Reading & Conversation: Vision 2030 – Building a Brighter Future
English Grade 8 (Super Goal 2) · Unit 11: There's No Comparison · Lesson 11-3 · Term 2
Also known as: Vision 2030 · Natural resources
Play this lesson
Lesson idea
Reading about positive changes Vision 2030 will bring; a conversation comparing laptops and desktops.
Key points
- Saudi Arabia has natural resources such as oil, gold, phosphate and uranium – but more importantly the strength, potential and ambition of its people.
- More libraries, galleries and museums; cultural events; health care and education available to all citizens.
- Quality services and facilities will attract investors; education will meet the needs of the job market.
- The Kingdom's strategic position will make it an international trade and transportation center connecting Africa, Asia and Europe.
- Badr: laptops are friendlier to use and cheaper; Ali prefers desktops – easier to use for writing and printing; laptops need recharging and have smaller screens.
Vocabulary
Lesson questions (12)
- Which are natural resources of Saudi Arabia mentioned in the text?
Answer: oil, gold, phosphate and uranium - What is more important than natural resources, according to the text?
Answer: the strength, potential and ambition of its people - What kind of society does the Kingdom have?
Answer: a family-oriented, Islamic society - What will there be more of in different areas?
Answer: libraries, galleries and museums - What will attract investors from other countries?
Answer: quality services and facilities - The Kingdom will become a hub that connects ____.
Answer: Africa, Asia and Europe - How will people benefit from technological development?
Answer: It will be easier to communicate across the globe and access information. - The educational system will meet the needs of the ____.
Answer: job market - What did Badr buy?
Answer: a laptop - Why does Badr like laptops?
Answer: They're friendlier to use and cheaper, and you can use them anywhere. - Why doesn't Ali like laptops?
Answer: You have to recharge them all the time and their screen is smaller. - A: "Hi, Sami! I haven't seen you for weeks. ____" B: "Well, I started a new job!"
Answer: What's new?
More lessons in Unit 11: There's No Comparison
Questions about this lesson
What are natural resources?
Wealth that comes from nature; in the text: oil, gold and phosphate.
What is the difference between natural resources and products?
Natural resources are taken from nature, such as oil, and products are goods that are made or produced.
How do we answer a list question about the text?
We write all the items mentioned in the paragraph, in order, separated by commas.
Do students need an account to play this lesson?
No. The teacher shares the lesson link; the student types a first name and plays on a phone or computer, and the score reaches the teacher.
Which games suit this lesson?
You can play it in The Hunter, Complete the sentence, Match Up, Matching pairs and the other games and activities on Hessa Play.