This video provides a progress update on the construction of NEOM, a futuristic mega-city envisioned by Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The speaker details the various regions that make up NEOM including The Line, a 170 km vertical city, Oxagon, a floating industrial city, Trojena, a mountain resort with a focus on vertical architecture, and Syala, a luxury tourism destination on the Red Sea. While significant construction has begun on some parts of NEOM, like the worker communities for The Line and the foundation for Oxagon, many aspects are still in the planning stages. Experts raise doubts about the feasibility of some NEOM’s features, particularly the long commutes within The Line.
Here is a 10-word list for CEFR C1 Students:
- Megaproject (noun): A very large and expensive project.
- Vertical city (noun): A city with buildings stacked on top of each other.
- High-speed rail (noun): A train system capable of very fast speeds.
- Floating city (noun): A city built on a structure that floats on water.
- Hydrogen plant (noun): A facility that produces hydrogen fuel.
- Luxury tourism (noun): Tourism focused on high-end experiences and services.
- Feasibility (noun): The possibility of something being successfully achieved.
- Commute (verb): To travel regularly between one’s home and place of work.
- Sustainability (noun): The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level.
- Ambitious (adjective): Having or showing a strong desire to achieve great things.
Here are some sample sentences using the vocabulary list:
- The NEOM project is a true megaproject, with an estimated cost of $500 billion.
- The Line, a planned vertical city in NEOM, will feature a high-speed rail system for efficient commuting.
- Oxagon, NEOM’s floating city, is designed to be a center for sustainable industries like the world’s largest hydrogen plant.
- Trojena, a mountain resort in NEOM, is an ambitious project aiming to host the Asian Winter Games despite the challenges of its desert location.
- Syala focuses on luxury tourism, targeting high-end tourists seeking an exclusive experience.
Multiple Choice Quiz
Question 1: Which of the following is NOT a region planned for NEOM?
a) The Line
b) Oxagon
c) Trojena
d) Medina
Question 2: What is the main purpose of Oxagon, the floating city?
a) To serve as a luxury tourist destination
b) To house research facilities
c) To be an industrial center
d) To be a center for education
Question 3: What is one of the criticisms of The Line, the 170km vertical city?
a) The lack of green spaces
b) The long commutes residents would face
c) The use of unsustainable materials
d) The presence of too many cars
Question 4: Which of the following is scheduled to be completed first according to the video?
a) The Line
b) Trojena
c) Oxagon
d) Syala
Question 5: What is the main concern raised about the construction of Trojena, the mountain resort?
a) The use of an excessive amount of glass
b) The impact on the natural environment
c) The lack of qualified workers
d) The distance from the nearest city
Answer Key
1: d) Medina
2: c) To be an industrial center
3: b) The long commutes residents would face
4: c) Oxagon
5: b) The impact on the natural environment
