Cities designed to be reusable

admin 2023年3月20日

Beginner

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Pre-reading questions:

I will read each question. Then, please answer them.

講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。

Have you ever heard of disassembling cities before?
Can disassembling cities help lessen the environmental impact?

Vocabulary:

I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me.

単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。

population /pop-yuh-LEY-shuhn/

[noun] – all the people living in a particular country, area, or place
The population of the city has grown rapidly over the last few years.

development /dih-VEL-uhp-muhnt/

[noun] – an area on which new buildings are built in order to make a profit
The new housing development on the outskirts of town is expected to provide affordable homes for many families.

material /muh-TEER-ee-uhl/

[noun] – a physical substance that things can be made from
The teacher asked the students to bring in all the necessary materials for their science project.

promising /PROM-uh-sing/

[adjective] – Something that is promising shows signs that it is going to be successful or enjoyable
The young athlete showed promising talent in the sport and is expected to do well in the future.

explore /ik-SPLAWR/

[verb] – to think about, talk about, or study something, or to experience it, in order to find out more about it:
They are exploring the possibility of working on a new project.

Article reading:

Please read the whole article. Then, I will check your pronunciation and intonation.

記事を音読しましょう。講師はあなたの発音とイントネーションを確認します。

As our global population continues to soar, so does our urbanization. Unfortunately, this comes with dire environmental consequences. Our current approach to urban development is unsustainable, and environmentalists and urban planners are looking for ways to tackle this issue. The concept of cities for disassembly presents a unique solution that has the potential to revolutionize urban planning.

Cities for disassembly are built with the idea that buildings and infrastructure can be easily taken apart and repurposed. The idea is gaining traction as a sustainable solution that can reduce waste and carbon emissions. By using recyclable materials that can be easily dismantled and reused, we can reduce the need for demolition and reconstruction. This approach also allows for flexible land use as structures can be removed or repurposed to meet changing needs.

In conclusion, cities for disassembly represent a promising new direction in urban planning and design. It is an innovative approach that can help us build more resilient and adaptable cities while minimizing our impact on the environment. We must continue to explore solutions that will allow us to live in harmony with nature.

True or False:

Read the sentences and identify if they are true or false based on the article.

文章を読んで、記事に基づいて正誤を答えましょう。

Urbanization has negative consequences on the environment.
Environmentalists and urban planners are searching for sustainable solutions to tackle the issue of urban development.
Cities for disassembly is an approach that can reduce waste and carbon emissions.
By using recyclable materials that can be easily dismantled and reused, we can reduce the need for demolition and reconstruction.
Cities for disassembly do not allow for flexible land use.

Fill in the blanks:

Choose the correct word from the table then fill in the blanks.

適切な言葉を選んで空欄を埋めましょう。

population

development

material

promising

explore

The scientist wants to ______ different theories to understand the cause of the disease.
The government is concerned about the aging ______ and is working on policies to address the issue.
The company used high-quality ______ to make their products more durable and long-lasting.
The company’s new product has received ______ reviews from customers who have used it.
The city council approved a plan to build a housing ______ on the vacant land near the river.