Unit 2

CITY LIFE
 Getting Started

- get over /gɛt ˈəʊvə/ (v) = vượt qua - harbour /ˈhɑːbə/ (n) = hải cảng

- jet lag /ʤɛt læg/ (n) = rối loạn giấc ngủ tạm thời - botanic /bəˈtænɪk/ (adj) = bách thảo

- show (s.o) around /ʃəʊ əˈraʊnd/ (v) = dẫn (ai) đi - convenient /kənˈviːniənt/ (adj) = tiện lợi

- fabulous /ˈfæbjʊləs/ (adj) = tuyệt vời convenience /kənˈviːniəns/ (n) = sự tiện lợi

- ancient /ˈeɪnʃ(ə)nt/ (adj) = cổ xưa - light rail /laɪt reɪl/ (n)

- feature /ˈfiːʧə/ (n) = đặc điểm - metropolitan /ˌmɛtrəˈpɒlɪtən/ (a)

 Duong’s first visit to Sydney
Paul:  Hi, Duong! How's it going? Getting over the jet lag?
Duong:  Yes, I slept pretty well last night. Hey, thanks so much for showing me around today.
Paul:  No worries, it'll be good fun.
Duong:  So, are you from around here?
Paul:  Me? Yes, I was born and grew up here. Sydney's my hometown.
Duong:  It's fabulous. Is it an ancient city?
Paul:  No, it's not very old, but it's Australia's biggest city, and the history of our country began here.
Duong:  Wow! So what are the greatest attractions in Sydney?
Paul:  Well, its natural features include Sydney Harbour, the Royal National Park, and Bondi Beach. Man-
made attractions such as the Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney Opera House, and the Harbour Bridge are
also well known to visitors.
Duong:  What about transport?
Paul:  Public transport here is convenient and reliable: you can go by bus, by train, or light rail. Taxis
are more expensive, of course.
Duong:  And is Sydney good for shopping?
Paul:  Of course! You know, Sydney's a metropolitan and multicultural city, so we have a great variety of
things and foods from different countries. I'll take you to Paddington Market later, if you like.
Duong:  Wonderful. What about education? Are there many universities?
Paul:  Sydney has five big universities and some smaller ones. The oldest of them was set up in 1850,
I believe.
Duong:  Oh, it sounds like a good place to get higher education. I like this town!
a. Complete the sentences with information from
the conversation
visit
1. It is Duong's first _______________ to Sydney.

ancient
2. In Paul's opinion, Sydney is not an _______________ city.

natural
3. Sydney Harbour is a _______________ attraction of Sydney.

variety
4. The shopping is good because of the _______________ of things.

study
5. Duong thinks Sydney may be a good place to _______________.
 Duong’s first visit to Sydney
Paul:  Hi, Duong! How's it going? Getting over the jet lag?
Duong:  Yes, I slept pretty well last night. Hey, thanks so much for showing me around today.
Paul:  No worries, it'll be good fun.
Duong:  So, are you from around here?
Paul:  Me? Yes, I was born and grew up here. Sydney's my hometown.
Duong:  It's fabulous. Is it an ancient city?
Paul:  No, it's not very old, but it's Australia's biggest city, and the history of our country began here.
Duong:  Wow! So what are the greatest attractions in Sydney?
Paul:  Well, its natural features include Sydney Harbour, the Royal National Park, and Bondi Beach. Man-
made attractions such as the Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney Opera House, and the Harbour Bridge are
also well known to visitors.
Duong:  What about transport?
Paul:  Public transport here is convenient and reliable: you can go by bus, by train, or light rail. Taxis
are more expensive, of course.
Duong:  And is Sydney good for shopping?
Paul:  Of course! You know, Sydney's a metropolitan and multicultural city, so we have a great variety of
things and foods from different countries. I'll take you to Paddington Market later, if you like.
Duong:  Wonderful. What about education? Are there many universities?
Paul:  Sydney has five big universities and some smaller ones. The oldest of them was set up in 1850,
I believe.
Duong:  Oh, it sounds like a good place to get higher education. I like this town!
b. Find words in the conversation to match these definitions

1. tiredness from travelling across different

time zones _______________ jet lag

2. an attraction _______________ feature

3. that can be trusted reliable

_______________

4. belonging to a very large city metropolitan

_______________

5. including people of different races, religions,

languages, and traditions. multicultural

_______________
 Answer the following questions

1. Where did Paul grow up?

2. What is the biggest city in Australia?

3. How is the public transport in Sydney?

4. Why is there a great variety of things and foods in Sydney?

5. When was the first university built in Sydney?

1. Where did Paul grow up?
 He grew up in Sydney.
2. What is the biggest city in Australia?
 Sydney is the biggest city.
3. How is the public transport in Sydney?
 It is convenient and reliable.
4. Why is there a great variety of things and foods in Sydney?
 Because it is a metropolitan and multicultural city.
5. When was the first university built in Sydney?
 In 1850.
2. Replace the word(s) in italics with one of the words.

1. There is not a lot of world news in this newspaper. international

_______________

2. I do my shopping in the neighbourhood shops,

not in the town centre. _______________ local

3. At weekends the city centre is always packed

with people. _______________ crowded

4. My friend's family has just moved to a nearby town. neighbouring
_______________

urban ><
5. There is far too much pollution nowadays in city areas. _______________
A Closer Look 1
- fascinating /ˈfæsɪneɪtɪŋ/ (a) : lôi cuốn, hấp dẫn

- staff /stɑːf/ (n) : nhân viên

- wander /ˈwɒndə/ (v) : đi lang thang

- affordable /əˈfɔːdəbl/ (a) : vừa vặn túi tiền

afford /əˈfɔːd/ (v) : đủ khả năng

- forbidden /fəˈbɪdn/ (a) : bị cấm

- exhausted /ɪgˈzɔːstɪd/ (a) : kiệt sức

- cosmopolitan /ˌkɒzməʊˈpɒlɪtən/ (a) : khắp thế giới

 1a. Put one of the adjectives in the box in each blank.

Dear Oggy,
ancient
We're having a fabulous time here in Hoi An. You know, it's a(n) (1) ______________ town 30 km
warm
from Da Nang. The weather is very (2)  ___________ and sunny. Our hotel is small but
comfortable helpful
(3) _________________. The staff are friendly and (4)  ______________.
We've seen most of the sights of the town. The street life here
fascinating
is (5)  ____________________. We've spent a lot of time wandering around
historic  temples, bridges, and houses.
and looking at the (6) ______________
local
We've also bought a lot of (7) ______________  souvenirs, crafts, and
delicious  and
clothing. Well, the street food in Hoi An is (8)  ______________
affordable. I wish you could be here with us!
Anyway, I hope things are good with you.
Lots of love, Jack
 1b. Underline all the other adjectives in the letter.
Dear Oggy,
We're having a fabulous time here in Hoi An. You know, it's an ancient town 30
km from Da Nang. The weather is very warm and sunny. Our hotel
is small but comfortable. The staff are friendly and helpful.
We've seen most of the sights of the town. The street life here is  fascinating.
We've spent a lot of time wandering around and looking at the historic temples,
bridges, and houses. We've also bought a lot of local souvenirs, crafts, and
clothing. Well, the street food in Hoi An is delicious and affordable. I wish you
could be here with us!
Anyway, I hope things are good with you.
Lots of love, Jack
2. Which of the following adjectives describe city life?
- stressful  - populous 
- exciting  - polluted 
- delicious  - cosmopolitan 
- historic  unemployed 
- busy  - annoying 
- forbidden  - pleased 
- exhausted  - cheerful 
- modern  - easy-going 
- frightening  - downtown 
- rural  - fashionable 
3. Put a suitable adjective from (2) in each blank.
fashionable parts of the city:
1. She lives in one of the most _______________
there are lots of luxury shops there.
annoying
2. How  _______________! The roads are crowded and I'm stuck in a
traffic jam.
forbidden in this street.
3. You can't stop here. Parking is  _______________
cosmopolitan there are people here from all
4. This city is very _______________,
over the world.
modern art.
5. The gallery downtown has regular exhibitions of _____________
polluted
6. Nhieu Loc canal in Ho Chi Minh City is much less _______________
than before.
 [Looking Back – 2] Put one word from the box in each gap.
noisy full crowded bored
fabulous urban fascinating

fascinating
A big city is full of life. City life is more modern and (1) ______________ than elsewhere.
noisy
It is usually very busy and (2) _____________, even at night.
full
Life in a big city starts early in the morning. Soon the roads are (3) _____________ of
vehicles. School children in their uniforms can be seen on the pavement, walking or waiting
for buses. People rush to work. With every passing hour, the traffic goes on increasing.
crowded
The shops and the market places remain (4) _____________ till the evening hours.
urban
Certainly (5) _____________ life has certain charms. It offers great opportunities and
challenges, especially for the young. There are lots of things to do, and facilities are well
fabulous
developed. There are (6) _____________ places for amusement and recreation. One
bored in a city.
never feels (7) _____________
Language Review Comparative : so sánh hơn

small  smaller
happy  happier expensive  more expensive
hot  hotter beautiful  more beautiful
slowly  more slowly

short adj / adv

more + long adj / adv
+ -er
Language Review Comparative : so sánh hơn

small  smaller
happy  happier expensive  more expensive
hot  hotter beautiful  more beautiful
slowly  more slowly

short adj / adv

more + long adj / adv
+ -er
 Complete the sentences, using the comparative form
more intelligent than rabbits.
1. intelligent Dogs are _____________________
2. old older than Ellie.
Lucy is _____________
3. large larger
Russia is far ___________________ than the UK.
4. boring more boring
My Latin class is ____________________ than hers.
5. narrow narrower
In the UK, the streets are _________ than in the US.
6. busy busier than Glasgow.
London is _____________
7. quiet quieter than her sister.
Julie is _______________
more ambitious than her sister.
8. ambitious Amanda is ____________________
9. colorful more colorful than this park.
My garden is ___________________
more comfortable than mine.
10. comfortable His house is a bit ___________________
Language Review Superlative : so sánh nhất

small  the smallest

happy  the happiest expensive  the most expensive
beautiful  the most beautiful
hot  the hottest
slowly  the most slowly

The + short
The most + long adj / adv
adj / adv + -est
 Special Cases
Adjective Adverb Comparative Superlative

good well better the best

bad badly worse the worst

farther the farthest

far far
further the furthest
little little less the least

many / much many / much more the most

 Complete the sentences, using the superlative form
1. tall the tallest person in your family?
Who is _________________
2. good the best cook in the world.
My mom is _________________
3. cold the coldestmonth of the year.
December is _________________
the most dangerousanimal in the world?
4. dangerous What‘s ____________________
5. happy the happiestboy that I know.
Ethan is ______________
6. nice the nicest
Where are ______________ beaches in your country?
7. big the biggest
She bought _______________ cake in the shop.
8. famous the most famous singer in Vietnam?
Who is ____________________
9. experienced Mr. Brown is the most experienced tutor I know.
_____________________
the most pleasantseason of the year.
10. pleasant Spring is ___________________
 Equal Comparision
Language Review so sánh bằng

Her house is as high as mine.

Britney sings as beautifully as Taylor.

S + V + as + adj / adv + as + noun/ pronoun.

Complete the sentences, using the equal comparision
1. fast as fast asthe red car.
The blue car is _________________
2. bad as bad asthe other one.
This copy is _________________
3. optimistic as optimistic asPeter.
Oliver is _____________________
4. delicious as delicious as that one.
This soup was ______________________
5. sweet as sweet aslemonade.
Grapefruit juice not is _____________________
as dangerously asJohn.
6. dangerously Tom drives _______________________
7. loudly as loudly asMrs. Smith.
Mrs. Jones doesn’t talk ___________________
8. well as well asMelisa.
Steve does _________________
9. fast as fast as
The impala doesn’t run _________________ the cheetah.
10.funny as funny asJohn.
Tom is ____________________
Match the beginnings to the correct endings.
1. It’s not as   a. faster than ever
2. That skyscraper is one   b. to spell better.
3. The exam was   c. than being stuck in a traffic jam.
4. Life in the past was   d. of the tallest buildings in the world.
5. Mexico City is a lot   e. more difficult than I expected.
6. Kids are growing up   f. simple as it looks!
7. Nothing is worse   g. bigger than Rome.
8. These fun cards will   h. less comfortable than it is now.
encourage kids
NOTE: Dùng “much” + dạng so sánh hơn
để diễn tả mức độ khác biệt

A DVD is much better than

a video for watching films.
Có thể thay “much” thành “a lot / a bit / a little”
NOTE:
Karachi in Pakistan is the
second largest city in the
world in population.
Có thể dùng số thứ tự (second, third, …)
với dạng so sánh nhất
NOTE: Dùng “by far” + so sánh nhất
để nhấn mạnh

China is by far the most

populated country in the
world.
 [SBT – B4] Complete the sentences with the suitable form of the
adjectives or adverbs in brackets.
1. the most liveable
Tokyo is one of ________________________ cities in the world. (liveable)
2. cheaper (cheap)
You should go by train, it would be much _____________.
3. the best
Universal Studios is by far ___________________ place to visit in Singapore. (good)
4. as reasonable as that in
The price of electronic devices in Vietnam is not _______________________
Japan. (reasonable)
5. the worst
Today is ___________________ day I’ve had in a long time. (bad)
6. luckier
Your team is much ___________________ today than last week. (lucky)
7. the least
Of the four participants, Bill is ___________________ experienced. (little)
8. as quietly as I could. (quietly)
I didn’t want to wake anybody up, so I came in ___________________
9. farther
I ran pretty far yesterday, but I ran even a lot ___________________ today. (far)
10. most popular destination in Asia. (popular)
Singapore is the second ___________________
 Complete the text with the most suitable form of the adjectives in
brackets. Add the where necessary.
the largest
London is one of (1. large) _______________ cities in the world. Its
smaller
population is a lot (2. small) _______________ than Tokyo or Shanghai, but
the most popular tourist destination. London is
it is by far (3. popular) __________________
probably most famous for its museums, galleries, palaces, and other sights,
wider
but it also includes a (4. wide) _______________ range of peoples, cultures,
and religions than many other places. People used to say that it was (5. dirty)
the dirtiest city too, but it is now much (6. clean) _______________
_______________ cleaner
than it was. To the surprise of many people, it now has some of (7. good)
the best
_______________ restaurants in Europe too. For some people, this makes
the most exciting city in Europe.
London (8. exciting) ___________________
[SBT – B6] Complete the second sentence so that it has the same
meaning as the first one.
1. Real Madrid is not as good as Real Zaragoza.
 Real Zaragoza is ___________.
2. He thinks no language in the world is more difficult than Chinese.
 He thinks Chinese is ______________.
3. He is the tallest boy in his class.
 No one in ______________________.
4. She sings better than anybody else in the class.
 She is ________________________.
5. Munnar is prettier than most other hill stations in India.
 Munnar is _____________________.
6. Mary thinks Melbourne is the most “liveable” city in Australia.
 Mary thinks Melbourne ___________.
7. Lifestyle in Malaysia is the same as Thailand.
 Lifestyle in Malaysia is ___________.
8. Beijing is much busier than Ho Chi Minh City.
 Ho Chi Minh City isn’t ____________.
1. Real Madrid is not as good as Real Zaragoza.

better than Real Madrid

 Real Zaragoza is _______________________.

2. He thinks no language in the world is more difficult than Chinese.

the most difficult language in the world

 He thinks Chinese is ____________________________________.

3. He is the tallest boy in his class.

his class is taller than him

 No one in ________________________.

4. She sings better than anybody else in the class.

the best singer in the class

 She is _________________________.
5. Munnar is prettier than most other hill stations in India.

the prettiest hill station in India

 Munnar is _____________________________.

6. Mary thinks Melbourne is the most “liveable” city in Australia.

is more liveable than any other city in

 Mary thinks Melbourne __________________________________.
Australia.
7. Lifestyle in Malaysia is the same as Thailand.
not different from Thailand
 Lifestyle in Malaysia is __________________________.

8. Beijing is much busier than Ho Chi Minh City.

as busy as Beijing
 Ho Chi Minh City isn’t ________________.
 [Looking Back – 3] Complete each sentence with the word given, using
comparison. Include any other necessary words.
as interesting as this one. (interesting)
1. The last exhibition was not _____________________

the fastest
2. This city is developing _________________ in the region. (fast)

the shortest
3. Let's take this road. It is _________________ way to the city. (short)

less entertaining than I had expected.

4. I was disappointed as the film was ________________

(entertaining)

more carefully
5. You're not a safe driver! You should drive __________________. (carefully)
 [SBT – B5] Complete the text with the most suitable form of the adjectives
in brackets. Add the when necessary.
the best (good) places to live in the world.
New York City (NYC) is considered as one of (1) ___________
the most densely populated (densely populated) in
The city of New York is (2) _________________________________
the US with a population of about 8.55 million spread over an area of 305 square miles. Although
the most iconic (iconic) cities in
New York and San Francisco are probably two of (3) __________________
America, the former seems to attract more tourists thanks to a wide range of landscapes and
activities it offers. In addition, its standard of living is also a strong point. It’s hard to believe,
cheaper (cheap) than other cities. It’s a fun fact that city
but rent is actually (4) _______________
better
life isn’t just (5) _______________ lengthier (lengthy): NYC
(good), it’s (6) _______________
longer
residents live about two years (7) _______________ (long) than the national average.
largest
Remarkably, NYC has the second (8) _______________ (large) Jewish population in the world
– a massive influence on the city’s identity. This is the city that most people surveyed said they
would want to visit this year.
 STRUCTURE

Phrasal Verb =
Verb + Particle(s)
Tiểu từ thường là giới từ, và thường thay đổi
ý nghĩa của động từ
 PHRASAL VERBS
(1) SET (2) GROW

- set up : thành lập - grow up : lớn lên, trưởng thành

- set off : khởi hành - grow out : xảy ra

- set out : sắp xếp, tổ chức - grow out of : mất hứng thú
(3) GO (4) SHOW

- go over : xem xét, kiểm tra - show up : tham dự

- go off : nổ bom, reo - show off : thể hiện ra

- go on with : tiếp tục - show around : đưa (ai) đi dạo

 (5) PULL (6) PUT

- pull up : đi chậm - put down : ghi chú

- pull over : dừng xe bên đường - put off : trì hoãn

- pull down : phá hủy - put out : dập lửa

(7) TAKE (8) TURN

- take after : trông giống - turn back : quay lại

- take in : tiếp thu, nhận - turn on : mở

- take over : đảm nhận - turn off : tắt

- take off : cởi ra, cất cánh - turn up : xuất hiện, tăng volume
 (10) LOOK
(9) GET
- look after : chăm sóc
- get up : thức dậy
- look up : tra cứu
- get over : vượt qua, giải quyết
- look for : tìm kiếm
- get through : hoàn thành, liên lạc
- look into : điều tra
- get on : tiến bộ, tiếp tục
- look through : đọc qua
- get on with : có quan hệ tốt
- look out : cẩn thận
 (11)

- apply for (a job) : xin việc

- cheer up : động viên, vui vẻ

- come across : tình cờ gặp

- dress up : ăn mặc lịch sự

- find out : tìm ra

- knock down : phá hủy

Underline the correct particle to complete each phrasal verb.
1. The city has recently set ___________ a library in the West Suburb.
A. up B. off C. out
2. I don't think Fred gets  ___________ with Daniel. They always argue.
A. over B. through C. on
3. You should take your hat  ___________ in the cinema.
A. in B. over C. off
4. Their children have all grown  __________ and left home for the city to work.
A. up B. out C. out of
5. We were shown  ___________ the town by a volunteer student.
A. up B. off C. around
6. The town council decided to pull  ___________ the building, as it was unsafe.
[SBT – B8] Use a phrasal verb from the list to replace the words underlined.
went on go over got on with getting over looking forward to
think over came across knock down looked after turned down
got on with her sister.
1. She’s never had a good relationship with __________________
getting over her illness.
2. Maria is slowly recovering from __________________
came across this article while I was doing my project.
3. I found __________________
go over
4. Could you examine __________________ this report and correct any mistakes?
turned down the job because it sounded boring.
5. He refused __________________
went on talking about her trip although everyone found it tiring.
6. She continued ____________
think over
7. I need some time to consider __________________ his proposal.
looking forward to
8. My mother says she’s feeling happy and excited about _________________________
meeting you.
9. The city is going to destroy knock down the old train station and build a new library.
____________
looked after our cats while we were away.
10. Our neighbor took care of __________________
Underline the phrasal verbs in the sentences, and match them
to their meaning from the box.
remove examine press the switch
refuse make a note continue doing

1. You don’t need the light on in here. Turn in off, please.

turn off = press the switch
_____________________________
2. They offered him a place at the company but he turned it down.
turn down = refuse
_____________________________
3. The doctor wanted to go over the test results with her patient.
go over = examine
_____________________________
4. Once you’ve finished cleaning, you can go on with your work.
go on with = continue doing
_____________________________
5. When you come inside, you should take off your coat and hat.
take off = remove
_____________________________
6. The local meeting is on Oct. 15th. Put it down in your diary.
put down = make a note
_____________________________
 Read the text and find eight phrasal verbs. Match each of them
with a definition from the box.
consider ask for (a job) arrive put on smart clothes discover
continue make someone feel happier make progress

For her first evening's work at the bar, Sarah dressed up. She wore a black skirt
and white blouse, as she had been told to look smart. However, when she turned up,
she found out that the manager had been less than honest with her about the job.
She had to serve the customers and also work in the kitchen. Still, she decided to
go on working at the bar for the time being. After all, she was getting on well in
the job. Three months later, she saw an advertisement in the paper for a sales
assistant at a department store. She thought it over carefully, and decided to
apply for it. 'But I won't tell anyone until I've got the new job!' she thought. The
prospect of doing something different cheered her up considerably.
consider ask for (a job) arrive put on smart clothes discover
continue make someone feel happier make progress

1. dress up put on smart clothes

= _______________________

2. turn up arrive
= _______________________

3. find out discover

= _______________________

4. go on continue
= _______________________

5. get on make progress

= _______________________

6. think over consider

= _______________________

7. apply for ask for (a job)

= _______________________

8. cheer up make someone feel happier

= _______________________
[SBT – B9] Choose the correct verb from the box to complete each phrasal
verb. Make any changes if necessary.
set cheer pull find dress
take turn turn go get
setting up their own printing business.
1. Kate and her partner are _____________
pulled
2. Many of those old buildings will soon be _____________ down.
turn
3. The weather became so bad that they had to _____________ back.
cheer
4. You’d better get dressed and _____________ up. The guests are coming any minute.
go
5. One of the actors was unwell and couldn’t _____________ on with the performance.
dressed up in old sheets, pretending to be ghosts.
6. They were _____________
take
7. Please _____________ your shoes off before entering the temple.
find
8. We may never _____________ out the truth about what happened.
get
9. It’s taken me ages to _____________ over the flu.
turned up on Christmas Eve with Tony.
10.Richard had _____________
 [Looking Back – 4] Complete each space with a phrasal verb from the list.
Change the form of the verb if necessary.
cheer up turn back turn down
get over find out go on

turned down his invitation to the party and now he's really upset.
1. She ________________
going on
2. What's ________________ in the street over there? Open the door!
get over
3. Lots of fruit and vegetables will help you ________________ your cold.
cheered up with a trip to the zoo.
4. My brother was ________________
turn back and find an alternative route.
5. The road was jammed, so we had to ____________
found out
6. I have ________________ about a fabulous place where we can go for a picnic
[Looking Back – 5] Rewrite each sentence so that it has a similar meaning and
contains the word in capitals.

1. Don’t leave the lights on when you leave the classroom. (off)
Turn off the lights when you leave the classroom
 __________________________________________________________
2. Mai spent her childhood in a small town in the south. (up)
Mai grew up in a small town in the south.
 __________________________________________________________
3. Kathy checked the restaurant on her mobile phone. (looked)
Kathy looked up the restaurant on her mobile phone.
 __________________________________________________________
4. My grandmother has recovered from her operation. (got)
My grandmother has got over her operation.
 __________________________________________________________
5. We are really expecting to see you again with pleasure. (look)
We are really looking forward to seeing you again.
 __________________________________________________________
Skills 1 - determine /dɪˈtɜːmɪn/ (v) : xác định, quyết định
determination /dɪˌtɜːmɪˈneɪʃən/ (n) : sự xác định
- factor /ˈfæktə/ (n) : yếu tố
- climate /ˈklaɪmɪt/ (n) : khí hậu
- recreation /ˌriːkrɪˈeɪʃən/ (n) : sự giải trí
recreational /ˌrɛkrɪˈeɪʃənl/ (adj)
- facility /fəˈsɪlɪti/ (n) : cơ sở vật chất
- major /ˈmeɪʤə/ (adj) : chủ yếu
- conflict /ˈkɒnflɪkt/ (n)(v) : mâu thuẫn, xung đột
- index /ˈɪndɛks/ (n) : bảng mục lục, liệt kê
- urban sprawl /ˈɜːbən sprɔːl/ (n) : sự mở rộng đô thị
 Which is the best city in the world to live in? Every year, the Economist Intelligence Unit
(EIU) conducts a fascinating survey to determine which cities around the world “provide the best
or worst living conditions”. It uses factors such as climate, transport, education, safety, and
recreational facilities in cities. It gives scores for each, and ranks the cities in order - from the
best to the worst.
For the year 2014, the top 10 cities came from Australia, Canada, Europe, and New Zealand.
Melbourne in Australia had the highest score, which means it is the most ‘liveable’ city. Some
famous cities came in the top 20, such as Tokyo (19th) and Paris (17th). Perhaps surprisingly, Osaka
(13th) had the best score in Asia.
Cities with major conflicts tended to score the lowest. In these countries, living
conditions were the most difficult or dangerous. Among the worst cities on the list were Dhaka in
Bangladesh, Tripoli in Libya, and Douala in Cameroon.
However, some other organisations and individuals would like to add other factors to the
index. They say that a city's green space, urban sprawl, natural features, cultural attractions,
convenience, and pollution should be added to the list.
Read the passage quickly and find the information
to fill the blanks.

1. The name of the organisation doing the survey:

The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU)

_________________________________________________

2014
2. The year of the survey: ____________

3. The names of the best city and the worst cities: 

The best city: Melbourne

_________________________________________________

The worst cities: Dhaka, Tripoli, Douala

_________________________________________________
 Answer the following questions

1. What factors are used by the EIU to rank the world's cities?

2. Where were some famous cities on the list?

3. Why were Dhaka, Tripoli, and Douala ranked among the worst cities?

4. Which was the most "liveable" city in Asia?

5. What are some factors that should be added to the index?

 Answer the following questions
1. What factors are used by the EIU to rank the world's cities?
 Climate, transport, education, safety, and recreational
facilities in cities are used.
2. Where were some famous cities on the list?
 Among the top 20.
3. Why were Dhaka, Tripoli, and Douala ranked among the worst
cities?
 Because the living conditions there were the most difficult or
dangerous.
 Answer the following questions

4. Which was the most "liveable" city in Asia?

 Osaka was the most liveable city in Asia.

5. What are some factors that should be added to the index?

 They are a city's green space, urban sprawl, natural

features, cultural attractions, convenience, and pollution.

 1. Học từ vựng

2. Làm bài tập về nhà

Student Book – Looking back: 2, 3, 4, 5

Practice Book: B5, B7, B9, B10, D2

Test for Unit 2: 1  2, 4  7, 9