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Population Growth and Development

Read the introduction and discuss the questions with your partner:

The world's population will grow to 9 billion over the next 50 years and only
by raising the living standards of the poorest can we make population growth
sustainable. This is the argument of Hans Rosling.

1. What is...
the industrialised world?
an emerging economy?
the developing world?
2. What are the aspirations of the people in each of these places?

Look at the features of different countries below. Which do you think

are the most important in a countrys development?
GDP (Gross Domestic Product)
health
education
birth rates
child survival
military spending
poverty and wealth
green technology

Now watch Hans Roslings talk.

i. Which of the things above does he mention when he describes
the different levels of development?
ii. Which does he think are the most important?
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Complete the sentences using the words in the box:

staggering forge forward alleviate

gap acquire struggling
mindset

1. There is a big __________________ between the rich and the poor.

2. Years of work in the country by charities has helped to

__________________ many of the problems associated with poverty.

3. There has been __________________ economic growth in China and

India in the last 20 years.

4. Traditional attitudes about global development have created a

__________________ for thinking the differences between countries.

5. Many people across Europe are __________________ to find work or

pay their debts.

6. Trans-national corporations often __________________ smaller

businesses.

7. The government have promised to __________________ with

investment in new technology and job creation, despite criticism from the

opposition.

Can you explain to your partner what these words mean?

Watch Roslings talk again. Make notes about what you think is most
interesting. Tell your group about your ideas.
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Urbanization

In your own country do you live in a city or in the country?

Do most people live in cities?
Are there are any problems with living in the country?
Are there are any problems with living in the city?

What are the usual meanings of the words in the box?

flood project magnet

stress realise
Write your own example sentences using the words.

What are the meanings of the same words in the sentences below?
1. The country has been flooded by refugees.
2. World population is projected to rise by 50%.
3. The city is a magnet for people seeking work.
4. The report stressed the importance of building sustainable communities.
5. You will have to work hard if you want to realise your dreams.
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Complete the sentences using the words in the box:

adequate far-sighted what's in store typify

1. There isn't enough _______________________ housing in the city and

many people live in shanty towns.

2. Nobody knows _______________________ for the population as they

continue to move to crowded urban areas.

3. Only _______________________ planning will alleviate the problems of

overcrowding.

4. Delhi and Bangkok _______________________ the modern city with all

of their growth and change.

Now watch the video. Why do people move to the city?

Complete the following facts:

1. _______________ million people live in Ho Chi Minh city.

2. The population is projected to reach _______________ by 2020.

3. _______________ people work at the Sunflower shoe factory.

4. Many workers earn just _______________ cents an hour.

5. Ho Chi Minh city intends to convert _______________ hectares (100 hec

= 1 km ) of farmland to low-cost housing.

Watch the video again and check your answers.