Exercise 01: Read the text carefully, then answer the questions.
      Many people enjoy living in a big city because they think life is more exciting there. However, I come
from a small village and in my view, there are lots of benefits. The main reason I prefer village life is because
it’s very quiet, so I always feel calm when I’m here. Another reason is that the air is so fresh and clean. We
have more green spaces and bigger gardens, too. In addition, I think the people here are friendlier. Personally,
I’m interested in wildlife photography, so the countryside is perfect for me.
       The only downside is transport. I have an early start for a long Journey to school in Faro and the school
bus is always stopping to pick up more people. Also, it’s boring sometimes, but I enjoy chatting to my friends.
Fortunately, I’m learning to ride a moped. On balance, I disagree that city life is better, as I think my village
lifestyle is healthier and more relaxing. In spite of that, some of my friends couldn’t cope with life in the
country, so it comes down to personal opinion.

1. Where does the writer come from?
2. Does he like living in a big city?
3. Why does he prefer village life?
4. How does he think about the people in his village?
5. According to the writer, what is the disadvantage of living in the village?
6. How does he go to school?
7. Does he think city life is better than village life?
8. What is he interested in?

Exercise 2 . Underline one mistake in each sentence and correct it.

1. I live on  the twenty-one  floor of City Tower.

=> ………………………………………………………………………………

2. Do your brother  live in a small house?

=> ………………………………………………………………………………
3. There are two high tower  near my house.

=> ………………………………………………………………………………
4. Ha noi is one of the most beautiful city in Viet Nam.

 => ………………………………………………………………………………
5. These cities is large and busy.

=> ………………………………………………………………………………
6. Living in a big city is  more busy than living in the countryside.

=> ………………………………………………………………………………
7.  This building is big than that one.

=> ………………………………………………………………………………
8. What do your hometown like? – it is beautiful.

=> ………………………………………………………………………………
9. My best friend, Lisa likes living at the mountains.

 => ………………………………………………………………………………
10. It is a nice and big  city, because I want to live there.

=> ………………………………………………………………………………
 

II. Read the text carefully, then answer the questions.
Many people enjoy living in a big city because they think life is more exciting there. However,
I come from a small village and in my view, there are lots of benefits. The main reason I prefer
village life is because it’s very quiet, so I always feel calm when I’m here. Another reason is that
the air is so fresh and clean. We have more green spaces and bigger gardens, too. In addition, I
think the people here are friendlier. Personally, I’m interested in wildlife photography, so the
countryside is perfect for me.
The only downside is transport. I have an early start for a long Journey to school in Faro and
the school bus is always stopping to pick up more people. Also, it’s boring sometimes, but I enjoy
chatting to my friends. Fortunately, I’m learning to ride a moped. On balance, I disagree that city
life is better, as I think my village lifestyle is healthier and more relaxing. In spite of that, some of
my friends couldn’t cope with life in the country, so it comes down to personal opinion.
1. Where does the writer come from?
_____________________________________________________________________
2. Does he like living in a big city?
_____________________________________________________________________
3. Why does he prefer village life?
_____________________________________________________________________
4. How does he think about the people in his village?
_____________________________________________________________________
5. According to the writer, what is the disadvantage of living in the village?
_____________________________________________________________________
6. How does he go to school?
_____________________________________________________________________
7. Does he think city life is better than village life?
_____________________________________________________________________
8. What is he interested in?
_____________________________________________________________________

II/ Read the passage and answer the question :
Air pollution is a serious problem in many cities. Motor vehicles, factories and other source create so
much air pollution that it may hang in the air like dirty fog. Air pollution threatens the health of the
people who live in cities. City wastes cause water pollution when they are poured into the waterways.
These wastes kill fish and make some areas unfit for swimming. In addition, many large cities have
difficulties in disposing their garbage. The amount of garbage grows each year, but places to put it are
quickly filling up Citizens, governments, industries, scientists and business people must work
together in different ways to gradually reduce pollution.
True ( T ) or False ( F ) in the space provided
1/ Air pollution is a serious (dangerous) problem in many cities . __________
2/ Air pollution doesn't cause danger to people's health in some cities
3/ Motor vehicles and factories are some of sources of air pollution . ____________
4/ Only factories are the main source of air pollution ._________
5/ Air pollution is the only problem of the environment in this passage .
6/ Some areas are unfit for swimming because of the city wastes .____________
7/ The amount of the garbage in large cities reduces each year ._________
8/ Everyone must cooperate to reduce pollution . ______________

III/ Read the passage and answer the question :
Everyone wants to reduce pollution, but the pollution problem is as complicated as it is serious.
It is complicated because much pollution is caused by things that benefit people. For example,
exhaust from motorbikes causes large percentage of air pollution. But the automobile provides
transportation to millions of people. Factories discharge much of the material that pollutes air
and water, but factories give employment to a large number of people.
Thus, to end or reduce pollution immediately, people would have to stop using many things that
benefit them . Most people do not want to do that, of course. But pollution can be gradually
reduced in many ways. Scientists and engineers can work to find ways to lessen the amount of
pollution that such things as automobiles and factories cause. Governments can pass and enforce
laws that require businesses and individuals to stop or to cut down on certain polluting activities.
True ( T ) or False ( F ) :
1. All people want to reduce pollution_____
2. Pollution problem is neither complicated nor serious_____
3. Pollution is brought about by things that benefit people_____

4. People have to sacrifice what they have to stop or reduce pollution_____
5. The government can't do anything to stop or reduce pollution.______
IV/ Read the passage and answer the questions:
Every day on radio, on TV and in the newspapers, we hear , see, read about many problems in
the world , for example , pollution problems.
Air pollution is the first kind. It mostly comes from fumes released from motorbikes, cars,
airplanes, trains and poisonous gases emitted from factories. Also, waste is dumped anywhere even
in the city where many people are living. The second pollution is sea pollution. Many people earn
their living from fishing the sea, and the fish they catch feed many people. But the sea has become so
polluted from oil spills and factory wastes that the fish are dying. This pollution is not only killing the
fish, but also affecting those people who eat fish.
Seldom do you find a place nowadays that is not polluted. This problem is growing more
difficult every day. We must find a good solution that makes the world a better place to live.
True — False — Not given?
1. Pollution is one of the city's problems_____
2. Exhaust fume comes from vehicles , airplane and factories_____
3. People pollute seas from dynamite fishing____
4. You can find easily a place nowadays that is not polluted_____

VI. Read the coversation and choose the corrcet answer (A, B, C or D)

THE CITY AND THE COUNTRY

David: How do you like living in the big city?

Maria: There are many things that are better than living in the country!

David: Can you give me some examples? 

Maria: Well, it certainly is more interesting than the country. There is so much more to do and see!

David: Yes, but the city is more dangerous than the country.

Maria: That’s true. People in the city aren’t as open as those in the countryside.

David: I’m sure that the country is more relaxed, too.

Maria: Yes, the city is busier than the country. However, the country is much slower than the city.

David: I think that’s a good thing!

Maria: Oh, I don’t. The country is so slow and boring! It’s much more boring than the city.

David: How about the cost of living? Is the country cheaper than the city?

Maria: Oh, yes. The city is more expensive than the country.

David: Life in the country is also much healthier than in the city.

Maria: Yes, it’s cleaner and less dangerous in the country. But, the city is so much more

           exciting. It’s faster, crazier and more fun than the country.

David: I think YOU are crazy for moving to the city.

Maria: Well, I’m young now. Maybe when I’m married and have children I’ll move back to the country.

Questions

1. Maria thinks life in the city is __________ life in the countryside.

 A. cheaper than   B. as cheap as          C. more expensive than            D. as expensive as

2. David says that the countryside is __________ the city.

A. less dangerous than                         B. more dangerous than    

C. as dangerous as                                         D. as safe as 

3. Maria says __________ when she is married and has children.

          A. she will move to the city              B. she will buy a house in the country

          C. might leave the countryside          D. she might move back to the country

4. According to the conversation, which of the following statements is TRUE?

A. The city is quieter than the country.  

B. The country is healthier than the city.   

C. Maria thinks the country is more fun than the city.  

D. The country is more exciting than the city.

5. According to the conversation, which of the following statements is NOT TRUE?

A. The people in the countryside aren’t as open as the people in the city.

B. David thinks Maria is crazy for leaving the country.

C. Life in the country isn’t as hectic as life in the city.    

 D. the country is slower than the city.

Mình viết thế này đã được chưa?

Topic là drawbacks of city life nhé

Living in the city has some drawbacks as follow:

- Firstly, the city life has a high cost of living so some people who don't afford can't live in the city

- secondly, living in the city is too noisy for anyone who likes peaceful atmosphere. Noise pollution is more and more serious because of traffic jams, vehicles,ect

- Last but not least, the city life makes people feel bored and tired. Because the pace of life in the city is very fast, it is difficult for people to make friends or communicate with each other regularly

- In short, there are many advantages of living in the city but besides that the drawbacks of city life is still abound

Read the passage and choose the best answer

Hello. My name is John. I live in an apartment in New York, the USA. It is a big city. It has got a lot of high buildings, supermarkets, banks and stores. There is much traffic and there are often traffic jams at rush hour. It is very noisy here. But I enjoy living here because everything is exciting and attractive to me.

Hi. My name is Kate. I am John’s elder cousin. I live in a village in the suburbs of Canberra, Australia. It is quieter than New York. It hasn’t got many shops, supermarkets or restaurants. There are some farms around my house. You can see a lot of sheep and kangaroos on the farm. There are not many people but they are friendly. I prefer to live in the countryside because I enjoy the fresh air and the peaceful life here.

1. New York has got many high buildings, banks, supermarkets and ………..…..(post offices/ shops/ parks)

2. It is very ………..…..(quiet/ peaceful/ noisy) in New York city

3. Kate is ………..….. (younger/ older/ taller) than John.

4. She lives in a ………..…..(town/ city/ village) in an area from Canberra, Australia

5. She prefers to live in the countryside because she likes (clean/ dirty/ polluted) air there.

Read the passage and choose A, B, C, D

Hello, my name is John. I live in an apartment in New York, the USA. It is a big city. It has got a lot of high buildings, supermarkets, banks, and stores. There is much traffic and there are often traffic jams at rush hours. It is very noisy here. But I enjoy living here because everything is exciting and attractive to me.

Hi. My name is Kate. I am John’s elder cousin. I live in a village in the suburbs of Canberra, Australia. It is quieter than New York. It hasn’t got many shops, supermarkets or restaurants. There are some farms around my house. You can see a lot of sheep and kangaroos on the farms. There are not many people, but they are friendly. I prefer to live in the countryside because I enjoy the fresh air and the peaceful life here.

1. New York has got many high buildings, banks, supermarkets and…..

A. post office B. stores C. parks

2. It’s very … in New York city

A. boring           B. peaceful            C. noisy

3. Kate is … than John

A. younger B. older C. taller

4. She lives in a … in an area away from Canberra, Australia

A. town B. city C. village

5. She prefers to live in the countryside because the air is… there

A. fresh B. dirty C. polluted