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10 I Wonder What Happened 9 Reading Before Reading رابط الدرس الرقمي www.ien.edu.sa 1. Think about the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 2030. How do you think education, healthcare, employment, culture and business will change? 2. Read the text and highlight the information about: . • ⚫ education, healthcare, and culture ⚫ business and employment Compare with your ideas. رؤية VISION 2030 المملكة العربية السعودية KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is blessed with a great amount of natural resources and amazing opportunities for economic growth and development. However, the Kingdom's most valuable asset is its Islamic, family-oriented society. The People The Kingdom's 2030 Vision will provide the support and opportunities that this society needs in order to develop its potential. The members of the Kingdom's society will enjoy a secure and happy life in a secure and sustainable environment. They will have social support, health care and high quality education. They will be able to raise their children according to Islamic values and help develop their talents and abilities. Culture and entertainment projects will contribute to the quality of life and celebrate the nation's faith, national identity, culture and heritage. Libraries, galleries, and museums will be established in different areas. Higher education will address real needs and provide the knowledge and training that people need for employment and professional development. The Kingdom is honored to welcome and serve an increasing number of pilgrims and visitors, from across the globe, every year. The expansion of the Two Holy Mosques and the upgrading of services and facilities had helped to cater for 15 million visitors from its development until 2020. These improvements will continue to ensure that all pilgrims are well looked after when they visit. The Economy The Kingdom's economy will grow and expand into new sectors. A dynamic business environment with upgraded services and facilities will offer opportunities for investment and attract large and small businesses from different countries. The Kingdom's geographical position will help make it an international trade and transportation center that connects Europe, Africa, and Asia. Telecommunications and information technology will be updated and made available in urban and rural areas. This will provide additional access to information and employment opportunities for citizens who live in remote areas. Government services will be streamlined to support the establishment and operation of new enterprises in different sectors. The renewed and streamlined business environment will increase opportunities for citizens and attract investors from all over the world. Adapted from the text of the Vision Programs at https://vision 2030.gov.sa/en and from the text that was drafted by the Council of Economic and Development Affairs as instructed by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. و158 عليم Ministry of Education 2024-1446 MG_01_COMBO_TEXT_2024.indb 158 30/4/24 2:03 AM

After Reading A. Match the words with the meanings. 1. asset 2. sustainable 3. upgraded 4. dynamic urban 6. rural 7. remote streamlined 9. enterprise 4 5 6 7 00 8. • a. of or relating to the country b. a useful or valuable quality, skill or person c. replaced by newer, better procedures, equipment, etc. d. always active, changing, developing e. a business organization f. lasting, not destroying natural resources g. made simpler, more effective and productive h. far away i. of or relating to cities or towns B. Complete the sentences about the reading with your own words. 1. The citizens of the Kingdom will have 2. Higher education will provide 3. In order to cater for 15 million visitors by 2020 4. Upgraded business services and facilities will 5. The Kingdom will become a trade and transportation center that 6. Government services will support وزارة التعليم Discussion 1. Imagine life in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 2030. . How old will you be? • Will you have a family of your own? Where will you live? • What kind of job will you have? • What will schools be like? 2. Describe an imaginary family weekend. Think about: • Places you can visit • Activities • People you can meet • How you can get to places Ministry of Education 2024-1446 MG_01_COMBO_TEXT_2024.indb 159 159 30/4/24 2:04 AM