UNIT 9 - EXERCISES

Activity 1: VOCABULARY
Task 1: Match a word in column A with a word or phrase in column B

A B

1. upgrade a. Traffic problems

2. quality b. dwellers

3.treat c. of life

4. detect d. streets

5. overcrowded e. infrastructure

6. city f. wastewater

Task 2: Complete the following sentences with the phrases in 1

1. The government is making plans to install sensors and cameras in the city centre to ……and
help drivers to avoid traffic jams.
2. It's urgent to ……. the city's transport…… because almost all the roads get flooded after heavy
rain.
3. We can improve the ……. of the inhabitants by reducing pollution.
4……….. can enjoy better health care than people living in the countryside, but they are usually
busier and more stressed because of the city's fast pace of life.
5. They are building a new waste processing plant to ….. before it is reused or discharged into
rivers.
6. Be prepared for……….. and shopping mails when you visit big cities like Hongkong and
Beijing.

Activity 2: GRAMMAR
Task 1: Complete the sentences with the correct question tags.
1. There aren't any shops or restaurants in this street,………………………..?
2. I think nobody likes to live in a polluted city, ………………………?
3. Let's start our discussion on global warming, ……………………..?
4. Something needs to be done immediately so solve the water shortage problem,……………….?
5. This is what we need for our new house,…………………….?
6. Stop playing this computer game and do your homework,………………?
7. You've never got stuck in a traffic jam,………………..?
8. Everyone in our class will take part in the school's Green Campaign,……………..?

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Task 2: Answer the questions, using conditional sentences.
1. What do you usually do if you don't have to go to school?
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2. What happens if you leave a fish out of water?
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3. What happens if you heat water to 100 degrees Celsius?
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4. What number do I need to dial if I'm involved in a traffic accident?
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5.How much is a motorcyclist fined if he doesn't wear a helmet?
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6.Where do you usually go if you have a long holiday?
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7. Where an tourists go if they want to taste local food?
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8. What time do you usually go to bed if you don't have too much homework to do in the evening?
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