1. Match the words 1-8 on the left with their meanings a-h on the right.

(Ghép các từ 1-8 ở bên trái với nghĩa của chúng từ a-h ở bên phải.)

2. Read the text and match the headings with the paragraphs.

(Đọc văn bản và ghép tiêu đề với các đoạn văn.)

A. Give it Time

B. Learn the Downsides

C. Making Friends

D. Spend Time in the City

Relocating from a village to a city is a great decision in your life. However, please consider the tips below before making the final decision.

1. _____________________________________

It's really important that you spend some time in the city that you're moving to so as not to feel overwhelmed later. You can visit the city for a few days or a week for several times and avoid doing any of the popular touristy stuff. Always keep in mind that the tourist experience of a city is completely different from the experience of a local. Please observe what local people do, travel the way they travel and eat what they eat.

2. _____________________________________

Every city has its good points and bad points. While knowing its good points motivates you to move there, it's better to gain understanding of its downsides. After all, you're going to be living there, and you won't want to slowly figure out that there are things that you dislike. When you are aware of the downsides such as chaotic traffic, expensive transportation, and still want to live there, that's your choice.

3. _____________________________________

Some people think that living in a city makes it easy to make friends because there are so many people there, but they may be wrong. The opposite might be true. It's easier to make friends in small towns. While it might not happen naturally, however, you can try different ways such as joining clubs, playing sports, or having coffee at local cafes and you'll find that you have plenty of opportunities for friendship.

4. _____________________________________

Finally, transition needs time. No matter how excited you are to be living in your chosen city, you may be homesick. Even simple things like having a favourite cafe and visiting a favourite shop can help make a place feel like home. You may also miss the simplicity of your village, its slow-paced life, and its low cost. So please give you some time to slowly transition to a new place by involving in local activities.

3. Read the text again and circle the best option.

(Đọc lại văn bản và khoanh tròn lựa chọn tốt nhất.)

Relocating from a village to a city is a great decision in your life. However, please consider the tips below before making the final decision.

1. Spend Time in the City

It's really important that you spend some time in the city that you're moving to so as not to feel overwhelmed later. You can visit the city for a few days or a week for several times and avoid doing any of the popular touristy stuff. Always keep in mind that the tourist experience of a city is completely different from the experience of a local. Please observe what local people do, travel the way they travel and eat what they eat.

2. Learn the Downsides

Every city has its good points and bad points. While knowing its good points motivates you to move there, it's better to gain understanding of its downsides. After all, you're going to be living there, and you won't want to slowly figure out that there are things that you dislike. When you are aware of the downsides such as chaotic traffic, expensive transportation, and still want to live there, that's your choice.

3. Making Friends

Some people think that living in a city makes it easy to make friends because there are so many people there, but they may be wrong. The opposite might be true. It's easier to make friends in small towns. While it might not happen naturally, however, you can try different ways such as joining clubs, playing sports, or having coffee at local cafes and you'll find that you have plenty of opportunities for friendship.

4. Give it Time

Finally, transition needs time. No matter how excited you are to be living in your chosen city, you may be homesick. Even simple things like having a favourite cafe and visiting a favourite shop can help make a place feel like home. You may also miss the simplicity of your village, its slow-paced life, and its low cost. So please give you some time to slowly transition to a new place by involving in local activities.

1. Why is it necessary to spend time in the city before moving to live there? (Tại sao cần phải dành thời gian ở thành phố trước khi chuyển đến sống ở đó?)

a. To experience popular tourist attractions. (Để trải nghiệm các điểm tham quan du lịch nổi tiếng.)

b. To understand the downsides of the city. (Để hiểu được những mặt trái của thành phố.)

c. To have fun and enjoy local activities. (Để vui chơi và tận hưởng các hoạt động địa phương.)

d. To gain insight into the city's culture and lifestyle. (Để hiểu sâu hơn về văn hóa và lối sống của thành phố.)

2. Why is it important to learn about the downsides of a city? (Tại sao việc tìm hiểu về những mặt trái của thành phố lại quan trọng?)

a. To motivate yourself to move. (Để thúc đẩy bản thân chuyển đi.)

b. To make an informed choice. (Để đưa ra lựa chọn sáng suốt.)

c. To find things to dislike. (Để tìm ra những điều không thích.)

d. To compare it with other cities. (Để so sánh với các thành phố khác.)

3. What is the misconception about making friends in a city? (Quan niệm sai lầm về việc kết bạn ở thành phố là gì?)

a. It's easier to make friends in small towns. (Dễ kết bạn hơn ở các thị trấn nhỏ.)

b. Living in a city makes it easy to make friends. (Sống ở thành phố giúp dễ kết bạn hơn.)

c. There are limited opportunities for friendship in cities. (Có ít cơ hội kết bạn ở thành phố.)

d. Clubs and sports are not effective ways to make friends. (Các câu lạc bộ và môn thể thao không phải là cách hiệu quả để kết bạn.)

4. What can make you less homesick during the transition period? (Điều gì có thể giúp bạn bớt nhớ nhà trong thời gian chuyển tiếp?)

a. Avoiding cafes and shops. (Tránh đến quán cà phê và cửa hàng.)

b. Spending time in tourist attractions. (Dành thời gian ở các điểm tham quan du lịch.)

c. Engaging in local activities. (Tham gia các hoạt động địa phương.)

d. Not giving it enough time. (Không dành đủ thời gian.)

5. What is the main purpose of this text? (Mục đích chính của văn bản này là gì?)

a. To encourage people to move to a city. (Khuyến khích mọi người chuyển đến thành phố.)

b. To compare cities and small towns. (So sánh thành phố và thị trấn nhỏ.)

c. To make people aware of the city life before moving. (Giúp mọi người nhận thức được cuộc sống thành phố trước khi chuyển đến.)

d. To highlight the advantages of living in a city. (Làm nổi bật những lợi thế của việc sống ở thành phố.)