Choose sentences (a-d) to complete the conversation between two Londoners.

Mary: What are you reading, Jack?
Jack: I'm reading some predictions about London in 2050.
Mary: (1)
Jack: On the contrary, it will be. Although it's now a stressful and overcrowded city with lots of traffic jams and pollution, there are plans to improve the situation.
Mary: (2)
Jack: Well, they'll build smart underground transport networks. The city will no longer be full of cars!
Mary: Unbelievable. (3)
Jack: Many eco parks will be built, and they'll be watered by treated wastewater.
Mary: (4)
Jack: That's right. London will be cleaner and more sustainable.
Mary: Sounds great! I hope I can see their plans come true.

Answer the questions.

1. What are London's current problems?

2. What are people's efforts to solve the problems?

3. Will London be a good place to live in 2050?

Choose one of the cities below. Use the ideas provided or your own to make a similar conversation.

TOKYO in 2050

– Current facts: good infrastructure; overcrowded trains; ageing population – Future plans: promote advanced technology to make greener cars, faster trains, and more convenient facilities for old people; use robots to do housework – Aim: to make Tokyo the most liveable city

NEW YORK CITY in 2050

– Current facts: crowded public transport; piles of smelly rubbish; ageing electricity network – Future plans: promote self-driving electric taxis; use city's building roofs for gardens fertilised with compost; build plants to turn waste into energy; build off shore wind farms – Aim: to make New York City an eco city

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