UNIT 8. CITIES. LESSON A. VOCABULARY
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LESSON A. VOCABULARY
UNIT 8. CITIES
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VOCABULARY
- commuter (n)
commuter (n)
/kəˈmjuːtər/
a person who travels into a city to work each day, usually from quite far away
E.g. The five o’clock train is always packed with commuters.
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- resident (n)
resident (n)
/ˈrezɪdənt
E.g. Parking spaces are for residents only.
a person who lives in a particular place or who has their home there
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- dweller (n)
dweller (n)
/ˈdwelər/
E.g. Apartment dwellers are usually young people.
who lives in the particular place that is mentioned
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- street vendor (n)
street vendor (n)
/striːt ˈvendər/
E.g. Jane bought some apples from a street vendor.
who sell things usually outside on the street
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- immigrant (n)
immigrant (n)
/ˈɪmɪɡrənt/
who has come to live permanently in a different country from the one they were born in
E.g. Most people agree that immigrant communities enrich our culture.
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- hustle (n)
hustle (n)
/ˈhʌsl/
busy noisy activity of a lot of people in one place
E.g. She really hates the hustle of weekend shopping.
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- antenna tower (n) - boulevard (n)
antenna tower (n)
/ænˈtenə ˈtaʊər /
boulevard (n)
/ˈbʊləvɑːrd/
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- pedicab (n) - tuk-tuk (n)
pedicab (n)
/ˈpedɪkæb/
tuk-tuk (n)
/ˈtʊk tʊk/
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- tram (n) - tube (n)
tram (n)
/træm/
tube (n)
/tuːb/
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PRACTICE
1. SPEAKING Do you love living in a city? What do you think are the benefits of living in big city?
1. SPEAKING Do you love living in a city? What do you think are the benefits of living in big city?
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- Suggested answer
1. SPEAKING Do you love living in a city? What do you think are the benefits of living in big city?
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good education
better means of transport
job opportunities
modern & lively life
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1. SPEAKING Do you love living in a city? What do you think are the benefits of living in big city?
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I am very keen on living in a city. Living in a big city has benefits such as more job opportunities, cultural diversity, entertainment options, access to amenities, and networking opportunities. However, there are also challenges such as a higher cost of living, traffic congestion, and crowded spaces.
2. Work in pairs. Match the photos A – E with the cities and the countries. What do the countries have in common?
2. Work in pairs. Match the photos A – E with the cities and the countries
Cities
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Countries
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- Match the photos A – E with the cities
2. Work in pairs. Match the photos A – E with the cities
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Bài tập kéo thả chữ
Photo A: ||Manila|| Photo B: ||Bangkok|| Photo C: ||Bandar Seri Begawan|| Photo D: ||Ha Noi|| Photo E: ||Jakarta||
- Match the photos A – E with the countries
2. Work in pairs. Match the photos A – E with the countries
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Bài tập kéo thả chữ
Photo A: ||the Philippines|| Photo B: ||Thailand|| Photo C: ||Brunei|| Photo D: ||Viet Nam|| Photo E: ||Indonesia||
- What do the countries have in common?
2. What do the countries have in common?
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The countries represented by the cities in the photos (Manila, Bangkok, Bandar Seri Begawan, Hanoi, and Jakarta) are all located in Southeast Asia. All of them are beautiful and famous places.
3. Work in pairs. Check the meaning of the following words. Identify the words that are in the wrong groups
3. Work in pairs. Check the meaning of the following words. Identify the words that are in the wrong groups
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commuter (n): người đi lại immigrant (n): người nhập cư resident (n): cư dân street vendor (n): người bán hàng rong temple (n): ngôi đền visitor (n): khách thăm quan
People
- Check the meaning of the following words
3. Work in pairs. Check the meaning of the following words. Identify the words that are in the wrong groups
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Places
antenna tower (n): tháp ăng ten boulevard (n): đại lộ monument (n): đài kỷ niệm bus stop (n): điểm dừng xe buýt car park (n): bãi đỗ xe city hall (n): toà thị chính lake (n): hồ
lake (n): hồ mosque (n): nhà thờ hồi giáo pagoda (n): chùa park (n): công viên skyscraper (n): tòa nhà chọc trời stadium (n): sân vận động theatre (n): nhà hát
- Check the meaning of the following words
3. Work in pairs. Check the meaning of the following words. Identify the words that are in the wrong groups
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Means of transport
hustle (n): sự chen lấn pedicab (n): xích lô taxi (n): xe tắc xi tram (n): xe điện tube (n): ống tuk-tuk (n): xe tuk-tuk
- Check the meaning of the following words
3. Work in pairs. Check the meaning of the following words. Identify the words that are in the wrong groups
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City problems
air pollution (n): ô nhiễm không khí fountain (n): đài phun nước noise pollution (n): ô nhiễm tiếng ồn overpopulation (n): dân số quá đông traffic jams (n): tắc đường
- Identify the words that are in the wrong groups
3. Work in pairs. Check the meaning of the following words. Identify the words that are in the wrong groups
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Group "People": temple (n): ngôi đền Group "Means of transport": hustle (n): sự chen lấn; tube (n): ống Group "City problems": fountain (n): đài phun nước
4. Which words in exercise 3 can you use to describe the photos A – E?
4. Which words in exercise 3 can you use to describe the photos A – E?
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- Which words in exercise 3 can you use to describe the photos A – E?
4. Which words in exercise 3 can you use to describe the photos A – E?
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Picture A: monument, boulevard Picture B: boulevard, tuk-tuk Picture C: mosque, lake, Picture D: street vendor, pedicab, air pollution, taxi Picture E: commuter, bus stop, traffic jams
5. Complete the following sentences using the vocabulary in exercise 3
5. Complete the following sentences using the vocabulary in exercise 3
1. Kuala Lumpur Tower is the world’s 7th tallest tower with an _____ at the top. 2. The first two lines for _______ were built in Ha Noi in 1901, Line 1 leading to Bach Mai and Line 2 to Giay Village. 3. Many tourists love to visit an Islamic _______ to see the difference between it and a pagoda. 4. In front of the city hall is a _______ garden with a in the middle. 5. Baiyoke Tower II is an 88-storey _______ in Bangkok. 6. Most city dwellers want to escape the _______ and bustle of the city for the weekend. 7. The tube is overcrowded with _______ who travel a long way to work every day. 8. Thong Nhat, a multi-purpose _______ located in District 10 in Ho Chi Minh City, has a capacity of 15,000.
- Complete the following sentences using the vocabulary in exercise 3
5. Complete the following sentences using the vocabulary in exercise 3
Bài tập kéo thả chữ
1. Kuala Lumpur Tower is the world’s 7th tallest tower with an ||antenna tower|| at the top. 2. The first two lines for ||tram|| were built in Ha Noi in 1901, Line 1 leading to Bach Mai and Line 2 to Giay Village. 3. Many tourists love to visit an Islamic ||mosque|| to see the difference between it and a pagoda. 4. In front of the city hall is a ||fountain|| garden with a in the middle. 5. Baiyoke Tower II is an 88-storey ||skyscapper||/ ||building|| in Bangkok. 6. Most city dwellers want to escape the ||hustle|| and bustle of the city for the weekend. 7. The tube is overcrowded with ||commuters|| who travel a long way to work every day. 8. Thong Nhat, a multi-purpose ||stadium|| located in District 10 in Ho Chi Minh City, has a capacity of 15,000.
6. Read the Recycle! box
6. Read the Recycle! box
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- Complete the questions using the passive and the verb in the brackets
6. Complete the questions using the passive and the verb in the brackets
Bài tập kéo thả chữ
1. Where ||is|| Wat Arun ||located||? 2. Why ||is|| Wat Arun ||called|| the 'Temple of Dawn'? 3. What ||can be filled|| in bread to make difference to banh mi? 4. Why ||are|| vegetables ||added|| to banh mi? 5. When ||are|| the buses ||packed|| with passengers? 6. Which opportunities ||can be offered|| to the man's family?
7. Listen to three speakers and answer the questions in exercise 6
7. Listen to three speakers and answer the questions in exercise 6
1.  Where is Wat Arun located? 2.  Why is Wat Arun called the ‘Temple of Dawn’? 3.  What can be filled in bread to make difference to banh mi? 4.  Why are vegetables added to banh mi? 5.  When are the buses packed with passengers? 6.  Which opportunities can be offered to the man’s family?
- Answer the questions in exercise 6
7. Listen to three speakers and answer the questions in exercise 6
1.  Where is Wat Arun located?
2.  Why is Wat Arun called the ‘Temple of Dawn’?
3.  What can be filled in bread to make difference to banh mi?
4.  Why are vegetables added to banh mi?
5.  When are the buses packed with passengers?
6.  Which opportunities can be offered to the man’s family?
It is located on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River.
It is also called the ‘Temple of Dawn’ because the first light of the morning reflects off the surface of the temple with glory.
Meat balls, sliced ham, pork roll, fried eggs, sausages, fried fish.
To give a fresh and healthy taste.
At rush hour.
His wife can get a better job and his children can be offered better chances of education.
8. SPEAKING Which city in exercise 2 have you been to? Which city do you like to visit most? Why?
8. SPEAKING Which city in exercise 2 have you been to? Which city do you like to visit most? Why?
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8. SPEAKING Which city in exercise 2 have you been to? Which city do you like to visit most? Why?
I have been to Ha Noi before. It was in April 2022. I went there with my family to visit my relatives. It was a wonderful trip with many memorable moments.
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- Suggested answer
8. SPEAKING Which city in exercise 2 have you been to? Which city do you like to visit most? Why?
I would like to visit Bangkok in the future because of many reasons. Bangkok is known for its vibrant street life, delicious cuisine, beautiful temples, and bustling markets. The city is also a shopping paradise with numerous shopping malls and markets selling everything from designer brands to cheap souvenirs. Additionally, Bangkok has a rich cultural heritage with historical landmarks such as the Grand Palace and Wat Arun. The city is also famous for its nightlife, offering a range of entertainment options from rooftop bars to nightclubs.
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CONSOLIDATION
Homework
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Homework
1. Learn all new vocabulary 2. Finish all the tasks 3. Prepare U8-G