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This unit includes:
LANGUAGE
Pronunciation
Unstressed words in connected speech
Vocabulary
Words related to urbanisation
Grammar
• Present perfect (review and extension)
• Double comparatives to show change
SKILLS
Reading: Reading for main ideas and specific information in an article about the urbanisation of Ho Noi
Speaking: Talking about the changes in a living area
Listening: Ustening for main ideas and specific Information in a radio talk about uroanisation
Writing: Describing a line graph about trends in urbanisation
COMMUNICATION AND CULTURE / CLIL
Everyday English
Making complaints and responding to them
Culture/CLIL
Urbanisation in Malaysia and Australia
PROJECT
Doing research on or urban area in Viet Nam
I. GETTING STARTED
Urban development
1. Listen and read. 🎧
Nam: Hi, Mark!
Mark: Hi, Nam! Sorry I'm late. I got lost because your neighbourhood has changed a lot.
Nam: Yeah. It's been three years since your last visit. Anyway, do you want to go for a walk? I'll show you around.
Mark: Fresh air and a walk sound nice. Let's go!
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Mark: Nam, there used to be a rice field opposite your house, right?
Nam: Exactly, Mark. But now they have built several high-rise buildings. The city is getting bigger and bigger.
Mark: Yes, more and more people want to live in urban areas nowadays. This is part of the process of urbanisation.
Nam: That's true. There are also new public parks and people can enjoy more leisure activities. In addition to the big shopping centre, there is a convenience store on every corner. And look at our new electric buses! Do you want to go for a ride?
Mark: Sure, Nam... Wow! The bus is so quiet and comfortable! It's the first time I've been on an electric bus. Getting around is probably becoming more and more convenient for local residents.
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Nam: Not really. The more crowded the area becomes, the worse traffic jams get, especially during rush hour. The cost of living is also going up. These are the changes that I don't like.
Mark: That's true, Nam. I guess urbanisation can also cause problems.
2. Read the conversation again. Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
| T | F | |
| 1. The last time Mark visited Nam's place was three years ago. | ||
| 2. There used to be a park opposite Nam's house. | ||
| 3. There aren't any new leisure or shopping facilities in Nam's neighbourhood. | ||
| 4. Traffic jams and rising cost of living are the two problems that Nam mentioned. |
3. Match the words to make phrases mentioned in 1.
| 1. urban | a. residents |
| 2. leisure | b. hour |
| 3. local | c. areas |
| 4. rush | d. activities |
4. Complete the sentences using phrases from 1.
1. They _____ several high-rise buildings opposite Nam's house.
2. The city where Nam lives is getting _____.
3. _____ Mark has been on an electric bus.
4. _____ crowded the area becomes, traffic jam get.
