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China is Living in 2100 – I Can't Believe This is Real…🇨🇳

Living in China

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Warm-up Questions

When you hear the title, what kinds of “future” technology do you imagine you will see in China?
Do you think the title is probably exaggerating, or could it be true? Why?
What would make you say a city feels like “2100”?

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China is Living in 2100 – I Can't Believe This is Real…🇨🇳

Shenzhen’s “future” starts with drone delivery (00:00 – 02:21)

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1. Which city does the speaker say is quietly building the future right now?

Shenzhen
Tokyo
Dubai
Hong Kong

2. How does the speaker say you can get a drink in the park?

A waiter brings it to your table
A drone delivers it from the sky after you order
A robot dog carries it to you
A vending machine drops it down

3. What does the speaker say is still common in England for food delivery?

Delivery by drones
Delivery by petrol/diesel cars
No delivery services at all
Delivery only by electric scooters

China is Living in 2100 – I Can't Believe This is Real…🇨🇳

UpperHills: clean design, palm scanning, and a flower show (02:21 – 08:16)

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1. What does the speaker call UpperHills (more than just a shopping area)?

A countryside village
A museum complex
A full lifestyle district
An old town market

2. What does the speaker do to make the gate/system work without cash, card, or mobile?

He scans his palm after setting it up in an app
He types a long password on a screen
He uses a fingerprint scanner on the door
He scans a QR code on his passport

3. Why is the duty-free shopping area unusual in this video?

It requires a plane ticket to enter
It is open only at night
It only sells flowers
It is located downtown, not at an airport

China is Living in 2100 – I Can't Believe This is Real…🇨🇳

Robots, tech brands, luxury spots, and the skyline at night (08:16 – 12:04)

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1. What is a robot outside doing when the speaker arrives near EngineAI?

Playing the piano
Delivering burgers
Cleaning the mall
Selling tickets

2. About how much does the car cost, according to the person he asks?

140,000 RMB
1.4 million RMB
14,000 RMB
14 million RMB

3. What does the speaker say happens when night falls in the area?

The buildings’ lights create a magical effect
Drones stop working completely
A storm starts and people leave
The park closes and everything goes dark

China is Living in 2100 – I Can't Believe This is Real…🇨🇳

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1. What is the main message of the video?

Shenzhen is mostly a traditional fishing town with little technology
Shenzhen feels like a futuristic city where advanced tech is already normal
The video is mainly a guide to English food delivery culture
The video argues that duty-free shopping should be banned

2. What contrast does the speaker highlight at the flower show?

Nature and garden displays inside a modern, futuristic city setting
Snowy mountains next to beaches
Deserts next to oceans
Old castles next to highways

3. Why does the speaker describe UpperHills as convenient?

It has no restaurants, only offices
It is far from the city and very isolated
It is only accessible by airplane
Everything is close together: city energy, parks, shops, and food

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

China is Living in 2100 – I Can't Believe This is Real…🇨🇳

Which technology in the video feels most believable in your country in the next 5–10 years: drone delivery, palm scanning, or robots in public spaces? Why?
What are possible benefits and risks of using palm scanning instead of cash/cards/phones?
The speaker says Shenzhen is “decades ahead.” What evidence does he give, and do you find it convincing?
Do you prefer cities that feel very modern and high-tech, or cities that feel more traditional and calm? Explain your reasons.