Chapter 2, cities: London and Shanghai

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• Leerjaar 3

Today:

-revision par 3: London

-discuss homework par. 3: London

-Start par 4: Shanghai?

Goals:

1)Revision of London as a financial centre

2)Shanghai:

--How did Shanghai become a significant transport hub?

--What are the functions of a transport hub?

--Why are Shanghai’s SEZs important to its success?

--What are the strengths and weaknesses of Shanghai?

How does London’s history affect its current function?

What is the function of an international financial centre?

What are the reasons for London becoming an international financial centre?

How does the financial sector in London influence living in the city?

Shanghai

In which country is Shanghai located?

1. China
2. Indonesia
3. Japan
4. Thailand

In which district can the trade center of Shanghai be found?

1. Boashan
2. Jing'an
3. Pudong
4. Puxi

How many inhabitants does the agglomeration of Shanghai have?

1. 12 million
2. 17 million
3. 20 million
4. 26 million

The tallest building in Shanghai is the Shanghai Tower. Which picture shows the Shanghai Tower?

1. 
2. 
3. 
4. 

Many cities have a link with a comparable city abroad.
What is the twin city of Shanghai in the Netherlands?

1. Amsterdam
2. the Hague
3. Rotterdam
4. Utrecht

Homework

do questions 5,6,10 and 11 workbook par 3 , page 53-55