Nonfiction Reading Series Article #1 – reading guide
“A Zero-Emissions City in the Desert” by Kevin Bullis
Vocabulary
- metropolis
- outskirts
- compost
- sewage
- ostentatious
- R&D
- Silicon Valley
- collaboration
- emissions
- net (adjective, calculations)
- insulation
- ambitious
- unheard-of
- profitable
Topics to notice while you read
- Topic sentence
- Reasons to build the city
- Problems with building the city
- Comparison of Masdar City with other low-emissions building projects
- Ways the city will generate electricity
- Inspiration for cooling city design
- Ways of increasing energy efficiency in the city
- Transportation in the city
- Problems with solar panels
- History of Abu Dhabi
- Conclusion
There will be a quiz and discussion on this article on Friday, October 30. On Thursday, October 29, you will have an opportunity to ask questions about the article.
