Unit 4 ONLINE 1
Unit 4 ONLINE 1
Unit 4 ONLINE 1
1. A. a B. an C. the D. no article
2. A. leisures B. concerns C. settlements D. unemployments
3. A. for B. with C. to D. in
VISIT THE USA!
Discover the wonders of (1) ___________ United States with affordable travel options. On
average, a (2) ___________ trip costs between $1,258 and $2,511. Daily expenses range from
$48 to $98, covering food, sightseeing, and local travel. Economy flights average $412 to $871.
(3) __________ varies, with hotel rooms costing $85 to $112 per night or vacation rentals at
$130 to $159 per night. Experience the beauty, culture, and excitement of the U.S. without
breaking the bank.
Start planning your American adventure today!
1. A. no article B. an C. a D. the
2. A. one-week trip B. week one trip C. trip one week D. one-weeks trip
3. A. Convenience B. Infrastructure C. Accommodation D. Urbanisation
Exercise 7: Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to
make a meaningful paragraph/letter in each of the following questions.
1.
a. Moreover, the potential for personal and professional development seems boundless.
b. The urban lifestyle is truly a vibrant one.
c. Eagerly awaiting our next meeting! Best wishes.
d. Dear Sam, I trust this letter finds you in good spirits.
e. In essence, this journey has been a profound one, broadening my horizons and instilling in me
the importance of flexibility.
f. Yet, the rapid rhythm of city life can sometimes be quite daunting.
g. To begin with, the cultural richness is remarkable; every day brings a new interaction with
individuals from diverse backgrounds.
A. d-b-a-g-f-e-c B. d-a-b-g-f-e-c
C. d-b-g-a-f-e-c D. d-b-g-f-a-e-c
2.
a. In addition, urbanization has spurred improvements in infrastructure, such as better roads and
public transportation, which enhance the quality of life for aty dwellers.
b. Last but not least, the growth of cities has fostered cultural exchange and innovation,
contributing to a more dynamic and diverse society.
c. Urbanization in Vietnam has brought numerous benefits to the country’s socio-economic
development.
d. In conclusion, while urbanization presents challenges, its advantages are pivotal in propelling
Vietnam towards a more prosperous future.
e. To begin with, the concentration of services and industries in urban areas has created more job
opportunities, leading to a reduction in poverty.
A. c-e-a-b-d B. c-e-a-b-d C. c-e-a-b-d D. c-a-e-b-d
Exercise 8: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to choose the word or
phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 5.
Rapid urbanization can hold long-term economic, social and environmental promise for
developing if investments made now in infrastructure, housing and public services are’ efficient
and sustainable, the World Bank says in a new report. In the next two decades, cities are (1)
________ to expand by another two billion residents, as people move in unprecedented numbers
from rural areas to pursue hopes and aspirations in cities. More than 90 per cent of this urban
population growth is expected to occur in the developing world, (2) _________ many cities are
already struggling to provide basic (3) ______ such as water, electricity, transport, health
services and education. Report authors note that (4) _________ new urban growth will not take
place in the “megacities” of the world e.g. Rio de Janeiro, Jakarta or New Delhi (5) rather in less
commonly recognized “secondary” cities - places like Fushun in China, and Surat in India. To
help policymakers prepare for and manage growth, the report distills lessons learned from 12
countries across all geographic regions and stages of urbanization. It then translates these global
lessons into practical policy advice.
1. A. predictable B. predicted C. predicting D. predictions
2. A. where B. what C. which D. why
3. A. demands B. orders C. needs D. uses
4. A. almost B. most C. mostly D. nearly
5. A. but B. nor C. or D. yet
Urbanisation is the rapid expansion of cities, characterized by urban sprawl and a large number
of migrants (1) ______. As cities expand, so does (2) ________ to support growing populations.
Many migrants move to urban areas to make a living, contributing to the urbanisation trend.
However, with this expansion comes concern about the strain on resources and services.
Urbanisation transforms landscapes and societies, reshaping (3) ________. While it offers
economic prospects, urbanisation also posesnchallenges in managing resources and (4)_____.
Thus, urbanisation's impacts on communities and environments (5) ________
1.
A. who seeks better opportunities B. seeking better opportunities
C. that seeking better opportunities D. where they are seeking better opportunities
2.
A. the infrastructure for demand B. demanding infrastructure.
C. infrastructure demanding D. the demand for infrastructure
3.
A. the way people live and work B. people live and work.
C. when people live and work D. to live and work
4.
A. ensuring fair access to opportunities B. to ensure fair access to opportunities
C. that ensures fair access to opportunities D. ensured fair access to opportunities
5.
A. remain a concern pressing worldwide B. remain a worldwide concern pressing
C. remain a pressing concern worldwide D. remains a pressing concern worldwide
Exercise 9: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions from 1 to 5.
I.
Where the significance of migration to cities is recognised, it is widely seen as a problem.
In 2013, a UN study of all 193 UN member states found that 80 per cent had policies to reduce
rural to urban migration. This figure has risen substantially in recent decades, up from only 38
per cent in 1996. It is also more pronounced in poorer countries: 88 percent of the least
developed countries reported policies to reduce migration to urban areas.
But this negative attitude towards migration to cities may well be mistaken. The WMR
argues that problems of access to services — such as housing, sanitation, education or
employment — that result from rural to urban migration, are not inevitable. Rather, they are
caused by poor planning. Although all socio- economic classes are reflected in migration to
cities, migrants from rural areas are disproportionately poor, and inadequate planning is often a
result of a weak political will to support them.
In this way, migrants who come to cities can help diversify the networks that the city can
draw upon — for instance, by linking cities to broader global networks. Perhaps the most famous
example of this is Eastleigh in Nairobi. Known as “Little Mogadishu”, this neighborhood has
become a vibrant, global commercial hub, powered by enterprising members of the Somali,
Ethiopian and Kenyan diasporas.
(Adapted from citymetric.com)
1. What could be the passage mainly about?
A. Migrants coming to urban areas from rural areas
B. Migrants coming to urban areas to find jobs
C. The effects of rising migrant numbers in urban areas
D. The analysis on why rural migrants migrate to urban areas
2. The word “pronounced” in the first paragraph is closet in meaning to ,
A. ambiguous B. stable C. evident D. vague
3. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a consequence of increasing number of rural
residents moving to cities?
A. Poor access to services such as housing B. Problems with sanitation
C. Difficulties to find employment D. Overcrowding in the cties
4. The word “them” in paragraph 2 refers to __________.
A. politicians B. migrants C. citizens D. poor people
5. Which of the following is TRUE, according to the passage?
A. 80 UN members states had policies aimed at reducing rural to urban migration.
B. Problems resulting from rural to urban migration linked to access to services are unavoidable.
C. Migrants who come to cities will help diversify the networks from which the city can depend
on.
D. Eastleigh in Nairobi is considered the poorest city in the world.
II.
The increase in urbanization causes different problems. Air and water pollution are
amongst the major issue we have to tackle.
In the first place, cars, factories and burning waste emit dangerous gases that change the
air quality in our cities and pose threats to our health. Dangerous gases such as carbon dioxide
and nitrogen oxides cause respiratory diseases, for instant, bronchitis and asthma those are also
proved to have long-term effects on the environment.
Furthermore, with the increased population, it becomes difficult to manage the waste
generated in cities. Most of the waste is discharged or dumped into rivers or onto streets. The
waste pollutes water and makes it unfit for human consumption. Subsequently, it becomes more
and more difficult for city dwellers to get clean water. Some cities in Africa are unable to provide
adequate water supply because most of the water is lost in pipe leakages. In fact, most city
dwellers in developing countries are forced to boil their water or to buy bottled water, which is
very expensive.
There are several actions that could be taken to eradicate the problems described above.
Firstly, a simple solution would be joining community efforts to address problems affecting your
city. Ask your parents, friends and relatives to join in as well. These efforts might include clean-
up campaigns, recycling projects and a signature campaign to ask the government to do
something about the situation. A second measure would be encouraging your teacher to talk
about
these problems and to discuss how young people can help to solve them. Finally, writing to local
organizations working on these issues for ideas on how you can contribute to solve them.