Speaking Worksheet
Future Cities
Speaking Practice
1
Discussion
Discuss the questions. Ask follow-up questions and push for examples, evidence, and qualification.
- What should future cities prioritise: efficiency, beauty, resilience, affordability, or community?
- Could smart city technology make urban life less democratic?
- How can cities prepare for heat, migration, and changing work patterns?
- What would make a high-density city feel humane?
- Should future cities be planned from above or shaped gradually by residents?
2
Collaborative task
Design a future neighbourhood for 2040. Choose the features that would make it resilient, inclusive, and livable.
- shared spaces
- energy systems
- transport
- affordable homes
I would argue that...A more nuanced view is...The main trade-off is...That depends on whether...I see your point, but...The long-term consequence might be...
3
Report and challenge
Present your neighbourhood and invite criticism: What kind of resident might feel excluded by your design?