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I. LANGUAGE
Pronunciation
Listen and complete the conversation. Then underline the weak forms of the auxiliary verbs, circle the contracted forms, and mark the consonant-to-vowel linking with (-). Practise saying the conversation in pairs.
A: What's it like living (1) _____ skyscraper?
B: (2) _____ great. I (3) _____ enjoy the best views (4) _____ the city from my sofa.
A: (5) _____ have a balcony?
B: No, (6) _____. (7) _____ huge windows.
Example:
A: What's it like living (1) in a skyscraper?
Vocabulary
1. Choose the correct answers A, B, C, or D to complete the following sentences.
1. If you want to stay healthy, you should have a balanced diet and _____ regularly.
A. work out B. take out
C. speak out D. stand out
2. For a healthy diet, you should _____ sugar and eat more vegetables.
A. take on B. cut down on
C. go on D. cut with
3. Many experts believe that good _____ transport will solve traffic problems in big cities.
A. individual B. private
C. public D. national
4. People feel safe in this neighbourhood because _____ are installed everywhere.
A. smart cities B. smartphones
C. smart cars D. smart sensors
5. People of different generations often come into _____ with one another.
A. belief B. conflict
C. agreement D. support
6. My brother is a true _____. He grew up with technology, and started using a computer at an early age.
A. curious boy B. critical thinker
C. digital native D. book lover
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2. Solve the crossword. Use words and phrase you have learnt in Units 1, 2, and 3. The first letters are given to help you.
DOWN
1. Hong Kong aims to replace the old high-rise buildings with sustainable s_____.
2. The high cost of living is a problem for many city d_____.
ACROSS
3. Thanks to the new t_____ his health has improved quickly.
4. It is important to pass cultural v_____ from one generation to the next.
5. Many parents limit their children's s_____ to less than two hours per day.
6. If you want to build up your muscle s_____, you need to lift weights.
Grammar
1. Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the verbs in brackets.
1. My mother (take up) _____ aerobics ten years ago.
2. The government (just, decide) _____ to increase taxes on fast food.
3. I (win) _____ several races since I started a new workout routine.
4. The idea of smart cities (start) _____ in the 21st century.
5. So far, more than 70 million people (receive) _____ vaccines to build protection against the virus.
6. I (already, show) _____ my grandmother how to use her new smartphone.
2. Choose the correct words or phrases.
1. You look so angry / angrily. What's wrong?
2. I think / I'm thinking of taking up yoga. I feel a bit stressed / stress these days.
3. Do you remember / Are you remembering Ms Wilson? She's a great yoga instructor.
4. The traffic gets/is getting worse. What do you think / are you thinking we should do?
3. Choose the correct answers A, B, C, or D to complete the following sentences.
1. If you want to maintain a healthy weight, you _____ have snacks between meals.
A. shouldn't B. should C. must D. don't have to
2. I _____ strictly follow the doctor's instructions if I want to get better quickly.
A. shouldn't B. must C. can D. don't have to
3. The government _____ improve the infrastructure of big cities to boost the economy.
A. mustn't B. doesn't have to C. should D. didn't have to
4. People living in high-rise buildings _____ obey the safety rules and regulations strictly.
A. shouldn't B. mustn't C. may D. have to
5. Lots of women in the past _____ stay at home, look after their children, and do all housework.
A. must B. should C. had to D. have to
6. My parents respect my career choice, so I _____ follow in their footsteps.
A. mustn't B. don't have to C. should D. shouldn't
