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This document provides information about three megacities: Tokyo, Mumbai, and Mexico City. It discusses the population, money/business, buildings/history, climate, and transport of each city. Tokyo has over 35 million people and one of the biggest railway systems in the world. Mumbai has over 22 million people and is India's most important commercial center, though 60% of residents live in poverty. Mexico City is the largest city in North and South America with over 23 million people and the richest in Latin America.

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Megacities

This document provides information about three megacities: Tokyo, Mumbai, and Mexico City. It discusses the population, money/business, buildings/history, climate, and transport of each city. Tokyo has over 35 million people and one of the biggest railway systems in the world. Mumbai has over 22 million people and is India's most important commercial center, though 60% of residents live in poverty. Mexico City is the largest city in North and South America with over 23 million people and the richest in Latin America.

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Megacities

Ex.1 p.74
1 - Tokyo
2 - Mexico City
3 - Mumbai
4 - New York
5 - Shanghai

Ex.2 p.74
- Tokyo city is very fast
- Mexico City has a mix of cultures
- Mumbai has a lot of poverty

Ex.3 p.74

Tokyo:

- The city and its people


- Tokyo has a population of 35 million people. It is the
largest city in the world.Everything moves fast here.

- Money and business


- People earn the highest salaries, and they spend the most money.
It is the world's most expensive city.

- Buildings and history


- Tokyo was originally a small fishing village called Edo.
The architecture is very modern. There are not many old
buildings because of the 1923 earthquake and the
Second World War.

- Climate
- Tokyo is on the east coast of
Japan. The summers are hot and humid.

- Transport
- Tokyo has one of the biggest and
busiest railway systems in the world. Every day, 11 million
commuters use it to get to and from work.

Mumbai:
- The city and its people
- Mumbai is India's largest city with a population of
22.8 million. It is also India's most important
commercial centre.

- Money and business


- Mumbai is both old and modern, rich and poor.
Money is everywhere in modern Mumbai. India's most
important businesses and banks have their headquarters
there.The Bollywood film industry produces more films
than Hollywood in Los Angeles. Sixty percent of the population live with no
running water no electricity, and no sanitation.

- Buildings and history


- Mumbai was part of the British
Empire until independence in 1947.It was called Bombay
until 1995, when it was renamed Mumbai after a Hindu
goddess, Mumba Devi.
Modern skyscrapers and new shopping malls are right
next to slums.

- Climate
- Mumbai is on the west coast. The wet season is from June
to September. Between November and February it is a little cooler and dryer.

- Transport
- The cheapest and easiest transport is by bus. Trains can be crowned and dangerous.

Mexico City

- The city and its people


- Mexico City has a population of 23.4 million. It is the largest
city in both North and South America.

- Money and business


- It is the richest city in Latin America.There are also many people who live in poor houses.

- Buildings and history


- The Aztecs called it Tenochtitlan, and it was already an important city when the Spanish
invaded in 1521. The country became independent in 1821.
experiences. In the Zócalo, the main square, you can see the Spanish cathedral, an
Aztec temple, and a modern skyscraper. The city has a lot of museums and theatres.

- Climate
- Mexico City is in a valley in the south central area of the country. It is surrounded by
mountains. The rainy season is from lune to October. The warmest
months are April and May.The air quality is not good, and visitors need to be careful.
- Transport
- It has the largest and cheapest subway system in Latin America. Traffic moves so slowly
that it is often faster to walk.

Ex.5 p.74
-Makiko from Tokyo
It is very easy to travel around, all the buses arive on time. Spring is very dry. Tokyo is
exciting there is always something new to do.

-Vimahl from Mumbai


It is so hot in Mumbai.People everywhere, the people is very enthusiastic. Every new day
brings new activities.

-Lourdes from Mexico City


The weather is warm and sunny, there is so much to see and to do.

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