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Read and answer the question.

* Vocabulary:

factor (n) /ˈfæktə/: yếu tố

conduct (v) /kənˈdʌkt/: thực hiện

conflict (n) /ˈkɒnfl ɪkt/: xung đột

indicator (n) /ˈɪndɪkeɪtə/: chỉ số

urban sprawl /ˈɜːbən sprɔːl/: sự đô thị hóa

index (n) /ˈɪndeks/: chỉ số

What factors are used by the EIU to rank the world's cities?

Read the passage again and answer the questions.

Which is the best city in the world to live in? Every year, the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) conducts a fascinating survey to determine which cities around the world "provide the best or worst living conditions". It uses factors such as climate, transport, education, safety, and recreational facilities in cities. It gives scores for each, and ranks the cities in order - from the best to the worst.

For the year 2014, the top 10 cities came from Australia, Canada, Europe, and New Zealand. Melbourne in Australia had the highest score, which means it is the most 'liveable' city. Some famous cities came in the top 20, such as Tokyo (19th) and Paris (17th). Perhaps surprisingly, Osaka (13th) had the best score in Asia.

Cities with major conflicts tended to score the lowest. In these countries, living conditions were the most difficult or dangerous. Among the worst cities on the list were Dhaka in Bangladesh, Tripoli in Libya, and Douala in Cameroon.

However, some other organisations and individuals would like to add other factors to the index. They say that a city's green space, urban sprawl, natural features, cultural attractions, convenience, and pollution should be added to the list.

Which was the most livable city in Asia?

Listen and complete the sentences.

1. "Some have problems with pollution, crime or bad weather - here we have traffic jams".

2. Before going to the , she has to take her children to school.

3. In the evening the is even worse.

4. Now everybody has a car, and there aren't enough in the city.

Listen again and choose T/F.

Read the passage and complete the outline below.

Living in a city has a number of drawbacks. Firstly, there is the problem of traffic jams and traffic accidents. The increase in population and the increasing number of vehicles have caused many accidents to happen every day. Secondly, air pollution negatively affects people's health, and it also has a bad influence on the environment. More and more city dwellers suffer from coughing or breathing problems. Thirdly, the city is noisy, even at night. Noise pollution comes from the traffic and from construction sites. Buildings are always being knocked down and rebuilt. These factors contribute to making city life more difficult for its residents.

Topic sentence:

Problem 1:

Problem 2:

Problem 3:

Conclusion:

Choose one item from this list:

Make an outline, and then write a paragraph on one of the topics.

Bài làm:

Put the words in their correct group.

Choose the correct word.

My grandmother has recovered from her operation.

➜ My grandmother has got

Match.

Complete the sentences.

products of Bau Truc, such as pots and vases, have the natural colours typical of Champ a culture in Ninh Thuan.

Going to Non Nuoc marble village in Da Nang, we're impressed by a wide variety of from Buddha statues to bracelets.