Unit 4 - Năng lực giao tiếp: Urban and rural areas

3/2/2024 10:00:00 AM

Listen to a talk about the urbanisation of Hanoi. Write only ONE word/number from the talk to each gap to complete the sentences.

1. The urban population in Hanoi has doubled in the last years.

2. Traditional neighborhoods replaced by modern  and shopping malls.

3. The average price in Hanoi has risen by 40% in the last five years.

4. Increased population leads to more trash, which causes landfills to start .

5. Hanoi's quality is among the worst in Southeast Asia.

6. Heavy traffic and  emissions contribute to many Hanoians' health issues.

Resident: "Hi there. _____, but the music coming from your apartment has been quite loud lately, especially late at night."

Neighbor: "Oh, I'm so sorry! I didn't realize it was bothering anyone. I'll definitely turn it down in the evenings from now on."

  • Let me introduce myself
  • There's a big problem here
  • I'm so happy for you
  • I'm sorry to say this

Customer: "The air conditioning in the weight room has been out for days. It's getting really hot in there."

Gym Manager: "We've contacted the repair service, and they'll be here first thing tomorrow morning to fix it. _____ and we apologize for the inconvenience."

  • This will never happen again
  • No problem
  • I heard that on the radio today
  • There is a problem about it

Customer: "My flight has been delayed for 5 hours! I'm going to miss my connecting flight."

Airline Agent: "I sincerely apologize, ma'am. Unfortunately, due to bad weather, _____. However, we can try to rebook you on the next available flight to your destination."

  • I promise that we will try our best
  • this will never happen again
  • there's nothing we can do about it
  • I can help you with everything

Complete the text, using the words given.

residents high-rise unemployment leisure urbanization  modernizes reliable 


is bringing big changes to our city. Because more people move in, the city is becoming more crowded. To accommodate everyone, many  buildings are being built. As the city , there are also more parks and areas for residents to enjoy. Public transport is becoming more  with new and regular buses and trains. This helps people travel easily around the city. Electricity and water services are also improving, which makes life more comfortable for everyone. is gradually decreasing because new jobs are created in the growing city. However, some people still struggle to find work that matches their skills. The city needs to continue creating opportunities for all its .

The line graph illustrates population trends in Tokyo and Paris from 1950 to 2035.

Write a paragraph (about 150 words) to describe the line graph.