Match the words and phrases with their meanings

Pronunciation

Linking final consonants to initial vowels

1. Listen and repeat. Pay attention to the linking ( - ) between the words in the sentences.

(Lắng nghe và lặp lại. Chú ý liên kết ( - ) giữa các từ trong câu)

1. He lives in the city centre.

2. Cities of the future will be more exciting.

3. The new high-rise building is in the west of the city.

4. A lot of people come to the city to walk across the famous bridge.

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2. Listen and mark ( - ) the consonant and vowel sounds that are linked. Then practise saying the sentences.

(Nghe và đánh dấu ( - ) các phụ âm và nguyên âm được liên kết. Sau đó thực hành nói các câu)

1. Traffic jarns are the city’s biggest problem, especially during rush hour.

2. This is the most beautiful city I’ve ever visited.

3. Would you like a guided tour of the city this afternoon?

4. The Fine Art Museum was built in the new urban area last year. 

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2. Complete the sentences using the correct forms of the words and phrases in 1.

(Hoàn thành các câu bằng cách sử dụng các hình thức đúng của các từ và cụm từ trong 1)

1. Building a good _____________ is important for the country’s economy.

2. The new underground has allowed ______________ to get around more easily.

3. With the help of technology, people can now grow vegetables in _____________ of high-rise buildings.

4. The ____________ attracts people’s attention because of its unusual architecture.

5. More people are moving away from the _____________ of large cities to the suburbs.

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Grammar

Stative verbs in the continuous form

1. Choose the correct forms of the verbs to complete the following sentences.

(Chọn dạng đúng của động từ để hoàn thành các câu sau)

1. I (think / am thinking) that living in the city is good for young people.

2. We (are thinking / think) of moving out of the city.

3. I (don’t see / am not seeing) the building. It's too far away.

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2. Find and correct the mistakes in the following sentences.

(Tìm và sửa lỗi sai trong các câu sau)

1. The urban lifestyle seems more excitingly to young people.

2. The museum looks beauty from a distance.

3. Widening the road sounds a good solve to traffic problems in the area.

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3. Work in pairs. Talk about future developments in your neighbourhood. Use stative verbs in continuous form and linking verbs.

(Làm việc theo cặp. Nói về những phát triển trong tương lai trong khu phố của bạn. Sử dụng động từ trạng thái ở dạng tiếp diễn và động từ nối)

Example:

A: The government is thinking of building a new skyscraper here.

B: Fantastic! Our city will look more modern.

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