Chapter 2, cities: Shanghai

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Today:

-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?

Workbook question 3a:
Read London’s history.
The East India Company settled in London during the fifteenth century. Explain how the East India Company and other trading companies made it possible for London to become such an important city.

3a

Due to the trade of spices and exotic goods, as well as resources that came from Britain’s colonies,

London profited greatly. Because all these trading companies and the EIC were located in London, a lot

of money was made there.

Question 3c: Many former British colonies still use English as their primary or secondary language. Work together with your neighbour and think of two reasons why people in the former colonies still speak English.

3c

Reasons could be: 

-education systems that are in place, were created by the former colonists; -cultural heritage; 

-speaking English makes it easier to migrate to the former colonial power;     - having a common language keeps the population together by being able to communicate. 

Question 10c: Take a look at figure 2.20 in your textbook. Explain how the settlement of new companies can
lead to greater differences in housing prices.

10c

The settlement of new companies attracts new workers who earn high salaries. They want to live in London, preferably in the city centre. Because the centre becomes popular, the difference between the expensive city centre and the outer parts of London will increase.

Now

-Answer sheet paragraph 3 will be uploaded on Teams

-go to the textbook start paragraph 4: Shanghai

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 1,3 and 4 workbook par 4 , page 57 and 58

upload on Teams.