Unit 3 - Lesson 1

Complete the text, using the words given.

The city of Ho Chi Minh City is rapidly expanding. New infrastructure is being built all over the city, including new 1.1 and a modern metro system. Many new skyscrapers are also being built in the city center, and many people are moving to the 1.2 of the city to live in more 1.3 housing. The government is also investing in developing the 1.4 areas around the city, in order to improve the lives of the people who live there.

This is a very tall building with many floors and is usually found in cities. It is used for offices, apartments, or hotels. What is it?

These are public organizations that deal with accidents and urgent problems such as fire, illness, or crime. What are these?

This is a large road that connects cities and towns. It often has multiple lanes and allows cars and trucks to travel quickly. What is it?

Once a busy place, it turned into a _____ when people moved away.

If you _____ in a good quality bike, it will last for years.

Rearrange the words in a correct order to make a complete sentence (kéo từng từ/cụm từ về vị trí đúng để tạo thành câu hoàn chỉnh).

Rearrange the words in a correct order to make a complete sentence (kéo từng từ/cụm từ về vị trí đúng để tạo thành câu hoàn chỉnh).

Rearrange the words in a correct order to make a complete sentence (kéo từng từ/cụm từ về vị trí đúng để tạo thành câu hoàn chỉnh).

Rearrange the words in a correct order to make a complete sentence (kéo từng từ/cụm từ về vị trí đúng để tạo thành câu hoàn chỉnh).

Rearrange the words in a correct order to make a complete sentence (kéo từng từ/cụm từ về vị trí đúng để tạo thành câu hoàn chỉnh).

Complete these sentences with the correct form of the words in brackets. Use the past simple or present perfect.

1. Petrol prices ...increased... (increase) by 20% last year, and so far this year they've ...gone... (go) up by another 30%.

2. I 12.1 (have) a really awful meal last night, and I 12.2 (feel) ill since I got up this morning.

3. Since websites like Facebook and Twitter 12.3 (become) popular a few years ago, they 12.4 (change) the way people communicate.

4. I 12.5 (have) this camera for three months, and I still 12.6 (not / learn) how to use it properly.

5. Where's Susan? I 12.7 (not / see) her all day. Has she phoned yet?

6. Amy 12.8 (not / come) to work yesterday, and she 12.9 (not / be) at home when I 12.10 (try) calling her last night.

7. 12.11 (you / see) Tom this morning? He 12.12 (borrow) my laptop a couple of days ago and I need it back.

Last month, they _____ the city’s old bridges in bright colors.

The old library _____ with a modern building three years ago.

The room _____ and it looks a lot nicer than before.

A historical monument _____ last summer after years of neglect.

All rooms in this hotel _____. We need to look for another hotel.

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.

It's five months since my car was serviced. (BEEN)

=> My car five months.

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.

How many portraits did Picasso paint? (BY)

=> How many portraits Picasso?

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.

Everyone has collected unused clothes for the poor. (BEEN)

=> Unused clothes for the poor.

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.

Nobody notified me about the condition of my mother. (WAS)

=> I the condition of my mother.

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.

The village is the same as it was in the 1950s. (CHANGE)

=> The village the 1950s.

Listen to the audio and decide if the statements are True or False. Write T or F.

1. In 2015, the local authorities decided to take action to solve the town’s problems. 23.1

2. The government attracted new businesses by offering tax benefits in 2017. 23.2

3. A large electronics factory opened two years ago and provided over 500 jobs. 23.3

4. A new hospital was established to provide better health care. 23.4

5. The town has built four new schools to make it easier for families to settle. 23.5

Elsa: "_____"

David: "They're doing maintenance and adding new equipment for the children."

Joe: _____

Tim: No problem. It’s just two blocks down Main Street on the left.