UNIT 1: LOCAL COMMUNITY

I. Match the community helpers with their responsibilities. Then complete the sentences
with the words in their correct forms.
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1. electrician ______ A. keeps a particular type of equipment or machine in good
condition
2. garbage collector ______ B. delivers goods to the people who have ordered them
3. police officer ______ C. cleans other people’s houses or offices, etc.
4. delivery person ______ D. fits and repairs things such as water pipes, toilets, etc.
5. plumber ______ E. collects and delivers letters, etc.
6. technician ______ F. protects people and property, makes people obey the law, and
catches criminals
7. postman ______ G. puts in, checks, and repairs electrical wires and electrical
equipment
8. cleaner ______ H. removes and gets rid of rubbish
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1. He was working as a(n) ________________ for a florist.
2. I was stopped by a(n) ________________.
3. I think we will have to call the ________________ to fix that tap.
4. You will need a qualified ________________ to rewire your house.
5. The men are typically hired as street cleaners or ________________.
6. Jack has an evening job as an office ________________.
7. A laboratory ________________ has the responsibilities to keep the equipment and facilities
in the laboratory in good condition.
8. I have just seen the ________________ emptying the letterbox.
• Traditional handicrafts
II. Match each word with its definition. Then complete the sentences with these words in
the correct forms.
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1. suburb ______ A. someone who does skilled work with their hands
2. facilities ______ B. a type of food or product that a restaurant or place is
 famous for because it is so good
3. community ______ C. the activity of making attractive objects by hand
4. artisan ______ D. an area on the edge of a large town or city
5. handicraft ______ E. all the people who live in a particular area, county, etc.
6. speciality ______ F. rooms, equipment, or services that are provided for a
particular purpose
1. I like buying pottery from the ________________ at the fair.
2. Her hobbies are music, reading, and ________________.
3. Most of the people who live in the ________________ work in the city.
4. Oysters are a(n) ________________ of the area.
5. The hotel has its own pool and leisure ________________.
6. The library is open to all members of the ________________.
III. Complete the sentences with the words / phrases given below.
fragrance career shorten preserve
craft village tourist destination by hand neighbourhood
original functions process neighbour
1. All of their carpets are made ________________ in Pakistan.
2. It is our duty to ________________ the planet for future generations.
3. He performs several important ________________ within the organization.
4. I have asked my ________________ to water the plants while I am away.
5. A high school knee injury probably shortened his football ________________.
6. The ________________ is famous for its pottery.
7. The flowers are chosen for their delicate ________________.
8. I have asked him to ________________ my grey trousers.
9. She is involved in the production ________________ from start to finish.
10. There were lots of kids in my ________________ when I was growing up.
11. The Grand Canyon is Arizona’s biggest ________________.
12. The gardens have recently been restored to their ________________ glory.
V. Complete each sentence with the correct preposition.
1. The area is famous _____________ its beauty.
2. The products are produced _____________ the workshop.
3. This region is the home of many species _____________ wild flower.
4. Paper is made _____________ wood.
5. It is a surprise party, so I don’t want her to find out _____________ it.
6. We were amazed _____________ what she told us.
7. She has made a series _____________ documentaries on the subject of family relationships.
8. Do you know the way _____________ the restaurant?
9. That song always reminds me _____________ my childhood.
10. I don’t really get on _____________ my sister’s husband.
I. Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.
1. A. paid B. laid C. said D. maid
2. A. start B. apple C. flat D. happy
3. A. family B. many C. grand D. travel
4. A. article B. glass C. dark D. cat
5. A. bag B. fantastic C. chat D. any
II. Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.
6. These measures are intended to help the disadvantaged ________________.
A. band B. gang C. community D. society
7. Jane comes from a rich family, and her family lives in a wealthy ________________.
A. suburb B. background C. household D. neighbour
8. The drink is a house ________________ served at the table.
A. special B. speciality C. specialist D. specialism
9. The club serves a useful ________________ as a meeting place for teenagers.
A. mission B. goal C. dream D. function
10. The ________________ of lavender filled the room.
A. air B. fragrance C. fragrant D. liquid
11. I have to take ________________ of my little sister this afternoon.
A. duty B. charge C. care D. protection
12. Local ________________ make their pottery and souvenirs in the workshop.
A. farmers B. customers C. sellers D. artisans
13. The tradition has been ________________ down from father to son for generations.
A. given B. moved C. changed D. passed
14. We had to wash our clothes ________________ hand.
A. by B. with C. of D. at
15. The room still has many of its ________________ features.
A. earliest B. origin C. original D. existing
III. Fill in each blank in the passage with the correct word given below. There are some
extra words that you do not need.
materials individual respects craft
tasks handicrafts attractions master
For generations throughout history, the Vietnamese people gathered in communal
villages surrounded by the rice fields. However, many farmers also learned to produce useful
(16) ____________ for their daily lives from clay, bamboo, and other natural (17)
____________. A number of villages developed a certain (18) ____________ for the local
market or to bring into local towns or capital cities for sale. This was the origin of the
Vietnamese handicraft trade villages.
These craft villages have undergone periods of varying success and failure throughout the
20lh century. Some craft villages have developed and preserved their best skills and designs. In
the craft village hall, the trade villagers often worship and periodically pay their (19)
____________ to the sacred craft (20) ____________ of handicraft, who has exploits in
founding, teaching or preserving the particular designs that the villages produce.
I. Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.
1. A. hand B. fragrance C. carry D. attraction
2. A. facility B. pass C. garbage D. artisan
3. A. function B. run C. cut D. autumn
4. A. delivery B. electrician C. pottery D. remind
5. A. preserve B. officer C. delivery D. consumer
II. Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.
6. We must encourage the planting of new trees and _______ our existing forests.
A. keep B. preserve C. prevent D. treat
7. She is known to many people in the world - she is a(n) _______ actress.
A. world-famous B. world-class C. amateur D. would-be
8. I need to find _______ more about these night courses.
A. of B. on C. out D. with
9. The British Museum is one of London’s most popular tourist _______.
A. resorts B. facilities C. centres D. attractions
10. One of the _______ complained about the noise from the party.
A. members B. friends C. neighbours D. companions
11. Getting fit again has been a long slow _______.
A. action B. process C. result D. change
12. The hotel is situated in a peaceful residential _______.
A. section B. city C. town D. neighbourhood
13. The _______ village is famous for its pottery.
A. craft B. skill C. art D. tradition
14. A _______ usually consists of several towns and the rural areas that surround them.
A. country B. county C. nation D. neighbourhood
15. Our restaurant offers a superb menu of local _______ at affordable prices.
A. specialities B. customs C. themes D. backyards
III. Fill in each blank in the passage with the correct word given below. There are some
extra words that you do not need.
handicrafts design quality return
costumes skills appearance history
There are many embroidery villages in Viet Nam, but Quat Dong village in Ha Noi is
widely known for its products of high (16) _________________.
Embroidery has been developing around here since the 17 th century. In the past, local
skilled artisans were chosen to make sophisticated embroidered (17) _________________ for the
Vietnamese King, Queen and other Royal family members.
The first man who taught the local people how to embroider was Dr. Le Cong Hanh, who
lived during the Le dynasty. He learned how to embroider while on a trip to China as an envoy,
and taught the villagers of Quat Dong upon his (18) _________________. Although these (19)
_________________ eventually spread across the country, the Quat Dong’s artisans’ creations
are still the most appreciated.
In order to create beautiful embroideries, an artisan must be patient, careful and have an
eye for (20) _________________, along with clever hands. Nowadays, Quat Dong products may
range from clothes, bags, pillowcases, to paintings and decorations, which are exported to many
countries.
UNIT 2: CITY LIFE