Date of planning: 8/09/2024
Date of teaching:

UNIT 2. CITY LIFE
PRONUNCIATION, VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR

I. OBJECTIVES:
By the end of the lesson, students are expected to achieve the following objectives:
1. Knowledge:
- Vocabulary: vocabulary related to city life
- Grammar: double comparatives and phrasal verbs
- Pronunciation: dipthong revision: /aʊ/,/əʊ/ and /eə/
2. Skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing
3. Attitude:
- Positive attitude toward city life and love it
4. Competencies:
- Form and improve such competencies as: collaboration, communication, presentation, teamwork.
II. PREPARATIONS:
Teacher's: laptop, workbook, handouts
Students': workbooks
III. CONTENTS:
Ex1. Circle the word having the underlined part pronounced differently in each line.
1. A. spouse
B. mouse
C. house
D. hour
2. A. hare
B. space
C. declare
D. spare
3. A. local
B. whole
C. clock
D. cold
4. A. abroad
B. loan
C. float
D. coast
5. A. earn
B. earth
C. pear
D. early
Ex2. Circle the word which describes the picture.
1.
A. dense highway
B. coastal path
C. heavy road traffic
D. busy bus station
2.

A. construction site
B. battle site
C. festival site
D. archeological site

3.

A. shopping mall
B. supermarket
C. congested street
D. traditional festival

4.

A. air pollution
B. land pollution
C. water pollution
D. noise pollution

5.

A. a nursing school
B. a public amenity
C. school children
D. a community service

6.

A. sky train
B. underground train
C. steam train
D. camel train

Ex3. Use the words in the box to complete the sentences.
firefighters
suburb
amenities
services
street food
attractions
entertainment
1. I believe that every city has its own tourist _________ .
2. Park areas, public transport, hygiene services are examples of city _________ .
3. _________ in Ho Chi Minh City are world-famous. They are so delicious.
4. A city offers many kinds of _________ , such as cinemas, live theatres, and art galleries.
5. _________ are so important for every community since they help save people's lives, property and the
environment.
6. A big population of city dwellers live in the _________ . They take commuter trains to work.
7. Participating in community _________ are not only volunteering but also compulsory.
Ex4. Choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D to complete the sentences.
1. People who make products like pottery or cloth with their hands are called _______ .
A. firefighters
B. producers
C. delivers
D. artisans
2. I don't like _______ roads in big cities. They are usually full of traffic.
A. congested
B. modern
C. winding
D. smooth
3. We need more _______ for this city, where people can spend their free time in a green and fresh
environment.
A. entertainment centres
B. parks
C. squares
D. shopping malls
4. - How do you describe your city?
- _______. You rarely hear about accidents and crimes in this city.
A. Crowded
B. Boring
C. Safe
D. Bustling
5. - What do you see as the best public _______ in your city?
- Health services.
A. transport
B. awareness
C. safety
D. amenity
6. People sometimes call a city a '_______' because there are so many tall buildings standing close to one
another in it.
A. modern city
B. concrete jungle
C. building site
D. housing area
7. Tomorrow, we'll go _______ to watch the Victory Day March. It's right in the city centre.
A. downtown
B. to the suburb
C. uphill
D. out
Ex5. Write C if the sentence is grammatically correct and I if the sentence is incorrect. Then underline
the mistake and correct it.
C or I
Correction (if
needed)
1. The older a city is, the more I like it.
2. The best the public transport system in a city is, the less people get stuck
in traffic jam.
3. The farther you live from the streets, quieter it is.
4. The many public amenities a city offers, the more convenient it is for the

city's dwellers.
5. The higher the place you live in is, the less risk of flooding you face.
6. The more polluted a city is, the fewer attractive it becomes.
7. The less money you earn, the more hard your life gets in the city.
Ex6. Complete the sentences with the correct answer A, B, C, or D.
1. - What is the best way to _______ the city in just one day?
- Take a hop on hop off.
A. hang out
B. get around
C. look after
D. get on
2. The city council is _______ a big project to improve its traffic light system.
A. holding on
B. watching out
C. carrying out
D. cutting down
3. The new policy of low public transport fare will help _______ the number of car users.
A. cut down on
B. come down with
C. look forward to
D. take care of
4. In the city, teenagers often choose a shopping mall to _______ with friends.
A. get around
B. come down with
C. look on
D. hang out
5. The more crowded my neighbourhood gets, the less I like _______.
A. living on
B. staying out
C. hanging out
D. get away
6. The more you _______ your smoking, the healthier you get.
A. come down with
B. look forward to
C. carry out
D. cut down on
7. The more convenient the public transport is, the easier it is for people to _______.
A. get around
B. get away
C. hang out
D. put up with
IV. Home Assignments:
Ss redo all the exercises

Date of planning: 8/09/2024
Date of teaching:

UNIT 2. CITY LIFE
SKILLS

I. OBJECTIVES:
By the end of the lesson, students are expected to achieve the following objectives:
2. Knowledge:
- Vocabulary: vocabulary related to city life
- Grammar: double comparatives and phrasal verbs
- Pronunciation: dipthong revision: /aʊ/,/əʊ/ and /eə/
2. Skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing
3. Attitude:
- Positive attitude toward city life and love it
4. Competencies:
- Form and improve such competencies as: collaboration, communication, presentation, teamwork.
II. PREPARATIONS:
Teacher's: laptop, workbook, handouts
Students': workbooks
III. CONTENTS:
Ex1. Read and complete each numbered blank in the passage with the correct answer A, B, C, or D.
What is better: living in a horizontal or a vertical city?
Vertical cities are the ones that are built up with tall buildings for housing and offices. These buildings
certainly take up (1) _________ space, so there is more land for parks and playgrounds. Many people,
especially those with low or middle income, choose to live in high-rise buildings because it costs less than
houses. They would also enjoy more (2) _________ that those residential buildings offer, such as
supermarkets, fitness clubs, restaurants, and many other convenient amenities.
(3) _________ cities are built out. They have much shorter buildings and more cottages or houses with wide
lanes and private gardens. Horizontal cities are, therefore, less crowded and polluted. Living and working
there is a pleasure. People who live in a horizontal city could have larger garages and gardens. As a result,
they would be able to devote more time to outdoor (4) _________ such as gardening or car washing.
Children have more space to play. This is good for their mental health. It is also safer to live in horizontal
cities. In emergency situations such as a fire or a(n) (5) _________ , the evacuation of people in low-rise
buildings and houses would be faster and the damage would be lower.
1. A. more
B. little
C. less
D. fewer
2. A. facilities
B. places
C. activities
D. experiences
3. A. Large
B. Flat
C. Other
D. Horizontal
4. A. leisure
B. hobbies
C. benefits
D. time
5. A. accident
B. flood
C. home breaking D. earthquake
Ex2. Read the passage and choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D.
There are many ways you can do to improve your urban neighbourhood and make it a livable place. Here are
some of them.
Go Litter-picking
Litter picking is one of the easiest ways to improve your city. All you need is a rubbish bag and a litter picker.
These can be bought cheaply, and you can use them for a long time. Going to pick up the trash can make
your local park or streets a much more pleasant place to live. It also helps to reduce water pollution.
Volunteer
You can help the community in your city through volunteering. There are a range of volunteer activities, so
you could always find something that suits you. The most common activities are visiting elderly people,
working in a food bank or community library, taking care of homeless animals, and supporting local
charities. These activities help reduce vulnerable people's suffering and bring them happiness.

Take Public Transport or Cycle
Most cities face the problem of air pollution. Thus, reducing air pollution is an effective way to improve your
city. It will increase the health of its residents. One great source of pollution is vehicles. So, walking, cycling,
or taking public transport whenever you can. This means the streets will be less congested and there will be
less air pollution.
1. Litter picking requires _______.
A. lots of effort
B. big investment
C. small investment
D. nothing
2. The writer mentions _______ benefits that litter pickers can do for their city.
A. one
B. two
C. three
D. four
3. _______ is not mentioned as a volunteer activity in the passage.
A. Visiting old people
B. Working in a community library
C. Caring for homeless animals
D. Picking litter
4. Walking, cycling, or taking public transport help reduce street _______.
A. congestion
B. noise
C. safety
D. construction
5. This passage is concerned with _______.
A. how we volunteer
B. what we do to help our community
C. why we should take public transport
D. why litter picking is a 'should do'
Ex3. Choose the best option A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the
following exchanges.
1. Phong: This morning, my street was under water because of the heavy rain last night.
Tom: _______
A. Is it going to rain?
B. Mine too, so I wasn't late for school.
C. Traffic was terrible this morning.
D. I'm sorry to hear that.
2. Mai: I live in a concrete jungle and I hate it.
Sue: _______
A. I love the countryside very much.
B. A concrete jungle is a place full of tall buildings.
C. We are moving to the city tomorrow.
D. That's why I never fancy living in the city.
3. Bill: Where can I get the monthly bus ticket, Nam?
Nam: _______ I never travel by bus.
A. Sorry I don't know.
B. It's very cheap.
C. Sure.
D. It's the most common public transport here.
4. Cathy: _______
Lan: Great. Could you name some?
A. What can I help you, Lan?
B. I don't remember the name of any streets in my neighbourhood.
C. Your building is close to all local amenities.
D. There's a supermarket near your place.
5. Lyn: _______
Hoa: Street foods. They are cheap and delicious.
A. Is there a restaurant near here, Hoa?
B. Can you name one attraction of your city, Hoa?
C. I'm hungry, Hoa.
D. Is it expensive to live here?
Ex4. Circle the underlined part (A, B, C, or D) in each sentence that needs correction.
1. We are developing a project which design lively learning spaces for teens at the

A
B
C
D
city library.
2. Discuss and make a list of some problems in your neighbourhood and suggest
A
B
C
some solution.
D
3. A city is packed with tall buildings and there is little space for parks and
A
B
C
D
playing grounds.
4. Sky trains doesn't get stuck in traffic jams, and they are always on time.
A
B
C
D
5. The city council are planning cutting down on traffic noise in the next three years.
A
B
C
D
Ex5. Circle the correct answer A, B, C, or D which is closest in meaning to the original one.
1. Personally speaking, living in a big city is quite annoying.
A. It's annoying to state personal opinions.
B. I don't like living in a big city because it's annoying.
C. I feel annoyed with my city.
D. It's hard to have privacy when you live in a big city.
2. Most students in big cities are dependent on public transport.
A. Living in a big city makes people dependent on public transport.
B. Public transport is for students who are independent.
C. Public transport is for dependent students.
D. Most students in big cities use public transport.
3. Most big cities have areas with a lively nightlife.
A. There are places in most big cities where life at night is lively.
B. You can find a lively life in most big cities.
C. Every big city offers a lively life at night.
D. It's not hard to find a lively life in big cities.
4. Rome offers visitors stunning architecture and cultural attractions.
A. People visit Rome to learn about its architecture.
B. The only attraction Rome has is architecture and culture.
C. Rome attracts visitors for its architecture and culture.
D. Rome is proud of its architecture and culture.
5. There is always something to do in a big city to keep people from getting bored.
A. People in a big city are always busy.
B. Most people can't get bored in a big city because there are a lot of things to do.
C. City life is busy, and no one has free time to get bored.
D. The city always tries to keep its people from getting bored.
IV. Home Assignments:
Ss redo all the execises