ESL-PBL-Smart-City-Showdown

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Game Rules
Play this game individually or in teams.
There are 30 squares on the main board. Each number is a question.
There are different types of questions worth different points.
Click on a number, then answer the question.
The number of symbols on each slide = how many points you get
for answering correctly.
Write down your points as you play the game.
At the end, each player or team counts their points.
The player(s) with the most points wins!
Good luck!
Start Game

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Smart City Showdown Quiz
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Finish Game

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Which one?
On account of parks having smart watering systems,
water is only used when necessary.
On account of
Since
Reveal Answer

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Choose the
correct option.
Self-driving cars use cameras
sensors
and
.
Reveal Answer
A
sensors
B
litter
C
overcrowding
D
maintenance

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Can you fix it?
Read the problem and make a suggestion with a modal verb.
There is too much litter in public parks.
The city could introduce smart bins
that send alerts when they are full.
Suggested Answer

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What can you see?
a traffic jam
Reveal Answer

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True or False?
The word ‘urban’ refers to the
countryside and rural areas.
False
The word ‘urban’ refers to cities and towns.
Reveal Answer

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Congratulations!
You win 5 bonus points!

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True or False?
The word ‘infrastructure’ refers to farms,
parks and other green areas.
False
‘Infrastructure’ refers to basic systems such
as roads, electricity, water supply and
transport that help a city function.
Reveal Answer

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Choose the
correct option.
Solar panels produce
sustainable energy.
Reveal Answer
A
temporary
B
sustainable
C
polluted
D
artificial

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What can you see?
sustainable energy sources
Reveal Answer

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Choose the
correct option.
A bike-sharing system makes
short journeys more
efficient in busy cities.
Reveal Answer
A
temporary
B
ambitious
C
noisy
D
efficient

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Oh no!
You miss a turn!

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Can you fix it?
Read the problem and make a suggestion with a modal verb.
Traffic jams are getting worse in the city centre.
The city could introduce smart traffic lights.
Suggested Answer

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What can you see?
a robot
Reveal Answer

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True or False?
When something is interactive, you can only
watch and not participate or respond.
False
‘Interactive’ means you can take part or
respond, not just watch.
Reveal Answer

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What can you see?
a self-driving car
Reveal Answer

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Can you fix it?
Read the problem and make a suggestion with a modal verb.
Air pollution levels are rising.
The city should introduce more electric buses.
Suggested Answer

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True or False?
Innovative solutions are new and creative
ways of solving problems.
True
Reveal Answer

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Which one?
Vertical gardens were added to buildings; consequently
the city now looks greener and feels fresher.
due to
consequently
Reveal Answer

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Can you fix it?
Read the problem and make a suggestion with a modal verb.
People waste electricity at home.
Smart systems could automatically turn
off devices that aren’t being used.
Suggested Answer

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Congratulations!
You win 5 bonus points!

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Which one?
Litter in public spaces
leads to
environmental damage.
due to
leads to
Reveal Answer

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Choose the
correct option.
A robot can be programmed
to perform tasks
automatically.
Reveal Answer
A
perform
B
destroy
C
forget
D
avoid

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Can you fix it?
Read the problem and make a suggestion with a modal verb.
Some neighbourhoods need more green
spaces, but there isn’t enough land.
The city could create rooftop gardens on
apartment buildings.
Suggested Answer

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Which one?
The city installed new smart bins and therefore
therefore
litter has decreased.
causes
Reveal Answer

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What can you see?
litter
Reveal Answer

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Oh no!
You miss a turn!

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Choose the
correct option.
Smart traffic systems can
reduce traffic jams in
busy cities.
Reveal Answer
A
ignore
B
create
C
reduce
D
increase

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Congratulations!
Steal 5 points from
another player or team!

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Which one?
Smart parking systems reduce traffic.
As a result , drivers waste less time.
Because of
As a result
Reveal Answer

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True or False?
The word ‘virtual’ describes something that
exists online, not physically.
True
Reveal Answer

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Game Over!
Count your points to see
who the winner /
winning team is.

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Thank you!