UNIT 2 - CITY LIFE
A. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
I. Choose the word from the list below and write it next to the correct definition.
city-state overcrowding urban sprawl jet lag
factor lighthouse metro index
1. an independent state consisting of a city and the area around it
…………………
2. an underground train system
…………………
3. a system that shows the level of prices and wages, etc.so that
they can be compared with those of a previous date
…………………
4. the feeling of tiredness and confusion after you fly between
places that have a time difference of several hours.
…………………
5. a tower with a powerful flashing light that guides ships away
from danger
…………………
6. a fact or situation that influences the result of something
…………………
7. the situation when there are too many people or things in one place
…………………
8. the spread of a city into the area surrounding it, often without
Planning
…………………
II. Completes the sentences with words from part I.
1. The consumer prices………………….hit 1.6 per cent last month.
2. Vung Tau's……………………….. was first built in 1907 on the lower peak of Small Mount.
3. I'm still suffering from…………………… after my trip to Australia.
4. Mumbai is attempting to control the fast-growing……………………..
5. Price will be a major……………………in the success of this new product.
6. San Marino is the only surviving Italian………………………..
7. Investment in the railway network would reduce…………………..on the roads.
8. You can explore Kuala Lumpur by making use of the……………………system.
III. Choose the best answer A, B, C, or D to complete the sentence.
1. French bakers are fighting for the traditional baguette to be given UNESCO World Heritage.
A. site
B. status
C. admission
D. recognition
2. The government has done nothing to resolve the……over teachers' pay.
A. conflict
B. fight
C. crash
D. war
3. They see the outdoors as a activity, not a job opportunity.
A. exhausted
B. international C. recreational
D. volunteering
4. Savannah is one of the best cities for job growth.
A. part
B. whole
C. full
D. medium-sized
5. The railway station was criticized for its lack of disabled .
A. facilities
B. system
C. schedule
D. preparation
6. About 85 per cent of city breathe heavily polluted air.
A. villagers
B. livers
C. dwellers
D. members
7. Dublin was a very different place in those days, like a village, not the wonderful city it is now.
A. rural
B. cosmopolitan C. reliable
D. pleasant
8. We are a survey to find out what our customers think of their local bus service.
A. affording
B. indicating
C. considering
D. conducting
9. We are looking for someone who is and hard-working.
A. hopeful
B. lacked
C. reliable
D. smooth
10. It is difficult to the exact cause of the illness.
A. attract
B. forbid
C. take
D. determine
11. Sacramento‟s central location and low cost of living make this place a _city.
A. fabulous
B. forbidden
C. poor
D. determining
12. How can we encourage people to get along with each other in this society?

A. considerable

B. multicultural

C. rural

D. crashing

13. Some workers can only afford homes outside areas.
A. outskirts
B. rural
C. growing
D. metropolitan
14. This is a top-quality product at a very price.
A. high
B. costly
C. affordable
D. effective
IV. Complete the sentences with the suitable form of the adjectives or adverbs in brackets.
1. Tokyo is one of………….cities in the world. (liveable)
2. You should go by train, it would be much…………. (cheap)
3. Universal Studios is by far……………..place to visit in Singapore. (good)
4. The price of electronic devices in Vietnam is not …………………….that in Japan. (reasonable)
5. Today is……………….. day I've had in a long time. (bad)
6. Your team is much…………………today than last week. (lucky)
7. Of the four participants, Bill is……………………..experienced. (little)
8. I didn't want to wake anybody up, so I came in……………………..I could. (quietly)
9. I ran pretty far yesterday, but I ran even a lot………………….today. (far)
10. Singapore is the second…………………….destination in Asia. (popular)
V. Complete the text with the most suitable form of the adjectives in brackets. Add the when
necessary.
New York City (NYC) is considered as one of (1) (good)……………places to live in the world.
The city of New York is (2) (densely populated)……………………………in the US with a
population of about 8.55 million spread over an area of 305 square miles. Although New York and
San Francisco are probably two of (3) (iconic)…………………cities in America, the former seems
to attract more tourists thanks to a wide range of landscapes and activities it offers. In addition, its
standard of living is also a strong point. It's hard to believe, but rent is actually (4) (cheap)
…………….than other cities. It‟s a fun fact that city life isn't just (5) (good)……………….., it's
(6) (lengthy)……………….: NYC residents live about two years (7) (long)…………..than the
national average. Remarkably, NYC has the second (8) (large)……………..Jewish population in
the world – a massive influence on the city‟s identity. This is the city that most people surveyed
said they would want to visit this year.
VI. Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one.
1. Real Madrid is not as good as Real Zaragoza.
→ Real Zaragoza is ……………………………………………
2. He thinks no language in the world is more difficult than Chinese.
→ He thinks Chinese is …………………………………………
3. He is the tallest boy in his class.
→ No one in ………………………………………………………
4. She sings better than anybody else in the class.
→ She is ………………………………………………………….
5. Munnar is prettier than most other hill stations in India.
→ Munnar is ………………………………………………………
6. Mary thinks Melbourne is the most “liveable” city in Australia.
→ Mary thinks Melbourne ………………………………………
7. Lifestyle in Malaysia is the same as Thailand.
→ Lifestyle in Malaysia is ………………………………………
8. Beijing is much busier than Ho Chi Minh City.
→ Ho Chi Minh City isn‟t ………………………………………
VII. Complete the sentences with correct form of verbs.
1. People tend (think)………………… that the problem will never affect them.
2. My parents advised me (learn)…………………..English as soon as possible.

3. Many young people spend the whole day (play)……………..online games.
4. It took me a whole day (travel)………………..to Dalat last week.
5. I can‟t see the attraction of (sit)………………….. on a beach all day.
6. A positive aspect of education is that it contributes to (confirm)…………………one's identity.
7. I like to listen to the birds (sing) ………………..when I get up early in the morning.
8. The team has tried their best (perform) ……………………in the final round.
9. Do the plants need (water)……………………… every day?
10. If you can, please (give) me more information about the kids club at A1 Raha Beach Hotel.
VIII. Use a phrasal verb from the list to replace the words underlined.
A. went on
B. go over
C. got on with D. getting over E. look forward to
F. think over
G. came across
H. knock down
I. looked after J. turned down
1. She‟s never had a good relationship with her sister. ……
2. Maria is slowly recovering from her illness. ……
3. I found this article while I was doing my project. ……
4. Could you examine this report and correct any mistakes? ……
5. He refused the job because it sounded boring. ……
6. She continued talking about her trip although everyone found it tiring. ……
7. I need some time to consider his proposal. ……
8. My mother says she's feeling happy and excited about meeting you. ……
9. The city is going to destroy the old train station and build a new library. ……
10. Our neighbour took care of our cats while we were away. ……
IX. Choose the correct verb from the box to complete each phrasal verb. Make any changes if
necessary.
set cheer pull find dress
take turn turn go get
1. Kate and her partner are…..…up their own printing business.
2. Many of those old buildings will soon be…….down.
3. The weather became so bad that they had to……..back.
4. You'd better get dressed and………up. The guests are coming any minute.
5. One of the actors was unwell and couldn't……..on with the performance.
6. They were……….up in old sheets, pretending to be ghosts.
7. Please………your shoes off before entering the temple.
8. We may never………out the truth about what happened.
9. It's taken me ages to……….over the flu.
10. Richard had…………up on Christmas Eve with Tony.
X. Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition.
1. Despite the high cost……living, London is a great place to live.
2. There has been an increase……the number of tourists visiting Thailand these days.
3. City dwellers are more likely to suffe……stress and anxiety than people who live in the
countryside.
4. West Indian culture has had a big influence……me.
5. It took a long time for the British economy to recover……the effects of the war.
6. The historic city Melaka is 122 kilometers……Kuala Lumpur.
7. West Hampstead has a variety……good shops and supermarkets.
8. The hotels were packed……..tourists during high season.
B. SPEAKING
I. Put the dialogue into the correct order.
___ Of course. What do you want to know?
___ Yes, I have. It‟s a very interesting city indeed.
___ What are the attractions in Da Nang?

___ Da Nang attracts a great number of tourists with Marble Mountain, Ba Na Hill, Son Tra
Peninsula, etc.
___ It has both mountains and beaches. In addition, the city is famous for its Dragon Bridge, which
is the longest bridge in Vietnam. The local food is cheap yet special and tasty.
___ Travelling by plane is the best option. However, you can also go there by coach.
___ Well, I‟m worried about financial matters a bit. Is the flight reasonable?
___ Absolutely yes. You should book it in advance to get the best price.
___ You‟re welcome.
II. 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.
C. READING
I. Complete the passage with words from the box. Jusst put in the letter in bold.
A. salary B. enact C. standard
D. dealt
E. material F. accommodation G. attract
H. number
With the socioeconomic development, more and more cities around the world have been (1)
…..with the shortage of housing. These day, there are a large (2)……of laborers flooding into city
centers to search for suitable jobs with high level of (3)…... As a result, the demand of the (4) has
risen significantly than ever before because the demands outweigh the supplies. Moreover, most
people would like to live in cities because they have a higher (5)…..of living than that of the
countryside. Obviously, with stable and high income of the employees, they would have a better
cultural life as well as (6)….. life in cities.
To address this social problem, governments should call for investment in the countryside to (7)
….. labor forces. In addition, they also need to put an effort into raising a great deal of money to
build more skyscrapers to meet demands of housing and (8) …..a law that sets strict conditions to
work and to live in cities. salary enact standard dealt material accommodation attract number
III. Read the text carefully, then choose the correct answers.
Life in the big city is face-paced, fun and exciting. There are countless job opportunities and
activities to occupy your time. However, with the good, there also comes the bad. Although the big
city has more job opportunities; there are also more people competing for a single job. This can
make your job search frustrating. Oddly enough, you will see hundreds, if not thousands of jobs
available each week, but you still might remain unemployed, especially when the economy is down.
In addition, the cost of living is typically higher in big cities, and it can cost you an arm and a leg
for a small apartment in a decent area of the city, not to mention other costs to fulfill your basic

demands. Diversity is a good thing, but the amount of people can be a bit overwhelming if you are
not accustomed to it. There will always be crowds and always be people around.
Moreover, traffic can be a nightmare in the big city. It can get so bad that it can turn you into an
evil person. If you hate driving in traffic, then the big city life is not for you. Heavy traffic also
contributes to the pollution, which is one of the biggest disadvantages of living in the city.
Obviously, our health is affected most with certain diseases relating to respiratory system and
other body parts. A lot of premature deaths are supposed to be the result of long-term exposure to
small particles. Most importantly, there is always more crime in a big city, causing you second case
your decision for living in a big city. You are much more likely to be a victim of a crime living in a
big city than in a small town.
1. According to the passage, some good things of living in the city are…… .
A. excellent educational system and recreational activities
B. excellent educational system and countless job opportunities
C. countless job opportunities and activities to occupy your time
D. a lot of kinds of entertainment and shopping centers
2. While big cities have more job opportunities, it also give….. .
A. more competition for a single job
B. higher salary
C. growing economic crisis
D. greater chances of being unemployed
3. What does the phrase “cost an arm and a leg” mean?
A. your legs and arms have good value
B. cost a small amount of money
C. you must work hard to earn money
D. cost a lot of money
4. According to the paragraph, city is not a perfect place for …….
A. extroverted people
B. introverted people
C. people who hate driving in traffic
D. people who prefer a busy life
5. In the big city, people tend to………. when traffic is getting heavy.
A. go crazy
B. get enough time to relax
C. wait a bit longer
D. slow down themselves
6. Which of the following sentences is NOT true?
A. Pollution causes health problems.
B. Cities are always crowdeD.
C. It costs a lot of money to live in a big city.
D. Crime is not a serious problem in big cities.
D. WRITING
I. 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
………………………………………………………..
II. Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first sentence.
1. I‟ve never had to wait this long for a bus before.

→ This is ………………………………………………………..
2. Remember to take note of what the tour guide said.
→ Remember to put………………………………………………………..
3. It took us more than 3 hours to discover the inner Hanoi.
→ We spent ………………………………………………………..
4. No other book is more popular than Dickens‟ “David Copperfield”.
→ Dickens‟ “David Copperfield” is ……………………………………
5. Why don‟t you consider our suggestion before making official decision?
→ Why don‟t you think ………………………………………………………..
6. Watching TV is not as important as doing homework.
→ Doing homework ………………………………………………………..
7. My friend plays piano brilliantly.
→ My friend is ………………………………………………………..
8. I find most of the young men of my own age so boring.
→ I feel…………………………………………………………………..
ANSWER KEY
A. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
I.
1. city-state 2. metro 3. index 4. jet lag 5. lighthouse 6. factor 7. overcrowding 8. urban sprawl
II.
1. index 2. lighthouse 3. jet lag 4. urban sprawl 5. factor 6. city-state 7. overcrowding 8. metro
III.1. B 2. A 3. C 4. D 5. A 6. C 7. B 8. D 9. C 10. D 11. A 12. B 13. D 14. C
IV.
1. the most liveable 2. cheaper 3. the best 4. as reasonable as 5. the worst 6. luckier
7. the least 8. as quietly as 9. farther/ further 10. most popular
V.
1. the best 2. the most densely populated 3. the most iconic
4. cheaper 5. better 6. lengthier 7. Longer 8. largest
VI.
1. Real Zaragoza is better than Real Madrid.
2. He thinks Chinese is the most difficult language in the world.
3. No one in his class is taller than him.
4. She is the best singer in the class.
5. Munnar is the prettiest hill stations in India.
6. Mary thinks Melbourne is more “liveable” than any other city in Australia.
7. Lifestyle in Malaysia is not different from Thailand.
8. Ho Chi Minh City is not as busy as Beijing.
VII.
1. to think 2. to learn 3. playing 4. to travel 5. sitting
6. confirming 7. singing 8. to perform 9. watering 10. give
VIII.
1. got on with 2. getting over 3. came across 4. go over 5. turned down
6. went on 7. think over 8. looking forward to 9. knock down10. looked after
IX.
1. setting 2. pulled 3. turn 4. cheer 5. Go 6. dressed 7. take 8. find 9. get 10. turned
X. 1. of 2. in 3. from 4. on 5. from 6. from 7. of 8. with

B. SPEAKING
I.
- Have you ever been to Da Nang?
- Yes, I have. It‟s a very interesting city indeed.
- Can you tell me some details about it?
- Of course. What do you want to know?
- What are the attractions in Da Nang?
- Da Nang attracts a great number of tourists with Marble Mountain, Ba Na Hill, Son Tra Peninsula,
etc.
- Hmm, I wonder how we can travel there.
- Travelling by plane is the best option. However, you can also go there by coach.
- Well, I‟m worried about financial matters a bit. Is the flight reasonable?
- Absolutely yes. You should book it in advance to get the best price.
- I will visit the airlines websites soon. Anyway, what are the main features of the city?
- It has both mountains and beaches. In addition, the city is famous for its Dragon Bridge,
which is the longest bridge in Vietnam. The local food is cheap yet special and tasty.
- Great! Thank you so much.
- You‟re welcome.
II.
1. What is the capital of Korea?
2. Where is Seoul located?
3. When was Seoul founded as the capital of Korea?
4. What is the population of Seoul?
5. What's the weather like in Seoul?
6. How many bridges are there across Han River throughout the city?
7. What is the best attraction in Seoul?
8. Why does K-pop appeal to youngsters?
C. READING
I. 1. dealt 2. number 3. salary 4. Accommodation 5. standard 6. material 7. attract 8. enact
II. 1. C 2. A 3. D 4. C 5. A 6. D
D. WRITING
I.
1. There has been a steady increase in the demand for hotel accommodation since 1998.
2. These days, more and more people are suffering from air pollution.
3. I have never read such a romantic story like this before.
4. She spends most of her time surfing the net for information about the next trip.
5. Van Gogh had a major influence on the development of modern painting.
6. Despite Brexit, London remains one of the most open and cosmopolitan city in the world.
7. The house that we rented in London last year was fully furnished.
8. People face a large amount of environmental problems every day.
II.
1. This is the first time I have had to wait this long for a bus.
2. Remember to put down what the tour guide said.
3. We spent 3 hours discovering the inner Hanoi.
4. Dickens' “David Copperfield” is the most popular book.
5. Why don‟t you think over our suggestion before making official decision?
6. Doing homework is more important than watching TV.
7. My friend is a brilliant pianist.
8. I feel so bored of/ with most of the young men of my age.