Lesson 7

Teacher: Nguyen Van Phuong


1. Complete the word webs with nouns and
adjectives connected with the city.

skyscraper

Nouns


1. Complete the word webs with nouns and
adjectives connected with the city.

cosmoplitan

Adjectives


2. Put one word from the box in each gap.
noisy

full
fabulous

crowded
urban

bored
fascinating

A big city is full of life. City life is more modern and (1) __________
fascinating
than elsewhere. It is usually very busy and (2) __________
, even at
noisy
night.
Life in a big city starts early in the morning. Soon the roads are (3)
__________
of vehicles. School children in their uniforms can be
full
seen on the pavement, walking or waiting for buses. People rush to
work. With every passing hour, the traffic goes on increasing. The
shops and the market places remain (4) __________
crowded till the evening
hours.
Certainly (5) __________
life has certain charms. It offers great
urban
opportunities and challenges, especially for the young. There are
lots of things to do, and facilities are well developed. There are (6)
__________
places for amusemen tand recreation. One never feels
fabulous
bored
(7) __________
in a city.


3. Complete each sentence with the word given, using
comparison. Include any other necessary words.

1. The last exhibition was not ______________
as interesting as this one.
INTERESTING

2. This city is developing ______________
in the region.
the fastest
FAST

3. Let's take this road. It is _____________
the shortest way to the city.
SHORT

4. I was disappointed as the film was less
_____________
entertaining than
I had expected.
ENTERTAINING
5. You're not a safe driver! You should drive____________.
more carefully
CAREFULLY


4. Complete each space with a phrasal verb from the list.
Change the form of the verb if necssary.
cheer up

turn back

turn down

get over

find out

go on

1. She _____________
turned down his invitation to the party and now
he's really upset.
2. What's _____________
in the street over there? Open
going on
the door!
3. Lots of fruit and vegetables will help you___________
get over
your cold.
4. My brother was ____________
cheered up with a trip to the zoo.
5. The road was jammed, so we had to ____________
turn back
and find an alternative route.
6. I have ____________
found out about a fabulous place where
we can go for a picnic this weekend.


5. Rewrite each sentence so that it has a similar meaning
and contains the word in capitals.

1. Don’t leave the lights on when you leave the classroom. OFF
- Turn off the lights when you leave the classroom.
2. Mai spent her childhood in a small town in the south. UP
- Mai grew up in a small town in the south.
3. Kathy checked the restaurant on her mobile phone. LOOKED
- Kathy looked up the restaurant on her mobile phone.
4. My grandmother has recovered from her operation. GOT
- My grandmother has got over her operation.
5. We are really expecting to see you again with pleasure. LOOK
- We are looking forward to seeing you again.


6. Work in two teams. The first team gives the name
of a dty or town in Viet Nam. The other team says
any man-made or natural attractions that it is famous
for. Then switch. The team with the most items wins.
Team 1: Hai Duong City.
Team 2: Well, it ls famous for its green bean cakes.
Team 2: Da Nang City.
Team 1: It has fabulous Ngu Hanh Son
·(Marble Mountains)·'·