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LESSON 7: VOCABULARY AND LISTENING

COMPREHENSION 2 - CITY LIFE
I. THEORY

WORD PRONUNCIATION MEANING

bustling (adj) /ˈbʌslɪŋ/ hối hả, nhộn nhịp, náo nhiệt

carry out /ˈkæri aʊt/ tiến hành (nghiên cứu, nhiệm vụ)

come down with (v) /kʌm daʊn wɪð/ bị ốm (vì bệnh gì)
rừng bê tông (dùng để miêu tả một khu
concrete jungle (n) /ˌkɒŋkriːt ˈdʒʌŋɡl/
vực có nhiều nhà cao tầng)

congested (adj) /kənˈdʒestɪd/ tắc nghẽn (giao thông)

construction site (n) /kənˈstrʌkʃn saɪt/ công trường xây dựng

downtown (n) /ˌdaʊnˈtaʊn/ khu trung tâm thành phố, thị trấn

đi xung quanh (khu vực), di chuyển từ

get around /ɡet əˈraʊnd/
nơi này đến nơi khác

hang out with /hæŋ aʊt wɪð/ đi chơi (cùng ai)

hygiene (n) /ˈhaɪdʒiːn/ vệ sinh, vấn đề vệ sinh

itchy (adj) /ˈɪtʃi/ ngứa, gây ngứa

leftover (n) /ˈleftəʊvə/ thức ăn thừa

liveable (adj) /ˈlɪvəbl/ (nơi, địa điểm) đáng sống

metro (n) /ˈmetrəʊ/ hệ thống tàu điện ngầm

pricey (adj) /ˈpraɪsi/ đắt đỏ

process (v) /ˈprəʊses/ xử lí

public amenities /ˈpʌblɪk əˈmiːnətiz/ những tiện ích công cộng

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rush hour (n) /ˈrʌʃ aʊə/ giờ cao điểm

sky train /skaɪ treɪn/ tàu điện trên không

tram (n) /træm/ xe điện

underground (n) /ˌʌndəˈɡraʊnd/ (hệ thống) tàu điện ngầm

II. PRACTICE
Ex1. Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlineD.
1. A. conduct B. difficult C. stuck D. fun
2. A. metropolitan B. polluted C. forbidden D. affordable
3. A. feature B. culture C. tradition D. statue

Ex2. Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.
1. A. populous B. determine C. forbidden D. delicious
2 .A. metropolitan B. fascinatingly C. multicultural D. recreational

Ex3. Choose the best answer a, b, c or d to complete the sentence.

1. French bakers are fighting for the traditional baguette to be given UNESCO
WorldHeritage________________ .
A. site B. status C. admission D. recognition
2. The government has done nothing to resolve the________________ over nurses’ pay.
A. conflict B.fight C.crash D. war
3. They see the outdoors as a________________ activity, not a job opportunity.
A. exhausted B.international C. recreational D. volunteering
4. Savannah is one of the best________________ cities for job growth.
A. part B.whole C.full D.medium-sized
5. The railway station was criticized for its lack of disabled________________.
A. facilities B.system C.schedule D. preparation
6. About 85 per cent of city ________________ breathe heavily polluted air.

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A. villagers B. livers C. dwellers D. members

7. Dublin was a very different place in those days, like a village, not the
wonderful________________ city it is now.
A. rural B. cosmopolitan C. reliable D. pleasant
8. We are________________ a survey to find out what our customers think of their local
bus service.
A. affording B. indicating C. considering D. conducting
9. We are looking for someone who is________________ and hard-working.
A. hopeful B.lacked C.reliable D. smooth
10. It is difficult to________________ the exact cause of the illness.
A. attract B.forbid C.take D. determine
11. Sacramento’s central location and low cost of living make this place
a________________ city.
A. fabulous B.forbidden C.poor D. determining
12. How can we encourage people to get along with each other in this________________
society?
A. considerable B. multicultural C. rural D. crashing
13. Some workers can only afford homes outside________________ areas.
A. outskirts B.rural C.growing D. metropolitan
14. This is a top-quality product at a very ________________ price.
A. high B.costly C.affordable D. effective

Ex4. Fill in each blank in the sentences with the correct word from the box.

delightful popular old largest dynamic

picturesque ideal busiest busy natural

1. Ha Noi, especially the ________________ Quarter, becomes a perfect city for

walking with handicraft shops, street food, etC.

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2. Ha Long Bay, means ‘descending dragon’ is the ________________ heritage of the

world with 1,600 limestone islands.
3. Below Sa Pa are ________________ rice terraces in the endless valley.
4. Besides the beach, the main attraction in Da Nang is the Museum of Cham Sculpture
with the world’s ________________ collection of Cham artefacts.
5. Hue becomes one of the most ________________ destinations for travelers to Viet
Nam with the number of three million tourists a year.
6. Hoi An used to be one of the ________________ ports of Southeast Asia, which were
used by the Japanese, Portuguese, Dutch, French and Chinese merchants.
7. Nha Trang, a ________________ coastal city in Central Viet Nam, is generally
recognized as Viet Nam's main beach destination.
8. Formerly known as Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City is a metropolis which is still young but
very ________________
9. The Mekong Delta is well-known for its ________________ waterways with many
rivers. canals and streams flowing through the region.
10. Phu Quoc Island is the ________________ place for riding, snorkeling, scuba diving,
and relaxing.

Ex5. Choose the option which is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word / phrase in
each sentence.
1. She browsed the shop but didn’t buy anything. She found it a bit pricey.
A. crowded B. modern C. attractive D. expensive
2. The underground was packed with people. I couldn’t find a seat
A. full on B.empty of C. full of D. convenient for
3. Her team is carrying out a project to recycle food waste.
A. running B.proposing C.funding D. aiming

Ex6. Listen to a podcast. For questions 1 – 6, choose the correct answer, A, B or C.

1. The podcast presenter thinks Central Park is _________.

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A. the busiest place in the world

B. like a garden for New Yorkers
C. a good place to enjoy city life
2. Central Park is a good place to _________.
A. be alone
B. go shopping
C. keep fit
3. The two French girls that the presenter speaks to _________.
A. only have a few hours in New York
B. both want to spend all day in the park
C. don't want to do the same things
4. The 'Team Central Park' runner is _________.
A. training for a marathon
B. not going to do a marathon
C. doing a 5K fun run
5. The group of young people _________.
A. spend a lot of time in the park in summer
B. always bring a picnic
C. are not allowed to use skateboards
6. The group of young people _________.
A. watch people playing Frisbee
B. ride bikes fast through the park
C. enjoy a lot of different things in the park

Ex7. Now listen again and answer the questions.

1. Which sporting activities do New Yorkers do in Central Park?
_____________________________________________________________________
2. Apart from sports, what other things can you do there?
_____________________________________________________________________

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3. Why did the French girls hire bicycles?

_____________________________________________________________________
4. Why isn't the 'Team Central Park' runner sure he can complete the marathon?
_____________________________________________________________________
5. Why do you have to be careful when you skateboard in Central Park?

III. HOMEWORK
Ex1. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the
others.
1. A. childhood B. champagne C. chapter D. charity
2. A. culture B. popular C. regular D. fabulous
3. A. conflict B. forbidden C. reliable D. determine
4. A. lighthouse B. heritage C. hotel D. hour
5. A. conducts B. returns C. wanders D. wonders

Ex2. Choose the word that has the main stress placed differently from the others.
1. A. negative B. determine C. forbidden D. attraction
2. A. access B. wander C. conduct D. asset
3. A. cosmopolitan B. communication C. multicultural D. metropolitan
4. A. acceptable B. affordable C. reliable D. fashionable
5. A. skyscraper B. populous C. financial D. fabulous

Ex3. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
sentences
1. The city is now a big________________site with many half-finished buildings
A. waste B. tourist C. storage D. construction
2. The town is overcrowded and lacks public________________
A. health B. amentities C. education D. places

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3. I used to live in the________________area, but I moved to a quiet suburb two years

ago
A. downtown B. underground C. outskirt D. village
4. The ________________system runs underground, so it doesn’t encounter road
congestion
A. bus B. coach C. metro D. taxi
5. This city looks like a ________________jungle with ugly buildings
and almost no parks.
A. green B. loveable C. tropical D. concrete
6. I live in a________________street which is full of people and vehicles moving around
all day.
A. quiet B. bustling C. calm D. empty
7. Bangkok has an excellent________________system which runs on a railway above
the ground.
A. sky train B. underground C. ferry D. taxi
8. Many people compliment Ha Noi on being a________________tourist destination
A. dusty B. noisy C. safe D. polluted
9. I love exploring the vibrant energy of________________, with its bustling streets and
tall buildings
A. centre B. central C. city D. downtown
10. Living the heart of the city, I often find myself navigating through
the________________of skyscrapers and busy intersections.
A. concrete jungle B. concrete structures C. building jungle D. jungle structure
11. The________________is a convenient mode of transportation that allows commuters
to travel quickly and efficiently above the city streets
A. underpass B. railway C.skytrain D. underground
12. The________________provide an extensive network of underground trains, making
it easy for people to commute across the city
A. underpass B. railway system C. metro system D sky train

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13. ________________like playgrounds, swimming pools, and sports facilities provide

recreational opportunities for people of all ages to enjoy and stay active
A. Public places public amenities C. common places D. popular amenities

Ex4. Fill in each blank in the passage with the correct word from the box. There are
some extra words.
identify ancient chances romantic
symbols cosmopolitan important populous

City icons play an important role in the efforts of cities to get remembereD. The
icons are that the city (16) ________________ that appear on postcards sent to family and
friends. By seeing one shot of the Golden Gate Bridge in a television series or movie, we
know immediately it is San Francisco.
Good city icons carry a meaning. They tell a story about the associated city. For example,
the Eiffel Tower is definitely the most (17) ________________ symbol of Paris. It has a
simple form but it symbolises what Paris is and wants to be: the world's most (18)
________________ city. Love couples from all over the world go up to see the sunset over
Paris.
Besides, Rome's Colosseum stands for the true (19) ________________ of Rome:
a(n) (20) ________________city that relies on its historical importance. The Colosseum
as an icon show the current importance of historical values among Rome's inhabitants.

Ex5. Choose the option which is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word / phrase in
each sentence.
1. Neither Lan nor Hoa stayed home alone last weekend. They went to the shopping mall
together.
A. hung out with one another B.came down with one another
C. got rid of one another D. looked up to one another
2. Hoa: I never use buses when getting around. They are always late.

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Jock: Well, it’s not that bad. They are reliable now.
A. on time B. late C. timely D. terrible
Ex6. Read the statements and tick (✓) T (True) or F (False):
No. Statement T F
1 There are many facilities for public use in Tom's city.
2 Elena likes spending her free time in shopping malls.
3 Food stalls are not popular in Chi's city.
4 In Chi's city, many teens like street food more than food prepared at
home.

Ex7. Listen again. Choose the correct answer A, B, or C.

1. Where might this interview come from?
A. A chat show.
B. A documentary.
C. The daily news.
2. What is a problem in Tom's city?
A. Some buses don't have air-conditioners.
B. There are no parks.
C. Some roads are too wide.
3. What change does Elena suggest for her city?
A. A new shopping mall.
B. More free sports facilities.
C. More modern sports centres.
4. Chi thinks that _______ should tell teens about the drawbacks of street fooD.
A. parents and the city council
B. the city council and schools
C. parents and schools

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