Doan Thi Diem Secondary School Name: _____________________ Class: ____

UNIT 7: TRAFFIC

FURTHER PRACTICE 1
Exercise 1: Put the following words into the correct category:

- bus, traffic jam, pedestrian, helmet, zebra crossing, speed limit, traffic light, car, road sign, bicycle,
motorbike, truck, railway, driver, passenger
Means of Transport Traffic Problems Traffic Rules

Exercise 2: Circle the word that has a different stressed syllable from the others

1. A. traffic B. problem C. obey D. helmet

2. A. railway B. bicycle C. pedestrian D. motorbike

3. A. vehicle B. passenger C. pollution D. accident

4. A. transport B. problem C. travel D. prevent

5. A. commuter B. passenger C. vehicle D. bicycle

Underline the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently:

1. A. speed B. seatbelt C. street D. weather

2. A. traffic B. train C. travel D. traffic light

3. A. helmet B. heat C. head D. health

Exercise 3: Choose the correct option (A, B, C, or D)

1. You must _______ your seatbelt while driving.

A. wear B. take C. fasten D. loosen

2. There _______ fewer traffic accidents if people obeyed traffic rules.

A. are B. will be C. would be D. were

3. Pedestrians _______ walk on the zebra crossing to cross the road safely.
A. should B. mustn’t C. might D. don’t

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4. She _______ her bike to school every day.
A. rides B. is riding C. rode D. has ridden

5. Drivers should _______ their speed when approaching a school zone.

A. increase B. reduce C. ignore D. maintain

6. Traffic rules _______ strictly followed by everyone.

A. has to be B. must be C. need to D. could be

7. The new railway station _______ last month.

A. was opening B. opens C. was opened D. is opened

8. People _______ use public transport to reduce air pollution.

A. should. B. can. C. might. D. would

9. The driver _______ to slow down when he saw the red traffic light.

A. has B. had C. must D. decide

10. It’s a good idea to _______ your bike to school instead of using a car.

A. ride B. drive C. walk D. fly

11. The government has decided _______ new laws to improve traffic safety.

A. introducing B. to introduce C. introduce D. introduced

12. If people didn’t use seatbelts, there _______ more serious injuries in accidents.

A. would be B. will be C. are D. were

13. The car _______ into the traffic jam because the driver didn’t see the signal.

A. crashed B. crashes C. has crashed D. crash

14. Drivers need to check their vehicles carefully _______ long trips.

A. before B. after C. while D. for

15. Buses _______ stop at designated bus stops.

A. have to B. might C. shouldn’t D. don’t

16. Speeding is dangerous and _______ lead to serious accidents.

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 A. should B. must C. can D. will

17. It is important to _______ pedestrians’ safety while driving.

A. ignore B. notice C. consider D. ensure

18. The traffic light turned green, so the driver _______ moving.

A. stops B. stopped C. started D. starting

19. Cyclists _______ wear helmets for their own safety.

A. might B. can C. should D. mustn’t

20. I think the new flyover _______ reduce traffic congestion in the city.

A. could B. must C. might D. will

Exercise 4: Read the text and choose the best answer:

Traffic congestion is a growing concern in urban areas around the world. As cities expand, the
number of vehicles on the roads increases, causing frequent traffic jams. This not only wastes time
but also contributes to air pollution and accidents. One major cause of congestion is the lack of
efficient public transport systems. To address these issues, governments have introduced various
measures. These include constructing more public transportation networks, creating bicycle lanes,
and enforcing stricter traffic rules. Individuals can also contribute by carpooling, walking, or using
bicycles for short distances.

1. What is the main issue discussed in the passage?

A. Public transport systems
B. Traffic congestion
C. Road construction
D. Bicycle use

2. What is one reason for traffic congestion?

A. Too many traffic rules
B. Expanding cities
C. Public transport use
D. Fewer accidents

3. How can individuals help reduce traffic problems?

A. Driving more
B. Walking or using bicycles
C. Ignoring traffic rules
D. Building more roads

4. What do governments do to reduce traffic congestion?

A. Reduce traffic laws

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 B. Build more bicycle lanes
C. Ban carpooling
D. Allow more vehicles
Exercise 5:
Read the following statements and decide if they are true or false according to what you know about
traffic rules and safety

1. Pedestrians should walk in the middle of the road. (True/False)

2. Wearing a helmet while riding a motorbike is optional. (True/False)
3. Traffic lights are important for controlling traffic flow. (True/False)
4. You can drive any vehicle without a driving license. (True/False)
5. Zebra crossings are for pedestrians to cross the road safely. (True/False)

Exercise 6: Complete the sentences using the words in the box

(bus, zebra crossing, helmet, passenger, traffic light)
1. Always wear a _______ when riding a motorbike.
2. You must stop at the red _______.
3. He usually takes the _______ to school every morning.
4. The _______ helps pedestrians cross the road safely.
5. There is only one _______ in the car with the driver.

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