THE SUPREME PEOPLE’S PROCURACY OF VIET NAM

HA NOI PROCURATOTATE UNIVERSITY

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ENGLISH PRESENTATION
TOPIC:
UNIT 7 CITY LIVING

GROUP 6 – CHK6

1. Ho Trung Kien 5. Vu Dinh Hoang Anh

2. Nguyen Thi Khanh 6. Nguyen Thi Thanh Dung
3. Le Thi Phuong Thao 7. Tran Minh Duc
4. Nguyen Thi Thuy Nga

Ha Noi, 2024

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VIỆN KIỂM SÁT NHÂN DÂN TỐI CAO CỘNG HÒA XÃ HỘI CHỦ NGHĨA VIỆT NAM
TRƯỜNG ĐH KIỂM SÁT HÀ NỘI Độc lập – Tự do – Hạnh phúc

Hà Nội, ngày 19 tháng 09 năm 2024

BIÊN BẢN HỌP NHÓM

Nhóm 6 – Lớp Cao học khóa VI

Môn: Tiếng Anh

I. THÀNH VIÊN NHÓM

1. Hồ Trung Kiên 5. Vũ Đình Hoàng Anh

2. Nguyễn Thị Khánh 6. Nguyễn Thị Thanh Dung
3. Lê Thị Phương Thảo 7. Trần Minh Đức
4. Nguyễn Thị Thúy Nga

II. CÁC LẦN HỌP NHÓM

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 III. PHÂN CÔNG NHIỆM VỤ

Mỗi thành viên có trách nhiệm nghiên cứu kỹ và chu đáo phần
nhiệm vụ của mình được giao và tìm hiểu kỹ tất cả các phần còn lại
trong bài tập. Mỗi thành viên tự thiết kế slide và thuyết trình phần
nhiệm vụ của mình.

Thành viên Nhiệm vụ

1. Hồ Trung Kiên 0
2. Nguyễn Thị Thanh Dung Reading (2.7A)
3. Trần Minh Đức Gramma (3.7A + 3.7B)
4. Nguyễn Thị Khánh Vocabulary (5.7A + 4.7B)
5. Nguyễn Thị Thúy Nga Reading and Listening (4.7A)
6. Vũ Đình Hoàng Anh Speaking (7.7A)
7. Lê Thị Phương Thảo Reading (2b.7D) + Writing (3.7D)

IV. ĐÁNH GIÁ THÀNH VIÊN

THÀNH VIÊN SỐ BUỔI CHẤT LƯỢNG XẾ

THAM GIA BÀI LÀM P
HỌP LO
ẠI
Hồ Trung Kiên 4/4 Tốt A
Nguyễn Thị 4/4 Tốt A
Thanh Dung
Trần Minh Đức 4/4 Tốt A
Nguyễn Thị 4/4 Tốt A
Khánh
Nguyễn Thị Thúy 4/4 Tốt A
Nga
Vũ Đình Hoàng 4/4 Tốt A
Anh
Lê Thị Phương 4/4 Tốt A
Thảo
Biên bản họp nhóm được lập vào ngày 20/9/2024 tại Hà
Nội.

THƯ KÝ
TRƯỞNG NHÓM

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 Lê Thị Phương Thảo Hồ Trung
Kiên

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 A. INTRODUCTION

We are group 6 with 7 members with Ho Trung Kien as the

team leader. We have been studying the master's course at Hanoi
Procuratorate University from August of 2024. Our group assignment
includes three parts 7A, 7B, and 7D of Unit 7 from the book
Empower B2 Upper Intermediate. The following are details of the
lessons we have prepared for this group exercise. At the end of this
unit, we will be able to understand texts and conversations and
exchange information about life, luck and probabilities, the future,
jobs, the natural world and extreme weather. The following are details
of the lessons we have prepared for this group exercise.

B. TOPIC

When I first set foot in a big city, I was overwhelmed by the

fast- lifestyle, downtown, apartment, shoping mall, people rushing…
Have you ever wondered how life in the city differs from that in the
countryside? According to statistics, more than 55% of the world's
population currently lives in cities. So what attracts them here?

I. PART 7A: THERE’S VERY LITTLE TRAFFIC

1. 1. Speaking (1.7.A – P.80)

(1) What kind off stress is caused by crowds?

Answer:

The photo vividly depicts urban life with two contrasting

elements:

1. Heavy Traffic: The left side shows a congested scene with

many motorcycles and cars, reflecting the pressure of traffic in a large
city.

2. Pedestrian Flow: The right side features people in suits

walking, showcasing the busyness and stress of daily life.

-> Conclusion:

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 The image not only illustrates traffic and people but also
prompts reflections on life and the challenges faced in modern urban
environments.

(2) How do you think the people on the two photo feel?

Answer:

The feelings of the people in the two parts of the photo likely
vary:

1. Left Side (Traffic Scene):

- Frustration: Many may feel annoyed or stressed due to the

congestion and delays.

- Impatience: The long wait could evoke a sense of urgency,

especially if they are trying to reach a destination.

2. Right Side (Pedestrian Scene):

-Determination: The individuals in suits may appear focused

and purposeful, suggesting they are on their way to work or
appointments.

- Stress: There could also be an underlying sense of

pressure, as many are likely balancing busy schedules.

Overall, the contrasting scenes reflect a mix of emotions

related to the hustle and bustle of urban life.

b. Imagine a third photo of city life. What might it show?

Discuss your ideas.

Example:

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 The picture shows us the modernity, development and crowds in
big cities.

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 1.2. Reading (2.7.A – P 80)

Quick – Slow down!

Speed worship
We love speed. When it comes to doing business and connecting
with people, speed is important. We need to get our work done faster.
We worry that we're too slow, that we aren't efficient enough or
productive enough to succeed. We need to get there first. How do we
do this? We speed up. Why? Because we seem to associate 'slow' with
failure, inefficiency and even worse: laziness.
City life
Many people complain that they don't have enough time. They
have too much work to do every day, and there are always too many
things that they haven't done. There is pressure to be available 24/7 -
to colleagues, clients and friends. We spend around 13 hours a week
on emails and an average of three hours a day on social networking
sites. City living can make things worse - we spend 106 days of our
life looking for a parking space and up to three days a year in traffic
jams. We have less time to relax, and this makes us more impatient
and less polite. Even birds are affected by the pace of urban living -
blackbirds in cities get up earlier and go to sleep later than rural
blackbirds.
Time poverty and sleep debt
Economist Juliet Schor calculated that people in most jobs now
work the equivalent of a full month more each year than they did two
decades earlier. In addition to this, scientist Russell Foster says that
people get about two hours' less sleep than they did 60 years ago.
This results in 'sleep debt'. In other words, people have so little
sleep over such a long period of time that they are permanently tired.
Studies done on doctors who didn't get enough sleep showed that they
had a much slower reaction speed than average. Being so tired can
also seriously affect your health - scientists have discovered a link
between sleep debt and cancer, heart disease, diabetes, infections and
obesity.
Slow seeing
We are in such a hurry that we are creating big problems for
ourselves. The answer to this is simple: slow down! Slowing down
gives us the opportunity to see things more clearly and make the right
decisions, and in the end it may help us to have better ideas and a
healthier life. Einstein, one of the greatest scientific minds of all time,
spent a lot of time daydreaming, and psychologists agree that this
helps us to be more creative. So sit back and do nothing for a little
while - your brain and body will thank you for it.

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 a. The article above is from an online group called The
Slow Movement. Read the title. What do you think the group
believes?
(1) Success isn't as important as people think.

(2) You shouldn't let work take over your life.

(3) Modern life is bad for our health.

Answer:

I think the group believes in the second idea: You shouldn't let
work take over your life.

b. Read ‘Quick - slow down’! quickly and check your ideas

from 2a.

Answer: The correct idea from 2a is the second idea.

c. Read the article again. What connection does the writer

make between:

1 - speed and business 5 - work and sleep ?

2 - slowness and laziness 6 - 'sleep debt' and reaction

speed
3 - time and city life
7 - tiredness and health
4 - relaxing and our
mood

Answers:

1. When it comes to doing business... Speed is important.

2. We seem to associate 'slow' with failure, inefficiency and perhaps

worse: laziness.

3. There is pressure to be available 24/7.

4. Not relaxing can make us more impatient and less polite.

5. People now work the equivalent of a full month more each year
than they did two decades earlier... People get about two hours' less sleep
than they did 60 years ago.

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 6. Doctors who hadn't had enough sleep showed that they had the
same reaction speed as people who had drunk two glasses of beer.

7. Scientists have discovered a link between sleep debt and cancer,

heart disease, diabetes, infections and obesity. their ideas.

d. How could you live more slowly? Compare your ideas.

Answer: Here are some ideas I do to live more slowly:

Wake up and sleep early.

Make space and time for what is important.

Say “no.” Cut down on your commitments without guilt at home and
work.

Spend more time doing less. Don’t do multi-tasking, focus on one

thing and do it the best you can.

Cut out distractions. Just focus on really meaningful things.

I share some common answers with the writer about spending less
time working and spending more time relaxing for myself. And I especially
sleep enough for a day to keep my reaction speed better.

e. Read Rules for slowing down. Are they the same as your ideas
in 2d? Which ones are:

Things you do already

Things you don’t do, but you think are a good idea

Things you think are a bad idea.

Answer:

I already do the rules number 1, 6, 7 and 8

Things I don’t do but I think are good ideas are: rules number 2,3
and 4

Things I think are bad ideas are rules number 5.

II. PART 7A & 7B: I COULD HAVE IT DONE BY A

PROFESSIONAL
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 II.1. Gramma (3.7.A – P.81 & 3.7.B – P.84)

Structure about Too/ Enough:

Enough: as much as is necessary Too...to: more than is needed

(Đủ để làm gì) to do something
(quá để làm gì)
1. Adjective/ Adverb 1. Adjective
S + V/to be + adj/adv + enough + (for S + be + too + adj + (for somebody) +
somebody) + to V to V
Ex: She is tall enough to reach the Ex:
bookshelf. (Cô ấy đủ cao để với tới cái The weather is too bad for us to go
giá sách đó.) camping.(Thời tiết quá xấu đến mức
He explains clearly enough for me to chúng tôi không thể đi cắm trại.)
understand. (Anh ấy giải thích đủ rõ
ràng để tôi có thể hiểu được.)
2. Noun 2. Adverb
S + V/tobe + enough + noun + (for S + V + too + adv + (for somebody) +
somebody) + to V to V
Ex: Ex:
I have enough tickets for everyone to He speaks too fast for me to
watch the football match. (Tôi có đủ vé understand. (Anh ấy nói quá nhanh đến
cho tất cả mọi người xem trận bóng nỗi tôi không thể hiểu được.)
đá.)

Practive test:

3A. (p.81) Put too, too much, too many or enough in correct
place in each sentence.

We worry that we’re slow.

We aren’t efficient or productive to succeed.

Many people complain that they don’t have time.

They have work to do every day.

There are always things that they haven’t done

Answers

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 We worry that we’re too slow.

We aren’t efficient enough or productive enough to succeed.

Many people complain that they don’t have enough time.

They have too much work to do every day.

There are always too many things that they haven’t done

3C. (p.81) Complete the rules with the words in the box

An adjictive countable after a noun

before uncountable

We use too before_____, but too much or too many before_____.

We use too much before_____ nouns and too many before_____

nouns.

Enough always comes_____ an adjective but_____ a noun.

Answers

1 an adjective, a noun

2 uncountable, countable

3 after, before

7A. So/ Such

SO SUCH

Such + (a/an) (tính từ) + danh từ

(such a story, such people)
So + tính từ/ trạng từ
Example:
(so stupid, so quick, so nice, so quickly)
Example: You always think good things are going

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 to happen. You’re such an optimist. (Bạn
I like Liz and Joe. They are so nice. (Tôi
thường nghĩ chuyện tốt sẽ xảy ra.Bạn
thích Liz và Joe. Họ rất tử tế)
đúng là một người lạc quan)
It’s difficult to understand him because he
I like Liz and Joe. They are such nice
talks so quietly. (Để hiểu anh ấy là rất khó
people. (Tôi thích Liz và Joe. Họ là
vì anh nói quá nhỏ)
những người tử tế)

Such + (a/an) (tính từ) + danh từ (that)

So + tínhtừ/ trạng từ (that) + mệnh đề + mệnh đề
Example: Example:
The book was so good (that) I couldn’t put It was such a good book (that) I couldn’t
it down. (Quyển sách quá hay đến nỗi mà put it down. (Đó là một quyển sách hay
tôi không thể bỏ nó xuống) tới nỗi tôi không thể bỏ nó xuống)
He talked so quietly (that) I couldn’t hear It was such nice weather (that) we spent
anything. (Anh ấy nói quá nhỏ đến nỗi tôi the whole day on the beach. (Thời tiết
không nghe thấy gì cả). đẹp tới mức chúng tôi đã dành cả ngày
trên bờ biển).

“So” và “Such” đều có nghĩa là “rất” và làm cho nghĩa của từ mạnh
hơn. Chúng ta có thể sử dụng so…that… và such…that… để nhấn mạnh.

3D. (p81). Complete the sentences with so or such

1. People get____ little sleep over___ a long period of time that they
are permanently tired

2. Being____ tired can also seriously affect your health

3. We are in____ a hurry that we are creating big problems for

ourselves

Answers:

1 so, such 3 such

2 so

7B. Causative have/get

Cấu trúc nhờ ai đó làm việc gì giúp mình

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 Công thức chủ động:
S + have/ has + someone + V-inf (Động từ nguyên mẫu)
S + get(s) + someone + to V-inf (Động từ nguyên mẫu)
EX:
He had his neighbor water his flower garden. (Anh ấy nhờ hàng xóm
tưới nước vườn hoa).
She gets her sister to babysit her daughter for her. (Cô ấy nhờ chị gái
chăm sóc con gái giúp cô ấy).
Công thức bị động:
S + have/ has + something + V3/ed (Past Participle – Quá khứ phântừ)
S + get(s) + something + V3/ed (Past Participle – Quá khứ phân từ)
Example:
They had their car fixed before their trip to the mountains. (Họ đã sửa xe
trước khi chuyến đi lên núi).
He will get his assignments checked before the deadline. (Cô ấy sẽ kiểm
tra xong bài tập trước hạn cuối).

3C. (p.84) Change the sentences using the verbs in brackets.

Begin the new sentence with the word in italics.

They planted a new tree for us during the ceremony. (get)

We…

The director arranged for a builder to make a new cupboard. (get)

The director…

An interior designer chose all the colours in the living room for the
producer. (have)

The producer…

Her make-up was re-done after every scene was shot. (have)

She…

All their meals were cooked for them during the filming. (get)

They…

Answer

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 We got a new tree planted during the ceremony

The director got a builder make a new cupboard

The producer had all the colours chosen in the living room

She had her make-up re-done after every scene was shot

They got meals cooked during the film

II.2. Vocabulary

a. Match 1-7 and a-g to make collocations (P. 82)

Introduction: In this part, we will match the collocations with the
correct words and explain their meanings. After matching, we will also go
through the pronunciation of each collocation. This helps us understand the
meaning and how to use them in real contexts.
In this part, we will match the words from the left column (numbers
1-7) with the words in the right column (letters a-g) to form appropriate
collocations and explain their meanings. After matching, we will also go
through the pronunciation of each collocation. This helps us understand the
meaning and how to use them in real contexts.

LEFT COLUMN RIGHT COLUMN

1. Local /ˈləʊ.kəl/: Refers to a. Development /dɪ
something or someone from a ˈvel.əp.mənt/: Refers to the growth or
particular area, usually the place improvement of an area or city. (Sự phát
where we live. (Liên quan đến khu triển, cải tiến của một khu vực hoặc
vực hoặc địa phương mà chúng ta thành phố.)
đang sống.)
2. Traffic /ˈtræf.ɪk/: Refers b. Pollution /pəˈluː.ʃən/: Refers
to vehicles, such as cars, buses, and to contamination or harmful substances,
motorcycles, moving on the roads. particularly in the air or water. (Sự ô
(Các phương tiện di chuyển trên nhiễm, đặc biệt là ô nhiễm không khí,
đường như ô tô, xe máy, xe buýt.) nước.)
3. Quality /ˈkwɒl.ɪ.ti/: c. Transport /ˈtræn.spɔːt/:
Refers to how good or bad Refers to public transportation such as
something is. (Mức độ tốt hay xấu buses, trains, and trams. (Các phương

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 của một thứ gì đó.) tiện giao thông công cộng như xe buýt,
tàu.)
4. Urban /ˈɜː.bən/: Related d. Life /laɪf/: Refers to the way
to cities or towns. (Liên quan đến people live and enjoy life in a city.
thành phố hoặc khu vực đô thị.) (Cuộc sống, cách mà con người sống và
tận hưởng trong một thành phố.)
5. Public /ˈpʌb.lɪk/: Refers e. Congestion /kənˈdʒes.tʃən/:
to something available for everyone Refers to overcrowding, especially in
to use, like public transport or public traffic. (Sự tắc nghẽn, đặc biệt là ùn tắc
parks. (Thuộc về hoặc có sẵn cho giao thông.)
mọi người sử dụng, như phương tiện
công cộng.)
6. Air /eər/: Refers to the f. Space /speɪs/: Refers to an
atmosphere around us that we empty area or place, such as parking
breathe. (Không khí mà chúng ta hít space. (Không gian, khu vực trống,
thở.) chẳng hạn như chỗ đỗ xe.)
7. Parking /ˈpɑː.kɪŋ/: g. Residents /ˈrez.ɪ.dənts/:
Refers to the space or area where we Refers to people who live in a specific
leave our vehicles, such as cars and area or city. (Cư dân, những người sống
motorcycles. (Khu vực để xe, nơi trong một khu vực nhất định.)
chúng ta đỗ xe.)
Now that we understand the meaning and pronunciation of each
word in English and Vietnamese, let’s match them with their correct words.
Answer:
1 – g: Local residents: /ˈləʊ.kəl ˈrez.ɪ.dənts/: Cư dân địa phương
2 – e: Traffic congestion: /ˈtræf.ɪk kənˈdʒes.tʃən/: Ùn tắc giao thông
3 – d: Quality of life: /ˈkwɒl.ɪ.ti əv laɪf/: Chất lượng cuộc sống
4 – a: Urban development: /ˈɜː.bən dɪˈvel.əp.mənt/: Phát triển đô
thị
5 – c: Public transport: /ˈpʌb.lɪk ˈtræn.spɔːt/: Phương tiện công
cộng
6 – b: Air pollution: /eər pəˈluː.ʃən/: Ô nhiễm không khí
7 – f: Parking space: /ˈpɑː.kɪŋ speɪs/: Chỗ đỗ xe
b. Finding Collocations in a that mean (P. 82)
In part a, we learned the collocations and their meanings. Now, in
part b, we will identify these collocations based on the definitions provided.

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This part helps reinforce your understanding of the collocations learned in
part a.
Instructions
I will give you a definition, and you will tell me which collocation
from part a matches that definition. This will help you recall and solidify
your understanding of the collocations.
Definition 1
The level of enjoyment and health in someone’s life.
Correct answer: Quality of life
Definition 2
The people who live in a particular area.
Correct answer: Local residents
Definition 2
Damage caused to the air by harmful substances.
Correct answer: Air pollution
Definition 3
The problem of too many vehicles on the road
Correct answer: Traffic congestion
Definition 4:
A place to leave your car
Correct answer: Parking space
Definition 5
The process in which a city grows or changes
Correct answer: Urban development
Definition 6
Buses, trains, trams, etc
Correct answer: Public transport
Definition 7
Damage caused to the air by harmful substances

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 Correct answer: Air pollution
c. Creating Sentences with these collocations
In this part, we will use the collocations we’ve learned in part a to
create sentences. I will provide incomplete sentences, and your task is to fill
in the blanks with the correct collocation. This will help you apply the
collocations in real-life contexts.
1. The __________ has significantly improved due to enhanced
__________ and well-planned __________ projects in the city.
2. __________ continues to be a challenge during peak hours,
contributing to higher levels of __________ in urban areas.
3. Improved __________ has helped reduce __________, making it
easier for __________ to commute without using private vehicles.
4. Recent __________ has resulted in more __________, helping
alleviate __________ in the city center.Part d: Interactive Discussion.
Answer:
1. Quality of life - public transport - urban development
2. Traffic congestion - air pollution
3. Public transport - air pollution - local residents
4. Urban development - parking space – traffic
d. Discuss
In this part, we will have a discussion about the issues related to city
living using the collocations we have learned. I will ask a question, and you
can share your thoughts using the appropriate collocations.
Discussion Question 1:
How does 'traffic congestion' affect daily life in big cities?
Discussion Question 2:
What can cities do to improve the 'quality of life' for local residents?

2.3. Reading and Listening (4-7A- P. 82)

a. Look at the cities in photo a-d. What do you think the term
“smart city means”?

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 A smart city is a municipality that uses information and
communication technologies to increase operational efficiency, share
information with the public and improve both the quality of government
services and citizen welfare. Several major characteristics are used to
determine a city's smartness. These characteristics include:

- Technology-based infrastructure: Cơ sở hạ tầng dựa trên công nghệ

- Environmental initiatives: Giải pháp môi trường

- High functioning public transportation system: Hệ thống giao thông

công cộng hoạt động hiệu quả

b. Listen to the interview. What are the two main ideas of a

“smart city”? Choose two of the answers below (P.82)

1. People in it have good quality of life

2. It responds to people’s needs.

Audioscript

A: So what exactly is a smart city ?

B: Well , it can be all kinds of different things , but there are two
basic ideas. One is that the city uses technology to improve the quality of
life of the local residents, so that they can live more slowly and with less
stress. And the second one is that the city itself reacts to problems, rather
like a living person would.

A: Can you give me some examples?

B: Yes, London is a good example. They have a system where they

monitor cars driving into the centre and automatically charge the driver for
the time the car spends there. So it cuts down traffic congestion and
pollution, but it also means the driver doesn't have to stop and buy a ticket or
look for money – so it saves time, to . And to use the public transport system
you just need a single card and you can go everywhere with it. So you don't
need to spend time queuing for tickets. Or in Dublin, in Ireland, they have a
system which monitors traffic congestion, so drivers can avoid streets with
traffic jams, and it also tells drivers where they can find a free parking
space. Apparently 30 % of traffic congestion in most cities is caused by

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people looking for parking spaces, so that's a huge saving in time and
money.

A: So the main point of smart cities is to improve the environment?

B: Yes, but it can take many different forms, it's not just about traffic
congestion. For example, there's a new city in the UAE called Masdar. It's in
the middle of the desert and the whole city is powered by solar panels, and
public transport is electric. So it's a 100 % sustainable city - it uses zero
energy and there's no air pollution. Or there's another new city in Korea
called Sondo, which is planned around a central park. So from all the
residential areas there's a 15-minute walk across the park to get to work and
people can also use the park in their lunch break. I read a report recently that
said that green spaces in cities really improve people's mental health, so the
park sounds like a great idea.

A: So it's not just about the environment. It's about urban

development in general?

B: Yes, exactly.

A: And do you think this is how cities will be in the future?

B: Oh, I'm quite sure of it. The technology is there already. We're all
connected now on the internet, so the next step is to connect the people with
the city - and it's already happening very quickly .

c. Listen again. What new information do you hear about …?

1. A system where they monitor cars, public transport system with a

single card.

2. A systemwwhich monitors traffic congestion and tells drivers

where they can find a free parking space.

3. The whole city is powered by solar panels, public transport is

electric, a 100% sustainable city.

4. Residents have a 15-minute walk across a park to work and they

can use the park in their lunch break.

2.4. Speaking (7.7A – P82)

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 a. In this part, think about the city or town where you live. Does
it match the idea of a “smart city”? What are some of the good and bad
points about living there?
 The city or town where you live.
+ I’m currently residing in Da Nang, which is one of the most vibrant
and bustling cities in Vietnam.

+ I live in Hanoi City, the vibrant capital of Vietnam. It's a bustling

metropolis with a rich cultural heritage and a blend of traditional and
modern elements. Hanoi also offers a wide range of entertainment options,
from lively markets to trendy cafes and art galleries.

+I'm currently living in Ho Chi Minh City, which is a financial and

commercial hub in Vietnam. What I am really into is down-to-earth citizens
and a serene atmosphere. What’s more, the cost of living here is also
affordable compared to other big cities in the area so it is also an ideal place
to settle down and raise children.

 It match the idea of a “smart city”.

+ Hanoi city is a smart city with good infrastructure and public
transportation systems.

+ Ho Chi Minh city with opportunities for personal and professional

development is a smart city.

+ Hung Yen Smart City owns urban sustainability initiatives and

green spaces.

 Living in a smart city has both advantages and disadvantages.

Advantages Disadvantages
(Thuận lợi) (Bấ tlợi)

- Availability of numerous shopping

and dining options - High cost of living
(Có nhiều lựa chọn mua sắm và ăn (Chi phí sinh hoạt cao)
uống)

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 - Wide range of entertainment and
- Overcrowding and population density
recreational options
(Tình trạng quá tải và mật độ dân số)
(Nhiều lựa chọn giải trí và thư giãn)
- Better infrastructure and public
transport - Noise and air pollution
(Cơ sở hạ tầng và giao thông công (Tiếng ồn và ô nhiễm không khí)
cộng tốt hơn)
- Easy access to healthcare and
education services - Higher rates of crime
(Dễ dàng tiếp cận các dịch vụ chăm sóc (Tỷ lệ tội phạm cao hơn)
sức khỏe và giáo dục)
- Innovative technology and smart city
initiatives - Lack of privacy
(Công nghệ tiên tiến và sáng kiến thành (Thiếu sự riêng tư)
phố thông minh)
- Urban sustainability initiatives and
green spaces - Stressful and fast-paced lifestyle
(Các sáng kiến bền vững đô thị và (Lối sống căng thẳng và vội vã)
không gian xanh)
- Opportunities for personal and - Traffic congestion and longer
professional growth commuting times
(Cơ hội phát triển cá nhân và nghề (Tắc nghẽn giao thông và thời gian đi
nghiệp) lại dài hơn)
- More job opportunities and higher
wages
(Nhiều cơ hội việc làm hơn và mức
lương cao hơn)

Work in pair. Discuss your ideas. Use the expressions you

learned in 5b, such as 'urban development', 'traffic congestion', and
'quality of life'.

For Example:

I live in Hanoi City, the vibrant capital of Vietnam. It's a bustling

metropolis with a rich cultural heritage and a blend of traditional and
modern elements. There have been significant changes in this city over the
past few years. One major change is the development of modern
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infrastructure, including new roads, bridges, and public transportation
systems. The skyline has also transformed with the construction of tall
buildings and architectural landmarks. Living in a smart city like Hanoi
brings many benefits and disadvantages.

The first advantage of living in Hanoi city is convenience, quality of

life is improved. Information and communications technology is integrated
into urban development systems, helping to provide public services more
effectively. For example, through mobile applications, people can easily
search for information about transportation, destinations, and entertainment
activities. Furthermore, the smart traffic system helps reducetraffic
congestion and save travel time.

Another advantage of smart cities is energy saving and

environmental protection. Advanced technologies are applied to manage and
use resources effectively. For example, automatic lighting and temperature
regulation in buildings help save energy. In addition, the use of smart public
transport helps reduce polluting emissions.

However, living in a smart city also has disadvantages. One of them

is the issue of information security. With the widespread use of information
technology, the risk of personal information insecurity and privacy
violations increases. This requires strong security measures to ensure the
safety of people's personal data.

Another drawback of smart cities is their dependence on technology.

If technology systems fail or are attacked, public services could be
disrupted. This poses challenges for maintaining stability and ensuring
security of smart cities.

In short, living in a smart city brings many benefits such as

convenience and energy savings. However, it is also necessary to pay
attention to information security issues and dependence on technology.

III. PART D: SKILL FOR WRITING

III.1. Reading (2.b.7.D – P.88)

Read Kamal’s email to the local government. What is the main

reason for his complaint?

The prolems the local community will have when the centre is built?

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 The way the local government has communicated the plan for the
centre?

Answer: 2. The way the local government has communicated the

plan for the centre?

3.2. WRITING SKILLS (3.7D - P.89)

Using formal language

3.a. Match paragraphs a-e in Kamal’s email to the local

government to the summaries belows.

1. describes what action Kamal has taken

2. explains his reason for writing

3. indicates why Kamal is concerned

4 says what action he will take if there's no response

5. explains what action he wants the local government to take

Answer:

1-c; 2-a; 3-b; 4-e; 5-d

3.b. Compare Kamal's informal email to Jun with his formal

email to the local government. What are the differences in ...?

• greeting • punctuation
• contractions
• sign-off

Informal email Formal email

Greating Hi Roise Dear Sir, Madam
Sign off All the best, Kamal Yours faithfully, Kamal
Abadi
Punctuation Hyphens, question marks, Commas, full stops
exclamation mark, full stops
Contractions used Not used

3c. Find more forms of these expressions in the formal email.

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 1. I’m just getting in touch about…
I am writing regarding…
2. Everyone ‘s worried about what the centre will be like for us.
There is a great deal of concern about the effect the mall will have
on our local community.
3. We think you should have sent out a proposal.
We understand… a proposal needs to be sent out so residents can
give feedback on it.
4. I think it’s illegal and I want you to…
I believe that you are doing is against the law and I would
formally like to request that…
5. Get back to me in a couple of days or…
If I do not hear from you within two days…
6. I want you to …
I would formally like to request that…
7. I can’t wait to hear from you.
I look forward to a prompt reply.

3d. Rewrite this informal email to make it more formal

Dear sir/madam,

I am writing regarding the electric toothbrush I bought online recently

because it does not work. The electric charge runs out after only five
minutes. I understand it should last an hour or so. I would formally like to
request a replacement. If I do not hear from you, my next step will be to
write a negative review on your website.

Regards,

Peter.

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 C. REFERENCES LIST
1. Cambridge Empower B2 Upper Intermediate Student’s Book (Second Edition
2022)
2. Article: "Đô thị hoá tại Việt Nam"
Link: https://amp.baodautu.vn/do-thi-hoa-tai-viet-nam---quan-trong-la-chat-
luong-song-cua-cu-dan-d148437.html

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