Large cities often have problems that small towns and rural areas do not have. Two of the biggest problems are heavy traffic and the pollution that cars create. Of course. Traffic problems and pollution are not only found in big cities. However, the higher populations and larger number of cars on the roads in cities can make the problems happen more often and with more noticeable effects.

One of the most common traffic problems the large cities have is congestion. As the population of a city increases, so does the number of cars on the road. Cities cannot always improve the number

and size of their roads and highways to keep up with the number of cars. The result is traffic congestion, or trafficjams.

When traffic jams happen, cars that are stuck in the congestion continue to run their engines. This creates pollution and is a big problems. Pollution causes health problems for the people in citiesand also hurts the environment.

c. Careless drivers​d. Less traffic signs on the streets

c. environmental pollution​d. the population

a. full​b. aware​c. incapable​d. uncertain

A. LISTENING (2MS) I/ Listen and then choose the best answer..(1m) The most common traffic problem in cities around the world is traffic jams. Sao Paulo in Brazil has the worlds worst daily traffic jams. According to ...1...., the historical congestion record was set on June 1, 2012, with ....2...... kilometers of vehicle queues around the city during the evening rush hour. Some other big cities also suffer from serious congestion in the rush hour. The main cause of this traffic problem is the increase of the.....3...... in big cities. So the number of people using the roads has risen several times. The second reason is that the roads are narrow and sometimes are not good enough. Also, many road .....4.......have no respect for traffic rules. As a result, this problem is getting worse and worse. 1. A. reports B. newspapers 2. A. 219 B.295 3. A. population B. pollution 4. A. users B. drivers II/ Listen to the interview then decide if the sentence True(T) or False(F).(1m) 1. Tom Hanks is Nicks favorite film star. ........... 2. Tom Hanks is not a handsome actor. ........... 3. Tom Hanks has won three Oscars. ........... 4. Youve Got Mail is one of the biggest comedies of the 1990s. ........... B. LEXICO-GRAMMAR (3MS) I. Choose the best answer: (2.5ms) 1. Traffic accidents can be prevented if people____ the rules. A.obey                   B. remember C. go after D. take care of 2. You should look right and left when you go_____ the road. A. along            B. up                 C.down            D. across 3. Find the word that has different sound in the underlined part. A. watched B. closed C. danced D. walked 4. I___go on foot when I was in primary school. A. have to B. used to C. can D. was used to 5. I like the film very much! The characters are unforgettable and the_____ is gripping A. audiences B. style                  C.plot   D.acting .                      6. The film was so boring._____ , Jack saw it from beginning to end. A. Therefore          B. However              C Although D. Despite 7. In spite of having a happy_____ , the film begins with a terrible disaster. A. ending               B. acting                 C setting D. playing 8. I'm sure you'll find the film_____ . A. amuse            B. interested C amused D. amusing            

Read about traffic problems in two cities. Match the city with its problem.

In Ho Chi Minh City, it is not strange to see the sight of a street that is crowded with vehicles. People cannot move and their health is affected by polluted air from exhausted fumes. What are the reasons? The citizens in the city use many personal vehicles to go from one place to another. They aren't used to transporting by public transports. May be because the bus drivers are careless, impolite to them or the taxi fare is too high for some people.

Bangkok is world renowned for its terrible traffic problems, so getting around on the roads is a bit of a nightmare. In my opinion, there are 3 main causes of Bangkok traffic jams. First, the quality of public transportation is low. Bus is of low quality and causes congestion. Second, the BTS and MRT are not enough for users. Finally, the most important cause of traffic jam is car accidents. Bad bus drivers cause accidents frequently and make the road stuck for hours.

PROBLEMS
1. It has low quality public transport.
2. It costs a lot to go by taxi.
3. There are not enough MRTs for its inhabitants.
4. Its citizens use a lot of personal vehicles.
5. There is a high frequency of accidents.

Help me ~ ~

I. Choose the word that has different sound in the underlined part.
1. A. accident              B. cookies                   C. traffic                     D. carry
2. A. entered               B. loved                      C. kicked                     D. discovered
3. A. moving               B. romantic                 C. exciting                   D. frightening
II. Choose the word with a different stress pattern.
4. A. construct             B. horror                      C. pancake                  D. sausage
5. A. highlight             B. regard                     C. critic                       D. circle

VII. Read the passage and answer the questions

The most common traffic problem in cities around the world is traffic jams. Sao Paulo in Brazil has the world’s worst daily traffic jams. According to reports, the historical congestion record was set on June 1, 2012, with 295 kilometres of vehicle queues around the city during the evening rush hour. Some other big cities also suffer from serious congestion in the rush hour.

The main cause of this traffic problem is the increase of the population in big cities. So the number of people using the roads has risen several times. The second reason is that the roads are narrow and sometimes are not good enough. Also, many road users have no respect for traffic rules. As a result, this problem is getting worse and worse.

1. What is the most popular traffic problem around the world?

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2. Does Sao Paulo in Brazil have the worst traffic jams?

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3. When do big cities suffer from traffic jams?

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4. What is the main cause of the traffic problem?

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5. According to the passage, do many road users obey traffic rules?

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IV:Find and correct mistakes

1. What happens to the grass when it is sending to the factory.

2. This kind of jacket is considered to be very fashion these day.

3. You look tired. You’d better staying inside at recess.

4. If I will have to make a difficult decision, I always discuss it with my friends.

5. She told me to shut the door butdon’t lock it

6. The most commontraffic problem in the city around the world is traffic jams.

7. Thanksgiving is traditionalcelebrated with a feast amongfamily and friends.

8. Villagers voluntarily contributing money and other things to celebrate the festival.

9. The film is about sinking of the shipTitanic on their first voyage.

10. Tom Hanks is one of the most famous and rich actors in Hollywood