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Read the following ideas and decide whether they are advantages (A) or disadvantages (D) of living in a smart city.

1. AD Smart technologies make daily life easier by reducing household tasks.

2. AD Without proper training, citizens may not be able to use smart city technologies.

3. DA Because cameras are placed in many areas, people have less privacy.

4. DA These technologies have a smaller negative effect on the environment.

5. DA They also allow the city to function more effectively.

6. DA People feel concerned that their personal information may not be safe.

Read the article below and match its part with the correct functions.

(1) LIVING IN A SMART CITY: GOOD OR BAD?

(2) If you live in a smart city, you may agree that life there is not always as good as some people believe. So, what are the advantages and disadvantages of living in a smart city?

(3) On the one hand, smart cities bring several benefits for their citizens. They are very modern, and smart technologies make daily life easier by reducing housework. In addition, the city infrastructure, such as sensors and cameras, collects information about people and their activities. This information is then used to provide faster, cheaper, and better services.

On the other hand, smart cities also have some problems. Some technologies are difficult to use, and without training, people may not be able to benefit from them. Besides, because cameras are placed everywhere in public spaces, people have less privacy. Many people worry that their personal information is not safe and that they could become victims of cybercrime.

(4) In conclusion, smart cities have both positive and negative sides. However, I believe that these modern urban areas have a lot of potential. The problems should be solved in the future, especially as the world's population continues to grow and more people move to large cities.

Match the sentences with their suitable functions.

(1) On the one hand, smart cities bring several benefits for their citizens. (2) They are very modern, and smart technologies make daily life easier by reducing housework. (3) In addition, the city infrastructure, such as sensors and cameras, collects information about people and their activities. (4) This information is then used to provide faster, cheaper, and better services.

Put the words/phrases into the correct columns.

Match the sentences with their suitable functions.

(1) In conclusion, smart cities have both positive and negative sides. (2) However, I believe that these modern urban areas have a lot of potential. (3) The problems should be solved in the future, especially as the world's population continues to grow and more people move to large cities.

Choose the correct answers to make logical paragraphs.

a. First, technology makes daily life easier and more comfortable.

b. In addition, smart cities are usually built to be more eco-friendly.

c. Living in a smart city gives many advantages to people.

d. They use energy and waste more carefully, which helps reduce pollution and makes the city a healthier place to live.

e. For example, smart machines can do housework automatically, and smart traffic systems can help reduce traffic, which saves time and energy.

Choose the correct answers to make logical paragraphs.

a. Another problem is the risk of cybercrime.

b. Living in a smart city can also bring some drawbacks for its residents.

c. This means that people may have to pay more for housing, electricity, or transport.

d. Since smart cities depend on digital systems, hackers may attack them and steal personal data or stop important services.

e. One disadvantage is the high cost of living, because smart technologies and modern services are often expensive to build and maintain.