Urban development

(Sự phát triển đô thị)

1. Listen and read.

(Nghe và đọc.)

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!

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.

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).

(Đọc lại đoạn hội thoại.Quyết định xem những câu sau đây là đúng (T) hay sai (F).)

3. Match the words to make phrases mentioned in 1.

(Nối các từ để tạo thành cụm từ được đề cập ở bài 1.)

4. Complete the sentences using phrases from 1.

(Hoàn thành câu sử dụng các cụm từ trong bài 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 jams get.