UNIT 2: CITY LIFE
Lesson 7: Looking back & project
October, 2021
1. Complete the word webs with nouns and adjectives connected with the city.
Nouns
factor
dweller
index
asset
metro
noise
traffic jams
recreational facilities
urban sprawl
shopping mall
gallery
cinema
Adjectives
cosmopolitan
metropolitan
multicultural
urban
downtown
populous
livable
modern
polluted
packed
affordable
A big city is full of life. City life is more modern and (1)………………. than elsewhere. It is usually very busy and (2)……………… , even at night.
Life in a big city starts early in the morning. Soon the roads are (3)…………………. of vehicles. School children in their uniforms can be seen on the pavement, walking or waiting for buses. People rush to work. With every passing hour, the traffic goes on increasing. The shops and the market places remain (4)………………… till the evening hours.
Certainly (5)………………… life has certain charms. It offers great opportunities and challenges, especially for the young. There are lots of things to do, and facilities are well developed. There are (6)…………………….. places for amusement and recreation. One never feels (7) ………………. in a city.
2. Put one word from the box in each gap
noisy
fabulous
full
urban
crowded
fascinating
bored
1.The last exhibition was not …………………………..… this one. (INTERESTING)
2. This city is developing ………………………….….. in the region. (FAST)
3. Let’s take this road. It is …………………….…….way to the city. (SHORT)
4. I was disappointed as the film was ……………….…........ than I had expected. (ENTERTAINING)
5. You’re not a safe driver! You should drive ………………… . (CAREFULLY)
3. Complete the sentences
as (so) interesting as
the fastest
the shortest / a shorter
less entertaining than
more carefully.
1.She ………...…… his invitation to the party and now he’s really upset.
2. What’s …………..…….in the street over there? Open the door!
3. Lots of fruit and vegetables will help you ………….. your cold.
4. My brother was ………………..with a trip to the zoo.
5.The road was jammed, so we had to ……………… and find an alternative route.
6. I have …………….. about a fabulous place where we can go for a picnic this weekend.
4. Complete the sentences with a phrasal verb from the box
cheered up
get over
turn back
found out
turned down
going on
cheer up get over turn back find out turn down go on
1.Don’t leave the lights on when you leave the classroom. (OFF)
2.Mai spent her childhood in a small town in the south. (UP)
3.Kathy checked the restaurant on her mobile phone. (LOOKED)
4.My grandmother has recovered from her operation. (GOT)
5.We are really expecting to see you again with pleasure.(LOOK)
5. Rewrite sentences
Turn off the lights
grew up
looked up
got over
looking forward to seeing you again.
Complete the table ( individual- groups)
Team work: Team A give the city/ town. Team B says its attraction. The team with the most items is winner.
Ex: Team A: Hue city
Team B: Hue conical hats
Dam pagoda, Phat Tich pagoda, Eight Kings of Ly empire Temple,…
Ngoc Son temple, Ha Noi museum, Hoan Kiem lake,…
Kim Boi hot spring, Mai Chau valley
Xuan Huong lake, Gougah waterfall
1. Put the items in these scrambled notices in the correct order
A.
QUIET PLEASE
Exam in progress
Group 9B + 9D to Gym
Classes as normal tomorrow
B.
ENGLISH CONVERSATION
LESSONS
Offered by native teachers
Language exchange also a possibility
Town Hall every evening
Ring Dylan on 42564039
Where are you most likely to find these notices?
VENDING MACHINE
No soup
Tea and coffee, 10p and 50p coins only
No more canned drinks
Machine will be repair soon
3. In 20-30 words, write a notice for one of the following situations
1.
SEMINAR ABOUT FEATURES OF CITY LIFE
Monday Nov 10th in town hall
All teenage girls are welcome
For further detail, ring Trang - 098456789
2.
ONE-DAY TRIP AROUND THE CITY
Sun 29th Oct in Hanoi
Ngoc Son Temple - Hoan Kiem Lake – Ancient town – Dong Xuan market – One-pillar Pagoda – Temple of Literature
For more information, call hotline: 1900-232323 (Mr. X)
2. Delete the words which are unnecessary in these notices
Learn by heart phrasal verbs
-Prepare : Unit 3 – Getting started
HOMEWORK
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