Unit 7 - Lesson 1

3/1/2024 8:30:00 PM

The city needs to _____ its public transportation system to reduce traffic jams.

decrease
construct
upgrade
exchange

The storm caused a massive failure in the national power _____, leaving millions without electricity.

grid
line
station
source

Complete the passage by changing the form of the word in capitals.

The rapid of the 20th century has completely changed the way people live and work. (URBAN)

Complete the passage by changing the form of the word in capitals.

The rising cost of in big cities is a major concern for many people. (HOUSE)

Drag and drop to complete the text.

Why Our Cities Are Growing

All around the world, cities are getting bigger. This often happens because people move from the countryside to find jobs and a new life. A person who moves to a new place to live is called a 5.1. When many arrive, the number of people living in the city grows. This creates a high 5.2, which means many people are living close together. To make space for new homes, the city sometimes needs to expand its 5.3. To support all these people, a city needs good 5.4. It is the basic things a city needs to work well, like roads for buses, clean water, schools, and hospitals. Life in a big city can be exciting, but it also means the city can be very busy and crowded.

The traditional craft has _____ from generation to generation.

passes down
passed down
been passed down
been pass down

Recently, a large number of people _____ to Ho Chi Minh city to do for a living.

have moved
has moved
moved
were moving

They _____ the brochures but they haven’t bound them yet, so they can’t deliver them until Monday.

have been printed
have printed
are printing
are printed

They _____ the air pollution yet, so many people are having breathing problems.

didn't control
haven't controlled
don't control
won't control

Choose the underlined part that needs correction.

Recently, we've receive a lot of questions about life on the moon.

Recently
receive
about
on

Choose the underlined part that needs correction.

Thousands of new apartments have built in recent years to accommodate the growing population.

Thousands of
have built
in
growing

Choose the underlined part that needs correction.

My sister participated in English public speaking contests several times.

participated
public
contests
times

Give the correct form of the verb in the brackets.

They (pollute) this river since they built their factory here.

Give the correct form of the verb in the brackets.

(anything / do) to improve public transportation in the city?

Give the correct form of the verb in the brackets.

Several old buildings (demolish) to make way for a new shopping mall.

Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first.

Everybody has approved Joana's suggestion.

=> Joana's suggestion everyone.

Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first.

The government has implemented many strict traffic rules.

=> Many strict traffic the government.

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).

Listen to the conversation between Alex and Mia. Choose the correct answer.

How much has the population of Northwood increased over the last 15 years?

1.5 million people
1.8 million people
2 million people

What was the original population density in Northwood before the increase?

2,500 people per square kilometer
3,000 people per square kilometer
4,000 people per square kilometer

How many more new apartment buildings were built in Northwood compared to Port Sterling?

What infrastructure improvement was specifically mentioned for Northwood?

A new light rail system
A modernized port
An expanded public Wi-Fi network

What does Alex suggest is a good way to improve the quality of life in a crowded city?

Building new data centers
Creating more public green spaces
Investing in job training programs

A: Why do many people want to live in big cities?

B: _____

Sure, I live in a big city and I like it a lot.
Well, I will move to a big city next year.
I think living in a big city is exciting and very interesting.
Just a second… I think they move because there are more jobs and things to do there.

Lisa: What's it like living in the city center?

Mark: _____

Well, I've always preferred the suburbs because they are much quieter and have more space for families.
Hmm… I moved into my current apartment about three years ago, right after I graduated from the university.
Let me see… I think it’s exciting because there are many shops, but it’s also noisy and crowded sometimes.
Just a second... I think the monthly rent is around two thousand dollars, not including the utilities.

Choose the correct answers in the box to complete the conversation. Write only the letter A-E in each blank.

A. It shows how deliberate planning is crucial when a city grows that quickly.

B. With that kind of growth, how did they handle the housing demand for all those new residents?

C. The official city limits expanded by 8 square kilometers, and the population density increased by nearly 20%.

D. They will open many new shopping malls and entertainment centers for tourists.

E. They built a new city-wide light-rail system to improve public transport and also constructed 8 new schools and 2 major hospitals.

Ben: Hey, have you found anything on Riverbend for our urbanization project?

Anna: I have. It's a classic case of rapid urban growth over the last decade.

Ben: Really? What kind of numbers are we talking about?

Anna: Well, for starters, its population went up by 1.8 million people, which is a massive jump.

Ben: 28.1

Anna: They were quite aggressive. The city approved the construction of 30 new apartment complexes and over 2,500 new single-family homes.

Ben: That’s a lot of construction. What about public infrastructure to support everyone?

Anna: They invested heavily there, too. 28.2

Ben: So the city must look completely different now. Did its physical footprint change much?

Anna: Absolutely. 28.3

Ben: That’s a perfect case study. I'd be interested to see the impact on traffic congestion and public service quality.

Anna: Exactly. 28.4 It’ll be a great focus for our presentation.