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Unit 2. City life (2) 7. Nha Trang, a _________ coastal city in Central Viet Nam, is generally recognized
as Viet Nam's main beach destination.
Ex.1: Fill in each blank in the sentences with the correct word from the box.
8. Formerly known as Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City is a metropolis which is still young
populous delicious charming livable downtown
but very _________.
cosmopolitan affordable historic annoying polluted
1. They make sure that the rooms in that resort in Phu Quoc Island are _________ 9. The Mekong Delta is well-known for its _________ waterways with many rivers.
even the big ones. canals and streams flowing through the region.
2. Singapore is the first on the list of most _________ cities in Southeast Asia. 10. Phu Quoc Island is the _________ place for riding, snorkeling, scuba diving,
3. San Francisco is one of the most _________ cities in the United States with the and relaxing.
city centre and several suburbs around.
4. Built in the 1680s, the four-kilometer Freedom Trail is the oldest structure in Ex.3: Fill in each blank in the passage with the correct word from the box.
_________ Boston. national top popular normal high
amazing huge expensive favourite west
5. Formerly known as Bombay, Mumbai is one of the most _________ cities in the
Famous Landmarks of Today
world with a population of over 14 million.
What are the most popular landmarks in the UK? The Tower of London?
6. Many people say Charleston is one of the most beautiful and _________ places
Big Ben? In our teenage survey, the answers are different! The (1) _________ two
in the United States with a very rich history.
favourite landmarks of the 219 century are these:
7. Ha Noi is not as _________ as other cities because it has many lakes, and parks.
1. The London Eye
8. Bun cha in Ha Noi is so _________ that the former US President Obama tried two
Rosie, 15: “My (2) _________ is the London Eye. The views from the top are (3)
helpings when he came there.
_________. It moves all the time but it goes very slowly. It takes half an hour to go
9. That man could not get a work permit to teach English, and this was rather
round once."
_________ for him.
The London Eye is a huge wheel on the River Thames in London. It is 135 metres
10. In my opinion, Ha Noi with a history of over one thousand years is more
(4) _________. Each of the capsules on the London Eye holds 25 people. The Eye
_________ than any other city in Viet Nam.
is the most (5) _________ tourist attraction in the UK. It has over three and a half
million visitors a year.
Ex.2: Fill in each blank in the sentences with the correct word from the box.
2. Wembley Stadium
delightful popular Old largest dynamic
Nick. 15: “I love Wembley Stadium, especially the arch. It is said it's the longest
picturesque ideal busiest busy natural
1. Ha Noi, especially the _________ Quarter, becomes a perfect city for walking roof arch in the world. My dad has got tickets for the Cup Final at Wembley in May."
with handicraft shops, street food, etc. Wembley Stadium is England's (6) _____ football stadium. It is in the (7) ______
2. Ha Long Bay, means 'descending dragon', is the _________ heritage of the world of London, ten miles from the centre. However, you can see it from the centre of
with 1,600 limestone islands. London. The (8) _____ arch is 133 metres high. The stadium holds 90,000 people
3. Below Sa Pa are _________ rice terraces in the endless valley. and has two giant screens. Each screen is the size of 600 (9) _____ TV screens. The
4. Besides the beach, the main attraction in Da Nang is the Museum of Cham stadium cost £778 million to build, so it's the most (10) ______ stadium in the world.
Sculpture with the world's _________ collection of Cham artefacts.
5. Hue becomes one of the most _________ destinations for travelers to Viet Nam Ex.4: Complete each second sentence so that it has a similar meaning, using
with the number of three million tourists a year. comparison.
6. Hoi An used to be one of the _________ ports of Southeast Asia, which were used 1. Hong Kong has a population of more than seven million, and Macau has a
by the Japanese, Portuguese, Dutch, French and Chinese merchants. population of over half a million. (→ Hong Kong is much…)
2. No other cities in China are bigger than Shanghai. (→ Shanghai is China's…)
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4. Ankara is only smaller than Istanbul, the biggest city in Turkey. (→Ankara is the...) B. Fantastic or very good: __________________________________________
5. Melbourne is bigger than Canberra, Australia's capital. (→ Canberra, Australia's C. Friendly and pleasant: ___________________________________________
capital, is not…) Task 3. Which of the adjectives do we use to describe people and which to describe
6. No other cities in Germany are older than Cologne. (→ Cologne is …) food? Write the answers in each group.
7. Cairo is the largest city in both Africa and the Middle East. A. People: _________________________________________________________
(→ No other cities in both Africa and the Middle East…) B. Food: ___________________________________________________________
8. New York is the largest city in the United States, Los Angeles is the second, and
the next is Chicago. (→ Chicago is _____________________ in the United States.) Ex.6: Read the text, and identify whether the statements are true (T), false (F), or
not given (NG).
Ex.5: Read the passage and do the tasks that follow. City is often described as a large and a highly populated area. Therefore, city life is
1. ___________________ living in a large populated, technologically advanced area. According to World
Playing football on the beach, samba dancing at night, relaxing with a delicious ice- Health Organization, 54% of the world's population lived in urban areas by 2014. A
cold fruit juice in an outdoor café, meeting sociable, hospitable people: this is what city is technologically more advanced and complex than the countryside. Therefore,
I think of when I remember the beautiful city of Rio de Janeiro. there are many advantages in living in a city. Technology makes our lives easy in a
2. ___________________ city. Cities have many facilities like high-quality hospitals, educational institutes,
Rio is called “The Marvellous City” for a good reason. It is in an extraordinary banks, shops and other business institutes. This makes our life easy as we can access
location in Guanabara Bay, surrounded by spectacular mountains and by impressive the facilities provided by these institutes and organizations without delay. Moreover,
sandy beaches facing south onto the Atlantic. The views almost everywhere in the many employment opportunities are available in the city as many major developed
city are breathtaking. infrastructure facilities, like water, electricity, telecommunication and transportation
3. ___________________ facilities.
There is something to do in Rio 24/7. In the morning, you can visit the centre with However, we can also notice a difference in the behavior of the people living in the
its museums and picturesque, historic churches or go up Mount Corcovado to see city. City dwellers tend to be busier, ambitious and distant compared to the village
the eye-catching statue of Christ with its stunning views. In the afternoon, you can folk.
relax on the beach and watch the world go by or join in a football game with the T F NG
welcoming, good-natured locals. Or you can go to the striking Maracana Stadium to 1. The majority of the world's population lived in urban areas
watch the professionals play. At night, there is music and dancing everywhere. Even in 2014.
if you are not a brilliant samba dancer, you will have an amazing time. 2. Modern facilities in the city make life easier.
4. ___________________ 3. A city is culturally more advanced and complex than the
Of course, Rio does have problems. There are enormous areas of depressing slums countryside.
on the hills around the city and violent crime can be a problem, though the situation 4. Cities provide access to the modern facilities but they are
has improved recently. However, for me Rio is one of the most fascinating places in often delayed.
5. The environment is polluted with dirt, smoke, garbage, and
the world and Cariocas the warmest people, so I cannot wait to go back!
carbon dioxide from factories.
Task 1. Match the paragraphs (1-4) with the subheadings (A-D), and write the
6. Infrastructure facilities include high-quality hospitals,
answer in each blank.
educational institutes, banks, shops and other business
A. The city's landscape B. Opinion of the city institutes.
C. Memories of Rio D. What to do in Rio 7. There is a variety of employment opportunities in a city.
Task 2. Match the adjectives in italic in the passage with the meaning (A-C). Write 8. People in the city and in the countryside have different
the answers in each group. attitudes toward life.
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around alone and it's too dangerous to cycle in the streets because of the traffic.
Ex.7: Read the text, and identify whether the statements are true (T), false (F), or Overall, I think the city is too noisy, too dirty, too crowded and too expensive. I
not given (NG). prefer country life!
The Statue of Jesus Christ in Vung Tau. The enormous 28-metre figure of 1. What does Leo like about New York?
Jesus gazing across the East Sea with outstretched arms is located at the southern 2. What doesn't he like about the country?
end of Small Mountain. Built in 1971, this giant Jesus rests on a 10 metre-high 3. What does Amelie like doing in the summer?
platform. The interior of the statue is hollow and contains a spiral staircase of 129 4. What does she like doing in the winter?
steps, ascending from the foot of the statue to its neck. The two shoulders of the 5. What doesn't she like about the city?
figure are balconies, each able to accommodate up to six people, which offer a
splendid view of the surrounding landscape. This is the largest sculpture in Southern Ex.9: Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each
Viet Nam. Recent construction of a pathway has made the 30-minute hike up the question.
mountain more pleasant and the panoramic view along the way is magnificent. One of the World's Best Cities
T F NG With a population of about 2.6 million people, Vancouver is the largest city
1. The Statue faces towards the East Sea. in Western Canada. Vancouver is in the southwest of Canada, and it is only a few
2. People can climb up inside the statue to its highest point. hours of driving away from the American border.
3. People can stand on the balconies inside the shoulders of Vancouver is popular because it combines so many things. It is a huge,
the statue to view the whole city of Vung Tau. modern city. On the other hand, it is also one of North America's most beautiful
4. Recent construction of a pathway has made the view of the areas. The natural beauty around Vancouver is famous all around the world.
surrounding landscape more splendid. Vancouver is right next to the Rocky Mountains, so it is a wonderful place
5. The statue is thirty-eight metres high from the ground. for skiing and snowboarding. Those aren't the only winter sports you can do there.
6. Only a small number of people can climb up the staircase If you can name a winter sport, then you probably do that sport in Vancouver. After
at the same time.
all, the 2010 Winter Olympics were there. Vancouver is also great for hiking,
7. This is the largest sculpture in Viet Nam.
jogging, and skateboarding. It even has beaches. The beaches aren't the best in the
8. It may take you thirty minutes to walk from the ground to
the top of the mountain. world, but they are clean and pretty.
Another place that you have to visit in Vancouver is Stanley Park. This is a
Ex.8: Read the passage, and answer the questions. public park that is a stone's throw from downtown. However, the park is completely
City Life or Country Life? surrounded by the Pacific Ocean. The nature in Stanley Park is beautiful. It is close
Which place is the better – the city or the country? Two American teenagers to downtown, but it feels like it is 100 kilometres away. The park also has
talk about where they live. playgrounds, gardens, beaches, tennis courts, and even an aquarium.
Leo, 16: I live in New York and it's great. There are huge shopping centres and Vancouver is something for everybody. It is no wonder that people think it
interesting places to go. My mum loves all the art galleries and museums, but I like is one of the world's best cities.
Central Park where I go skateboarding. It's big enough to get away from the noise 1. What does the passage say about Vancouver's beaches?
and traffic. The country isn't for me. It isn't exciting enough for people of my age. A. They are the world's best beaches. B. They are terrible beaches.
Most people don't live close enough to their friends to have a good social life. It's C. They are pretty good beaches. D. Nobody goes to those beaches.
too quiet and too boring. City life is the best! 2. Which of the following is not near Vancouver?
Amelie, 14: I live on a ranch in the country, in Colorado. In the summer, we go A. The Rocky Mountains B. The American border
hiking in the mountains, and in the winter I go snowboarding. I really like it because C. The Pacific Ocean D. The Atlantic Ocean
it's relaxing and quiet. I can't imagine life in the city. It isn't safe enough to walk 3. What does the sentence “It is close to downtown, but it feels like it is 100
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A. Stanley Park is 100 kilometres long. Duong: But it's cool in the evening in Ho Chi Minh City, but it's rather hot in summer
B. Stanley Park is close to downtown, but it feels like a very different place. in Ha Noi. Do you think so? Are you used to the traffic in Viet Nam?
C. Stanley Park is far from downtown, but it feels like it is very close. Paul: (6)_________________________________________________________
D. Stanley Park is more than 100 years old. Duong: You're right. Let's talk about the natural settings: Ha Noi has several lakes.
4. Which of the following is NOT popular in Vancouver? especially Hoan Kiem Lake but Ho Chi Minh City has the Saigon River, a
A. football B. winter sports C. skateboarding D. jogging nice place to walk down at night. What about food?
5. What could replace the phrase “a stone's throw” in paragraph 4? Paul: (7)_________________________________________________________
A. an act of throwing a stone B. a little bit long distance Duong: The last point - the entertainment? Do you know any city with exciting
C. moving very quickly D. a short distance nightlife?
Paul: (8)_________________________________________________________
Ex. 10: Complete the conversation about the life in Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh Duong: Overall, Ho Chi Minh City is more comfortable to live but Ha Noi is more
City, using the responses (A-H) given. romantic.
A. Ho Chi Minh City has two big markets but I forgot the names.
B. Ho Chi Minh City offers a wider range of entertainment, especially the nightlife Ex. 11: Write complete sentences, using the words/ phrases given in their correct
with lots of concerts for you to choose. forms. You can add some more necessary words, but you have to use all the words
C. Ha Noi is a thousand-year-old city with more historical buildings, but Ho Chi given.
Minh City is only more than 300 years old with fewer old ones. 1. Sydney/ biggest city/ Australia/ dozens/ beaches.
D. Traffic in both cities is heavy and scary: crossing the road is sometimes difficult 2. Sydney/ best known/ major attractions/like/ Sydney Opera House/ and/ Harbour
and risky. Bridge.
E. Yes, I spent last summer holiday with my family there. 3. Tourists/ learn/more/ city's arts/ coming/ Art Gallery of New South Wales.
F. Both offer excellent Vietnamese food, but I think Ho Chi Minh City offers more 4. Sports fans/ attend/ cricket match/ Sydney Cricket Ground/ weekends.
Western dishes. 5. famed city/ organize/ seasonal events/ such/ Sydney Comedy Festival/ April/ or/
G. And Ho Chi Minh City with the impressive Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Sydney International Food Festival/ October.
Central Post Office.
H. It's quite cool in winter in Ha Noi, while Ho Chi Minh City is often hot. Ex. 12: Write complete sentences, using the words/ phrases given in their correct
forms. You can add some more necessary words, but you have to use all the
Duong: Have you ever been to Ho Chi Minh City? words given.
Paul: (1)_________________________________________________________ 1. Las Vegas/ most populous city/ Nevada.
Duong: You've been to both Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh City. And which city do you 2. It/ considered/ Entertainment Capital/ world/ so many casinos/ hotels.
prefer to live, Paul? 3. It/ also/ leading financial/ cultural center/ Southern Nevada.
Paul: It's difficult to answer your question. (2)____________________________ 4. If/ you/ look for/ place/ big party/ Las Vegas/ ideal place.
Duong: Right. Ha Noi has the Old Quarter with many narrow streets. 5. Its nightlife/ so exciting/ many/ neon lights/ nightclubs.
Paul: (3)_________________________________________________________
Duong: They're in the city centre. Do you know any big markets in Ho Chi Minh City?
Paul: (4)_________________________________________________________
Duong: They're Ben Thanh and Binh Tay Markets. What are your opinions about
the weather in the two cities, Paul?
Paul: (5)_________________________________________________________