Ex 9: Choose the best answer. Reykjavik in Iceland is one of the world's healthiest cities. Its people often do activities outside, even though it's very cold. They go hiking, and swimming outside! Also, Icelandic people eat more healthy, fresh fish - it is an island, after all.

Tehran, capital city of Iran, is not a healthy place to live. The air pollution is very bad, so people stay at home on ‘smog holidays' – days when the air is full of smoke and it is unhealthy to go out. Glasgow in Scotland has a problem with obesity. Almost half of people in this city are obese. Scotland is cold. Here that means people watch more TV, play more computer games, and do less exercise than in other countries. They also eat a lot of junk food.

1. The weather in Reykjavik, Iceland is _________________?

A. warm B. cold C. hot D. cool

2. What do people in Reykjavik, Iceland do outside? A. go hiking and swimming B. go shopping and swimming

B. go fishing and swimming D. go hiking and camping

3. What does ‘smog holidays' mean? A. days when the air is full of dust B. days when the air is full of fire C. days when the air is full of smoke D. days when the air is full of virus

4. Which problem do people in Glasgow face? A. A lof of sick people B. A lof of busy people

C. A lof of interesting people D. A lof of obese people

5. How many people in Glascow are obese? A. 50% B. 20% C. 100% D. 80%

Read the article again and decide whether the statements are true (T) or false (F).

 Read the following passage and write T (True) or F (False) for each statement.

London is the biggest city in Britain. More than 7 million people live and work there. It is one of the most important cities in the world. It is a centre for business and for tourism. London consists of three parts: The City of London, the Eas t End and the West End. In the City of London there are many banks, offices and Stocks Exchange. In the West End we can see many historical places, parks, shops and theatres. It is the world of rich people and money. The East End is the district where working people live and work. The Port of London is also there. You can have a very good time in this city. You can visit different cinemas, theatres and museums. The “Odeon” is one of the most famous cinemas of the country. The most famous museums are: The British Museum and the Tate Gallery. There are many shops in London. Oxford Street is London’s main shopping centre. People from all over the world buy clothes shoes, toys and souvenirs there. The street is more than a mile long. The best known departments are Selfridges and John Lewis. The largest park in London is Hyde Park with its Speaker’s Comer. Sit on the green grass and try England’s favourite food — fish and chips. 

1. There are lots of theatres, parks and historical places in the City of London.

2. The Port of London is in the East End of London.

3. Working people live and work in the West End of London.

4. The “Odeon” is a famous museum in London.

5. People go to Oxford Street to buy clothes and souvenirs. 6. People from all over the world don’t buy clothes, shoes, toys and souvenirs in London

III. Read the following passage and write T (True) or F (False) for each statement.

      London is the biggest city in Britain. More than 7 million people live and work there. It is one of the most important cities in the world. It is a centre for business and for tourism. London consists of three parts: The City of London, the East End and the West End. In the City of London there are many banks, offices and Stocks Exchange. In the West End we can see many historical places, parks, shops and theatres. It is the world of rich people and money. The East End is the district where working people live and work. The Port of London is also there. You can have a very good time in this city. You can visit different cinemas, theatres and museums. The “Odeon” is one of the most famous cinemas of the country. The most famous museums are: The British Museum and the Tate Gallery. There are many shops in London. Oxford Street is London’s main shopping centre. People from all over the world buy clothes, shoes, toys and souvenirs there. The street is more than a mile long. The best known departments are Selfridges and John Lewis. The largest park in London is Hyde Park with its Speaker’s Comer. Sit on the green grass and try England’s favourite food – fish and chips.

G. WRITING

I. Write questions for the underlined parts.

1.   A:_________________________________________________________________________

      B: The capital of Korea is Seoul.

2.   A:_________________________________________________________________________

      B: Seoul is located in the northwest corner of South Korea.

3.   A:_________________________________________________________________________

      B: Seoul was founded as the capital of Korea in 1394.

4.   A:_________________________________________________________________________

      B: The population of Seoul is about 9.8 million.

5.   A:_________________________________________________________________________

      B: The weather in Seoul is warm and humid in the summer but cold and snowy in the winter.

6.   A:_________________________________________________________________________

      B: There are 27 bridges across Han River throughout the city.

7.   A:_________________________________________________________________________

      B: N Seoul Tower is the best attraction in Seoul.

8.   A:_________________________________________________________________________

      B: K-pop appeals to youngsters because of its unique, quirky costumes, dance moves and catchy songs.

II.  Write sentences, using the clues given.

1.   there/ be/ steady/ increase/ demand/ hotel accommodation/ since 1998

      ___________________________________________________________________________

2.   these days/ more/ more/ people/ be/ suffer/ air pollution

      ___________________________________________________________________________

3.   I/ never/ read/ such/ romantic story/ this/ before

      ___________________________________________________________________________

4.   she/ spend/ most/ time/ surf/ net/ information/ the next trip

      ___________________________________________________________________________

5.   Van Gogh/ have/ major Influence/ development/ modern painting

      ___________________________________________________________________________

6.   despite/ Brexit,/ London/ remain/ one/ most/ open/ cosmopolitan/ city/ the world

      ___________________________________________________________________________

7.   the house/ that/ we/ rent/ London/ last year / be/ fully/ furnish

      ___________________________________________________________________________

8.   people/ face/ large/ amount/ environmental problems/ every day

Read the article. Circle the correct meanings of the highlighted words and phrases.

By 2050 the world’s population is expected to reach 10 billion, and nearly 70 per cent of these people will live in cities. The cities of the future wili be ‘smarter’ and more sustainable to cope with a growing population and improve people’s lives.

A smart city is amodern urban area that uses a range of technologies to provide services, solve problems, and support people better. The new technologies can help save time by predicting changes in the traffic and warning people of possible traffic jams. They will also help cities operate more efficiently. For example, street lights can turn off when the streets are empty, and sensors can inform waste collection teams when the bins are full. These smart technologies will help save energy, reduce air pollution, and fight climate change.

Cities in the future will also be sustainable. They will include a lot of green space and become home to more plants and animals. Making room for biodiversity and nature can be done in various ways including underground and rooftop farming, green roofs, and roof gardens. As people will care more about the environment, most cities will use renewable and clean energy. Modern infrastructure will also be more eco-friendly. Computer-controlled transport systems like electric buses and trains will produce less greenhouse gas emissions. In addition, more pedestrian zones for walking and cycle paths will be made available for people in all neighbourhoods.

These features will make future cities more liveable and will provide a high quality of life to city dwellers.

1. operate more efficiently

A. to work better without wasting time, money, or energy

B. to control a machine without wasting resources

C. to cut a body open for medical reasons in a more careful way

2. sensors

A. devices that can react to light, heat, or pressure

B. instruments that can be played by people

C. devices for discovering rubbish

3. pedestrian zones

A. areas for cars only

B. areas for electric buses

C. areas for walking only

4. liveable

A. suitable for farming

B. nice to live in

C. good for the environment

IV. Read the passage and tick (ü) True or False. (1,5)

 Energy is one of the problems that many people are interested in. It is not an unfamiliar word. It is heard, said, discussed day after day. It is close to everyone’s daily life. You turn on a lamp and it is energy that gives you light. You turn on a TV and it is energy that gives you pictures and sound. You ride a motorcycle and it is energy that gives you movement. You cook your meals and it is energy that gives you heat to boil rice.

 The problem is that the demand for energy is rising and that the price of energy is getting higher and higher. The supply of energy on earth is limited. It can not provide us forever. The shortage of energy in the future is inevitable. Therefore, saving energy is a must if we want to continue to live in a safe and sound world.

V. Rewrite the following sentences (1,0pt)

38. What is the distance between Thanh Hoa and Ha Noi city?

àHow far…………………………………………………………………………………….….?

39. I often walked to school when I was a student.

 à I used…………………………………..………………………………………………………

IV-  Read the passage and tick (ü) True or False.

Read the passage carefully, then decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F) Canada is the world’s second largest country. Its population is not very large, however. About 25 million people live in Canada - less than half the population of Britain or France and only one thirtieth of the population of India. Canada is in North America and its capital is Ottawa. It is a rich country with a lot of natural resources. In southern Canada, the land is very good for farming and Canada exports a lot of wheat. In the north there are magnificent forests. In the west there are some very high mountains called the Rockies. Canada also has many minerals such as petroleum, gas copper and zinc. Canada was first settled by French pioneers. In the eighteenth century there were wars between Britain and French, and Canada came under British rule. Since 1931 Canada has been an independent member of the British Commonwealth. English and French are both official language in Canada. 22.The French were the first settlers in Canada.
True

False

I. Read the article about living like people sixty years ago and say if the sentences are True (T), False (F) or Doesn’t say (?). Put a cross (X) in the correct place in the table.

Life in a Nineteen-Fifties House

As part of a recent TV programme, a twenty-first-century family spent two weeks living in the same way as people in the 1950s. One month after filming in the specially designed house finished, we talk to Emily, one of the children, about her experience.

Q: What was the most difficult part of the experience?

A: I think it was the TV. I know it sounds strange, but the TV was very small and the picture was black and white, not colour. I didn’t mind that, really – I didn’t notice it after a while, but the programmes themselves weren’t great. Compared to today’s shows, they seemed very boring. My dad watched loads of the comedy shows and loved them. They didn’t seem very funny to me.

Q:    And what about the best thing?

A: The school was fun and it seemed easier than my normal school, but I suppose what was most enjoyable was the food! I know that Mum and Dad had to spend a lot of time making it, but what we ate was so healthy. We had very little fast food, just a few chips, and there was no tinned or frozen food either, really. I felt so good after eating it.