbs.

Grammar: Stative verbs in the continuous form and Linking verbs

1. Choose the correct forms of the verbs to complete the following sentences

Đáp án:

1. I think that living in the city is good for young people.

2. We are thinking of moving out of the city.

3. I don't see the building. It's too far away.

2. Find and correct the mistakes in the following sentences

Đáp án:

1. excitingly → exciting

2. beauty → beautiful

3. solve → solution

3. Work in pairs. Talk about future developments in your neighbourhood. Use stative verbs in continuous form and linking verbs

Gợi ý trả lời:

A: The government is thinking of building a new skyscraper here.

B: Fantastic! Our city will look more modern.

>> Xem chi tiết: Tiếng Anh 11 Unit 3 Language

III. Reading - Characteristics of future cities

1. Work in groups. Discuss the questions

Phần này gồm 2 câu hỏi thảo luận liên quan đến hình dung về thành phố tương lai.

Gợi ý trả lời:

1. What will future cities look like?

I think future cities will have many green buildings with plants growing on the walls and roofs. There will be more parks and gardens throughout the city. The buildings will be taller but also more environmentally friendly. We'll see more electric vehicles on the roads and maybe even flying cars. The city will have better public transportation systems like high-speed trains and electric buses.

2. Do you think they will be 'smarter' and more sustainable? Why/Why not?

Yes, I believe future cities will definitely be smarter and more sustainable. With advancing technology, cities will use sensors and AI to manage traffic, energy, and waste more efficiently. They will also focus more on renewable energy sources like solar and wind power. People are becoming more aware of environmental issues, so future cities will prioritize green spaces and eco-friendly solutions.

2. Read the article. Circle the correct meanings of the highlighted words and phrases

Đáp án:

1. operate more efficiently → A. to work better without wasting time, money, or energy

2. sensors → A. devices that can react to light, heat, or pressure

3. pedestrian zones → C. areas for walking only

4. liveable → B. nice to live in

3. Read the article again and decide whether the statements are true (T) or false (F)

Đáp án:

1. About 70 million people will live in cities by 2050. → F

2. Smart cities use modern technologies to save time and provide better services. → T

3. City dwellers will be able to grow vegetables underground or in roof gardens. → T

4. Space for walking and cycling will be replaced with computer-controlled transport systems. → F

4. Read the article again and complete the diagram with information from the text. Use no more than TWO words for each answer

Đáp án:

Smart	Sustainable
● Modern technologies are used to (1) support people better. ● Smart devices help cities (2) operate more efficiently.	● Cities will include a lot of (3) green space and become home to more plants and animals. ● Eco-friendly (4) infrastructure will reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

5. Work in groups. Discuss the following questions

Would you like to live in a smart and sustainable city? Why/Why not?

Đây là câu hỏi mở cho học sinh thảo luận và đưa ra ý kiến cá nhân về việc sống trong thành phố thông minh và bền vững.

>> Xem chi tiết: Tiếng Anh 11 Unit 3 Reading

IV. Speaking - Discussing cities of the future

1. Work in pairs. Complete the diagram with the ideas below

Đáp án:

(1) - B. There will be no private vehicles because people will use public transport.

(2) - C. Green skyscrapers will replace old blocks of flats and offices in crowded urban centres.

(3) - A. Quality of life will be improved thanks to the cleaner environment.

2. Match the questions with the answers to make a conversation. Then practise it in pairs

Đáp án:

1. What do you think transport will be like in the cities of the future? → c. Well, I think there will be no private vehicles in the cities.

2. So, how will people travel in the city? → a. They will use public transport instead of their own vehicles.

3. Really? Why do you think public transport will be popular with city dwellers? → b. Because technology will make public transport faster, more convenient, and more eco-friendly.

3. Work in pairs. Ask and answer questions about one of the features of future cities in 1. Use the model and the tips in 2 to help you

Gợi ý hội thoại:

Student A: What do you think about the future of urban transportation?

Student B: I believe there will be a complete transformation. Most people will rely on eco-friendly public transport systems that are controlled by computers.

Student A: That sounds interesting! How will this affect private vehicle ownership?

Student B: Well, I think private vehicles will gradually disappear from city centers. People won't need to own cars because public transport will be so efficient and accessible.

4. Work in groups. Discuss what the cities of the future will be like and present your groups' ideas to the whole class

Học sinh thảo luận nhóm và trình bày ý tưởng về thành phố tương lai trước lớp.

>> Xem chi tiết: Tiếng Anh 11 Unit 3 Speaking

V. Listening - Living in a smart city

1. Match the words and phrase with their meanings

Đáp án:

1. interact → c. to talk or do things with other people

2. privacy → d. the state of being alone and not watched or interrupted by other people

3. sense of community → b. the feeling of belonging to a group

4. neighbourhood → a. an area of a town

2. Listen to an interview and choose the correct answers A, B, or C

Đáp án:

1. What is the interview mainly about? → A. Advantages of living in a smart city.

2. How are cameras and sensors used in a smart city? → A. To collect information about city dwellers and their activities.

3. Why does Ms Stevens feel lonely? → A. Because she doesn't interact with many people.

3. Listen to the interview again and complete the table. Use no more than THREE words for each answer

Đáp án:

Situations	Problems
There are cameras and sensors everywhere.	City dwellers may lose their (1) right to privacy in public areas.
People use (2) smart technologies to help them with household chores.	It is not easy for some people to get familiar with and use the smart devices.
Some city dwellers (3) interact with each other face to face less.	There is no (4) sense of community in the neighbourhood.

4. Work in groups. Discuss the following questions

Do you agree with Ms Stevens? Which of the disadvantages she mentioned do you think is the most serious? Why?

Học sinh thảo luận nhóm về những bất lợi của việc sống trong thành phố thông minh mà Ms Stevens đề cập.

>> Xem chi tiết: Tiếng Anh 11 Unit 3 Listening

VI. Writing - An article about the advantages and disadvantages of living in a smart city

1. Read the following ideas and decide whether they are advantages or disadvantages of living in a smart city. Tick (✓) the appropriate box

Đáp án:

	Advantages	Disadvantages
1. Smart technologies make people's lives easier by reducing household chores.	✓
2. Without training, people will not know how to use the technologies in the smart city.		✓
3. People have limited privacy due to the cameras installed everywhere in the city.		✓
4. The negative impact on the environment is less.	✓
5. Smart technologies help the city operate more efficiently.	✓
6. People become worried because their personal information might not be protected.		✓

2. Read the article below and match its parts with the correct descriptions

Đáp án:

1. B - Title - The topic of the article in a few words

2. A - Introduction - A short paragraph stating the issue and what the article will cover

3-4. C - Body paragraphs - Each presenting a main point for or against the issue, supported by facts, examples, or explanations

5. D - Conclusion - A summary of the main points and sometimes the writer's opinion

3. Write an article (120-150 words) about other advantages and disadvantages of living in a smart city.

Bài tập này yêu cầu học sinh vận dụng ý tưởng từ phần 1 và tham khảo bài mẫu trên phần 2 để viết một bài báo hoàn chỉnh theo dàn ý cho sẵn.

>> Xem chi tiết: Tiếng Anh 11 Unit 3 Writing

VII. Communication and Culture / CLIL

Everyday English - Expressing certainty and uncertainty

1. Listen and complete the conversations with the expressions in the box. Then practise them in pairs

Đáp án:

(1) - B. I have no doubt about it

(2) - A. I'm not really sure about it

2. Work in pairs. Use the models in 1 to make similar conversations about these predictions for the future. One of you is Student A, the other is Student B. Use the expressions below to help you

Gợi ý hội thoại:

Tình huống 1 :

A: I believe that in the near future, we'll use driverless buses and flying cars for transportation. What do you think?

B: I'm absolutely sure about it. The technology is developing rapidly, and many companies are already testing autonomous vehicles. Flying cars might take longer, but I think they'll become reality within the next 20 years.

Tình huống 2:

B: I predict that AI robots will do all the household chores in the future. Don't you agree?

A: There's some doubt in my mind that robots can handle everything. While they might help with cleaning and simple tasks, I think humans will still need to do more complex household activities that require creativity and decision-making.

Culture: Smart cities around the world

Read the text on page 36 and decide in which city you can do the following

Đáp án:

Activities	Cities
1. book a parking space via a mobile app	Singapore
2. have a medical check-up online	Toronto
3. use your bank card to pay for travelling on the bus or underground	London
4. unlock your bike from one station and return it to any other station in the city	New York City
5. use a mobile app to help you choose the best route to cycle in the city	Copenhagen

2. Work in groups. Discuss the following questions

Which of the technologies in the text would you like to have in your city or neighbourhood? Why?

Học sinh thảo luận về những công nghệ nào từ văn bản họ muốn có trong thành phố hoặc khu phố của mình.

>> Xem chi tiết: Tiếng Anh 11 Unit 3 Communication and Culture

VIII. Looking Back

Pronunciation

Listen and mark (⌣) the consonant and vowel sounds that are linked. Then practise saying the sentences

Đáp án:

1. Many young people want to live⌣in the city.

2. It's⌣a busy street with great shops⌣and restaurants.

3. The government wants to build⌣a smart city in the south⌣of the country.

4. The apartment was⌣expensive, but my parents could⌣afford⌣it.

Vocabulary

Complete the sentences. Use words and phrases you have learnt in this unit

Đáp án:

1. The project aims to improve the city's old infrastructure by creating more pedestrian zones and cycle paths.

2. My city was ranked as the most liveable city in the country thanks to its excellent facilities and clean air.

3. Cities in the future will have a lower carbon footprint and will be more sustainable.

4. Smart technologies have made lives of city dwellers more convenient.

Grammar

Choose the correct words and phrases to complete these sentences

Đáp án:

1. Please don't talk. I am thinking.

2. People living in crowded cities feel unhappy.

3. You should try this soup. It tastes delicious.

4. James seems an intelligent person, but he sometimes asks silly questions.

>> Xem chi tiết: Tiếng Anh 11 Unit 3 Looking back

IX. Project - The ideal city of the future

Work in groups. Design a poster of the ideal city of the future.

Present your poster to the class. Use these questions as cues for your presentation:

• Where will it be located?
• How big will it be? How many people will live in it?
• How will people travel?
• What kind of buildings will people live in?
• Will people use AI technologies? If yes, how will they be used?

Thông tin gợi ý về thành phố lý tưởng trong tương lai

Where will it be located?	On the eastern coast of Vietnam, 50km south of Da Nang City. Built on elevated platforms to protect from sea level rise, with direct access to the ocean and mountain views.
How big will it be? How many people will live in it?	Total area: 30 square kilometers divided into 6 smart districts. Population: 1.5 million residents with capacity to expand to 2 million by 2050. Each district houses 250,000 people in mixed-use communities.
How will people travel?	Integrated transport system: High-speed maglev trains between districts (5 min), autonomous electric pods for personal transport, bike-sharing networks, electric water taxis along canals, and moving walkways in city center.
What kind of buildings will people live in?	Vertical eco-towers (30-50 floors) with integrated gardens, flexible smart apartments that adapt to family size, community spaces on every 5th floor, rooftop farms, and buildings made from recycled ocean plastic and bamboo.
Will people use AI technologies? If yes, how will they be used?	Comprehensive AI integration: Personal AI assistants in Vietnamese language, city-wide traffic optimization, predictive weather and disaster management, smart energy distribution, health monitoring through wearables, and AI-powered waste sorting and recycling systems.

>> Xem chi tiết: Tiếng Anh 11 Unit 3 Project

Qua các bài học trong Unit 3 Tiếng Anh lớp 11 chủ đề Cities of the future, các bạn học sinh đã được khám phá về thành phố thông minh và bền vững trong tương lai.

Bộ đáp án chi tiết này sẽ giúp các bạn nắm vững từ vựng về thành phố và cuộc sống thông minh, thành thạo cách liên kết âm cuối và âm đầu, đồng thời rèn luyện kỹ năng viết bài luận về ưu nhược điểm. Chúc các bạn học tập hiệu quả và áp dụng thành công những kiến thức đã học vào thực tế.