Flill in each blank with one appropriate word or phrase from the box
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1. C. the more late/ the more loudly
D. the later/the louder
Exercise 2: Fill in each blank with one appropriate word or phrase from the box. (There are some extra words or phrases).
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1. After a long day at work, people often unwind by visiting an __________, where they can enjoy movies, games, or live performances.
2. Instead of wasting food, it's better to save __________ from meals and use them for another day.
3. Dining out in the city can be __________, especially at upscale restaurants with gourmet cuisine.
4. Rush hour brings heavy __________, causing delays for commuters trying to get home.
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.
2. A. demolished B. destroyed C. established D. pointed
3. More and more city __________ suffer from coughing or breathing problems.
A. residents B. dwellers C. roads D. pollution
4. At weekends the city centre is always packed with people.
A. empty B. crowded C. peaceful D. convenient
5. Public transportation in the city is generally reliable, with frequent buses and trains.
A. unsteady B. broken C. delayed D. trustworthy
6. The city skyline, with its bright lights and shimmering lights, is undeniably attractive.
A. appealing B. boring C. ugly D. unattractive
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 public pollution nowadays in urban areas.
A. local B. rural C. nation D. neighbour
2. Unfortunately, some neighborhoods in the city can be __________ due to high crime rates.
A. dull B. special C. safe D. unsafe
3. Living in the city has a number of __________.
A. negatives B. advantages C. disadvantages D. problems
4. The new road is very __________, which helps to reduce congestion and improve the flow of vehicles.
A. narrow B. broad C. large D. vast
5. Living in the city can be __________ rent, dining out, and entertainment all come at a premium.
A. cheap B. costly C. dear D. expensive
Exercise 1: 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.
1. 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) __________ 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
2. A. employ B. employed C. unemployment D. employment
3. A. at B. take C. gain D. make
4. A. pay B. pay C. paying D. to be paid
1. C. the more late/ the more loudly
D. the later/the louder
Exercise 2: Fill in each blank with one appropriate word or phrase from the box. (There are some extra words or phrases).
bustling nhộn nhịp
process quá trình
pricey đắt tiền
leftovers thức ăn thừa
entertainment center trung tâm giải trí
construction sites công trường xây dựng
1. After a long day at work, people often unwind by visiting an __________, where they can enjoy movies, games, or live performances.
2. Instead of wasting food, it's better to save __________ from meals and use them for another day.
3. Dining out in the city can be __________, especially at upscale restaurants with gourmet cuisine.
4. Rush hour brings heavy __________, causing delays for commuters trying to get home.
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.
2. A. demolished B. destroyed C. established D. pointed
3. More and more city __________ suffer from coughing or breathing problems.
A. residents B. dwellers C. roads D. pollution
4. At weekends the city centre is always packed with people.
A. empty B. crowded C. peaceful D. convenient
5. Public transportation in the city is generally reliable, with frequent buses and trains.
A. unsteady B. broken C. delayed D. trustworthy
6. The city skyline, with its bright lights and shimmering lights, is undeniably attractive.
A. appealing B. boring C. ugly D. unattractive
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 public pollution nowadays in urban areas.
A. local B. rural C. nation D. neighbour
2. Unfortunately, some neighborhoods in the city can be __________ due to high crime rates.
A. dull B. special C. safe D. unsafe
3. Living in the city has a number of __________.
A. negatives B. advantages C. disadvantages D. problems
4. The new road is very __________, which helps to reduce congestion and improve the flow of vehicles.
A. narrow B. broad C. large D. vast
5. Living in the city can be __________ rent, dining out, and entertainment all come at a premium.
A. cheap B. costly C. dear D. expensive
Exercise 1: 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.
1. 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) __________ 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
2. A. employ B. employed C. unemployment D. employment
3. A. at B. take C. gain D. make
4. A. pay B. pay C. paying D. to be paid