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1 (trang 34 Tiếng Anh 11 Global Success): Read the following ideas and decide whether they are advantages or disadvantages of living in a smart city. Tick (v) the appropriate box (Đọc những ý tưởng sau đây và quyết định xem chúng là lợi thế hay bất lợi khi sống trong một thành phố thông minh. Đánh dấu (v) vào ô thích hợp)

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1 (trang 34 Tiếng Anh 11 Global Success): Read the following ideas and decide whether they are advantages or disadvantages of living in a smart city. Tick (v) the appropriate box (Đọc những ý tưởng sau đây và quyết định xem chúng là lợi thế hay bất lợi khi sống trong một thành phố thông minh. Đánh dấu (v) vào ô thích hợp)

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2 (trang 34 Tiếng Anh 11 Global Success): Read the article below and match its parts with the correct descriptions (Đọc bài viết dưới đây và nối các phần của nó với những mô tả đúng)

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

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

____ D. Conclusion - A summary of the main points and sometimes the writer’s opinion

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

[ 1 ] Living in a smart city: GOOD or BAD?

[ 2 ] If you live in a smart city, you will probably agree with me that life is not all good as some people may think. So what are the pros and cons of living in a smart city?

[ 3 ] The good thing about smart cities is that they are very modern. Smart technologies make people’s lives easier by reducing household chores. Besides, the city infrastructure which includes sensors and cameras collects information about people and their activities, and uses it to provide faster, cheaper, and better services.

[ 4 ] On the other hand, living in a smart city has some disadvantages. Some smart technologies are difficult to use and without training, city dwellers might find them useless. With cameras everywhere in public spaces, people also have limited privacy. They are worried that their personal information might not be protected, and they might become victims of cybercrime.

[ 5 ] In conclusion, living in a smart city has both advantages and disadvantages. However, I think these urban areas offer great promise. The issues should be dealt with in the years ahead as the world’s population keeps growing, and more people are moving to big cities.

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3 (trang 35 Tiếng Anh 11 Global Success): 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 (Viết một bài báo (120-150 từ) về những thuận lợi và khó khăn khác khi sống trong một thành phố thông minh. Sử dụng các ý tưởng được gợi ý trong phần 1, mẫu trong phần 2 và dàn ý bên dưới để giúp bạn)

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