A closer look 1 SVIP

Look and match.

congested

center

construction

site

itchy

eyes

entertainment

road

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sky train

public amenity

downtown

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The sky train is ____________ with commuters at rush hour.

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The town’s public amenities make it a ____________ place for its residents.

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It’s not always ____________ on the metro. Pickpocketing sometimes takes place.

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It is often more ____________ to live in the downtown than in the suburbs.

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Hong Kong is like a concrete jungle with so many people in it. It’s a ____________ city.

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John: City life is great! People can travel by public transport, like buses and the 1. . There are good schools and hospitals, and other 2. such as parks, cinemas, and sports facilities. They make cities 3. places for people.

Jenny: City life is terrible! The 4. is too crowded. Public transportation is always packed with people. Some cities are like 5. with so many buildings. Some cities are not 6. because of high crime rates.

Listen and put the words into the correct columns.

Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.

Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.

Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.