1. Listen and repeat. Complete the sentences with the word/phrases from the list.

(Nghe và lặp lại. Hoàn thành câu với từ/cụm từ trong danh sách.)

1. Most cities have a good _______ with lots of hospitals and doctor’s offices.

2. When we moved to the countryside, we met a lot of _______.

3. You can have a good career in the city because there are more _______ there.

4. In urban areas, there are a lot of _______ like roads and bridges.

5. People in rural areas have lots of space to grow their own _______.

6. The government spent a lot of money providing rural people with _______, like schools and hospitals.

7. Some people prefer living in the countryside because the _______ there is low.

8. There are many _______ in urban areas, so it is easy to get a good education there.

2. Put the words into the correct columns. Practise saying them with your partner.

(Đặt các từ vào đúng cột. Thực hành nói chúng với đối tác của bạn.)

3. Listen to four people talking about the places where they live. Match the speakers (1-4) to the jobs (A-D).

(Nghe bốn người nói về nơi họ sống. Nối người nói (1-4) với công việc (A-D).)

4. Talk about the place where you live using the word/phrases from Exercise 1.

(Nói về nơi bạn sống bằng cách sử dụng từ/cụm từ ở Bài tập 1.)

5. Think: Listen and read the text quickly. What do you think the text is about?

(Suy nghĩ: Nghe và đọc nhanh văn bản. Bạn nghĩ văn bản nói về điều gì?)

URBAN AND RURAL AREAS

Life is different in urban and rural areas. Urban areas are typically crowded areas with cities or towns, whereas rural areas are more connected to the countryside. Both places have their advantages, but they also have challenges for those who live there.

Urban areas have a lot of advantages and opportunities for a better life. Many good schools, universities and companies here offer excellent education and job opportunities. Besides, the city provides modern facilities and good public services. Also, easy access to a healthcare system and the support of police, firefighters and other public servants give urban people a sense of security. Unfortunately, they are facing the problems of heavy traffic, a high cost of living and a large population.

Life in urban areas can be exhausting for people who like peace and quiet, but rural areas are perfect places for them. It is because rural areas have beautiful scenery, fresh food and friendly people. However, there are fewer education and job opportunities in rural areas than in urban areas. Also, the lack of facilities and public services in another disadvantage. Therefore, life in rural areas is not so convenient as life in urban areas for some people.

6. Read the text again and complete the sentences (1-5). Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each gap.

(Đọc lại đoạn văn và hoàn thành các câu (1-5). Viết KHÔNG QUÁ BA TỪ cho mỗi chỗ trống.)

1. Rural areas and urban areas have both advantages and _______.

2. Urban areas offer lots of education and job _______.

3. It is _______ to access the healthcare system in urban areas.

4. Life in urban areas can make people who like _______ feel exhausted.

5. For some people, life in rural areas is less _______ than life in urban areas.

7. Read the text again and answer the questions (1-4).

(Đọc lại đoạn văn và trả lời các câu hỏi (1-4).)

1. What are the facilities like in urban areas? (Tiện ích ở khu đô thị như thế nào?)

__________________________________________________________

2. What gives urban people a sense of security? (Điều gì mang lại cho người dân thành thị cảm giác an toàn?)

__________________________________________________________

3. What are the disadvantages of urban areas? (Nhược điểm của đô thị là gì?)

__________________________________________________________

4. What are the advantages of rural areas? (Nông thôn có những lợi thế gì?)

__________________________________________________________

8. Think: Would you like to live in an urban area or rural area? Why? Tell your partner.

(Hãy suy nghĩ: Bạn muốn sống ở thành thị hay nông thôn? Tại sao? Nói với đối tác của bạn.)