FURTHER PRACTICE TOPIC 9 CITIES IN THE FUTURE I Circle the best option to complete each sentence 1 She’s finished the course, ? A isn’t she B doesn’t she C didn’t she D hasn’t she 2 Let’s go out for dinner, ? A do we B don’t we C will we D shall we 3 You’ve never had a girlfriend before, you? A haven’t B have C had D hadn’t 4 You have tea for breakfast, you? A didn’t B haven’t C don’t D won’t 5 You stopped at the traffic lights, you? A don’t B do C did D didn’t 6 Many young people want to work f.
FURTHER PRACTICE -TOPIC 9: CITIES IN THE FUTURE I Circle the best option to complete each sentence: She’s finished the course, _? A isn’t she B doesn’t she C didn’t she D hasn’t she Let’s go out for dinner, _? A we B don’t we C will we D shall we You’ve never had a girlfriend before, _ you? A haven’t B have C had D hadn’t You have tea for breakfast, _ you? A didn’t B haven’t C don’t D won’t You stopped at the traffic lights, _ you? A don’t B C did D didn’t Many young people want to work for a humanitarian organization, _ ? A doesn’t it B does it C didn’t they D don’t they You haven’t met each other, _? A have you B you C did you D will you John gave you the book yesterday, _? A did he B didn’t he C did John D didn’t it You don’t know where she is, _? A don’t you B you C isn’t she D is she 10 You can speak English, _? A can’t you B can you C you D don’t you 11 He couldn’t swim, ? A could him B could he C couldn’t he D couldn’t him 12 Nobody cheated in the exam, ? A did they B didn’t they C did he D didn’t he 13 You have seen this film, ? A haven’t you B have you C you D don’t you 14 His name is Messy, ? A isn’t he B is he C is it D isn’t it 15 Let’s have a drink, ? A don’t we B we C shall we D shan’t we 16 He can speak three languages, ? A can he B can’t he C isn’t he D is he 17 I think she is a good teacher, ? A don’t I B I C is she D isn’t she 18 You went on a picnic last week, ? A didn’t you B didn’t I C did you D does he 19 Teresa is an accountant, _? A aren't she B doesn't she C isn't she D she isn't 20 I am a good worker, _? A I am B I C amn't I D aren't I 21 Pierre is a grandfather, _? A he isn't B isn't he C he is D doesn't he 22 Kate is a doctor, _? A she is B is she C doesn't she D isn't she 23 Jacques and Alicia are students, _? A aren't they B are they C isn't he D isn't they 24 Mario is at work right now, _? A aren't they B isn't he C is he D isn't she 25 You and I are busy right now, _? A aren't I B aren't we C we aren't D aren't you 26 It's windy today, _? A am I B aren't they C isn't it D isn't he 27 You wanted that, ? A would you B didn't you C wouldn't you D you 28 He saw that, ? A is he B won't he C didn't he D doesn't he 29 You know that's right, ? A would you B wouldn't you C don't you D didn't you 30 He will be coming, ? A is he B did he C doesn't he D won't he 31 After all this time you'd think he'd have forgotten, ? A didn't you B wouldn't you C don't you D you 32 He needs to see a doctor, ? A doesn't he B did he C won't he D is he 33 You may think you know the answer but you don't, ? A don't you B would you C wouldn't you D you 34 After working so hard he didn't deserve to fail the exam, ? A doesn't he B did he C won't he D is he 35 You wouldn't report me, ? A don't you B would you C wouldn't you D you 36 He isn't going to like this, ? A didn't he B did he C won't he D is he 37 New York has invested in improving the _ of its water ways in recent years A quality B quantity C level D feature 38 Vancouver is often considered to be one of the most _ cities in the world A fit B livable C endurable D suitable 39 Telecommunications and cloud computing will _ transportation for moving ideas and intellectual property A change B replace C remove D eliminate 40 A cable car system gives poor slum _ better access to jobs A citizens B dwellers C cavemen D residences 41 Helsinki is a model for the future of _ smart growth A city B rural C urban D town 42 A nation with a strong _ would be successful in creating numerous smart cities A transport B transportation C service D infrastructure 43 They must figure out how a city can develop to meet the demands of future residents in a _ and cost- effective way A continual B available C sustainable D natural 44 - Kate: “I’d like the blue jacket, please Can I try it on? - Cindy: “Yes, _” A you would B Here you are, thank you C Certainly D you 45 Tom : What a beautiful day! Rose : _ A Yes, it is B It’s very hot C No, it isn’t D Yes It’s sunny, isn’t it? II Put a question tag on the end of these sentences: You have heard about that, ? Nam did the work well, ? He didn’t have to speak to me, ? He won’t fall down, ? You wouldn’t like the window open, ? He used to beat his wife, ? She came very late, ? Come and see me tomorrow, ? That’s the sort of thing you would do, ? 10 I’d better go, ? 11 There’s an examination tomorrow, ? 12 She’s been studying English for two years, ? 13 You can’t play tennis today, ? 14 It is surely sunny today, ? 15 Beverly will be attending the university in September, ? 16 I’m never called “Scholar”, ? 17 No one has come here, ? 18 Everybody can learn how to swim, ? 19 His family often have tea for breakfast, ? 20 She never works on Sundays, ? III Fill in the blank with a suitable word given Overcrowded advanced technology infrastructure city dweller urban planner Detect Sustainable livable inhabitants renewable quality of life The government needs to solve the pollution problems to make the city The of our city needs upgrading It’s in an extremely poor condition now Local authorities should find ways to limit the use of private cars and encourage to use public transport I hate travelling during the rush hour The trains and buses are all _ My father is very optimistic about the future of our city He believes the government will use _to solve the pollution problems successfully Researchers are developing low-cost devices that can water pollutants in rivers and lakes While carrying out projects to develop a city, _look at the needs of local people and the environment in order to maintain natural habitats and biodiversity The original _of this island lived a very simple life The most common sources of energy are the wind and sun 10 Many researchers claim that yoga practice and physical activities can impose people’s 11 Farmers should use methods to produce clean and healthy food IV Read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C, or D) best fits each space Silicon Valley is (1) _ to hundreds of technology companies, so it comes as no surprise that San Jose has partnered with tech giant Intel to transform itself (2) _ a smart city San Jose and Intel will work (3) _ to further the city's Green Vision initiative — a 15-year plan for economic growth, environmental sustainability, and improved (4) _ — which it launched in 2007 Intel expects to help San Jose create 25,000 clean-tech jobs, drive economic growth, and improve the city's environmental (5) _ To achieve this (6) _, Intel will work with the city to track real-time data on air quality, noise pollution, traffic flow, and other environmental and (7) _ concerns — which it will then use to encourage(8) _ to reduce emissions by carpooling or using public transportation or bicycles to get to work or school Smart cities may sound like something of the distant future, (9) _ many people thought the same thing about smart phones and smart homes Jump to 2015 and 64 percent of American adults and 1.9 billion smart home devices have been installed If smart cities are (10) _ like these other smart innovations, we should see them appear in our communities sooner rather than later A home B house C shelter D housing A from B to C into D toward A each other B together C one another themselves A love life B a good life C the life of quality life A sustain B sustainable C sustainably sustainability A score B goal C point target A town B rural C urban D countryside A inhabitants B residence C cavemen A because B when C so 10 A anything B nothing C one V Read the passage and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D PREDICTIONS ABOUT THE CITIES OF THE FUTURE D D quality of D D D officials D as D most Cities are built to survive and prosper Over the years, we have learned to transform our surroundings according to our needs WE have cut through mountains to make more land and created artificial islands to make skyscrapers City planning, as an organized profession, has existed for less than a century However, a considerable amount of evidence (both archaeological and historical) proves the existence of fully planned cities in ancient times Over the years, humans have made some mistakes in terms of using an excessive amount of resources for cities This gives to the question of how sustainable the cities of the future would be We might be looking at smart cities in which street lights would only switch on when you are close by and traffic light would be eliminated by smart driving The cities of the future would try to save our resources rather than deplete them An example of an advanced city is Kansas Plans are in place to make Kansas a smart futuristic city in the future Planners are considering introducing sensors to monitor the water mains Warning would be issued to city officials when infrastructure requires repair or replacement In this way, the city would never be at risk of having broken pipes While the idea sounds fantastic, a large amount of rational critique has called this plan an oversold dream Amy Glasmier is an urban planning professor at MIT, She is a smart city skeptic who believes that all the research and talk is great but gravely oversold City planning is thought _> A To have become a profession for about a hundred years B To have existed professionally since ancient times C To have come into existence to transform nature D To make more land and created artificial islands to make skyscrapers The most important task in building is A To use an excessive amount of resources for cities B To raise the question about the future C To make cities in the future sustainable D To make future cities more organized All of the following statements may be true about smart cities EXCEPT that _ A Street lights automatically switch on when necessary B Traffic light would be controlled by smart driving C Smart driving wouldn’t need traffic light D Cities in the future would conserve energy The residents in Kansas would not be worried about water in the future because _ A The infrastructure requires no repair or replacement B The city will never have broken water pipes C City officials often repair or replace the water mains D There may be no disruption to water supply The attitude of Amy Glasmier towards smart cities is _ A Supportive B doubtful C indifferent D disgusting VI Circle the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest A upgraded B consumption C urban D unbelievable A dweller B detect C technology D eco-friendly A presentation B sensor C infrastructure D insoluble A current B sustainable C infrastructure D rubbish A climate B livable C city D discussion A solar B infrastructure C designer D focus VII Choose the word that has different stress position A pessimistic B optimistic C overcrowded D innovative A residential B environment C insoluble D enjoyable A infrastructure B sustainable C inhabitant D renewable 10 A generate B understand C innovate D maximize THE END PRACTICE TEST 1- Unit CITIES OF THE FUTURE Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions A dweller B overcrowded C network D waste A commercial B electricity C advanced D processing A inhabitant B geography C radiation D available Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions A Fa’miliar B ‘generate C assignment D Po’llutant A Over’crowded B In’habitant C geography D Con’venient Mark the letter A, B, G, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions The roads are terrible I'm always getting _ in traffic A stuck (bị cản trở) B lost C exhausted D late A pedestrian _ is a specified place on the road where people can cross A crossroads B crossing C junction D T-junction Everything's a bit more expensive here and property prices are extremely high A lot of people have no choice but to live in the _ and commute in to work A outskirt B suburbs C city D urban It's much safer for cyclists to get around these days with cycle _ everywhere A lanes B streets C roads D paths 10 The _ is where you'll find all the large department stores and banks A city heart B town hall C city centre D business district 11 Exhaust _ from cars are responsible for much of the air pollution in cities A fumes khói B smokes C gases D smog 12 Many factories still allow _, such as toxic waste, to flow into our rivers A pollution B litters C garbage D pollutants 13 Many commuters struggling to work through the rush-hour _ ask 'Is it worth it?' A congestion B vehicles C roads D accidents 14 It is perhaps, the daily stresses and _ of the city which make life there a matter of survival rather than of enjoyment A depresses B strains C demands D challenges 15 Most cars nowadays are fitted with a security _ of some kind A motor B gadget C tool D device 16 The greenhouse _ takes place when certain gases in the atmosphere trap sun's heat A emission B gas C effect D affect 17 Pollution and heavy traffic are common problems in _ cities A cosmopolitan B modern C metropolitan D overcrowded 18 Millions of people around the world still live in poverty They are struggling every day simply to _ A get up B get by C get on D get round 19 This is the right DVD, _? A isn't this B is this C isn't it D is it 20 I'm not the only one, _? A aren't I B am I C am not I D are not I 21 Let's go out tonight, _? A shall we B will we C could we D would we 22 Don't forget to write to me soon, _? A would you B could you C can you D will you 23 Nothing frightens you, _? A does it B doesn't it C they D don't they 24 Somebody's just called my name, _? A hasn't he B didn't he С haven't they D have they 25 I suppose you don't like the course, _? A don't I B I C don't you D you 26 Everyone's going to be there, _? A isn't he B is he C aren't they D are they 27 We never enjoy our city break, _? A we B don't we C have we D haven't we 28 There will be more and more megacities in the world, A will it B won't it C will there D won't there 29 Sarah will be very annoyed if Dave _ her this evening A won't call B not call C doesn't call D will call 30 When you _ with your computer, can I borrow it? A have finished B will finish C will have finished D are finishing 31 If you like peace and quiet, _ move to the town to live A you won't B you will C let's D don't 32 If you go by air, it _ you around two hours to get to Ho Chi Minh City from Ha Noi A would take B takes C took D spends 33 _ he well in the exam, his parents will buy him an MP3 player A If B When C Should D Were 34 You are expected to fasten the seatbelt _ you are driving A when B if C whenever D all are correct 35 If you need help, _ me! A will tell B let's tell C let tell D tell 36 If unemployment is rising, people _ to stay in their current jobs A tend B will tend C have tended D would tend 37 If you see Karen, _ you ask her to call me? A shall B will C D would 38 If you bully someone, you _ them to things against their will A will force B forced C force D would force Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions 39 I believe the government will use advanced technology to build faster trains and make people's life more comfortable A modern B expensive C public D latest 40 Many city dwellers, especially those in developing countries, still live in poverty A people B migrants C immigrants D residents 41 These projects have proved to be very effective in dealing with global climate change, which was considered an insoluble problem in the first 30 years of this century A hard B challenging C unsolvable D unbearable 42 There's a real mix of people in Brighton It has a very cosmopolitan feel to it A busy B hectic C multi-cultural D diversified 43 People who hold optimistic view believe that cities of the future will increase the general well-being of individuals and societies A health state B quality of life C level of development D growth rate Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions 44 If I take the pessimistic viewpoint, Tokyo won't be a safe place to live in A negative B optimistic C optical D neutral 45 To reduce carbon emissions into the atmosphere, ways to limit the use of private cars must be found A public B personal C common D shared 46 People who live in towns and cities live in an urban environment A remote B deserted C suburban D rural Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions 47 None of your friends really enjoyed themselves at the party, didn't they? A B C D 48 If you borrow my coat, don't get it dirty, can you? A B C D 49 You never work more than you have to, you? A B C D 50 You made no effort to make friends with Darren, didn't you? A B C D 51 You sent that letter I gave you, haven't you? A B C D Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges 52 “In 2050, London won't be a good place to live in, will it?” – " _” A Exactly, it will be B On the contrary, it will be C I'm sorry, it will be D Unfortunately, it will be 53 “I'm going to the supermarket now Do you need anything?” – " _” A Get me some cheese and some oil, may you? B Get me some cheese and some oil, can't you? C Get me some cheese and some oil, could you? D Get me some cheese and some oil, couldn't you? 54 “I don't have any plans for tonight.” – " _” A Why not going to the cinema with me? B I suggest to go to the cinema C Let's go to the cinema, shall we? D What if going to the cinema? Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks MARRAKECH Where can you go in January for almost guaranteed sunshine – without travelling for most of the day to get there? The answer is Marrakech in Morocco, a four-hour (55) from Britain, where the average temperature is a pleasant 66°F Marrakech is a city of (56) beauty, with its pink buildings and green palm trees contrasting with the snow-covered (57) of the Atlas Mountains in the distance For tourists, there's the added attraction of excellent food at reasonable prices, and high quality accommodation, such as Hotel La Momounia, (58) as one of the top hotels in the world (59) Marrakech is one of Morocco's busiest and most modern cities, the influence of the Middle Ages is still very evident (60) can admire the battlements, towers, and mosques, which were built (61) centuries ago And forget about shopping malls – for perfumes, fabrics, antiques, spices and crafts, (62) the ‘souks’, open-air market places where you'll almost (63) find something to take back home For those who want to (64) sport Marrakech has plenty to offer (65) to golf and tennis, there is also skiing on the slopes of the high Atlas Mountains, where the (66) of the surrounding area are quite spectacular Alternatively, you could just relax by a heated swimming pool and dream of your next visit 55 A travel B trip C flight D voyage 56 A big B great C large D high 57 A peaks B hills C heads D surfaces 58 A thought B regarded C believed D guessed 59 A Because B However C Despite D Although 60 A Spectators B Viewers C Sightseers D Onlookers 61 A several B plenty C other D all 62 A work out B put up with C head for D make up for 63 A likely B certainly C probably D possibly 64 A B exercise C take off D go in 65 A As well B Apart C In addition D Moreover 66 A visions B views C aspects D appearances Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions A NEW CAPITAL When the new state of Pakistan was founded in 1947, Karachi acted as the capital city However, it was difficult for Karachi to remain in this role due to a number of drawbacks such as the climate and the state of the existing buildings Rather than try to overcome these drawbacks, the government decided to create a new capital city In 1959, a commission was established to investigate the possible locations of this new city The advisor appointed to the commission was Dr Doxiadis, a famous architect and city planner Dr Doxiadis and his colleagues looked at the various locations They then produced a report suggesting two possible areas: one just outside Karachi and the other to the north of Rawalpindi Both locations had advantages as well as disadvantages Which site was it to be? The choice between these two options was made after consideration of many factors, such as transportation, the availabilities of water, economic factors, and factors of national interest Finally, the site north of Rawalpindi was chosen and on the 24th February 1960, the new capital was given the name of ‘Islamabad’ and a master plan was drawn up This master plan divided the area into three different sections: Islamabad itself, neighbouring Rawalpindi, and the national park Each of these three sections had a different role Islamabad would act as the national's capital and would serve its administrative and cultural needs, whereas Rawalpindi would remain the regional centre with industry and commerce The third piece of the plan, the national park, was planned to provide space for education, recreation, and agriculture Today Islamabad is a thriving city of about million people It offers a healthy a pollution-free atmosphere, plenty of water, and many green spaces Guide tree-lined streets, elegant public buildings, and well-organised bazaars and shopping centres The new capital is a superb example of good urban planning 67 Why was a commission founded in 1959? A to overcome the drawbacks of Karachi as a capital city B to create a new capital city for Pakistan C to look into possibilities of the locations for a new capital city D to appoint an advisor for planning the new capital city 68 How many places were suggested for the new capital city in the initial reports? A B C D 69 Which of the following factors was NOT considered when choosing the location for the new capital city? A the climate and the state of the existing buildings C economic issues B transportation and the availabilities of water D issues of pational interest 70 Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? A Islamabad would serve cultural needs B Rawalpindi would be the regional centre with industry and commerce C The national park would provide space for agriculture D Islamabad would play the most important role of all 71 What does the passage primarily describe? A The history of the two capital cities of Pakistan B The disappearance of the old capital city of Pakistan C The reasons why Islamabad became the new capital city of Pakistan D The choice and development of Islamabad as the modern capital of Pakistan Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions 72 You use your mobile phone a lot, so you have large phone bills A If you don't use your mobile phone a lot, you don't have large phone bills B If you didn't use your mobile phone a lot, you wouldn't have large phone bills C If you don't use your mobile phone a lot, you won't have large phone bills D If you won't use your mobile phone a lot, you won't have large phone bills 73 I think you should tell your parents the truth A If I am you, I tell your parents the truth B If I am you, I will tell your parents the truth C If I were you, I would tell your parents the truth D If I were you, I will tell your parents the truth 74 My computer always crashes when a CD is inserted A If I insert a CD, my computer will crash B If I insert a CD, my computer crashes C If you want my computer to crash, insert a CD D Unless you want my computer to crash, insert a CD Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions 75 Researchers are developing low-cost devices These devices can detect water pollutants in rivers and lakes A Researchers are developing low-cost devices that can detect water pollutants in rivers and lakes B Researchers are developing low-cost devices to detect water pollutants in rivers and lakes C Researchers are developing low-cost devices so that they can detect water pollutants in rivers and lakes D Researchers are developing low-cost devices who can detect water pollutants in rivers and lakes 76 Urban planners carry out projects to develop a city They look at the needs of local people and the environment when they this A While carrying out projects to develop a city, urban planners look at the needs of local people and the environment when they this B While carrying out projects to develop a city, urban planners look at the needs of local people and the environment C If they carry out projects to develop a city, urban planners look at the needs of local people and the environment when they this D As carrying out projects to develop a city, urban planners look at the needs of local people and the environment 77 Most Superstar City Dwellers are quite happy with their life and work Barbara and Mark are quite happy, too A Not only most Superstar City Dwellers are quite happy with their life and work but also Barbara and Mark are quite happy, too B Most Superstar City Dwellers along with Barbara and Mark are quite happy with their life and work C Like most Superstar City Dwellers, Barbara and Mark are quite happy with their life and work D Barbara and Mark are like most Superstar City Dwellers because they are quite happy with their life and work ... an excessive amount of resources for cities B To raise the question about the future C To make cities in the future sustainable D To make future cities more organized All of the following statements... maximize THE END PRACTICE TEST 1- Unit CITIES OF THE FUTURE Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following... Read the passage and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D PREDICTIONS ABOUT THE CITIES OF THE FUTURE D D quality of D D D officials D as D most Cities are built to survive and prosper Over the