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Reading
Read the text about eco-city planning.
Building eco cities
I first became familiar with the idea of an eco-city when I read the book Ecocity Berkeley: Building Cities for a Healthy Future by Richard Register. The author created the word ‘eco-city' in 1987 when the book was published.
The inhabitants of this city carefully consider possible environmental impacts and take good care of the environment. There is no pollution as all the vehicles run on local renewable energy. CO2 emissions are controlled and kept in accordance with strict environmental and air-quality regulations.
In addition, the inhabitants co-exist with nature by dividing the city into two circles or rings. The first ring is the city centre containing the residential areas. The second ring includes vast park space and lots of greenery. The green space filters and refreshes the air people breathe.
Ecocity Berkeley is a very inspirational book, which can offerurban planners creative ideas and solutions to environmental problems that can be applied to any city.
Reading
Read the text again and answer the questions.
1. When was the word ‘eco-city' created?
2. Why is there no pollution in Ecocity Berkeley?
3. How do the inhabitants co-exist with nature?
4. What are the two rings for?
5. Who needs to read Register's book and why?
Speaking
Choose two ideas (or use your own ideas) and make a conversation about sustainable living
Sustainable living
• sort rubbish for recycling, use waste to generate electricity, heat, etc. to meet daily needs
• design walkable streets: walk first, then cycle, then use public transport
• protect natural habitat, support local agriculture
• promote simple lifestyle, cook with locally grown, organic ingredients
Example:
Student A: How can we live more sustainable lifestyles? What do you think our urban planners should do?
Student B: I think they should redesign abandoned areas and convert them into rich, diverse ecosystems.
Student A: Sounds great. There should also be gardens in all residential areas.
Listening
Listen to the recording about the negative effects of over-exercising. Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F) according to the speaker.
(Nhấp vào dòng để chọn đúng / sai)
| 1. The more exercise you do, the healthier you become. |
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| 2. Doing intensive workouts is too much of a good thing. |
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| 3. People may become addicted to high-intensity physical activity. |
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| 4. Over-exercising can be harmful to the body's muscles, joints and heart. |
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| 5. You should consult with an instructor before starting a new exercise programme. |
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Writing
Think of any advice you can give to over-exercisers. Write a short text about the reasons for over-exercising. Use the suggestions in the box or your own information and ideas.
Reasons
- worrying too much about physical appearance
- building the perfect body: weight loss; lean, toned legs
- pressure to look fit, muscular and toned; arm or leg muscles too small (boys)
- self-dissatisfaction, fear of being overweight, perfect as models, thin waistlines, flat bellies (girls)
Example:
Some people over-exercise for a number of reasons. Teenagers may worry too much about their physical appearance and want to build...
