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Exercise 2: Fill in each blank with one appropriate word or phrase from the box. (There are some extra words or phrases.)

• bustling

• clean sweep

• process

• pricey

• leftovers

• traffic jams

• itchy

• entertainment center

• construction sites

1. After a long day at work, people often unwind by visiting an entertainment center where they can enjoy movies, games, or live performances.

2. Instead of wasting food, it's better to save leftovers from meals and use them for another day.

3. Dining out in the city can be pricey, especially at upscale restaurants with gourmet cuisine.

4. Rush hour brings heavy traffic jams, causing delays for commuters trying to get home.

5. There are a common sight in bustling cities, with cranes and workers building new skyscrapers. (Cái này không có từ phù hợp trong ô. Có lẽ đây là "construction sites" nhưng nằm ở câu 6, hoặc từ này đã được dùng cho câu 6 mất rồi.)

   • Recheck: Câu 6 là "There are a common sight in bustling cities, with cranes and workers building new skyscrapers." => Từ cần điền là "construction sites". Vậy câu 5 phải là câu nào đó khác, hoặc thiếu từ.

   • Dựa vào context câu 5 và 6: Câu 5 bị cắt mất một phần.

   • Giả định câu 5 bị thiếu:

   • Giả định câu 6 là câu ban đầu: Construction sites are a common sight in bustling cities, with cranes and workers building new skyscrapers.

Exercise 3: Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

1. New York City was founded by the Dutch in 1624.

   • A. established

   • B. destroyed

   • C. abolished

   • D. painted

   • Answer: A. established

2. More and more city dwellers suffer from coughing or breathing problems.

   • A. residents

   • B. roads

   • C. pollution

   • D. traffics

   • Answer: A. residents

3. At weekends the city centre is always packed with people.

   • A. empty

   • B. crowded

   • C. peaceful

   • D. convenient

   • Answer: B. crowded

4. Public transportation in the city is generally reliable, with frequent buses and trains.

   • A. unsteady

   • B. broken

   • C. delayed

   • D. trustworthy

   • Answer: D. trustworthy

5. The city skyline, with its tall buildings and shimmering lights, is undeniably attractive.

   • A. appealing

   • B. boring

   • C. ugly

   • D. unattractive

   • Answer: A. appealing

Exercise 4: Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

1. There is far too much pollution nowadays in urban areas.

   • A. local

   • B. rural

   • C. nations

   • D. neighbour

   • Answer: B. rural

2. Unfortunately, some neighborhoods in the city can be dangerous due to high crime rates.

   • A. dull

   • B. special

   • C. safe

   • D. unsafe

   • Answer: C. safe

3. Living in the city has a number of drawbacks.

   • A. negatives

   • B. advantages

   • C. disadvantages

   • D. problems

   • Answer: B. advantages

4. The new road is very wide, which helps to reduce congestion and improve the flow of vehicles.

   • A. narrow

   • B. broad

   • C. large

   • D. vast

   • Answer: A. narrow

5. Living in the city can be pricey: rent, dining out, and entertainment all come at a premium.

   • A. cheap

   • B. expensive

   • C. costly

   • D. dear

   • Answer: A. cheap

Exercise 5: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

It is reported that there is a rising (1) _____ of people living in urban areas. Big cities provide both a significant amount of (2) _____ and higher average salaries. With so many companies and factories, it is easy for city dwellers to find work. Statistics from New York City show that people here have ten times more job opportunities than those (3) _____ the neighboring suburbs and smaller towns. Additionally, greater earnings are also another reason why workers are attracted to large cities. High-skilled workers tend to concentrate in urban centers because they can (4) _____ valuable experiences that are not available in other places. This skilled workforce is, of course, hunted by companies which are often willing (5) _____ higher wages.

1. A. amount B. number C. sum D. group Answer: B. number (dùng cho danh từ đếm được "people")

2. A. employ B. employed C. unemployment D. employment Answer: D. employment (cung cấp số lượng việc làm)

3. A. in B. on C. at D. by Answer: D. by (so sánh số lượng việc làm giữa hai nơi)

4. A. achieve B. make C. take D. gain Answer: D. gain (đạt được, có được trải nghiệm)

5. A. to pay B. pay C. paying D. to be paid Answer: A. to pay (willing to do something)