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PHẦN BÀI TẬP ÔN THI THEO TỪNG UNIT
REVIEW UNIT 1
PRACTICE 1
A. PHONETICS
I. Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.
1. A. accident B. jazz C. stamps D. watch
2. A. this B. thick C. maths D. thin
3. A gas B. gain C. germ D. goods
4. A. bought B. nought C. plough D. thought
5. A. spear B. gear C. fear D. pear
II. Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.
1. A. remember B. influence C. expression D. convenient
2. A. medium B. computer C. formation D. connection
3. A. national B. cultural C. popular D. musician
4. A. successful B. humorous C. arrangement D. attractive
5. A. construction B. typical C. glorious D. purposeful
B. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
I. Choose the correct words in the box to complete the sentences.
widely related master inequality
movement accomplished pioneer increasingly
1. Hughes is one of the most ___________________ writers in American 20 literary history?
2. Albert Einstein was essentially all ___________________ to science meanwhile Leonardo Da Vinci was a _______________________ at art, architecture, invention, and several other areas.
3. Han Mac Tu was part of the new poetic ___________________ in Vietnam at the beginning of the 20th century.
4. Han Mac Tu is considered a ___________________ of romantic poetry in Vietnam.
5. During his time at University, Nelson Mandela became ___________________ aware of the racial
__________________ and injustice faced by non-white people.
6. Steve Jobs is ___________________ recognized as a pioneer in the field of microcomputer revolution.
II. Give the correct form of the words in the following sentences.
1. He was the most ___________________ football player that our school had produced in years His talent for football was great. TALENT
2. Do you know Professor Phan Huy Le whose great ______________________ was his books on the history of Vietnam in the 19th century? ACHIEVE
3. He wishes to straighten up and lead a ________________________ life. RESPECT
4. His career as a journalist was full of __________________________ achievements. He was a respected and admired journalist. DISTINGUISH
5. To be successful takes hard work and ________________________. DEDICATE
6. Doing things with ________________________ will give us true happiness. The more we give away, the happier we are. GENEROUS
7. Tran Hung Dao was a great ________________________ to lure the enemy to enter deeply into his land, then attacked to destroy them. STRATEGY
8. Mother Teresa was a living saint who offered a great example and ________________________ to the world. INSPIRE
9. Zuckerberg was forced to shut his website down, but its immense ____________________ and controversy had made him consider its future potential. POPULAR
10. As the principal founder of Microsoft, Bill Gates is one of the most ________________________ and richest people on the planet. INFLUENCE
11. If Presley was considered a ________________________ and a rebellious figure, it just made him more popular with young listeners. CONTROVERSY
12. Stephen William Hawking got more ________________________ for his research and discoveries through his print and TV interviews. RECOGNINZE
III. Indicate the correct answer to complete each of the following questions.
1. At his first school, Mark Zuckerberg ____ in all subjects and worked hard throughout his classes.
A. interested B. excelled C. engrossed D. involved
2. His incredible performance during high school ____ him admission to Harvard University.
A. earned B. attained C. resorted D. applied
3. Mother Teresa suffered various health problems, but nothing could ____ her from fulfilling her mission of serving the poor and needy.
A. persuade B. warn C. appoint D. dissuade
4. In 1979, Mother Teresa was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for work undertaken in the ____ to overcome poverty and distress.
A. battle B. struggle C. movement D. proposal
5. At the age of 18, Mother Teresa was ____ permission to join a group of nuns in Ireland.
A. required B. sought C. obtained D. given
6. Nelson Mandela was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993 for his work in helping to end racial ____ in South Africa
A. integration B. segregation C. achievement D. exploitation
7. Princess Diana fought for her children on any level so they could reach their full ____ as human beings and in their public duties.
A. requirement B. condition C. capacity D. potential
8. Meeting my favorite celebrity at the airport was certainly a ____ of luck that wouldn't have happened if I'd arrived five minutes later.
A. number B. piece C. stroke D. name
9. Steve Jobs might hardly imagine that only a year later the company ____ impressive victory with Apple II, one of the first highly successful ____ personal computer.
A. attain / massly-produced B. see / mass-produced
C. taste / massive produced D. achieve / mass-producing
10. Ms. May, 59 years old, is the country's longest-serving home secretary in half a century, with a ____ for seriousness, hard work and above all, determination.
A. fame B. reputation C. achievement D. maintenance
11. Theresa May is one of a growing number of women in traditionally ____ British politics rising to the upper position of leadership.
A. male-dominated B. man-domination C. male-dominating D. man-dominatedly
12. Marilyn Monroe is widely ____ as one of most influential figures in American culture.
A. classified B. depicted C. admired D. regarded
13. May's sports hero was Geoffrey Boycott, a solid, stubborn cricketer who ____ in playing the long game.
A. qualified B. specialized C. engrossed D. indulged
14. Like many other Britain's prime ministers, May ____ a place at Oxford.
A. admitted B. permitted C. won D. constituted
15. She has been quite critical ____ the media focusing on her fashion instead of her achievement as a politician.
A. with B. for C. of D. in
16. Marilyn Monroe was ____ for Golden Globe Best Actress Award for Bus Stop (1956).
A. offered B. nominated C. awarded D. rewarded
17. Marilyn Monroe ____ to a heavy drug use, which had a damaging impact ____ both her mental and physical health.
A. resorted - on B. abused - in C. overexploited - to D. related - for
18. Their family were wealthy but they encouraged their children to work hard and take nothing ____.
A. for sure B. for good C. for granted D. for charge
19. When Bill Gates saw an opportunity to found his own company, he dropped ____ Harvard without finishing his course.
A. into B. by C. around D. out of
20. Despite the pervasive press intrusions into her private life, Princess Diana remained very popular because people could identify ____ her.
A. in B. for C. with D. as
21. Elvis was ____ shy and as a youngster was not keen on performing in public.
A. relatively B. respectively C. virtually D. almost
22. As a teenager, he was uninterested in school - but became ____ in music, listening to a huge ____ of contemporary American music.
A. bored - amount B. reluctant - diversity C. reckless - type D. absorbed - range
23. Elvis Presley was ____ for the idea that rock 'n' roll music was having a negative effect on American teenagers.
A. accused B. convicted C. criticized D. charged
24. If Presley was considered a controversial and a rebellious ____, it just made him more popular with young listeners.
A. creator B. figure C. character D. celebration
25. Darwin was ____ a place on the HMS Beagle to act as a natural scientist on a voyage to the coast of South America.
A. won B. gained C. offered D. admitted
26. Influenced by the work of Malthus, Darwin came ____ a theory of natural selection and gradual evolution over time.
A. off B. into C. out D. up with
27. In the struggle for survival, the fittest win out at the ____ of their rivals because they succeed in adapting themselves best ____ their environment
A. expense - to B. cost - for C. expenditure - of D. stake - to
28. Van Gogh played a ____ role in the development of modern art.
A. worthless B. valueless C. key D. minor
29. Van Gogh was ____ to a lunatic asylum where he would spend time on and off until his death in 1890.
A. related B. referred C. adapted D. committed
30. Oprah Winfrey has played a key role in modern American life, shaping cultural ____ and promoting various liberal causes.
A. values B. trends C. potentials D. prosperity
IV. Indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
1. His early death only cemented his legendary status, and Elvis Presley has become deeply ingrained in popular culture.
A. engrossed B. indulged C. deep-rooted D. supreme
2. A distinctive feature of Trump's business and real estate ventures has been the prominent use of his own name.
A. characteristic B. general C. common D. superficial
3. Mother Teresa was a Roman Catholic nun who devoted her life to serving the poor and destitute around the world.
A. committed B. dedicated C. committed D. attended
4. Marilyn Monroe has become an iconic representative of fame and female beauty.
A. figure B. image C. typical D. idol
5. Marilyn Monroe was an epitome of sensuality, beauty and effervescence and was naturally photogenic.
A. frame B. indicator C. instructor D. figure
6. Despite the media often being dismissive of Monroe's potential, her efforts to improve acting paid off.
A. failed B. broke down C. managed D. met with success
7. Margaret Thatcher was known for her tough uncompromising conservative political views, and became dubbed as ‘The Iron Lady’.
A. reserved B. inflexible C. narrow-minded D. compatible
8. He is commonly referred to as the "The King of Rock 'n' Roll" and epitomizes the post-war pop generation
A. be representative of B. leads C. elaborates D. expands on
9. Leonardo da Vinci created rare masterpieces of art such as The Mona Lisa' and ‘The Last Supper’.
A. worthless works of art B. invaluable property
C. excellent qualifications D. excellent works of art
10. Da Vinci studied all aspects of life and his far-reaching investigations and discoveries sought to show an underlying unity of the universe.
A. insignificant B. finite C. extensive D. excessive
V. Indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
1. Da Vinci from an early age began to display his remarkable academic and artistic talents.
A. striking B. extraordinary C. run-of-the-mill D. exceptional
2. Joachim Lafosse confirms his exceptional talent with "Free Student", a film that is more conventional in its form.
A. out of the ordinary B. abnormal C. usual D. odd
3. Van Gogh became one of the most celebrated artists of the twentieth century.
A. admired B. honored C. acclaimed D. obscure
4. Michael stood out for his exceptional enthusiasm and soft, infectious musical voice.
A. attract attention B. be inconspicuous C. be conspicuous D. stick out a mile
5. In recent years, Madonna has continued to tour, release albums and engage in humanitarian work.
A. throw oneself into B. become uninvolved in C. have a hand in D. take part in
6. Henry VIII was equally notorious for his six marriages and several scandalous love affairs.
A. anonymous B. infamous C. celebrated D. ill-famed
7. The works Da Vinci did finish were often spectacular masterpieces, such as his paintings The Last Supper and The Mona Lisa.
A. magnificent B. out of this world C. unimpressive D. remarkable
8. The death of Diana princess had a profound impact on the British public and those in other countries.
A. far-reaching B. superficial C. deep-seated D. heartfelt
VI. Put the verb in the past simple tense or the past continuous.
1. When I (arrive) ________________________ at this house, he still (sleep) ________________________.
2. The light (go) _____________________ out while we (have) ________________________ dinner.
3. Bill (have) ________________________ breakfast when I (stop) ________________________ at this house this morning.
4. She (wash) ______________________ up when Tam (arrive) ________________________ at this house.
5. As we (cross) _______________________ the Street, we (see) ________________________ an accident.
6. Tom (see) _________________________ a serious accident while he (stand) ________________________ at the bus stop.
7. The children (play) _________________ football when their mother (come) _____________________
back home.
8. The bell (ring) ________________________ while Tom (take) ________________________ a bath.
9. He (sit) _________________________ in a car when I (see) ________________________ him.
10. We (clean) _______________ the house when she (come) ________________________ yesterday.
VII. Add "A/ AN/ THE/ X" to each of the following sentences.
1. He made his first attempt to engage in sporting activities four years ago with _____ support of his family.
2. He was _________ most talented football player that our school had produced in years. His talent for _________ football was great.
3. He did _________ Black Mountain hike with his friends, but had to check his blood glucose levels every four hours.
4. Do you know Professor Phan Huy Le whose great achievement was his books on ____________ history of Viet Nam in ______________ 19th century?
5. __________ following year, he took part in Melbourne Sunset run to raise funds for ________ orphanage.
6. He wishes to straighten up and lead ___________ respectable life. He would like to be socially acceptable due to his good behavior.
7. He had to brake hard to avoid hitting _________ truck in front.
8. Doing things with generosity will give us _____________ true happiness. _____________ more we give away, ___________ happier we are.
9. His career as _________ journalist was full of distinguished achievements. He was _________ respected and admired journalist.
10. Five years ago, when Edward was 35 years old, he was diagnosed with _____________ diabetes.
VIII. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.
1. She has read ____ interesting book.
A. a B. an C. the D. X
2. You'll get ____ shock if you touch ____ live wire with that screwdriver.
A. an/ the B. x/ the C. a/ a D. an/ the
3. Mr. Smith is ____ old customer and ____ honest man.
A. An/ the B. the/ an C. an/ an D. the/ the
4. I first met her four years ago when we ____ at a middle school.
A. had been studying B. are studying C. have been studying D. were studying
5. This school has an excellent ____ in the community.
A. image B. reputation C. name D. opinion
6. ____ youngest boy has just started going to ____ school.
A. a/ x B. x/ the C. an/ x D. the/ x
7. Do you go to ____ prison to visit him?
A. the B. a C. x D. an
8. The boys broke a window when they ____ football.
A. played B. were playing C. half played D. are playing
9. In spite of having a peasant ____, Nguyen Hue had proved that he was really an excellent general, only gained victories.
A. situation B. experience C. condition D. background
10. As well as being a successful actor, Clint Eastwood is a ____ film director.
A. talent B. talented C. distinguish D. respectful
11. I ____ about him when suddenly he came in.
A. talk B. talked C. am talking D. was talking
12. At first, Microsoft had ____ hyphen in the name "Micro-soft", ____ combination of microcomputer and ____ software.
A. a - the - a B. a - a - X C. the - the - X D. X - a - the
13. Le Loi used the ____ war, moving from little to large scale.
A. mid-term B. short-term C. long-term D. half term
14. Last night at this time, they ____ the same thing. She ____ and he ____ the newspaper.
A. are doing/ is cooking/ is reading B. were doing/ was cooking/ was reading
C. was doing/ has cooked/ is reading D. had done/ was cooking/ read
15. When Carol ____ last night, I ____ my favorite show on television.
A. was calling/ watched C. called/ was watching
B. called/ have watched D. had called/ watched
IX. Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that needs correction.
1. The shortage of cooking gas in North Korea raised prices: an example of how the law of supply and demand also apply to planned economies.
A. The shortage of B. raised C. an example of D. apply
2. In the latter half of the nineteenth century, physical techniques making it possible to determine the chemical constitution of stars.
A. latter half B. making it C. to determine D. of stars
3. In 1997, molecular biologist L. Mark Lagrimini of Ohio State University cloned the gene in that codes for a type of peroxidase found in tobacco plants.
A. In B. in that C. a type of D. found
4. Alpine Sainte nards are too good at following the scent of humans, even in snow, that they are used by ski patrols as rescue dogs.
A. too B. following C. used D. as
5. Booker T. Washington, head of the first industrial school for African Americans, was as popular with Southerners than he was with Northerners.
A. first industrial B. was C. popular with D. than he
X. Indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
1. "How do you like your steak done?" – “____.”
A. I don't like it B. Very little C. Well done D. Very much
2. "Oops! I'm sorry for stepping on your foot" – “____.”
A. Never mind B. You don't mind C. You're welcome D. That's fine
3. Anne: "Fancy a bite to eat?" - Barbara: “____”
A. No thanks, I've just had some. B. No thanks, I've just had something.
C. No thanks, I'm not neatly very thirsty. D. No thanks, I'm trying to give up.
4. Receptionist: "Good morning." - Chris: "Good morning. I've come to ____ Mrs. Dabria."
A. see B. visit C. do business with D. hold a talk with
5. Arm and Mary are studying in their classroom.
Ann: "Can I borrow your dictionary?" – Mary: “____”
A. I'm afraid I can't B. Here you are! C. I think so. D. It doesn't matter.
6. Jack and Joe are discussing how to make salad for dinner.
Jack: “____” - Joe: “How about putting some grapes in it, instead?”
A. We could fry some onions with it too. B. I'd rather just have some bread, thanks.
C. Let's put some pieces of apple in the salad. D. Good idea! I'll go and make one.
7. - Would you mind lending me you bike?" – “____.”
A. Yes. Here it is B. Not at all C. Great D. Yes, let's
8. Havy: "Thanks for your help, Judy." - Judy: “____.”
A. With all my heart B. Never remind me C. It's my pleasure D. Wish you
C. READING
I. Choose the word or phrase from the box that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
milestones prolific like won funded
breakthroughs making revolutionary
Elon Musk is one of the greatest and most (1) ________________ modern inventors and is responsible for monumental advancements in futuristic technology (2) _________________ renewable energy and space travel. Many of his innovations seem to be right out of a science-fiction movie, but throughout his career he has brought about huge scientific (3) ________________. After (4) _________________ his first fortune from the internet payment service 'PayPal', he invested $100 million in his space travel company, 'SpaceX' and began building satellites, launch vehicles and other spacecraft both for NASA and for his own company, creating new (5) _________________ with his privately (6) _________________ spacecraft. Many of his (7) ________________ ideas and inventions focus on space travel, renewable energy, commercial electric cars and other technologies, that look to a future where fossil fuels and other resources may be in shorter supply. His futuristic and visionary ideas have (8) _________________ him both scientific and philanthropic recognition and awards.
REVIEW UNIT 1
PRACTICE 2
I. Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.
1. A. candy B. sandy C. many D. handy
2. A. earning B. learning C. searching D. clearing
3. A. waited B. mended C. naked D. faced
4. A. given B. risen C. ridden D. whiten
5. A. cough B. tough C. rough D. enough
II. Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.
1. A. designer B. origin C. history D. quality
2. A. capital B. construction C. announcement D. eventful
3. A. apartment B. tradition C. different D. expensive
4. A. monitor B. organize C. following D. inviting
5. A. accurate B. discussion C. sentiment D. industry
III. Choose the correct words in the box to complete the sentences.
gained patriotism favourable
talented celebrated leadership
1. Her mother is always the first reader of her books, and she creates the most __________________ conditions for her daughter to work.
2. Nguyen Dinh Chieu was a Vietnamese poet who was known for his __________________ and anti-colonial writings against the French
3. The work, Luc Van Tien, remains one of the most __________________ works in Vietnamese literature.
4. He was the most __________________ football player that our school had produced in years. His talent for football was great.
5. Nguyen Hue, with his genius __________________, created a people's army, no matter small or large.
6. Nguyen Binh Khiem __________________ a reputation as someone who could foretell the future.
IV. Indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
1. The impact of the assembly line helped Ford become the dominant firm in the motorcar industry.
A. most influential B. subservient C. best-selling D. depressive
2. They all encouraged my creativity and inspired me in many ways.
A. overlooked B. motivated C. rejected D. disappointed
3. She idolizes her artist mother, Ingrid, who is as strong and dangerous as she is beautiful.
A. impresses B. detests C. worships D. hates
4. Clara did not care how low the Phineas fortune had fallen; no proper respectable girl would allow herself to be a maid.
A. disreputable B. unworthy C. paltry D. reputable
5. He was by nature a reserved man but not a cold one.
A. shy B. easygoing C. sociable D. lavish
6. She was brought up in a well-off family. She can't understand the problems we are facing.
A. poor B. broke C. wealthy D. kind
V. Indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
1. P.G. Wodehouse's broadcasts attracted the strongest criticism from countrymen who felt it appeared he was indifferent to the war.
A. attentive B. regardless C. unresponsive D. apathetic
2. Although many criticized his seemingly over-generous pay. Henry Ford also pointed out that the high wage helped the workers to be able to afford the cars.
A. lavish B. open-handed C. big-hearted D. mean
3. Annie ran Tobin's Café on the Quay for some 30 years where she was known to be a very generous and charitable lady.
A. free-handed B. generous C. non-profit-making D. penny-pinching
4. Rich, worldly and sophisticated, he could have been the ideal husband for Gwendolyn but feels compelled to crush her independent spirit and mold her into his perfect wife.
A. elegant B. naive C. knowledgeable D. worldly-wise
5. There has been insufficient rainfall over the past two years, and fanners are having trouble.
A. abundant B. adequate C. unsatisfactory D. dominant
6. We strongly believe that he's innocent of the crime. We do not think that he did it
A. crimeless B. skillful C. clean D. guilty
7. The situation seems to be changing minute by minute.
A. from time to time B. time after time C. again and again D. very slowly
8. Jose had a hard time comparing the iPhone to the Samsung phone because to him they were apples and oranges.
A. containing too many technical details B. very similar
C. completely different D. very complicated
VI. Indicate the correct answer to complete each of the following questions.
1. Hawking was honored with many ____ awards like the Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society.
A. exceptional B. imperative C. indispensible D. prestigious
2. Her range of media enterprises has made Oprah one of the richest ____ women.
A. ready-made B. self-made C. tailor-made D. independent-made
3. When I ____ home last night, I ____ that Jane ____ a beautiful candle light dinner.
A. had arrived/discovered/preparing B. was arriving/has discovered/was preparing
C. have arrived/was discovering/had prepared D. arrived/discovered/was preparing
4. Tran Hung Dao was a great ____ to lure the enemy to enter deeply into his land, then attacked to destroy them.
A. strategy B. strategist C. soldier D. king
5. ____ Emperor Quang Trung was ____ second emperor of ____ Tay Son Dynasty, reigning from 1788 to 1792.
A. The - a - the B. X - a - the C. X - the - the D. X – the - X
6. While I ____ TV last night, a mouse ran across the floor.
A. watch B. watched C. was watching D. am watching
7. When it began to rain, they ____ in the yard.
A. played B. had played C. were playing D. have played
8. Liz and Laura is going shopping together.
Liz: "Look! This sweater is beautiful." - Laura:"____?"
A. Why not trying it on B. Why not trying on it
C. Why not try it on D. Why not try on it
9. Anna is seeing Bill off at the airport.
Anna: “____” - Bill: "I will."
A. I'll miss you much. B. Give my best wishes to your parents.
C. Have a nice trip! D. Wish you a happy journey.
10. When I woke up this morning, it ____.
A. rained B. was raining C. has rained D. is raining
11. Her ____ to medicine was so great that she had little time for anything else.
A. importance B. dedication C. emphasis D. reputation
12. Bill Gates was ____ middle child of William H. Gates II, ____ prominent Seattle Lawyer, and Mary Gates, who worked as teacher before she had children.
A. the / a / a B. a / a / a C. the / the / a D. the / the / the
13. While Tom ____ tennis, Ann ____ a shower.
A. played / took B. playing / taking C. was playing / was taking D. was play / was take
14. When they ____ in the garden, the phone ____.
A. worked / was ringing B. were working / rang C. worked / rang D. work / rings
15. Oprah Winfrey has been an important role model for black American women, breaking down many invisible ____.
A. trends B. gaps C. obstacles D. barriers
16. It was on Oprah that Armstrong finally made a dramatic ____ that he had used performance-enhancing drugs during his cycling career.
A. encouragement B. confession C. receipt D. acceptance
17. In 2004, Barack Obama was elected to the US Senate where he ____ a reputation as one of rising stars in the Democrat Party.
A. acquired B. refrained C. gained D. highlighted
18. Michael Porter has ____ as the strategic adviser to many successful U.S. companies and other international companies.
A. served B. employed C. described D. appointed
19. Gia Long had to ____ many difficulties in his early life, as he became the target of rival groups attempting to wipe out the Nguyen clan completely
A. deal B. cope C. encounter D. surpass
20. A year into his presidency, Barack Obama was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize (2009) ____ his promise to promote world peace.
A. about B. for C. with D. on
21. George VI ____ royal duties such as representing his father at coalmines, factories, and rail yards.
A. paid off B. got over C. gave in D. took up
22. Nelson Mandela is one of the most ____ political leaders of the Twentieth and Twenty-First Century.
A. admired B. perfect C. talent D. skilled
23. Emergency crews are ____ progress in fixing the broken levees, but they are in a desperate race to stop the flooding.
A. making B. doing C. getting D. becoming
24. The dream of a successful Scotland is capable of ____.
A. effort B. achievement C. performance D. realization
25. If necessary, part of the responsibility is ____ by the internal security troops.
A. taken on B. taken over C. taken in D. taken up
26. She is a ____ example of what people with disabilities can achieve.
A. shining B. brightening C. glamorous D. gloomy
27. He is a captain who leads ____.
A. by instance B. by mirror C. by example D. by sample
28. Japan is often quoted as the prime ____ of a modern industrial nation.
A. example B. performer C. instructor D. pioneer
29. Some argue that the intellectual life of Bulgarians in the nineteenth century was ____ influenced by Russian culture.
A. superficially B. mightily C. terribly D. strongly
30. Peter is an artist himself and has some of his own very interesting ____ on sale in the shop.
A. create B. creators C. creations D. creativity
31. We must continually evaluate the ____ of each change on the product as a whole.
A. performing B. possibility C. impact D. affect
32. A couple who gave their 50th blood ____ were presented with awards to mark their achievement.
A. deficiency B. adequacy C. plenty D. donation
VII. Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that needs correction.
1. Only after Theodore Roosevelt became president did conservation developed into a major environmental issue in the United States
A. Only after B. developed C. into D. environmental
2. Contemporary poet James Merrill writes autobiographical verse that building on remembrances of his childhood.
A. Contemporary B. writes C. building on D. his
3. Together Rogers and Hammerstein wrote nine musicals, the first of whose was Oklahoma (1943).
A. Together B. musicals C. first D. whose
4. Benjamin Franklin was the editor of the largest newspaper in the colonies, a diplomatic representative to France and later to England, and he invented many useful devices
A. was B. the largest C. he invented D. many
5. Albert Einstein was such brilliant a scientist that many of his colleagues had to study for several years in order to form opinions about his theories.
A. such brilliant a scientist B. many of his colleagues
C. study D. about
VIII. Choose the word or phrase from the box that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
earned took based regard examples saw rest by
Jack Ma is one of the world's greatest living (1) _______________ of entrepreneurship today. Once a poor lad who survived (2) _______________ guiding tourists, Ma left no stone unturned to rise above his humble condition and achieve success. One of the first steps he (3) _______________ in this (4) _______________ was to improve his communication skills by learning English. Jack was one of the first few individuals who (5) _______________ Internet as a business opportunity even at a time when the (6) _______________ of the world didn't believe in his thoughts. After starting his first venture using a mere $20000, the entrepreneur (7) _______________ around $800,000 in a matter of just three years. However, it is the e-commerce (8) _______________ venture, 'Alibaba', which he founded in the early 2000s that catapulted this entrepreneur to global fame.
REVIEW UNIT 2
PRACTICE 1
A. PHONETICS
I. Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.
1. A. prestige B. connect C. harvest D. congestion
2. A. housing B. crisis C. cost D. custom
3. A. navigate B. necessitate C. inadequate D. debate
4. A. muzzle B. lizard C. pizza D. puzzle
5. A. bargain B. campaign C. ascertain D. complain
II. Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.
1. A. decrease B. facilitate C. fluctuate D. ensure
2. A. propose B. summarize C. centralize D. illustrate
3. A. transformation B. urbanization C. revolution D. population
4. A. agricultural B. unemployed C. sustainable D. economic
5. A. miserable B. infrastructure C. amenity D. necessary
B. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
I. Choose the correct words in the box to complete the sentences.
metropolis relatively ticking density ranking
slums productivity urbanization
1. The _________________________ of population is quite high in urban areas.
2. Rich countries, despite having solved all their basic needs, experience a similar accumulation of social pressure as if it was a _______________________ time bomb.
3. If Nigeria's population continues to grow and people move to cities at the same rate as now, Lagos could become the world's largest _______________________, home to 85 or 100 million people.
4. Nearly half of the world's 3.9 billion urban dwellers reside in _______________________ small settlements with fewer than 500,000 inhabitants.
5. With nearly 38 million people, Tokyo tops UN's _____________________ of most populous cities followed by Delhi, Shanghai, Mexico City, São Paulo and Mumbai.
6. _______________________ are urban areas that are heavily populated with substandard housing and very poor living conditions.
II. Give the correct form of the words in the following sentences.
1. Since the renovation policy launched in 1986, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, has experienced the fastest
_______________________ process. URBAN
2. There has been a rapid ___________________________ of rural people to urban areas for jobs and better
living. MIGRATE
3. Urbanization promotes foreign direct ____________________ which in turn helps in improving the foreign exchange reserves of the country. INVEST
4. The support policies for social housing development in Vietnam remained ____________________ as only a few people were lucky enough to be able to get access to preferential loans. EFFECT
5. Several international organizations want to invest in social ____________________ development for the youth in Vietnam. HOUSE
6. At the moment, finding solutions for ____________________ urban development is one of Vietnam's current top priorities. SUSTAIN
7. Urban ____________________ must rely on the rural hinterland for agricultural production. DWELL
8. As the world continues to ____________________, sustainable development depends increasingly on the successful management of urban growth. URBAN
9. A city that grows without these structures in place is at high risk for poverty and ____________________.STABLE
10. The disease is common in developing countries lacking adequate sewage and sanitation
_______________________. FACILITATE
11. Some people worry that the city has become ____________________. POPULATE
12. Since the number of people aspiring for jobs is more than jobs available, ____________________ is a natural outcome of situation. EMPLOY
III. Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences.
1. Linda insisted that the newly-born baby ____ after her husband's father.
A. could be named B. be named C. must be named D. ought to be named
2. It was such a beautiful evening that one of us suggested we ____ the meeting outside.
A. could have B. had C. might have D. have
3. I requested that first-year students ____ to change their courses in the first two weeks.
A. would be permitted B. be permitted C. were permitted D. are permitted
4. His advisor recommended that he ____ at least three courses each semester
A. takes B. can take C. should take D. would take
5. It is important that he ____ to the director of the programme.
A. should speak B. speak C. would speak D. speaks
6. It's important that they ____ to take her medicine twice a day.
A. remember B. remembering C. to remember D. remembers
7. I suggest that Frank ____ the instructions carefully before playing that game.
A. reading B. to read C. read D. reads
8. Mrs. Smith demanded that the heater ____ immediately. Her apartment was freezing.
A. repaired B. be repaired C. repair D. to repair
9. It's vital that the United States ____ on improving its public education system.
A. focuses B. focus C. focusing D. focused
10. The monk insisted that the tourists ____ the temple until they had removed their shoes.
A. not entering B. not to enter C. not enter D. don't enter
IV. Choose the correct answer that best completes each of the following sentences.
1. Due to industrialization, many changes were ____ in people's daily lives.
A. kept B. got C. maintained D. made
2. Urbanization is happening at such a brisk rate that the government is planning entire new cities in ____ of large new urban populations.
A. expectation B. anticipation C. danger D. view
3. The rapid ____ of rural population to urban places give rise to housing problem and thus slums are developed in these places.
A. increase B. rushes C. inflows D. poverty
4. The increase in population in urban places ____ water and sanitation facilities, which results ____ environmental pollution and health hazards.
A. destroys - from B. breaks - into C. pressurizes - in D. decreases - on
5. Slums are urban areas that are ____ populated with substandard housing and very poor living conditions.
A. thinly B. thickly C. crowdedly D. heavily
6. Unemployment and poverty force people to ____ in anti-social activities.
A. include B. engage C. take D. oppose
7. Due to dumping of sewage from factories in water bodies, water pollution often results ____ of epidemics.
A. breakout B. outbreaks C. out breakings D. breaking outs
8. Access to education, health, social services and cultural activities is more ____ available to people in cities than in villages.
A. readily B. willingly C. extremely D. comparatively
9. The public authority of Ho Chi Minh City is going to be ____ problems of urban planning and management.
A. come up with B. addressed with C. contented with D. got into
10. Vietnam is facing numerous challenges caused by rapid urbanization, leaving burdens on its technical and social ____.
A. appliance B. facilities C. equipment D. infrastructure
11. Vietnam needs to ____ its urbanization opportunities to become a middle income country.
A. get B. seize C. make use D. exploit
12. Drastic measures to boost housing development should be ____ to prevent properly market ____ becoming a boom.
A. initiated - from B. launched - for C. complemented - against D. conducted - to
13. The support policies for social housing development in Vietnam remained ineffective as only a few people were lucky enough to get ____ to preferential loans.
A. entrance B. method C. access D. approach
14. Although the UK is an urban society, more and more people are choosing to ____ to the countryside.
A. distribute B. relocate C. apply D. reach
15. In the absence of adequate medical services, congestion and poor sanitation in big cities may cause health ____.
A. danger B. disadvantages C. demerits D. hazards
16. The United Nations estimates that 1.1 billion people have no access to fresh water and 2.4 billion lack access to adequate ____.
A. sanitation B. facilities C. equipment D. congestion
17. In order to deal with problems including waste and water treatment and public transportation, developing smart cities will be the ____ such challenges.
A. means of coping with B. key to meeting
C. approach to obtaining D. remedy for getting into
18. The government of Vietnam has given ____ to developing the digital industry, smart tourism, and agriculture by 2020.
A. preference B. priority C. advantage D. discrimination
19. There is a heavy ____ on private transport that has led to the congestion of roads and increasing commuting time and pollution
A. base B. independence C. reliance D. lean
20. It is impolite that you ____ there when he gets off the plane.
A. be not standing B. been not standing C. not be standing D. not been standing
21. They hope to ____ a cure for the disease.
A. catch up on B. come up with C. fill up with D. go out with
22. Although it was more than an hour late, the superstar finally showed up and ____ the attention of the audience,
A. grabbed B. held C. paid D. took
23. Don't worry. We're in good time; there's ____ to hurry.
A. impossible B. no need C. no purpose D. unnecessary
24. Overpopulation in urban areas tends to create unfavorable conditions, which may result in ____ of food in developing countries,
A. damages B. failures C. shortage D. supplies
25. Urbanization can bring social health and benefit; ____, it also has its drawback.
A. by the way B. furthermore C. however D. moreover
V. Indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
1. Urbanization brings with it several consequences - both adverse and beneficial.
A. negative B. favorable C. advantageous D. preferential
2. The quality of urban water bodies is increasingly exacerbated by a huge volume of untreated industrial and domestic wastewater.
A. added B. decreased C. reduced D. aggravated
3. A city that grows too quickly can also experience an array of environmental issues.
A. variety B. proportion C. rate D. pace
4. Low-income dwellers are generally living in older areas of modern cities, which are well known for poor sanitation, lack of health facilities and basic amenities.
A. aid B. facilities C. resource D. place
5. India is facing a house shortage in urban areas at the moment and more housing would be required in order to meet future demand.
A. encounter B. introduce C. fulfill D. stumble
6. A smart sustainable city will meet the needs of present and future generations with respect to economic, social and environmental aspects.
A. in addition to B. according to C. with regard to D. with a view to
7. As cities grew more crowded, and often more impoverished and costly, more and more people began to migrate back out of them.
A. well-off B. rich C. penniless D. fertile
8. Urbanization spurs a unique set of issues to both humans and animals.
A. stimulates B. prevents C. varies D. descends
9. Automobile exhaust produces elevated lead levels in urban air.
A. humble B. lowly C. diminished D. uplifted
10. Urban development can magnify the risk of environmental hazards such as flash flooding.
A. understate B. minimize C. exaggerate D. reduce
VI. Indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
1. Urbanization has many adverse effects on the structure of society as gigantic concentrations of people compete for limited resources.
A. favorable B. disadvantageous C. unlucky D. unpropitious
2. The absence of effective and representative government exacerbates urban environmental health problems.
A. aggravate B. heighten C. reduce D. magnify
3. Most of the world's largest cities are considerably smaller by the year 2000 than had been expected.
A. substantially B. slightly C. significantly D. greatly
4. Cities are like magnets, with the potential to take care of everything from the most basic needs to the most intangible desires.
A. impalpable B. invisible C. indefinable D. clear
5. The proportion between public and private space in such spontaneous urbanization is invariably less than 1:10.
A. never B. regularly C. habitually D. dependably
6. Many people move to urban areas seeking for job opportunity as well as stable employment.
A. temporary B. firm C. steady D. substantial
7. His decision had been made on the spur of the moment.
A. all of a sudden B. out of the blue C. unexpectedly D. predictably
8. Unregulated, unplanned urban sprawl is often the cheapest option in the short run - but the long-run costs to society, the economy and the environment can be dire.
A. positive B. terrible C. dreadful D. distressing
9. The police finally arrested the notorious criminal.
A. respectable B. serious C. infamous D. gentle
10. The indiscriminate use of pesticides has wiped out many rare species.
A. uncritical B. unplanned C. extensive D. methodical
VII. Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that needs correction.
1. Government should be used national resources in a more efficient way in order to meet the needs of growing populations.
A. be used B. more efficient C. in order to D. needs
2. Because of urbanization continues, not only the infrastructure for health but also other social services in cities need improving.
A. Because of B. not only C. but also D. need improving
3. The green belt is also getting real dense due to people moving out of the city too many.
A. is B. real C. moving D. many
4. To accommodate the fastly growing population, the government must come up with a solution soon.
A. fastly B. must C. with D. soon
5. The concentration of population may help to minimize our environmental impact on the planet and help cities designs policies and practices to prepare for the influx.
A. concentration B. on C. designs D. practices
VIII. Indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
1. Liz is telling Andrew about her first novel.
Liz. "Guess what? My first novel has just been published.” – Andrew. “____”
A. It's my pleasure. B. Congratulations!
C. Better luck next time! D. It's very kind of you.
2. Mrs. Smith and her students are visiting the zoo.
Mike. "Can I feed the gorilla, Mrs. Smith?" – Mrs. Smith. “____. The sign says 'No feeding the animals'.”
A. Of course you can B. I don't think it works.
C. I'm sure about that. D. I'm afraid not
3. Hung was invited to Hoa's party. He wants to thank her for the lovely party.
Hung: "Thank you very much for a lovely party." – Hoa: “____”
A. Thanks. B. Have a good day! C. You are welcome. D. Cheers.
4. Tom: "I'm sorry, I won't be able to come". - Mary: “____.”
A. Great! B. Oh, that's annoying
C. Well, never mind D. Sounds likes fun
5. Tom: "Can you make it at 3 p.m on Friday for our meeting?" - Tony: “____”
A. OK, that's fine. B. That's not true. I met him three days ago.
C. Very well, thanks. D. You have a point there, but I don't think so.
6. Student: "Could you help me to fax this report?" - Librarian: “____’
A. Sorry I have no idea. B. It's very kind of you to say so.
C. What rubbish! I don't think it's helpful. D. Certainly. What's the fax number?
7. John was in Hanoi and wanted to send a parcel to his parents. He asked a local passer-by the way to the post-office. Choose the most suitable response to fill in the blank in the following exchange.
- John: "Can you show me the way to the nearest post office, please?" - Passer-by: “____”
A. Not way, sorry. B. Just round the corner over there.
C. Look it up in a dictionary! D. There's no traffic near here.
8. Lora has just bought a new skirt that she likes very much. Choose the most suitable response to fill in the blank in the following exchange.
- Jane: "You look great in that red skirt, Lora!" - Lora: “____”
A. No, I don't think so. B. Oh, you don't like it, do you?
C. Thanks I bought it at Macy's. D. Thanks, my mum bought it.
C. READING
I. Choose the word or phrase from the box that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
especially relies which infrastructure transform environmentally
CITIES GOING GREEN
As more and more people concentrate in cities, planners are looking for ways to (1) ________________
cities into better living spaces. This can be done by improving existing (2) __________________ while also creating more public spaces that are both beautiful and green. This can be hard to accomplish, (3) ________________ in cities with a haphazard fashion.
Some cities have been created with the idea of a green city as the goal. One such city, Masdar City in the United Arab Emirates, aims to become a model for other cities to follow. It is being known as a truly green city that (4) ____________________ strictly on renewable sources such as solar energy to provide all of its energy needs. In addition, it will be a zero waste city in (5) ______________________ everything that is used can be recycled. Whether it will truly accomplish its goal remains to be seen, but it will also act as an experiment for (6) _____________________ -friendly areas to be tested.
III. Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
burdens than proportion for enjoy
grounds stagnant likely with prospects
AN UNCERTAIN URBAN FUTURE
Most publications discussing urban change predict that the world will continue to urbanise far into the future. Such projections should be viewed (1) _________________ caution. A steady increase in urbanisation among low income nations is (2) _________________ to occur only if they also have steadily growing economies. While we should hope that lower income nations achieve more buoyant economies, the current (3) _________________ for most of them are hardly encouraging, with political instability, civil war, and large debt (4) _________________.
There are also (5) __________________ for doubting whether a large (6) _________________ of the world's population will ever live in very large cities. In (7) _________________ economies, urbanisation levels do not increase much. In successful economies much new investment is going to small or medium sized cities. In regions with advanced transport and communications systems, rural inhabitants and enterprises can (8) _________________ standards of infrastructure and services and access to information that historically have been available only in urban areas. Thus, both low and high income nations may have smaller (9) _________________ expected increases in the populations of their cities, although (10) ___________________ very different reasons.
D.WRITING
I. Rewrite the following sentences so that the second ones have the same meaning as the given sentence.
1. In the end, I felt I had been right about leaving him, we were just not suitable for each other.
I had no regrets _______________________________________________________
2. "Get the hell out of my house now or I'll call the police!" said the angry widow to the bold intruder.
The angry widow threatened ______________________________________________________
3. I only missed him when he left me for that girl.
Not until _____________________________________________________________________
4. I had just taken off my dirty clothes to go to bath when someone knocked at the door.
No sooner ____________________________________________________________________
II. Rewrite the following sentences so that the second ones have the same meaning as the given sentence.
1. Although she was not very good-looking, the prince loved her at the very first sight.
Despite _________________________________________________________________________
2. "Hey, what's that book you're addicted to these days?" Jane asked Jim.
Jane asked Jim _______________________________________________________________
3. You'd better start revising from now on or you won't pass the exam.
It's high _______________________________________________________________________
4. It was absolutely wrong of you to leave me stranded in that crowded room full of strangers like that.
You should _____________________________________________________________________
REVIEW UNIT 2
PRACTICE 1
I. Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.
1. A. established B. steadily C. sanitation D. fluctuate
2. A. lasting B. populated C. scale D. migrate
3. A. infrastructure B. capture C. mature D. nature
4. A. slum B. result C. urbanization D. plumber
5. A. illustrate B. identify C. inaccurate D. agricultural
II. Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.
1. A. conservative B. progressive C. down-market D. multicultural
2. A. habitual B. obvious C. dramatic D. efficient
3. A. resource B. mindset C. kidnapping D. prospect
4. A. sanitation B. exacerbate C. phonetician D. inhabitant
5. A. initiative B. authority C. discriminate D. necessary
III. Choose the correct words in the box to complete the sentences.
adverse anticipation congestion outbreaks domestic ineffective
1. Urbanization is happening at such a brisk rate that the government t is planning entire new cities in
_____________________ of large new urban populations.
2. Due to dumping of sewage from factories in water bodies, water pollution often results in
____________________ of epidemics.
3. The support policies for social housing development in Vietnam remained ____________________ as only a few people were lucky enough to be able to get access to preferential loans.
4. There is a heavy reliance on private transport that has led to the ____________________ of roads and increasing commuting time and pollution.
5. Urbanization has many ___________________ effects on the structure of society as outbreaks concentrations of people compete for limited resources.
6. The quality of urban water bodies is increasingly worsened by a huge volume of untreated industrial and ____________________ wastewater.
IV. Indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
1. Rapid urban growth has also brought a huge increase in the number of large cities, including many that have reached sizes that are historically unprecedented.
A. remarkable B. extraordinary C. unknown D. original
2. Too much recent emphasis has been given to the fact that the world is becoming predominantly urban.
A. mainly B. usually C. principally D. thoroughly
3. In fact, virtually all local governments are located in urban centers.
A. effectively B. approximately C. impractically D. almost
4. Distinctions between rural and urban areas are also becoming almost obsolete in and around many major cities as economic activity spreads outwards.
A. contemporary B. outdated C. discarded D. up to date
5. People in the city of Porto Alegre in Brazil, famous for its participatory budgeting have a life expectancy of 76 years.
A. anticipation B. suspense C. lifespan D. hopefulness
6. Bangalore was renowned for its trees, lakes and pleasant air only 25 years ago.
A. proverbial B. notable C. distinguished D. famous
V. Indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
1. This restaurant was highly recommended for good service, delicious food and kind-hearted boss.
A. ambitious and greedy B. attentive and helpful
C. generous and gracious D. polite and friendly
2. Many people move to urban areas seeking for job opportunity as well as stable employment.
A. durable B. long-lasting C. steady D. temporary
3. I propose that we wait until the budget has been announced before committing ourselves to any expenditure.
A. approve B. recommend C. reject D. suggest
4. Until 1986 most companies would not even allow women to take the exams, but such gender discrimination is now disappearing.
A. unfairness B. injustice C. partiality D. equality
5. Without economic security and amid poor living conditions, crime is inevitable.
A. assured B. compulsory C. inescapable D. preventable
VI. Indicate the correct answer to complete each of the following questions.
1. ____ improve the urban transport situation in India, new metro rail networks have been developed.
A. In an effort to B. In addition to C. In terms of D. With the aim to
2. The governments find themselves ____ in attempting to boost the economies and simultaneously reach the sustainable development.
A. in danger B. on the tip of their tongues
C. on the horns of a dilemma D. on the nerves
3. Urban areas have been an attractive destination for migrants ____ finding a better job and a higher standard of living.
A. in hopes of B. in view of C. on grounds of D. with the aim for
4. The foreign investors want to take full ____ of the available facilities that our country offers them.
A. use B. measures C. actions D. advantage
5. Strains ____ important natural resources, such as water supply, lead to higher prices and general environmental sustainability problems.
A. in B. on C. with D. through
6. The project was very successful and we would like to thank everyone ____.
A. concerned B. involving C. specific D. particular
7. It is difficult to quantify the ____ that household waste has on the environment.
A. affect B. effort C. impact D. implication
8. Rapid urbanization has ____ the management capacity of governments in developing countries.
A. gone further B. diminished C. got over D. passed through
9. The quality of urban water bodies is increasingly worsened by a huge ____ of untreated industrial and domestic wastewater.
A. quantity B. plenty C. number D. volume
10. He asked reporters to provide him with ____ numbers on urban percentages.
A. dated B. up-to-minute C. out-of-date D. up-to-date
11. There has been a rapid migration of ____ people to urban areas for jobs and better living.
A. out-skirts B. country C. rural D. suburb
12. Since the renovation policy launched in 1986, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, ____ the fastest urbanization process.
A. has experienced B. experience C. is experiencing D. has been experienced
13. Slums are urban areas that are ____ populated with substandard housing and very poor living conditions.
A. steadily B. heavily C. strongly D. generally
14. Drastic measures to boost housing development ____ to prevent properly market from becoming a boom.
A. should initiate B. have initiated C. should be initiated D. initiating
15. Although the UK is an urban society, more and more people are choosing to ____ to the countryside.
A. relocate B. illocate C. unlocate D. mislocate
16. A smart sustainable city will meet the needs of present and future generations with respect to ____, social and environmental aspects.
A. economy B. economic C. economize D. economizing
17. There are several factors at play that have led to the urbanization in India ____ population growth and migration as one of the 2 major factors.
A. led to B. came to C. went to D. stop
18. Anna organized a few games to ____ the ice when the new students first arrived.
A. break B. crack C. drill D. melt
19. It is difficult to quantify the ____ that household waste has on the environment.
A. affect B. effort C. impact D. implication
20. During the lesson if you have questions or comments, please feel free to ____ them.
A. enlarge B. increase C. go up D. raise
21. The level of urban unemployment and numbers of ____ are high.
A. joblessness B. the jobless C. the joblessness D. the jobs
22. It is necessary that you ____ able to come with us.
A. are B. be C. being D. to be
23. Mary demanded that the heater ____ immediately. Her apartment was freezing.
A. repaired B. be repaired C. being repaired D. been repaired
24. The recommendation that she ____ a holiday was carried out.
A. has taken B. take C. taken D. taking
VII. Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that needs correction.
1. Urbanization is relevant to a range of disciplines, including urban planning geography, sociology, economize and public health.
A. disciplines B. geography C. economize D. public health
2. Urbanization can be seen as a specific condition at a set time or as an increasing in that condition over time.
A. specific B. as C. increasing in D. condition
3. Many people move into cities for the economic opportunities, but this does not fully explain the very high recent urbanization rates in places as China and India.
A. move into B. opportunities C. very high D. as
4. Farm living has always been susceptible to unpredictable environment conditions, and in times of drought, flood or pestilence, survival may become extremely problematic.
A. susceptible B. environment C. pestilence D. problematic
5. City life, especially in modern urban slums of the developing world, is certain hardly immune to pestilence or climatic disturbances such as floods, yet continues to strongly attract migrants.
A. slums of B. certain C. climatic disturbances D. yet
VIII. Choose the word or phrase from the box that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
catch up with drastically factor to come made
expansion grab put up Because of to
URBANIZATION IN INDIA
Population and economic growth has fostered urbanization in the country and the number of urban towns and cities have (1) ___________________ increased. This growth is expected to continue in the years (2) ____________________ and India has to step up its game in order to (3) ___________________ this kind of change. Investments have to be (4) ___________________ in order to better serve the country.
There are several factors at play that have led to the urbanization in India - population growth and migration as one of the 2 major factors. Recently, a third (5) ______________________ has been seen as a huge contributor (6) ___________________ the urbanization growth: the (7) ___________________ of towns and cities. This factor is due to the high economic growth that the city has witnessed over the years. (8) _____________________ this, the government in India has decided to (9) ___________________ the opportunity: projects to further thrust the country into urbanization, a number of smart cities to be (10) ___________________ in various locations, and other initiatives.
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