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4.4 New York had the biggest population in the world in 1950. The population was about 12 million – about one million more than Tokyo. As Tokyo’s population doubled, New York’s population went from 12 million in 1950 to just 16 million in 1975. Between 1975 and 2000, Mexico City became the second largest city and New York moved to third place. Its population in the year 2000 was nearly 18 million. Between 2000 and 2005, the population grew by about one million, and over the next ten years it went up by another million to over 20 million. So, in 65 years New York’s population increased by about eight million and Tokyo’s increased by over 24 million.
Slideshow – A sense of adventure When you are planning a trip abroad, you have lots to think about. Where will you stay? What will you see? How much money are you going to need? And, are you ready for an adventure? You have to do some research. These days, the first place many people look for travel information is online. Websites like TripAdvisor host millions of up-to-date reviews on hotels, restaurants, places to go and things to do. Negative reviews can really hurt a business. This means that businesses have to maintain high standards. If a restaurant serves bad food or has rude staff, everyone knows. So, here’s a travel tip. The next time you stay at a hotel, put a TripAdvisor tag on your luggage. Or, when you arrive at a restaurant, make a show of using the app. The customer service will be top class! Most of the reviews on travel websites are written by travellers, for travellers. Everyone can share their experiences. Great! But remember – all online reviews are based on opinions. And some opinions are more useful than others. Some people can be a little bit unfair. What did this reviewer expect? Some reviews are obviously biased. Some people can’t use computers very well. This reviewer probably wanted to award more than one out of five. You also have to remember that the internet is full of jokers. Some reviews are quite funny but not very helpful. And some people will complain about anything! So, we have to decide which reviews are helpful to us and which we can ignore. Assessing information like this is a key 21st
century skill.
Guidebooks are another good source of travel information. They usually include useful maps and lists of recommended destinations. They are well researched. And the quality of writing is very high. Imagine you are planning a city break in Istanbul. Great choice! An amazing experience is waiting for you. So you buy a guidebook and read all about the city. Naturally, you decide to visit all the must-see attractions. You walk across the stunning Ataturk Bridge. You go to see the wonderful Hagia Sophia. You visit the elegant Blue Mosque, with its blue tiles and six minarets. You take a trip to the Byzantine Hippodrome.
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And you spend a day at the grand Topkapi Palace. Wonderful stuff. What a great holiday! You’ve seen all there is to see in Istanbul. Home time! But wait! Have you sampled everything Istanbul has to offer? Really? Remember that travel is about people, as well as places. It’s about meeting other travellers. And it’s about mixing with local people and absorbing their culture. You can learn more about a place in a ten-minute chat with a local person than you can in hours of reading or browsing on the internet. Travel is also about adventure. The most interesting parts of a city are not always the tourist attractions. What about the markets, squares, cafés and restaurants where the locals go? So, how about you? The next time you have a day or two to spare in a new city, will you leave your guidebook in the hotel and your phone in your pocket? Who knows who you’ll meet or what you’ll discover? Often, the unplanned parts of a trip turn out to be the highlights. So, next time you’re preparing for a trip, don’t forget to pack your sense of adventure.
Unit 5
5.1 A So what do you think is useful in a survival situation? B What do you mean? Like being in the desert? A Yes, or on a mountain in the snow. That sort of thing. B Well, in the desert the most important thing is to have enough water. So I think a water bottle is the most useful.
A Yes, I agree. B What about being lost? You need something to find your way.
A Definitely. The best thing is a GPS. B What’s that? A GPS is short for Global Positioning System. It’s a gadget that tells you where you are. It has a map and you can ask it for directions.
B Sounds good. A The only problem is when the batteries run out. B Maybe a map is better. I mean a paper map. A You need a compass as well, though. B That’s true. And they’re really hard to use. What about in the mountains? What do you need when it’s really cold?
A I think a lighter is really useful. You can start a fire and keep warm.
B Good idea. You can also cook and boil water. A How about sleeping? B Yes. I think a mat is important, too. You can lie down and rest and not get wet.
A You mean like a rubber mat? B Yes, it rolls up and you can carry it with you. A Sounds good.
5.2
This week, we are looking at technology and how it will change the way we live. First, we’re going to look at robots
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