UNIT 2: CITY LIFE

❶. PHONETICS
I. Choose the words whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in each
group
1. A. pressure B. depressed C. expect D. relaxed
2. A. encourage B. empathy C. embarrassed D. remember
3. A. delighted B. continue C. medicine D. situation
4. A. advice B. sympathize C. decide D. responsibility
5. A. collaboration B. particularity C. manage D. activate
6. A. wipe B. alive C. micro D. link
7. A. cleaner B. threat C. ahead D. instead
8. A. breathe B. ethane C. thank D. healthy
9. A. choose B. moon C. food D. look
10. A. burden B. survive C. curtain D. furnish
11. A. camel B. sandy C. travel D. stable
12. A. dune B. hummock C. scrublands D. gun
13. A. basic B. desert C. president D. season
14. A. separate B. network C. letter D. prepare
15. A. stretches B. slopes C. ranges D. faces
16. A. insect B. percent C. wetland D. extinct
17. A. agencies B. medicine C. species D. circle
18. A. crisis B. exist C. primary D. fertile
19. A. serious B. thousand C. found D. around
20. A. chart B. postcard C. leopard D. hardly
21. A. rival B. title C. silver D. surprise
22. A. golden B. compete C. host D. propose
23. A. clear B. dear C. wear D. sear
24. A. wrestling B. level C. medal D. result
25. A. ranked B. gained C. prepared D. proved
26. A. childhood B. champagne C. chapter D. charity
27. A. culture B. popular C. regular D. fabulous
28. A. conflict B. forbidden C. reliable D. determine
29. A. lighthouse B. heritage C. hotel D. hour
30. A. conducts B. returns C. wanders D. wonders
II. Choose the word whose main stressed syllable is placed differently from that of the other in each
group.
1. A. exhausted B. frightening C. populous D. stressful
2. A. exciting B. rural C. annoying D. forbidden
3. A. fascinating B. ancient C. delicious D. comfortable
4. A. galleries B. neighborhoods C. museum D. cultural
5. A. exhibition B. disappointed C. entertaining D. interesting
6. A. education B. facility C. development D. intelligence
7. A. metropolitan B. organization C. university D. multicultural
8. A. fascinate B. restaurant C. expensive D. difference
9. A. feature B. ancient C. drawback D. conduct
10. A. fabulous B. pagoda C. determine D. convenient
11. A. periodic B. contagious C. electric D. suspicious
12. A. environmental B. conservatively C. approximately D. considerable
13. A. arrangement B. tourism C. opponent D. contractual
14. A. respectable B. affectionate C. kindergarten D. occasional
15. A. particular B. environment C. advertisement D. circumstances

❷. MULTIPLE CHOICE
I. Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences
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
16. Although he was under no , the shopkeeper replaced the defective battery free of charge.
A. urgency B. guarantee C. obligation D. insistence
17. 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
18. To be a good short story writer one needs, among other things, a very imagination.
A. vivid B. living C. bright D. sparkling
19. This ticket you to a free meal in our new restaurant.
A. confers B. entitles C. grants D. credits
20. He was completely by the thief’s disguise.
A. taken away B. taken down C. taken in D. taken through
21. 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
22. Mark is very set in his ways, but John has a more attitude to life.
A. changeable B. flexible C. moveable D. fluid
23. I’m not serious investor, but I like to in the stock market.
A. splash B. splatter C. paddle D. dabble
24. In all , there will never be a Third World War.
A. odds B. probability C. certainty D. possibilities
25. He had to retire from the match, suffering from a ligament.
A. tom B. broken C. slipped D. sprained
26. 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
27. Archaeology is one of the most interesting scientific .
A. divisions B. disciplines C. matters D. compartments
28. It is doubtful whether the momentum of the peace movement can be .
A. sustained B. supplied C. supported D. subverted
29. Conversations you strike up with travelling acquaintances usually tend to be .
A. imperative B. perverse C. insufficient D. trivial
30. Charles Babbage’s difference engine widely regarded as the of the computer.
A. ancestor B. precursor C. antecedent D. premonition
31. As she did so, her parents became _______
A. the angriest B. the most angry
C. the more angry D. angrier and angrier
32. People should eat_______ and do___________ to reduce the risk of heart disease.
A. less fat/ more exercise B. less and less fat/ the more exercise
C. the less fat/ the more exercise D. fatter/ more exercise
33. He spent a year in India and loves spicy food______ the food is, _______he likes it.
A. The hotter/ the more and more B. The hotter/the more
C. The more and more hot/ the more D. The hottest/ the most
34. Of course you can come to the party_________
A. The more the merrier B. The more and the merrier
C. The more and merrier D. The more and more merrier
35. I feel___________ I did yesterday.
A. much more tired than B. many more tired than
C. as many tired as D. as more tired as
36. She is_______ a spectator.
A. more an athlete than B. more of an athlete than
C. an athlete more than D. an athlete of more than
37. His house is_________ mine.
A. twice as big as B. as twice big as
C. as two times big as D. as big as twice
38. _______live in Ho Chi Minh City than in the whole of the rest of the country.
A. As much as people B. More people
C. As many as people D. People more
39. It gets__________ to understand what the professor has explained.
A. the more difficult B. more difficult than
C. difficult more and more D. more and more difficult
40. You must drive more slowly in built up areas______ you drive in the city, it is______ that you will have
an accident.
A. The faster and faster/ the more
B. The faster/ the more probable
C. The more and more fast/ the more and more probable
D. The more fastly/ the probable
41. The party was_______ I had expected.
A. more a hundred times funny than B. a hundred times funny more than
C. a hundred times funnier than D. a hundred times more funny than
42. He finds physics________ other science subjects.
A. far more difficult than B. many more difficult than
C. too much more difficult than D. more much difficult than
43. ________he drank,________ he became.
A. More/ more violent C. The more/ the more violent
B. The most/ the most violent D. The less/ less violent
44. Mary was_______ of the two sisters.
A. the clever B. as clever as C. the cleverer D. the cleverest
45. French is a_______ language to learn than English is.
A. difficult B. more difficult
C. most difficult D. more and more difficult
46. The cuisine of France is________
A. more famous than that of England B. famous than the cuisine of England
C. more famous than which of England D. as famous than that of England
47. Earning money has always been the thing that pleases him most_____ he becomes,_______ he is.
A. The more rich/ the more happy B. The richest/ the happiest
C. The richer/ the happier D. Richer and richer/ happier and happier
48. The faster we finish________
A. the sooner we can leave B. we can leave sooner and sooner
C. the sooner can we leave D. we can leave the sooner
49. Of all athletes, Alex is_______
A. the less qualified B. the less and less qualified
C. the more and more qualified D. the least qualified
50. The climber was seventy miles in the wrong direction and got___________
A. more panicked B. the more panicked
C. more than panicked D. more and more panicked

❸. WORD FORMS
Give the correct form of the word given to complete the sentence.
1. Ha Noi, the Old Quarter, become a perfect city for walking with (ESPECIAL)
handicraft shops, street food, etc.
2. Ha Long Bay, which means descending dragon, is the heritage of (NATURE)
the world with 1,6000 limestone islands.
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 (ATTRACT)
Sculpture with the world’s largest collection of Cham artefacts.
5. Hue becomes one of the most destinations for travelers to Viet (POPULARITY)
Nam with the number of three million tourists a year.
6. Hoi An used to be one of the ports of Southeast Asia, which (BUSY)
were used by the Japanese, Portuguese, Dutch, French and Chinese merchants.
 7. Nha Trang, a coastal city in Central Viet Nam, is generally (DELIGHT)
recognized as Viet Nam’s main beach destinatio
8. Formerly known as Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City is a metropolis which is still young but (DYNAMIST)
very .
9. The Mekong Delta is well-known for its busy waterways with many rivers, canals (FLOW)
and streams through the region.
10. Phu Quoc Island is the place for riding, snorkeling, scuba diving, (IDEA)
and relaxing.
11. Hoi An is known as the centre for very custom-made clothing. (AFFORD)
12. He was a very and honest man who would never betray anyone. (RELY)
13. Toronto is officially named the most city in Canada. (CULTURE)
14. The town’s most popular is the Marine Science Museum. (ATTRACT)
15. The Province Of Luxemburg is the largest and least of the nine (POPULATE)
provinces of Belgium.
16. The illustration shows examples of dress in the late 1840s. (FASHION)
17. The disease spread quickly among the poor slum of the city. (DWELL)
18. I often think of the time we had all together in Boston last spring. (PLEASE)
19. Was the decision of the judge fair? If not, it was an obvious . (JUSTICE)
20. They were arguing with each other. They had a strong . (AGREEMENT)

❹. VERB FORMS
I. 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.

II. Complete the sentences with correct form of verbs.

1. People tend (think) that the problem will never affect them.
2. My parents advised me (learn) English as soon as possible.
3. Many young people spend the whole day (play) online games.
4. It took me a whole day (travel) to Da Lat last week.
5. I can’t see the attraction of (sit) on a beach all day.
6. A positive aspect of education is that it contributes to (confirm) one’s identity.
7. I like to listen to the birds (sing) when I get up early in the morning.
8. The team has tried their best (perform) in the final round.
9. Do the plants need (water) every day?
10. If you can, please (give) me more information about the kids club at A1Raha
Beach Hotel.
III. Fill in the blank with a suitable word given below.

get over set up metropolitan go round feature

packed round-about melting pot keep up with find out

1. This medicine will help you ______ from your illness.

2. Some people believe that skyscrapers are a _______of big cities.
3. We have to _______more schools to meet the demand of the increasing numbers of children in the
area.
4. HCM city is like a _______of people from different areas.
5. While visiting Da Nang, we _______ all the World Heritage Sites nearby.
6. You need to _______ the key; otherwise, we can’t get into our home.
7. The ______ is a kind of circular junction, where traffic flows continuously around a central island.
8. It is difficult to _______ the rapid pace of change in big cities.
9. The _______ area includes the city itself, and the surrounding suburbs or other urban areas.
10.During the morning and evening rush hours, cities often become ______with people and vehicles.

❺. CORRECTION
I. Find ONE mistake in each of the following sentences and correct it.
1. Last year, 16% of the EU population (75 million people) suffered with material and social deprivation.
A B C D
2. What buildings are being demolish to make way for the development?
A B C D
3. In terms of GDP rankings, New York is the most second wealthiest city in the world.
A B C D
4. Operated between 06:00 and 24:00, KL monorail trains arrive once every five
A B C
minutes during peak traveling hours.
D
5. It’s by far more expensive if you hire car for discovering Kuala Lumpur.
A B C D
6. The spectacular Royal Palace of the Imperial City is one of Hue’s main tourist attraction.
A B C D
7. She remained calmly and waited till he had finished shouting at her.
A B C D
8. Martin was chosen because she is a good administrator who gets along for everyone.
A B C D
9. City authorities are spending more and more money on public transport to make it well.
A B C D
10. Remember to find out how much people are coming to the party tonight.
A B C D

II. Find and correct the mistake.

1. Her mother ordered her do not go out with him the night before.
2. The traffic warden asked me why had I parked my car there.
3. He said that he will pick me up at 8 am the following day.
4. She said that the books in the library would be available tomorrow.
5. Marty said a good friendship is like a diamond– a valuable, beautiful and
durable.
 6. It’s difficult to keep with the rapid pace of change in big cities.
7. Our city has some luxury shop, but they are not very affordable.
8. Big shopping malls are believed to be a feature for big cities.
9. He thinks that geometry is not as difficult than arithmetic.
10. None of them had any idea about how make a craft with only a few bamboo
canes

❻. READING
I. Read the following passage and fill in the gap with one suitable word.

opportunity drawbacks well-lighted problems unlike

education advantages air-pollution harmful with

City life is full of advantages and disadvantages. There are a lot of(1) ______of living in a city. The
people who live in cities enjoy some special facilities and comforts (2) ____the village people. Their houses
are modern, streets are (3) ______ They can go shopping and buy everything they need. In case of sickness,
they can avail the treatment of best doctors. Moreover, they can receive (4) _______in schools, colleges and
universities of high standard. They can also visit libraries, parks, museums and so on to stimulate their
minds. However, city life has some (5) _______ too. The city life is very fast. Everybody is rushing for a
better life, a better luck and a better (6) _______ In city area, people usually use vehicles run by fossil fuels,
which cause heavy smoke. Those smoke causes (7)_______Thus, people living in urban areas take the soup
of chemicals. We don’t see the (8) ______gasses but we inhale it. The fast life, the foul and smoky weather
and dirty atmosphere cause health (9) _______ Last but not the least, city life is more or less artificial and
monotonous. It has no touch (10)_______nature whatsoever.

II. Read the passage and answer the questions below.

Education has been the first priority of my life. And I think a city life can offer a great support in
terms of offering a vast choice of good institutions that one may like to choose for the higher studies.
I like city life because of the diversity of things you can do. For example, job opportunities are better
in the cities. So, if you’re a city dweller, you don’t have to leave your home in the search of better work
opportunities. You’ll be able to earn the livelihood and be by the side of your family simultaneously. This
was probably the biggest reason I never could go against the city life.
The third reason I like city life because it offers hundreds of other recreational opportunities. I’m
especially a fun loving person and never like to sit at home in the weekends. City life is always very
happening and great fun. You can go to a water park, enjoy fun rides with your family, have a great time
with your friends in a restaurant.
Yes, sometimes the busy city life gets a bit strenuous. But when I need a change, I take a short two
day off for a nice refreshment. City life is much better because it’s free from the conservative mentality of
the villages. The busy city life doesn’t permit time for unproductive things which can make the life of
person complicated. As city dwellers get exposure to tons of possible career opportunities, most people can
plan their career wisely.
Fierce competition of city life makes people competitive and smart. This is what actually the modern
world needs. Our world doesn’t need orthodox rituals or superstitious belief. The city life teaches us how to
fight with the oddities and become a winner.
Questions:
1. What is the advantage of the city dwellers when choosing a job?
_______________________________________________________________
2. What can you do in the city at weekends?
_______________________________________________________________
 3. What does the author often do when he/she gets strenuous?
_______________________________________________________________
4. According to the author, what are the differences between the people in the city and those in the
village?
_______________________________________________________________
5. Do you want to live in the city? Why?
________________________________________________________________

III.Read 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.

❼. WRITING
I. Write questions for the underlined parts.
1. A:_________________________________________________________________________
B: The capital of Korea is Seoul.
2. A:_________________________________________________________________________
B: Seoul is located in the northwest corner of South Korea.
3. A:_________________________________________________________________________
B: Seoul was founded as the capital of Korea in 1394.
4. A:_________________________________________________________________________
B: The population of Seoul is about 9.8 million.
5. A:_________________________________________________________________________
B: The weather in Seoul is warm and humid in the summer but cold and snowy in the winter.
6. A:_________________________________________________________________________
B: There are 27 bridges across Han River throughout the city.
7. A:_________________________________________________________________________
B: N Seoul Tower is the best attraction in Seoul.
8. A:_________________________________________________________________________
B: K-pop appeals to youngsters because of its unique, quirky costumes, dance moves and catchy songs.
II. Write sentences, using the clues given.
1. there/ be/ steady/ increase/ demand/ hotel accommodation/ since 1998
___________________________________________________________________________
2. these days/ more/ more/ people/ be/ suffer/ air pollution
___________________________________________________________________________
3. I/ never/ read/ such/ romantic story/ this/ before
___________________________________________________________________________
4. she/ spend/ most/ time/ surf/ net/ information/ the next trip
___________________________________________________________________________
5. Van Gogh/ have/ major Influence/ development/ modern painting
___________________________________________________________________________
6. despite/ Brexit,/ London/ remain/ one/ most/ open/ cosmopolitan/ city/ the world
___________________________________________________________________________
7. the house/ that/ we/ rent/ London/ last year / be/ fully/ furnish
___________________________________________________________________________
8. people/ face/ large/ amount/ environmental problems/ every day
___________________________________________________________________________
III. Rewrite the following sentences based on the phrases given in the bracket.
1. I just can’t wait to visit New York city again with my parents. (forward)
________________________________________________________________
2. I was not satisfied with the service of that five-star hotel at all. (live up to)
________________________________________________________________...................
3. I don’t want to follow this serial film anymore because it is very boring. (fed)
________________________________________________________________...................
4. New York city is a far wealthier city than any cities in Vietnam. (as)
________________________________________________________________...................
5. Hanoi capital city is generally not as exciting as Ho Chi Minh city. (more)
________________________________________________________________...................

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