UNIT 11: TRAVELLING IN THE FUTURE

BASIC PRACTICE
PHONETICS​
Exercise 1. Decide whether each of the following questions has raising tone (R) or falling tone (F).
Questions Raising tone Falling tone
R F
0. Which job will you do in the future?
1. Will a flying car safe?
2. What will you buy for your child?
3. Do you think there is a real skycycling tube?
4. Why do you think there is no teleporter?
5. When did you last use the metro?
6. Will you travel on a supersonic airplane?
7. How could you escape the gridlocked road yesterday?
8. Have you ever used the metro?
9. Will she lend you her hover scooter?
10. Who has helped us build the slytrain system?
Exercise 2. Find the word which has a different sound in the underlined part. Say the words aloud.​
1. A. transport ​ B. second​ C. sport​ D. horse​
2. A. avoid​ B. choice​ C. tortoise​ D. coin​
3. A. weather​ B. teacher​ C. helicopter​ D. everything​
4. A. space​ B. car​ C. crack​ D. crash
5. A. underwater​ B. bus​ C. future​ D. much​
6. A. driver​ B. easily​ C. negative​ D. minute​
7. A. favorite​ B. solar​ C. today​ D. statio​
8. A. valued​ B. powered​ C. renewed​ D. replaced​
9. A. sources​ B. advantages​ C. shoes​ D. brushes​
10. A. kitchen ​ B. charity​ C. machine​ D. sandwich​
VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR​
Exercise 1. Look at the pictures and write the correct word in the box under each picture.​
teleporter​ flying car​ hyperloop​ bamboo-copter​
skytrain​ bullet train​ solar-powered ship​ space ship

1.___________________ 2.___________________ 3.___________________ 4.___________________

5.___________________ 6.___________________ 7.___________________ 8.___________________

Exercise 2. Fill each blank with a word/ phrase in the box.​
crowded faster​ planes rainy bus expensive future space​
1. The _______________ at this time of the day are sometimes delayed.​
2. There will not be enough _______________ for trees, lakes and buildings in the city.​
3. Trains in Japan are always _______________ with passengers.​
4. They prefer not to go by air plane because it is _______________ .​
5. We went to the stadium to see our favorite football match by _______________ this morning.​
6. Now, let's talk about _______________ road transport with slide walks, sky cycling and bikes.​
7. Intelligent bikes have foldable roof for _______________ weather.​
8. It's much _______________ if you want to go from one place to another in the city center.​
Exercise 3. Put the words in the correct column.​
a hot air balloon a horse a plane a car a boat a ship​
a space ship a motorbike a train a bicycle a bus a taxi
Drive Ride Fly Sail Pedal

Exercise 4. Match the verbs in column A with the words or phrases in column B.
A B Your answer
1. check​ A. a bike​ 1.
2. sail​ B. lots of space​ 2.
3. worry about​ C. public transport​ 3.
4. ride​ D. the weather forecast​ 4.
5. use​ E. traffic jams​ 5.
6. take​ F. a boat​ 6.
7. avoid​ G. a car​ 7.
8. drive H. the exam 8.
Exercise 5. Choose the best answer to complete the sentences.​
1. What will our transport _______________ look like in the future?​
A. system​ B. benefit​ C. problem​ D. part​
2. One day I will travel to the moon in a big _______________ that travels faster than the speed of sound.​
A. car​ B. train​ C. boat​ D. space ship​
3. It's _______________ to fly and more convenient than a helicopter.​
A. Fast​ B. cheap​ C. easier​ D. expensive​
4. Look at the boy! He is _______________ a horse.​
A. sailing​ B. riding​ C. driving​ D. taking​
5. My father is a frequent _______________ of Vietnam Airline because he has to fly every month for work.​
A. flight attendant​ B. pilot​ C. actor​ D. customer​
6. He doesn't need to _______________ the car because it is automated.​
A. take​ B. ride​ C. drive​ D. pedal​
7. _______________ a bicycle is eco-friendly but sometimes it's quite slow.​
A. Using​ B. Taking​ C. Doing​ D. Making​
8. Which _______________ do you think will be popular in the future? - Cars.​
A. traffic​ B. transport​ C. job​ D. system​
9. Elderly and disabled _______________ are not able to use this type of transport.​
A. woman​ B. man​ C. children​ D. people​
10. If you take a taxi, you will have to _______________ more money.​
A. have​ B. make​ C. spend​ D. do​
Exercise 6. Put the verbs in the following sentences into the future simple or be going to V.​
1. I'm afraid I _______________ (not/ be) able to come tomorrow.​
2. Because of the train strike, the meeting _______________ (not/ take) place at 9 o'clock.​
3. A: "Go and tidy your room." - B: "Okay. I _______________ (do) it now!"​
4. If it rains, we _______________ (not/ go) to the beach.​
5. In my opinion, she _______________ (not/pass) the exam.
6. A: "I'm driving to the party, would you like a lift?"​
B: "Thank you but I _______________ (take) the bus."​
7. Look at the sky! It _______________ (rain) very heavily!​
8. The company (hold) _______________ a very important meeting next month.​
9. According to the weather forecast, it _______________ (not/ snow) tomorrow.​
10. I think I (go) _______________ study abroad.​
Exercise 7. Based on the given words, write sentences in affirmative (+), negative (-), interrogative (+)
with the modal verb "will".​
1. Jane/ arrive/ here/tomorrow.​
(+) ____________________________________________________________________________​
(-) _____________________________________________________________________________​
(?) _____________________________________________________________________________​
2. There/be/ many driverless cars/ on the street/ in the future.​
(+) ____________________________________________________________________________​
(-) _____________________________________________________________________________​
(?) _____________________________________________________________________________​
3. Mary/travel/to Berlin/ on the metro.​
(+) ____________________________________________________________________________​
(-) _____________________________________________________________________________​
(?) _____________________________________________________________________________​
4. High-speed trains/ be/ very/ popular/ in the next years.​
(+) ____________________________________________________________________________​
(-) _____________________________________________________________________________​
(?) _____________________________________________________________________________​
5. There/be/gridlock/ between 5:30 and 7:00.​
(+) ____________________________________________________________________________​
(-) _____________________________________________________________________________​
(?) _____________________________________________________________________________​
6. They/build/ an overpass/ here/ next year.​
(+) ____________________________________________________________________________​
(-) _____________________________________________________________________________​
(?) _____________________________________________________________________________​
7. Jenny/learn/ to ride/ a monowheel.​
(+) ____________________________________________________________________________​
(-) _____________________________________________________________________________​
(?) _____________________________________________________________________________​
8. People/travel/ flying cars/ in the future.​
(+) ____________________________________________________________________________​
(-) _____________________________________________________________________________​
(?) _____________________________________________________________________________​
SPEAKING​
Exercise 1. Complete the conversation with the sentences from the box. Write the letters of the sentences
(A-F).
A. Well. I think they will be a reality within 10 years or more.​
B. That means we can hope for human teleportation.​
C. Kind of, but what I mentioned is called teleportation. Apparition requires magic you know.​
D. Yes, sure. And there will be seft- driving cars, flying cars, supertrains, hyperloops, hoverbikes, etc.​
E. You may need to think again. In 2016, Y. Wei proposed that particles themselves could teleport
from one place to another.​
F. Do you believe that someday humans can travel from one place to another without using means of
transportation?
Jane: (1) ________________________________________________________________________​
Justin: Is it like Apparition in Harry Potter?​
Jane: (2) ________________________________________________________________________​
Justin: Haha... I know. Anyway, I don t think scientists can find ways to teleport things and humans.​
Jane: (3) ________________________________________________________________________​
Justin: Really?​
Jane: (4) ________________________________________________________________________
Justin: And a future without traffic jams and accidents?​
Jane: (5) ________________________________________________________________________​
Justin: Cool. I wish those vehicles would come soon.​
Jane: (6) ________________________________________________________________________​
Exercise 2. Match the questions in column A with the suitable answers in column B.
A B Your
answer
1. What will they do to reduce traffic jam?​ A. Solar and wind energy.​ 1.
2. Will it be possible for people to live on the moon in the B. I think train will be more 2.
future?​ popular.​
3. What will be the sources of energy we use in the future?​ C. No, they won't.​ 3.
4. What will the authorities do to protect the environment?​ D. They will widen to the roads 4.
5. Will it rain tomorrow?​ and build overpasses.​ 5.
6. Will all the forest be destroyed in the future?​ E. I think it will be the bullet train.​ 6.
7. Which one will be more popular in the future-planes or F. Yes, it will.​ 7.
high-speed trains?​ G. They will enact laws to protect
8. What will be the most promising means of the environment.​ 8.
transportation in the future? H. No, it won't. There's a good
weather forecast tomorrow
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READING​
Exercise 1. Choose the correct word A, B, C or D for each of the gaps to complete the following text.
MY FUTURE HOUSE
When I grow up, I(1)_____________ my house on my own. I will choose a quiet neighborhood to live and
put my house there. I(2)_____________that my neighbor's houses will be very big but (3)_____________will
not be the same as (4)_____________. My house will be small. (5)_____________, living in it will be very
comfortable. It (6)_____________ with modern equipment and I will buy a robot to help me do housework.
When I have free time, I will grow some beds of flowers in front of my house. I (7)_____________a pet and
it will become a friend (8)_____________.​
1. A. design​ B. will design​ C. will be designed​ D. will be designing​
2. A. think​ B. will think​ C. will be thought​ D. will be thinking​
3. A. I​ B. mine​ C. you​ D. yours​
4. A. yours​ B. his​ C. hers​ D. theirs​
5. A. Although​ B. But​ C. However​ D. In spite​
6. A. equip​ B. will equip​ C. will be equipped​ D. will be equipping​
7. A. raise​ B. will raise​ C. will be raised​ D. will be raising​
8. A. I​ B. my​ C. mine​ D. yours​
Exercise 2. Read the passage and complete the following sentences with ONE or TWO words.
The reoccurrence of new technology over the years has helped us change the way we live and do daily
activities. Most of this development is as a result of inventing and creating new ways to reduce our daily
stress and live an improved life. The transportation industry is one of the important areas where new
technological advancement takes place. We now see cars that drive themselves along predetermined routes.
Trains that will use new magnetic rail systems. An amazing new "hyperloop" train that will speed 800 miles
per hour. All these innovations are not just a form of illusion, they are set to happen within the next coming
years or have already started transporting us. This has increased the level of some industries, like vehicle
transport companies and car shipping carriers. It has also made truck production company and fleet
management more efficient.
1. Most of new technologies over the years are to reduce our_____________ and ensure an improved life.​
2. New technological advancement takes place in the _____________ as well.​
3. A new "hyperloop" train can run at the speed of_____________ per hour.​
4. Some of these innovations have already support our_____________.​
5. The level of vehicle transport companies and car shipping carriers has been_____________.
Exercise 3. Read the following passage, and then tick the correct answers: True (T) or False (F).
"Sky Whale" is a plane with four engines that can carry over 700 people. The airplane will exist for short
distances between cities. The technology will use eco-engines with energy recovery systems which are able
to feed back to the planes themselves.
With a capacity to transport a large number of passengers, like a train of high speed, 'Sky Whale' will be a
safer type of planes for the future. We will also have supersonic planes which are transcontinental or
transoceanic. They can fly at very high altitudes more than 30,000 metres, and at record speeds. The engines
which can change according to the situations are called intelligent engines.
STATEMENTS True False
1."Sky Whale" can carry a large number of passengers.
 2. The airplane will be used for long distances between cities because it has
four engines.
3. "Sky Whale" can travel at a high speed.
4. Transcontinental planes can fly at the maximum altitude of 3,000 metres and
at record speeds.
5. Intelligent engines are the ones that can change according to the situations.
WRITING​
Exercise 1. Write complete sentences basing on the given words.​
1. They/think/their team/ be/ champion.​
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2. I/ not think/Jim/buy/ a new car.​
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3. More people/live/work/in the cities.​
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4. What/you/do/ if/ you/ be/ the winner?​
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5. People/ afraid/ non-renewable sources of energy/ run out/ in the future.​
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6. Many people/ believe/there/be/life/ in other planets.​
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7. People all over the world/ speak/ the same language/ sin the future?​
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8. More and more people/travel/ airplanes/ in the future.​
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Exercise 2. Reorder the words to have correct sentences.​
1. everywhere/ the year 2050/ will/ In/ flying cars/ there/be/.​
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2. Self-driving cars/that/let/ developing/ the wheel/ manufacturers/are/ Al./ take.​
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3. I had/to school/ I wish/ faster/get/ a jetpack/so/ I could/.​
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4. In thirty years/people/will/on/their flying cars/ get around/in/supersonic trains/or/.​
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5. will/by/ Solar panels/be/ powered/ installed/solar cars/on/itself/ the car/.​
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6. I believe that/ available/ won't/ self-driving cars/be/ around 2030/ until/.​
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7. faster and easier/transport of the future/ Thanks to/will/ advanced technologies/be/.​
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8. be/from/to/ will/ in flying cars/ installed/them/ A sky safety system/ prevent/ crashing/.​
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 ADVANCED PRACTICE
PHONETICS​
Exercise 1. Decide whether each of the following questions has raising tone (R) or falling tone (F).​

Questions Raising tone Falling tone

R F
1. Do you think that flying taxi will be available soon?
2. When do they open the metro system?
3. Is it possible for airplanes to fly without a pilot?
4. Where can I learn to have a driver's license?
5. What do future motorbikes look like?
6. Will public transportation use electric bus?
7. Are you talking about driverless cars?
8. How often do you cycle?
9. Can scientists invent personal wings like a bird?
10. How do solar-powered vehicles operate?
Exercise 2. Choose the words whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in
each group.​
1. A. dear​ B. fear​ C. hear​ D. heart​
2. A. stupid​ B. studio​ C. study​ D. student​
3. A. brother​ B. thick​ C. they​ D. that​
4. A. machine​ B. parachute​ C. champagne​ D. cheer​
5. A. doctor​ B. hospital​ C. pollution​ D. tomorrow​
6. A. early​ B. beat​ C. realize​ D. reader​
7. A. holiday​ B. lazy​ C. take​ D. vacation​
8. A. coop​ B. door​ C. food​ D. boot
9. A. nervous​ B. scout​ C. household​ D. mouse​
10. A. safety​ B. tasty​ C. pancake​ D. nature​
VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR​
Exercise 1. Odd one out A, B, C or D.​
1. A. airplane​ B. electric​ C. sheep​ D. helicopter​
2. A. pilot​ B. driver​ C. transport​ D. captain​
3. A. environment​ B. fly​ C. carry​ D. float​
4. A. solar​ B. wind​ C. hydro​ D. speed​
5. A. convenient​ B. dangerous​ C. fuel​ D. expensive​
Exercise 2. Complete the sentences with the words from the box.​
eco-friendly underwater solar-powered Driverless​
high-speed Supersonic pilotless gridlocked​
1. We'll see __________ planes or autonomous planes in the next 40 to 50 years.​
2. __________ planes can travel faster than the speed of sound.​
3. A. __________ only run efficiently when the sun shines.​
4. __________ car are fitted with sensors to detect other road users and avoid collisions.​
5. Driving a(n) __________ vehicle is a great way to help human health and the environment.​
6. An autonomous __________ vessel will be used as a means of passenger transport.​
7. The Shinkansen bullet train, a __________ passenger train of Japan, can reach a speed of 320km/h.​
8. Police are turning round cars stuck in __________ traffic after serious crash.​
Exercise 3. Circle the best answer to complete the sentences.​
1. I can't believe/ agree that driverless cars already exist.​
2. People can use a jetpack to drive/ fly anywhere easily.​
3. How much fuel does this type of transport use/cost?​
4. What forms/means of transport do you often use to go to work?​
5. Wonderland is the planets' big/ biggest city without a metro system.​
6. There are fewer/less bicycles than there used to be in this area.​
7. We will use more/ less solar energy in the future.​
8. My group is talking/ having about future road traffic.​
9. Do you think this way of transport will appear/ carry in Viet Nam?​
10. Big cities will havAe to find a problem/ solution to reduce traffic jams during rush hour.​
Exercise 4. Complete the sentences below using the modal verb will and the verb in brackets.​
1. In the future, buildings (be) __________ taller and moderner.​
2. I think that people (drive) __________ to work by flying vehicles and in the future.​
3. People (not use) __________ ox or horse carts any more.​
4. I think public transportation (develop) __________ and people (use) __________ less private vehicles.​
5. ________________ (they/accept) my invitations?​
6. _________________________ (many workers/ choose) to work from home?​
7. Jim thinks that life (be) ________________ easier in the future thanks to the help of robots.​
8. Astronomers believe that they (find) ________________ a living planet like the earth.​
9. When ________________ (living in Mars/ be) possible?​
10. Which means of transportation (take) ________________ the major role in the next 20 years?​
Exercise 5. Write the correct form of the word given.​
1. He is a (regularly) ________________ student because he goes to class every day.​
2. We participate in a lot of activities to help the (old) ________________ people in the countryside.​
3. Do you like (travel) ________________ by plane or by coach?​
4. The teacher is giving (explain) ________________ to the difficult question.​
5. (Cycle) ________________ has become a hot trend in this city nowadays.​
6. This type of transport is powered by (electricity) ________________ motors.​
7. You should ask an (experience) ________________ driver for help.​
8. Intelligent bikes will never be (steal) ________________ because they use fingerprint lock.​
9. The man has (appear) ________________ and I can't find him anywhere.​
10. Using biogas is an environmentally - (friend) ________________ source of energy.
Exercise 6. Choose the correct answer to complete the sentences.
1. Have you got __________ pen, or would you like to borrow?​
A. your – mine​ B. yours – my​ C. yours - mine​
2. Jane's voice is good. __________ is good, too.​
A. I​​ B. My​ C. Mine​
3. __________ cat is adorable. __________ is adorable too.​
A. Your – Mine​ B. You Mine​ C. Yours - Mine​
4. My face looks like __________ face.​
A. she​ B. her​ C. hers​
5. It's not __________ fault. It's __________ .​
A. your-mine​ B. yours – my​ C. yours - mine​
6. Jim's car was parked here. __________ parked __________ car here too.​
A. I – mine​ B. I-my​ C. My - mine​
7. I know Louis is __________ friend. He's also a friend of __________ .​
A. your – my​ B. your – I​ C. your - mine​
8. I lost my pencil. Can I have one of __________ ?​
A. your​ B. you​ C. yours​
9. This is not __________ car. __________ is black.​
A. my – My​ B. my – Mine​ C. my - I​
10. Has the cat had __________ food?​
A. its​ B. it​ C. his​
Exercise 7. Write the correct possessive pronouns for these sentences.​
1. This CD belongs to me. This CD is __________ ​
2. Give it to him. It's __________ ​
3. I have my cell phone and you have __________ ​
4. They paid full price, but we bought __________ on sale.​
5. Jim liked his Christmas present, but his sister didn't like__________ ​
6. Jenny and Ann have a kitten. This kitten is __________ ​
7. My brother and I like to keep pets. These hamsters are __________ ​
8. Are you sure this ball is __________ ? - Yes, it's my ball.
Exercise 8. Write the correct possessive adjective or pronoun for these sentences.​
1. This dessert is __________ but you can have it. (I)​
2. __________ car is so dirty I can't even tell what color it is. (you)​
3. The cat is in a good mood. It's just had __________ breakfast. (it)​
4. Mark and I did __________ homework, but Jennifer didn't do __________ (we/ she)​
5. It wasn't __________ mistake, it was __________ for getting the food order wrong. (I/ they)​
6. She gave him __________ telephone number, and he gave her __________ (she/he)​
7. I think __________ garden is bigger than __________ .(they/we)​
8. Is she a friend of __________ ? No, she is a cousin of __________ (you/l)​
Exercise 9. Rewrite each sentence so that it contains the word in capitals.​
1. Harry is one of my friends. (MINE)​
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2. That idea was theirs. (THEIR)​
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3. This house belongs to us. (OURS)​
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4. This is my pencil, but where's the one that belong to you? (YOURS)​
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5. She is talking to one of her neighbors. (HERS)​
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6. The red car is his. (HIS)​
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7. Do they own that house? (THEIR)​
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8. That cup is yours. (YOUR)​
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Exercise 10. Circle the correct word to complete each sentence.​
1. This solowheel belongs to me. That one is (her/hers/ she).​
2. (Me/Mine/ My) scooter is black. Hers is red.​
3. (Ours/Our/ We) train leaves at 7.30 p.m.
4. Will your flight to Singapore be late? (Him/His/He) is on time.​
5. The new blue car is (their/ theirs/ they).​
6. Their books are over there. (My/ Mine/ I) are there.​
7. These are your shoes. Thoes are (her/hers/ she).​
8. It isn't her hat. It's (mine/my/I).​
Exercise 11. Fill in each blank with an appropriate preposition.​
1. In the future, most people will travel __________ their flying cars.​
2. I'm on my way, I just got __________ the taxi.​
3. Last week we went to Vung Tau __________ a ferry. It was wonderful.​
4. Going __________ foot is good for your health.​
5. I like reading books when I'm __________ the bus.​
6. In ancient times, people usually travelled __________ horse.​
7. They are living __________ a van full time and travelling around the country.​
8. When I was young I went to school __________ school bus.​
SPEAKING​
Exercise 1. Fill in the blanks with suitable possessive pronouns to complete the following dialogue.
Then practise them with your friends.​
1. ​ Peter: Hi Tom, you look happy today.
​ Tom: Oh, Hi Peter. I am so excited. My father's bought me a new bike.
​ Peter: Really, I've got a new bike too. My bike is blue. How about (1) __________ ?​
​ Tom: (2) __________ is green. I've heard that Jim has a bike too (3) __________ has the same color.​
​ Peter: Yes, I saw his bike but I haven't seen (4) ______ How about going cycling together this weekend?​
​ Tom: That is a good idea. Let's invite Jim to join us.​
2.​ Jim: Hello, this is Jim.​
​ Tom: Oh, Hi Jim, this is Peter. Peter and I are going cycling this weekend because we've got new bikes.
​ Do you want to join us?​
​ Jim: It sounds nice.
​ Tom: My bike is green. It has the same color with (5) _____ I hope that I won't mistake your for (6) _____ ​
​ Jim: Don't worry, my bike must look older than (7) __________ Oh, wait a minute. I've remembered
that my bike's broken.​
​ Tom: It's such a pity. Can you borrow a bike?​
​ Jim: Uhm, let's see. My sister has a bike. I will borrow (8) __________ I will call you if she agrees to lend
me her bike.​
​ Tom: Okay.​
Exercise 2. Put the dialogue into the correct order.
A. Exactly. In some developed countries, people prefer travelling by metro to driving their cars.​ _____
B. So, will it help to reduce traffic jams and accidents?​ _____
C. Yes, I have.​ _____
D. Cool. It seems to be very convenient. I hope to experience it soon!​ _____
 E. Of course, it will. Additionally, it consumes less energy and moves faster.​ _____
F. What is it by the way?​ _____
G. You will. Don't worry!​ _____
H. I guess it also causes no air pollution, right?​ _____
I. Hi, Jane. Have you ever heard of the metro?​ __1__
J. It's an underground electric railway system in a city. _____
READING​
Exercise 1. Put a word from the box in each gap to complete the following passage.​
ease to from cars bulllock cart​
cycle easily transport miniature invention

A out hundreds of years ago there was no fastest means of transport and people had to walk on a
(1)__________ or horseback. Today, we are with number of means of transport and can reach any part of
the world with (2)__________. First of all, with the invention of the wheels came the (3)__________ which is
still very a popular form of transport. It is an eco-friendly vehicle. The first (4)__________ that made
transport truly fast was the invention of the steam engine. This led to the railways. And further, the petrol
engine soon changed the whole scene by making the motor car possible. Today, of course we have motor
cycles, motor cars and diesel run trucks. The bulkiest of material can easily be transported (5)__________
one end of the country (6)__________other end by means of trucks or by railways. We can easily travel to
our place of work or go on a holiday. (7)__________ have emerged as the most widely accepted form of
(8)__________. Today, they have been made very comfortable to run air-conditioner, radio and
tape-recorder and even a (9) __________television. Five or six people can (10)__________travel with
comfort.

Exercise 2. Read the following pasage carefully and answer the questions.
Transport in Japan
Transportation in Japan is modern and highly developed. Japan's transportation sector is famous
worldwide for its energy efficiency. Transportation in Japan uses less energy per person than that in other
countries because if rail transportation and low travel distances.
In Japan, road construction is difficult because Japan has very high population density, and the limited
amount of land for road construction. Railways are a major means of passenger transportation, especially
for mass and high-speed transport between major cities and for commuter transport in metropolitan areas.​
Japan's Shinkansen (or bullet train) is also very famous worldwide. Shinkansen trains are known to be very
safe. There haven't been any accident-related deaths or injuries from passengers in its history. Shinkansen
are also known to be very punctual. In 2003, the average delay per train on the Tokaido Shinkansen was a
mere 6 seconds. Japan has tried to sell its Shinkansen technology overseas, and has struck deals to help
build systems in India, Thailand, and the United States.
1. Why is Japan's transportation sector famous worldwide?​
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2. Why road construction is difficult in Japan?​
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3. What are a major means of passenger's transportation in Japan?​
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4. Have there been any accident-related deaths or injuries caused by Shinkansen trains?​
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5. How are Shinkansen described in the paragraph?
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Exercise 3. Read the passage and decide whether the statements are True (T) or False (F).
Flying cars aren't just science fiction anymore. Terrafugia, based in the United States, is developing a
readable aircraft called the Transition. The vehicle has two seats, four wheels and wings that fold up, so it
can be driven like a car. Terrafugia first began to work on the Transition in 2006 and has come closer than
anyone to making the flying car a reality. The company uses special tires and glass that are lighter than
normal automotive ones, which makes it easier for the vehicle to fly. An owner needs to pass a test and
complete 20 hours of flying time to be able to fly the Transition. The Transition can reach around 70 miles
per hour (mph) on the road and 115 mph in the air. On the ground, it gets 35 miles per gallon.
STATEMENTS True (T) False (F)
1. The Transition has room for four passengers.​
2. Terrafugia has worked on the Transition since 2006.​
3. The flying car uses special tires and glass.​
4. All drivers of the Transition will only have to pass a test to get a license.​
5. The Transition will go faster in the air than on the road.
WRITING​
Exercise 1. Reorder the words to have correct sentences.​
1. life/ easier/think/will/in/be/l/ future/the/ don't.​
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2. of/ This/friend/be/ future/ boy/a/will/ mine/in/the.​
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3. human being/will/ technological/ enable/development/live/to/better.​
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4. be/will/ No/thinks/ next/ one/the/ he/ champion.​
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5. than/My/ house/future/ modern/his/more/ will/be.​
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6. no/in/street/the/ the/be/will/ There/next/ years/20/carts/in.​
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7. cars/run/land/Future/will/ and/ underwater/on.​
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8. no longer/travel/ horses/in/ Will/ or/people/camels/by/the/ future?​
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Exercise 2. Finish each of the following sentences so that its meaning stays the same.​
1. Skycycling tubes will be easy to drive. (It)​
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2. My bike is green. (mine)​
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3. Do flying cars interest you? (interested)​
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4. It isn't a good idea to go such a long way by bike. (shouldn't)​
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5. Electric cars cause no air pollution, but they still cause traffic jams. (Although)​
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6. Sue is talking to a friend of hers. (one)​
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7. When I was in secondary school, I usually walk to school. (foot)​
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8. How about going to Ho Chi Minh City by plane? (Why)
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