1. Rewrite the sentences without changing their meaning. Use the correct form of the words in brackets.

(Viết lại câu mà không làm thay đổi nghĩa của chúng. Sử dụng dạng đúng của từ trong ngoặc.)

1. There has been a rapid increase in the urbanisation rate. (increase)

→ The urbanisation ____________________________________

2. There has been a gradual decrease in the rural population. (decrease)

→ The rural ____________________________________

3. The line graph illustrates how the world population has changed. (show changes)

→ The line graph ____________________________________

4. House prices in big cities have increased a lot over the past decade. (go up)

→ House prices ____________________________________

5. The air quality in urban areas has become worse over the years. (worsen)

→ The air quality ____________________________________

6. The demand for affordable housing in urban areas has increased rapidly recently. (rise)

→ The demand for ____________________________________

7. House prices in rural areas have remained stable over the past two years. (same)

→ House prices ____________________________________

8. More people move to big cities, so big cities become more crowded. (The more... the more)

→ The more ____________________________________

2. Use the words and phrases, and add some words where necessary to make meaningful sentences. Change the verb forms if necessary.

(Sử dụng các từ và cụm từ, đồng thời thêm một số từ cần thiết để tạo thành các câu có ý nghĩa. Thay đổi dạng động từ nếu cần thiết.)

1. More / more / people / moving / urban areas / seek employment.

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2. Housing / getting / more / more expensive / big cities.

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3. By contrast, / house prices / remain / stable / countryside.

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4. The unemployment rate / big cities / getting / higher / higher.

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5. It / first time / I / visit / such / modern building.

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6. More / more / young people / looking / affordable housing.

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7. Polluted cities / becoming / less / less /attractive.

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8. Urbanisation / has generally improved / life / people / our area.

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3. The line graph below illustrates population trends in Thailand from 1960 to 2020. Write a description (120-150 words) of the graph. Use the suggestions below to help you.

(Biểu đồ đường bên dưới minh họa xu hướng dân số ở Thái Lan từ năm 1960 đến năm 2020. Viết mô tả (120-150 từ) về biểu đồ. Sử dụng những gợi ý dưới đây để giúp bạn.)

The line graph shows population trends in Thailand from 1960 to 2020. Overall, the urban population...

In 1960, most Thai people... However, from 1960 to 1980.... From 2000....

By contrast, the urban population rose throughout the same period. In 1960,... In 1980..... From 2000,...