Listen and mark (‿) the consonant and vowel sounds that are linked. Then practise saying the sentences.
1. Many young people want to live in the city.
2. It’s a busy street with great shops and restaurants.
3. The government wants to build a smart city in the south of the country.
4. The apartment was expensive, but my parents could afford it.
1. Many young people want to live‿in the city.
2. It’s‿a busy street with great shops‿and restaurants.
3. The government wants to build‿a smart city in the south‿of the country.
4. The apartment was‿expensive, but my parents could‿afford‿it.
Listen and complete the conversation. Then underline the weak forms of the auxiliary verbs, circle the contracted forms, and mark the consonant-to-vowel linking with (‿). Practise saying the conversation in pairs.
A: What's it like living (1) _________ skyscraper?
B: (2) __________ great. I (3) __________ enjoy the best views (4) ___________ the city from my sofa.
A: (5) __________ have a balcony?
B: No, (6) ___________. (7) ___________ huge windows.
Example:
(1): in a
(2): It is
(3): can
(4): of
(5): Do you
(6): I don't
(7): But I have
PRONUNCIATION Listen and mark the words that are stressed in the sentences from exercise 5. Then practise saying the sentences yourself.
1. When a Russian space CAPSULE had a major PROBLEM in 1971, the COSMONAUTS DIED in less than 30 SECONDS.
2. In 1966, a SCIENTIST PASSED out after 15 SECONDS in a VACUUM.
3. The SCITENTIS PASSED out for 27 SECOND.
4. In the 1960s, Randy Gardner STAYED awake for more than 250 HOURS.
5. After STAYING awake for so long, randy Gardner then SLEPT for almost 50 HOURS.
Read the passage and then decide whether these sentences are True (A) or False (B)
Traffic jams
For many years, Raze has been driving to work and back every weekday. Every morning, on his way to work, especially during the rush hour, the highways are usually crowded causing massive traffic jams. The situation is even worse in the evening when he drives home. All the traffic comes to halt whenever there is an accident or a car has broken down and blocks an entire lane. In the winter, particularly when it snows, multi-car accidents with injuries can take emergency paramedics and vehicles removers a number of hours to clear the road. When Raza is stuck in a heavy traffic jam, he listens to music on the radio to calm his nerves. His boos and his wife know that if he is late, he is probably stuck a traffic.
(Adapted from http://www.en.iscollective.com)
36. Raze has traveled to work by car.
A. True B. False
37. There are many traffic jams at the highways during the rush hours.
A. True B. False
38. There will be less traffic jams when he drives home.
A. True B. False
39. Broken-down cars that block the entire lane is one reason for traffic jams.
A. True B. False
40. When Raze is stuck in a heavy traffic jam, he will be angry.
A. True B. False
IV. READING
1…Read the passage and then decide whether these sentences are True (A) or False (B)
Traffic jams
For many years, Raze has been driving to work and back every weekday. Every morning, on his way to work, especially during the rush hour, the highways are usually crowded causing massive traffic jams. The situation is even worse in the evening when he drives home. All the traffic comes to halt whenever there is an accident or a car has broken down and blocks an entire lane. In the winter, particularly when it snows, multi-car accidents with injuries can take emergency paramedics and vehicles removers a number of hours to clear the road. When Raza is stuck in a heavy traffic jam, he listens to music on the radio to calm his nerves. His boos and his wife know that if he is late, he is probably stuck a traffic.
36. Raze has traveled to work by car.
A. True B. False
37. There are many traffic jams at the highways during the rush hours.
A. True B. False
38. There will be less traffic jams when he drives home.
A. True B. False
39. Broken-down cars that block the entire lane is one reason for traffic jams.
A. True B. False
40. When Raze is stuck in a heavy traffic jam, he will be angry.
A. True B. False
VI: Read the following passage carefully and then decide if the statements are TRUE (T) or FALSE (R)
Big cities have problems with, crowded streets, congested traffic, noise and air pollution. Every day, thousands of vehicles fill the streets, especially. during rush hours. The large numbers of cars, buses and trucks cause so much congestion. No vehicles can move in any direction. Parking' is another problem. There are not enough parking facilities, and when cars try to park on the streets, there is not enough room for traffic. Finally, the traffic adds to the problem of air and noise pollution.
1. In big cities, there is a lot of traffic during rush hours. ...............
2. It is not difficult to park cars on the streets in big cities............
3. The traffic also causes air and noise pollution.. ................
4. Cars, buses and trucks cause little congestion..............
VI: Read the following passage carefully and then decide if the statements are TRUE (T) or FALSE (R)
Big cities have problems with, crowded streets, congested traffic, noise and air pollution. Every day, thousands of vehicles fill the streets, especially. during rush hours. The large numbers of cars, buses and trucks cause so much congestion. No vehicles can move in any direction. Parking' is another problem. There are not enough parking facilities, and when cars try to park on the streets, there is not enough room for traffic. Finally, the traffic adds to the problem of air and noise pollution.
1. In big cities, there is a lot of traffic during rush hours. .......T........
2. It is not difficult to park cars on the streets in big cities....F........
3. The traffic also causes air and noise pollution.. .....T...........
4. Cars, buses and trucks cause little congestion......F......
what are the main means of transport ?
what is the rush hour ?
what happens during the rush hour ?
what is the main traffic problem ?
I live in a big city and there is always busy traffic on the streets. About 6.30 every weekday people often travel to work or to school in a hurry by bicycles, motorbikes and cars, so there is always heavy traffic. The same situation happens at 5.30 p.m. when everybody gets home. As a result, there are often traffic jams at the busy crossroads or roundabouts during rush hours. Heavy traffic also causes air pollution and we are trying our best to use bicycles and buses more often to save the environment.
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I live in a big city and there is always busy traffic on the streets. About 6.30 every weekday people often travel to work or to school in a hurry by bicycles, motorbikes and cars, so there is always heavy traffic. The same situation happens at 5.30 p.m. when everybody gets home. As a result, there are often traffic jams at the busy crossroads or roundabouts during rush hours. Heavy traffic also causes air pollution and we are trying our best to use bicycles and buses more often to save the environment.
coi đc ko nha=)))A. LISTENING (2MS) I/ Listen and then choose the best answer..(1m) The most common traffic problem in cities around the world is traffic jams. Sao Paulo in Brazil has the worlds worst daily traffic jams. According to ...1...., the historical congestion record was set on June 1, 2012, with ....2...... kilometers of vehicle queues around the city during the evening rush hour. Some other big cities also suffer from serious congestion in the rush hour. The main cause of this traffic problem is the increase of the.....3...... in big cities. So the number of people using the roads has risen several times. The second reason is that the roads are narrow and sometimes are not good enough. Also, many road .....4.......have no respect for traffic rules. As a result, this problem is getting worse and worse. 1. A. reports B. newspapers 2. A. 219 B.295 3. A. population B. pollution 4. A. users B. drivers II/ Listen to the interview then decide if the sentence True(T) or False(F).(1m) 1. Tom Hanks is Nicks favorite film star. ........... 2. Tom Hanks is not a handsome actor. ........... 3. Tom Hanks has won three Oscars. ........... 4. Youve Got Mail is one of the biggest comedies of the 1990s. ........... B. LEXICO-GRAMMAR (3MS) I. Choose the best answer: (2.5ms) 1. Traffic accidents can be prevented if people____ the rules. A.obey B. remember C. go after D. take care of 2. You should look right and left when you go_____ the road. A. along B. up C.down D. across 3. Find the word that has different sound in the underlined part. A. watched B. closed C. danced D. walked 4. I___go on foot when I was in primary school. A. have to B. used to C. can D. was used to 5. I like the film very much! The characters are unforgettable and the_____ is gripping A. audiences B. style C.plot D.acting . 6. The film was so boring._____ , Jack saw it from beginning to end. A. Therefore B. However C Although D. Despite 7. In spite of having a happy_____ , the film begins with a terrible disaster. A. ending B. acting C setting D. playing 8. I'm sure you'll find the film_____ . A. amuse B. interested C amused D. amusing
Listen and mark the intonation in these questions, using 
(rising intonation) or 
(falling intonation). Then practise saying them in pairs.
1. Are you interested in studying at university?
2. How much is the fee for this cooking course?
3. Did you attend the education fair?
4. Who would like to train to become a tour guide?
