UNIT 2: CITY LIFE

A. PHONETICS AND PHONOLOGY

I. Find the word which has a different sound in the underlined part.
1. A. wipe B. alive C. micro D. link
2. A. cleaner B. threat C. ahead D. instead
3. A. breathe B. ethane C. thank D. healthy
4. A. choose B. moon C. food D. look
5. A. burden B. survive C. curtain D. furnish
6. A. camel B. sandy C. travel D. stable
7. A. dune B. hummock C. scrublands D. gun
8. A. basic B. desert C. president D. season
9. A. separate B. network C. dessert D. crest
10. A. stretches B. slopes C. ranges D. faces
II. Choose a word in each line that has different stress pattern.
1. A. education B. facility C. development D. intelligence
2. A. metropolitan B. organization C. university D. multicultural
3. A. fascinate B. restaurant C. expensive D. difference
4. A. feature B. ancient C. drawback D. conduct
5. A. fabulous B. pagoda C. determine D. convenient

B. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR

I. Choose the best one (A, B, C or D) to complete the sentence.
1. Villagers are more kind, friendly and warm-hearted than city .
A. dwellers B. foreigners C. beginners D. movers
2. You can see the of the suburbs in Ho Chi Minh City with many apartment
buildings, supermarkets, shopping centres, and schools.
A. urban area B. convenience C. urban sprawl D. living condition
3. Dong Khoi Street is the main shopping street in the of downtown in Ho Chi
Minh City.
A. mind B. heart C. head D. spot
4. It is considered that life in a city is wonderful and .
A. funny B. boring C. enjoyable D. helpful
5. No city in America has monuments and museums into one area as Washington,
DC.
A. as much B. such many C. as many D. a few
6. My passport last month, so I will have to get a new one.
A. elapsed B. expired C. ended D. terminated
7. The department is also deeply in various improvement schemes.
A. connected B. entailed C. involved D. implied
8. His answer was so confused that I could hardly make any of it at all.
A. interpretation B. meaning C. intelligibility D. sense
9. The main attraction of the job was that it offered the to do the research.
A. possibility B. proposal C. opportunity D. prospect
10. I wish you’d tell me what I do in this difficult situation.
A. shall B. would C. should D. ought
11. A competitor may submit any number of entries , each one is accompanied
by a packet top.
A. supposing B. notwithstanding C. assuredly D. provided
12. They always kept on good with their next-door neighbours for the children’s sake.
A. friendship B. relations C. will D. terms
13. He earns his living by old paintings.
A. reviving B. restoring C. reforming D. replenishing
14. Hotel rooms must be by noon, but luggage may be left with the porter.
A. vacated B. evacuated C. abandoned D. left
15. The majority of nurses are women, but in the higher ranks of the medical profession
women are in a .
A. rarity B. minority C. scarcity D. minimum

II. Complete each of the following sentences with comparatives or superlatives. Add
“the” where necessary.
1. This is (good) food I’ve ever eaten in this country.
2. Peter’s new haircut is (trendy) than the previous one.
3. The building looks much (nice) in green than the previous white.
4. I had to drive my car along (narrow) road in the region.
5. Nam’s house is (far) from the city centre than my house.
6. In my opinion, living in the city is (hard) than living in the
country.
7. I think this is (noisy) part of the city.
8. This place was (dangerous) than we thought.
9. Could you show me the way to (near) bus stop?
10. The trip to Nha Trang City was (interesting) for us.

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1. Ha Noi, the Old Quarter, become a perfect city for walking with
handicraft shops, street food, etc. ESPECIAL
2. Ha Long Bay, which means descending dragon, is the heritage of the
world with 1,6000 limestone islands. NATURE
3. Below Sa Pa are rice terraces in the endless valley. PICTURE
4. Besides the beach, the main in Da Nang is the Museum of Cham
Sculpture with the world’s largest collection of Cham artefacts. ATTRACT
5. Hue becomes one of the most destinations for travelers to Viet Nam
with the number of three million tourists a year. POPULARITY
6. Hoi An used to be one of the ports of Southeast Asia, which were
used by the Japanese, Portuguese, Dutch, French and Chinese merchants. BUSY
7. Nha Trang, a coastal city in Central Viet Nam, is generally
recognized as Viet Nam’s main beach destination. DELIGHT
8. Formerly known as Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City is a metropolis which is still young but
very . DYNAMIST
9. The Mekong Delta is well-known for its busy waterways with many rivers, canals and
streams through the region. FLOW
10. Phu Quoc Island is the place for riding, snorkeling, scuba diving, and
relaxing. IDEA

IV. Complete each of the following sentences using the correct form of a phrasal verb
from the box.

showed round put down grew up turned off thought over

turned down look up look forward to lived up to get on with

1. Miss Diep didn’t know the correct spelling so she had to it in the
dictionary.
2. She’s it and has made up her mind; she’s going to take the job
in New York.
3. Can you your name, telephone number and email address in
the book, please?
4. My hotel was amazing and it all my expectations.
5. Mark was born in the East End, but he in the West End.
6. The guide us the historic parts of the city.
7. He doesn’t know why she his invitation to the party.
8. Vinh is very friendly. He most of my friends.
9. We are all seeing our grandparents again.
10. Miss Hang the Music and went to bed because it was quite
late.

C. READING
I. Read the text, and fill in the blanks with the suitable words.

and can busier located However

described Therefore According makes more

City is often (1) as a large and a highly populated area. (2) , city life is
living in a large populated, technologically advanced area. (3) to World Health
Organization, 54% of the world’s population lived in urban areas by 2014. A city is
technologically (4) advanced and complex than the countryside. Therefore, there
are many advantages in living in a city. Technology (5) our lives easy in a
City. Cities have many facilities like high-quality hospitals, educational institutes, banks,
shops (6) other business institutes. This makes our life easy as we (7)
access the facilities provided by these institutes and organizations without delay.
Moreover, many employment opportunities are available in the City as many major business
institutes, factories are (8) here. City life also gives us access to developed
infrastructure facilities, like water, electricity, telecommunication and transportation
facilities.
(9) , we can also notice a difference in the behavior of the people living in
the city. City dwellers tend to be (10) , ambitious and distant compared to the village
folk.

II. Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question.
 With a (1) of about 2.6 million people, Vancouver is the largest City in
Western Canada. Vancouver is in the Southwest of Canada, and it is only a few hours of
driving away from the American (2) .
Vancouver is popular because it (3) so many things. It is a huge, modern
City. On the other hand, it is also one of North America’s most beautiful areas. The natural
beauty (4) Vancouver is famous all around the world.
Vancouver is right next to the Rocky Mountains, so it is a wonderful place for skiing and
snowboarding. Those aren’t the only winter sports you can do there. If you can (5) a
winter sport, then you probably do that sport in Vancouver. After all, the 2010 Winter
Olympics were there. Vancouver is also great for hiking, jogging, and skateboarding. It even
has beaches. The beaches aren’t the (6) in the world, but they arc clean and
pretty.
(7) place that you have to visit in Vancouver is Stanley Park. This is a public park
that is a stone’s throw from (8) . However, the park is completely surrounded by
the Pacific Ocean. The nature in Stanley Park is beautiful. It is close to downtown, but it feels
like it is 100 kilometres away. The park also has playgrounds, gardens, beaches, tennis
courts, and even an (9) .
Vancouver is something for everybody. It is no (10) that people think it is one
of the world’s best cities.
1. A. number B. exist C. control D. population
2. A. area B. border C. region D. place
3. A. includes B. insists C. combines D. consists
4. A. around B. over C. on D. upon
5. A. repeat B. tell C. name D. separate
6. A. good B. best C. better D. well
7. A. Another B. Others C. Other D. Anothers
8. A. mountain B. hill C. village D. downtown
9. A. quarter B. effort C. aquarium D. notice
10. A. wonder B. cause C. true D. fact

[Link] the following passage and write T (True) or F (False) for each statement.
London is the biggest city in Britain. More than 7 million people live and work there. It is
one of the most important cities in the world. It is a centre for business and for tourism.
London consists of three parts: The City of London, the East End and the West End. In the
City of London there are many banks, offices and Stocks Exchange. In the West End we can
see many historical places, parks, shops and theatres. It is the world of rich people and
money. The East End is the district where working people live and work. The Port of London
is also there. You can have a very good time in this city. You can visit different cinemas,
theatres and museums. The “Odeon” is one of the most famous cinemas of the country. The
most famous museums are: The British Museum and the Tate Gallery. There are many shops
in London. Oxford Street is London’s main shopping centre. People from all over the world
buy clothes, shoes, toys and souvenirs there. The street is more than a mile long. The best
known departments are Selfridges and John Lewis. The largest park in London is Hyde Park
with its Speaker’s Comer. Sit on the green grass and try England’s favourite food – fish and
chips.

True (T) False (F)

1. There are lots of theatres, parks and historical places in the
City of London.
2. The Port of London is in the East End of London.
3. Working people live and work in the West End of London.
4. The “Odeon” is a famous museum in London.
5. People go to Oxford Street to buy clothes and souvenirs.
6. People from all over the world don’t buy clothes, shoes, toys
and souvenirs in London.
D. WRITING
I. Use the words and phrases to complete the passage.
1. The enormous 28-metre figure of Jesus gazing across/ East Sea with outstretched arms be
located at the Southern end/ Small Mountain.
2. Built in 1971, this giant Jesus/ rest/ on a 10 metre-high platform.
3. The interior/ the statue/ is hollow/ contains a spiral staircase/129 steps, ascending/ from
the foot/ of the statue/ to its neck.
4. The two shoulders of the figure/ be balconies, each able/ accommodate/ up to six people,
which offer/ a splendid view/ the Surrounding landscape.
5. This is/ largest sculpture/ Southern Viet Nam. Recent construction a pathway/ have made
the 30-minute hike up the mountain/ more pleasant/ the panoramic view along the way/ be
magnificent.
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PART
PART 3:
3: TEST
TEST YOURSELF
YOURSELF
I. Find the word which has a different sound in the underlined part.
1. A. insect B. percent C. wetland D. extinct
2. A. agencies B. medicine C. species D. circle
3. A. crisis B. exist C. primary D. fertile
4. A. serious B. thousand C. found D. around
5. A. chart B. postcard C. leopard D. hardly
6. A. rival B. title C. silver D. surprise
7. A. golden B. compete C. host D. propose
8. A. clear B. dear C. wear D. sear
9. A. wrestling B. level C. medal D. result
10. A. ranked B. gained C. prepared D. proved
II. Choose a word in each line that has different stress pattern.
1. A. periodic B. contagious C. electric D. suspicious
2. A. environmental B. conservatively C. approximately D. considerable
3. A. arrangement B. tourism C. opponent D. contractual
4. A. respectable B. affectionate C. kindergarten D. occasional
5. A. particular B. environment C. advertisement D. circumstances

[Link] the correct answers A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.

1. Although he was under no , the shopkeeper replaced the defective battery
free of charge.
A. urgency B. guarantee C. obligation D. insistence
2. Old Mr. Brown’s condition looks very serious and it is doubtful if he will .
A. pull through B. pull up C. pull back D. pull out
3. To be a good short story writer one needs, among other things, a very
imagination.
A. vivid B. living C. bright D. sparkling
4. This ticket you to a free meal in our new restaurant.
A. confers B. entitles C. grants D. credits
5. He was completely by the thief’s disguise.
A. taken away B. taken down C. taken in D. taken through
6. This book gives a brief of the history of the castle and details of the art
collection in the main hall.
A. outline B. reference C. article D. research
7. Mark is very set in his ways, but John has a more attitude to life.
A. changeable B. flexible C. moveable D. fluid
8. I’m not serious investor, but I like to in the stock market.
A. splash B. splatter C. paddle D. dabble
9. In all , there will never be a Third World War.
A. odds B. probability C. certainty D. possibilities
10. He had to retire from the match, suffering from a ligament.
A. tom B. broken C. slipped D. sprained
11. You have to be rich to send a child to a private school because the fees are .
A. astrological B. aeronautical C. astronomical D. atmospherical
12. Archaeology is one of the most interesting scientific .
A. divisions B. disciplines C. matters D. compartments
13. It is doubtful whether the momentum of the peace movement can be .
A. sustained B. supplied C. supported D. subverted
14. Conversations you strike up with travelling acquaintances usually tend to be .
A. imperative B. perverse C. insufficient D. trivial
15. Charles Babbage’s difference engine widely regarded as the of the computer.
A. ancestor B. precursor C. antecedent D. premonition
IV. Read the text carefully, then decide whether the following statements are true (T) or
false (F).
I live in a small village called Henfield. There are about 500 people here. The village is
quiet and life here is slow and easy. You never have to queue in shops or banks. People never
throw their rubbish in the streets, so the village is always clean. The air is also very clean
because there’s not much heavy traffic. It’s much more friendly here than in a city. Everyone
knows everyone and if someone has a problem, there are always people who can help.
However, there are some things I don’t like about Henfield. One thing is that there’s not
much to do in the evening. We haven’t got any cinemas or theatres. Another problem is that
people always talk about each other and everyone knows what everyone is doing. But I still
prefer village life to life in a big city.

True (T) False (F)

1. The writer lives in a small village.
2. The air is unpolluted because there is never traffic jam here.
3. Villagers are very friendly and helpful.
4. There is good nightlife in the village.
5. There isn’t much privacy in the village.
6. The writer wishes to live in a big city.

V. Fill in the bank with a suitable word.

People in Ho Chi Minh City are determined to (1) into the world
while maintaining the Vietnamese identity. Therefore, they have decided to use the image of
the lotus bud, considered by many as Vietnam’s (2) flower, to be the (3)
inspiration for the architectural design. Ho Chi Minh City’s Bitexco Financial Tower is
completed as Viet Nam is on its way to recover from the global (4) crisis.
This coincides with a(n) (5) demand from (6) business circles for office
space.
Any city you can (7) of has its (8) buildings. For example in
Singapore, it is Marina Bay - an icon for (9) . In Ho Chi Minh City, it is a
demand to (10) something that everyone remembers and keeps them
reminded of the city.

VI. Read the passage and choose each phrase to fill in the blanks.

A. where the Queen lives D. where the Romans landed

B. which is the biggest E. where you can buy anything
C. which are much bigger F. where you can see
 London has a population of about 7,000,000. It lies on the River Thames, (1)
nearly 2,000 years ago. From about 1800 until World War Two, London was the biggest city
in the world, but now there are many cities (2) .
London is famous for many things. Tourists come from all over the world to visit its
historic buildings, such as Buckingham Palace, (3) , and the House of
Parliament, (4) and hear the famous clock, Big Ben. They also come to
visit its theatres, its museums, and its many shops, such as Harrods, (5) .
And of course they want to ride on the big wheel next to the river.
Like many big cities, London has problems with traffic and pollution. Over 1,000,000
people a day use the London Underground, but there are still too many cars on the streets.
The air isn’t clean, but it is cleaner than it was 100 years ago.
For me, the best thing about London is the parks. There are five in the city centre. But my
children’s favorite place is Hamleys, (6) toy shop in the world.

VII. Read the following passage and choose the best option for each numbered blank.
Hello! My name is Herman. I live in a big city in Germany and it’s quite exciting! There
are lots of things to do. My parents bought a flat near a park where I can ride my bike or (1)
skateboarding. My brother is older than me and I also go to the
cinema with him. The city library is a great place. I usually meet my friends there and we do
our school (2) or study together.
Of course living in a big city is not easy. City life can be fast, tiring and stressful. The
streets are always (3) and noisy. Because of the cars is polluted sometimes.
People are so busy that they (4) have time for their neighbours or
friends. But I can’t see myself moving to the (5) . I just love living in the
city too much.
1. A. go B. do C. play D. sail
2. A. workshop B. projects C. playgrounds D. competitions
3. A. bored B. surprised C. crowded D. exhausted
4. A. usually B. always C. often D. rarely
5. A. university B. countryside C. mountain D. building

VIII. Use the words given and other words to complete the second sentence so that it has
a similar meaning to the first sentence.
1. We have never stayed at a worse hotel than this.
This we’ve ever stayed at.
2. Please continue doing your work and don’t let anything interrupt you.
Please and don’t let anything interrupt you.
3. I think Da Nang is not so exciting as Ho Chi Minh City.
I think Ho Chi Minh City Da Nang.
4. Our city has five big shopping malls.
There in our city.
5. The Central Tower is the tallest building in this city.
No building in this city the Central Tower.
6. I’ll consider it carefully and give you an answer next week.
I’ll and give you an answer next week.