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Reading Explorer 3 Unit 7B

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    City of the Future? Dubai is a wealthy, modern city in the United Arab Emirates, located where the Arabian Desert meets the sea.
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  • He has written a fully _____________ guide to Rome.
    comprehensive
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  • Smart lighting and ________ systems switch off when you leave the room.
    cooling
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  • Shopping malls are widely ___________ across the country.
    distributed
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  • The design of the solar panels is inspired by the __________ with which plants convert sunlight into sugar.
    efficiency
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  • Countries and corporations are making efforts to cut their greenhouse gas _________.
    emissions
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  • All new buildings in Dubai must meet strict energy ___________.
    regulations
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  • _________ in the "Sustainable City" consume 50% less energy than people living in other parts of Dubai.
    Residents
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  • We must improve the built environment through ___________ design and greener buildings.
    sustainable
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  • A decade ago, the idea of a fully sustainable community was thought to be ___________. But times have changed.
    unrealistic
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  • Indoor skiing in the desert has become a symbol of Dubai's status as a _______, modern metropolis.
    wealthy
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  • What are some features of a "green building"?
    solar panels, water conservation, lighting adjustment, rainwater utilization, smart heating/cooling, improved insulation/ventilation
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  • What is your community doing to reduce its ecological footprint?
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  • What can a community do to improve its sustainability?
    have community gardens, cycling, prepare for natural disasters, local sewage treatment plants/water treatment, renewable energy on homes and for the community
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  • Do you know any ways people take action against climate change?
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