8.

6: The air we breathe

Listening
What can you see in this picture ?
 Match the word (a-f) to the correct picture (1-6)
1
4
low-emissions
a,
zones

being socially and

b, economically
2 sustainable 5

pedestrianised
c,
zone

d, renewable energy
3 6

e, urban forests

f, cycle route
 Use the words in the box to complete the sentences
socially and
urban cycle pedestrianis low emission renewable
economically
forests routes ed zones zones energy
sustainable

urban forests
1. Some cities are planning to plant ___________as well as plant
more trees in streets and parks because trees absorb a lot of carbon
dioxide
cycle routes pedestrianised zones
2. Creating more _________ and having ________________ where
vehicles are not allowed will limit car use in the city.
Socially and economically sustainable
3. ____________________________means you can have
low emission zones
_______________where people can enjoy travel and commuting.
4. Buildings should be built to be carbon neutral, using only
renewable energy
______________ produced by solar panels.
 EX1: Listen to the conversation.

How does Sania help her brother Nieran ?

Which words are signs of detecting the main content in the conversation?
- The main point is….
- It’s about….
- I’m going to talk about….
- I’d like to focus on ….
 EX1: Listen to the conversation.

How does Sania help her brother Nieran ?

A. Prepare some idea for a class discussion about making cities
sustainable for the future
B. Prepare some ideas for a class discussion about making cities
bigger in the future
 EX2. Listen again. Work individually.
Who mentions each of the following? Write “S” for Sania or “N” for Nieran

a electric vehicles f low-emissions zones

being socially and

b air quality g
economically sustainable

c public transport systems h carbon neutral buildings

d cycle routes i renewable energy

e pedestrianised zones j urban forests

 EX2. Listen again. Who mentions each of the
following? Write “S” for Sania or “N” for Nieran

Game: Who mentioned it?

• Class divided into 3 groups

• Each group will take turns choosing one number.
• Each number will be 1 question.
• If the group answers correctly, they will receive
points.
 EX2. Listen again. Who mentions each of the
following? Write “S” for Sania or “N” for Nieran

a electric vehicles S f low-emissions zones S

being socially and

b air quality N S
g economically
sustainable
c public transport systems S
carbon neutral N
h
buildings
d cycle routes S
N
i renewable energy
e pedestrianised zones S N
j urban forests
 EX3. Listen again.
Work individually.
Use the words in the box to complete the notes Nieran wrote to prepare for the discussion
air public transport pedestrianised carbon Cycle Urban
electric quality systems zones sustainable trees dioxide water health routes forests

electric to avoid burning fossil fuels, and to improve ____

a, Make all cars and vehicles _______ air quality
______.
public transport systems
b, Build good _______ _________ _________ , so that people don't need to use their cars in the city.
pedestrianised zones because traffic-free, low-emissions zones encourage people to socialite
c, Have more ___________________
and spend money. Consequently, cities are better places to live in and they are more 'socially and economically
sustainable
_________.
trees carbon dioxide
d, Plant more ______. They can cool cities by between 2 and 8 degrees. They absorb a lot of ________ ______,
water
filter pollutants and particles and help to reduce flooding by soaking up ______ through their roots.
e, Children and adults can suffer when they don't have enough contact with the natural world, so having trees
health
 List the ways to improve air quality in Hanoi

1 2

• Work in pair
• Discuss in 5 minutes with
your partner
• Answer the question : Put trash in the right place Exhaust gas treatment

“ What do you do to improve air 3 4

quality in Hanoi?”

Plant more tree Use public transportation

Thank you for listening