Unit 7 (HS)
Unit 7 (HS)
Exercise 5. Complete the sentences with the words from the box.
Exercise 7. Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in each sentence.
1. You can go when the traffic lights turn _______.
A. red B. green C. pink D. yellow
2. A person who is driving a motorbike on the road is called _______.
A. architect B. cyclist C. motorist D. pedestrian
3. You should _______ a helmet when you ride a bike or motorbike.
A. go B. ride C. cross D. wear
4. He was injured because he didn’t _______ the seat belt
A. give B. fasten C. drive D. sail
5. It is important for a road user to _______ traffic rules.
A. obey B. look C. write D. play
6. Cyclists must always keep both hands on the _______.
A. saddle B. pedal C. handlebars D. steering wheel
7. You don’t _______ the road when the traffic lights turn red.
A. stop B. turn C. go D. cross
8. He is driving his car. She mustn’t go on the _______.
A. road B. street C. bridge D. pavement
9. Pedestrians are walking across the street at the _______ crossing.
A. zebra B. tiger C. horse D. mouse
10. All _______ for flight VN124 please proceed to gate 5.
A. signal B. rules C. passengers D. crossroads
11. He is driving so fast: he may endanger other_______.
A. means of transport B. road users
C. zebra crossing D. railway station
12. He forgot to give a _______ before he turned left and got a ticket.
A. signal B. sign C. light D. hand
13. If people _______ the rules, there are no more accidents.
A. follow B. take care of C. obey D. remember
14. It is about 300 meters _______ my house to the bus stop.
A. in B. to C. at D. from
15. John often goes to school _______ with his friends.
A. with bicycle B. by foot C. in car D. by bus
16. _______ 500 metres from my house to the market.
A. It is B. I am C. We are D. They are
17. _______ is it from the bus station to the hospital?
A. How much B. How long C. How far D. How often
18. Is there a café _______ here?
A. far B. near C. ready D. about
19. It’s not very far from their villa _______ the city center.
A. from B. to C . about D. near
20. It is raining. You _______ wear your rain coat.
A. have B. might C. would D. should
21. She _______ come home too late last night. Her parents were so worried about her.
A. doesn’t B. isn’t C. shouldn’t D. didn’t
22. Most of my classmates go to school _______ bicycle
A. on B. in C. by D. up
23. He shouldn’t _______ so fast to avoid accidents.
A. drives B. to drive C. driving D. drive
24. Hoa should exercise _______ to keep fit.
A. regular B. regularly C. regularity
25. How long does it take you to get there _______ foot?
A. by B. on C. to D. for
26. _______ does your mother often go to work? - By bus.
A. How B. When C. What D. Which
27. We must always obey traffic rules _______ our safety.
A. in B. on C. of D. for
28. You should look right and left when you go_______ the road.
A. along B. up C. down D. across
29. _______ is not very far from here to the city center.
A. That B. This C. It D. There
30. We should _______ the street at the zebra crossing.
A. walk B. walk on C. walk through D. walk across
Exercise 10. Give the correct form of the word given to complete the sentence.
1. Young children are expected to show _________________ to their parents. (obey)
2. When cycling on the roads, remember: _________________ first. (safe)
3. Children should avoid _________________ foods such as hamburgers and chips. (health)
4. Most road accidents happen because the motorists drive _________________. (care)
5. It is unsafe and _________________ to pass another vehicle on the left. (legal)
6. My _________________ was delayed for over two hours due to bad weather. (fly)
7. Everyone should _________________ obey traffic rules for their own safety. (strict)
8. The policeman _________________ the car to stop with a flashlight. (sign)
9. Signs with red circles are mostly _________________ – that means you can’t do something. (prohibit)
10. This _________________ sign indicates that traffic lights are ahead. (warn)
Exercise 11. Complete the sentences using should and the verbs in the box.
Exercise 12. Underline the mistake and rewrite the correct sentence. Write T if it’s correct.
1. How far is from your house to the nearest restaurant? → _________________
2. It is at 2 kilometers from my house to La Villa French restaurant. → _________________
3. How far is it from your university and my university? → _________________
4. It is not far from my university to yours. → _________________
5. How far is it from here to our destination. → _________________
6. How far it is from our school to the camp site? → _________________
7. Its not far from our school to the camp site? → _________________
8. How far is it at the train station to the nearest drugstore? → _________________
PART III: SKILLS
A Listening
Exercise 1. Listen to the short talk twice and circle the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. Vietnam is a ______.
A. developing country B. alarming problem
C. Hanoi capital D. Ho Chi Minh city
2. Traffic jams in Vietnam frequently take place in ______ during rush hour.
A. Hanoi B. Ho Chi Minh city
C. Both A & B correct D. Both A & B not correct
3. Most vehicles in traffic jams in Vietnam are ______.
A. motorbikes and buses B. motorbikes and cars
C. bicycles and motorbikes D. buses and cars
4. The main cause of the problem is ______.
A. the very large number of road users B. the rapid increase in car use
C. The deterioration of roads D. lack of awareness about traffic rules
Exercise 2. Listen to the conversation twice and decide whether the following sentences are True or
False.
No. Statements T F
1. Some motorbikes travel on the pavement.
2. It always takes people hours to get out of the congestion.
3. Many roads in Vietnam are narrow.
According to this short talk, there are four reasons for traffic jams in
4.
Vietnam.
B Speaking
Exercise 1. Match the questions in column A with its response in column B.
A B
1. How do you often go to school? A. On foot.
2. Is it about 5 kilometres from your house to the school? B. Not very far, only about 800 metres.
3. How far is it from here? C. Yes, it is.
4. What should you do before getting on or off the bus? D. At the zebra crossing.
5. Where should the pedestrians cross the street? E. Wait for the bus to fully stop
6. Should I drink beer while I am driving? F. No, you shouldn’t
Exercise 3. Complete the conversation, using the sentences (a - e) to fill in the blanks (1 - 5).
a. Really? And how about the bus driver? Does he drive carefully?
b. Hmm, I'm not in favour of travelling by bus. Most buses are old and
hot.
c. How do you go to school, Mai?
d. Well, you're lucky then. Not all buses are as good as the Number 32
bus.
e. Oh, buses are rather slow, so you must take the early trip, right?
Kim: (1) ________
I catch the Number 32 bus. It's only 200 metres from my house to the bus station, so it's really
Mai:
convenient.
Kim: (2) ________
Yeah, they could be extremely slow during rush hour, so I try to get on the bus before the traffic
Mai:
becomes heavy.
Kim: (3) ________
Well, I don't know, but the Number 32 bus is clean. It has air conditioning, so it's quite cool on hot
Mai:
days.
Kim: (4) ________
Yes, he does. He watches the road signs carefully and obeys the traffic rules. I've never seen him
Mai:
crossing red lights.
Kim: (5) ________
C Reading
Exercise 1. Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions.
Who are the best drivers? According to a recent survey, young and inexperienced drivers are the most likely
to have an accident. Older drivers are more careful. Young men have the worst accident records of all. They
often choose faster cars with bigger engines. One of the most interesting facts in the survey is that passengers
have an effect on the driver. When young male drivers have their friends in car, their driving becomes worse.
When their wife or girlfriends is in the car, however, their driving is better. But this is not true for women.
Their driving is more dangerous when their husband or boyfriend is in the car. However, if their small
children are riding in the car, they drive more slowly and safely.
1. According to the survey, who are the most likely to have an accident?
A. Young and inexperienced drivers B. Old and inexperienced drivers
C. Young and old female drivers D. Old and inexperienced men
2. Who have an effect on the drivers?
A. Parents B. Policemen C. Families D. Passengers
3. When young male drivers have their wife or girlfriend in the car, they drive _______.
A. worse B. slowly C. better D. fast
4. The word “they” in the last sentence refers to _______.
A. women B. husbands C. boyfriends D. small children
Exercise 2. Read the passage and circle the correct option to complete the sentences.
Traffic rules
Traffic rules are imposed by the government for the safety of people. Traffic rules are very important for
road safety.
First, the traffic signals help a smooth movement of the vehicle. Breaking the rules is very harmful led to
traffic problems. Traffic signals are divided into three types: first as guidance, second as a warning and third
as regulatory.
Second, a traffic light is the most important part of traffic rules. People should be aware of the traffic
lights. They are the signals which suggest people when to slow down, stop and drive vehicles. The colour
Red means stop, Green means go and Yellow means slow down the vehicle.
Furthermore, the vehicles should maintain the speed limit mentioned in the speed limit board. The horn
sign on a board with a line drawn above it tells that people should not honk unless it is needed. One should
not use mobile phone while driving the vehicle. Drink and drive cause many accidents every year which led
to lives lost.
Also, the capital P sign with a line drawn above it tells that people should not park their vehicles near
any important place like school. Vehicles should be parked where a capital P signboard is there. They should
be parked in the given space. The traffic police will charge an amount of money as fine.
Traffic rules help people to be safe while on the road. They help to drive in a disciplined manner. People
should wear a helmet while riding a bike or motorbike. The seat belts should be used while driving a car.
The people and especially the children should be taught to cross the road on the zebra crossing only.
Following traffic rules would always be beneficial for people. It will reduce the rate of accidents occurring
on the road. Therefore, it is everyone’s duty to strictly follow the rules.
1. Traffic rules are imposed to _______.
A. keep fit B. keep healthy C. keep people safe
2. There are _______ types of traffic signals.
A. two B. three C. four
3. People should slow down the vehicle when the traffic lights turn _______.
A. Red B. Green C. Yellow
4. People should not use mobile phone while _______.
A. driving the vehicle B. increasing the speed C. drinking alcohol
5. People should park their vehicles _______.
A. in the given space B. on the pavement C. in any place on the street
6. Following traffic rules help to reduce _______.
A. the rate of birth every year
B. the number of vehicles traveling on the road
C. the rate of accidents occurring on the road
Exercise 3. Read the following passage and choose the option (A, B, C or D) that best answers each of the
questions below.
Stuck in traffic
Richard Ryan is stuck in traffic. There must be an accident somewhere up ahead because he’s been sitting in
the same spot for the last few minutes. The cars aren’t moving at all. It looks like it’s going to be another slow
commute.
Even though he left his house early to beat the traffic, if the cars don’t start to move soon, Richard will be
late for a very important meeting. He has to meet with some lawyers who advising his company on a
construction project. Richard is the president of a big company. It he’s late, he won’t get in trouble, but he
hates to be late for anything.
1. What is Richard’s problem now?
A. He is stuck in traffic. B. He has a car accident.
C. His car breaks down. D. When he was 14 years old.
2. In paragraph 1, the word “commute” is closest in meaning to _______.
A. pace B. toad C. movement D. travel
3. In paragraph 2, what does it mean by “to beat the traffic”?
A. to avoid traffic jams B. to travel safety
C. to drive on road D. to move slowly
4. In can be inferred from the second paragraph that _______.
A. Richard is a lawyer
B. Richard has a high position in the company
C. Richard is hiring a groups of lawyer for his company
D. Richard has a trouble working with the lawyer
5. Richard hates _______.
A. traffic jams B. working with the lawyers
C. being late for things D. driving his car
Exercise 4. Read the passage and then decide whether these sentences are True or False
Traffic jams
For many years, Raze has been driving to work and back every weekday. Every morning, on his way to
work, especially during the rush hour, the highways are usually crowded causing massive traffic jams. The
situation is even worse in the evening when he drives home. All the traffic comes to halt whenever there is
an accident or a car has broken down and blocks an entire lane. In the winter, particularly when it snows,
multi-car accidents with injuries can take emergency paramedics and vehicles removers a number of hours
to clear the road. When Raza is stuck in a heavy traffic jam, he listens to music on the radio to calm his nerves.
His boos and his wife know that if he is late, he is probably stuck a traffic.
Statements True False
1. Raze has travelled to work by car.
2. There are many traffic jams at the highways during the rush hours.
3. There will be less traffic jams when he drives home.
4. Broken-down cars that block the entire lane is one reason for traffic jams.
5. When Raze is stuck in a heavy traffic jam, he will be angry.
Exercise 5. Read the passage, and write T (True) or F (False) next to the sentences.
Key Points to Remember on Traffic Rules in England
Below are some key points you need to remember when you travel in England.
The general rule of keeping left: When you are driving on a road which is a two-way road, you need to
allow the traffic from the opposite direction to pass from your right side. Similarly, all the vehicles in your
lane also need to be given the right side to overtake.
When you turn: When you are taking a turn, always keep to your turning side, meaning when turning
right, get to the right side of the road and do the same when turning to the left.
Do not park: Surely, you want to park your vehicle as fast as you can, but that doesn’t mean you leave
your car on the side of the road. Find the parking near your building and park it there. If parking is not
available, make sure you are not parking near the bus stand, school, or hospital entrance.
Do not drive: When you are going on a one-way road, you cannot reverse your vehicle.
Use indicators: When you are changing lanes, overtaking the other can or taking a turn, always use turn
signals or indicators to make follow drivers know about your man oeuvre
Do not cross the stop lines: As the traffic signal, when you get to stop your vehicle due to a red signal,
make sure you are not keeping your car on the stop line or on the pedestrian crossing.
Statements True False
1. Allow the traffic from the opposite direction to pass from your left side.
2. Always keep to your turning side when you are taking a turn.
3. Don’t park your car near the bus stand, school, or hospital entrance.
4. You can reverse your vehicle when you are going on a one-way road.
5. Use indicators to make drivers know about your manoeuvre.
6. Keep your car on the stop line or on the pedestrian crossing.
Exercise 6. Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or
phrase that best fits each of the numbers blanks.
SAFETY TIPS FOR BUS PASSENGERS
Always maintain a queue while waiting for a bus.
Never stand on queue on the middle (1) _______ the road. At the time of boarding a bus do not try to run or
chasing the bus. Once you are inside the bus (2) _______ a seat and hold firmly on the handrail if you are
standing.
Never try to board an overcrowded bus. Avoid (3) _______ inside of a bus because your high-pitch noise
may distract the attention of the driver and it could lead to a major
(4) _______ accident.
1. A. of B. to C. on D. about
2. A. hold B. sit C. take D. find
3. A. shout B. shouting C. to shout D. shouts
4. A. road B. way C. path D. street
Exercise 7. Read and choose the correct word to complete the dialogue.
Nga: (1) _______ does your father work, Mai?
Mai: He works in a factory (2) _______ Binh Duong
Nga: How (3) _______ is it from your house?
Mai: It’s (4) _______ 15 kilometers
Nga: Oh, it’s very far. How (5) _______ he go to work?
Mai: He goes (6) _______ motorbike.
Nga: How much time does it take (7) _______ to get there?
Mai: About one hour. Is your father’s company far (8) _______ your house?
Nga: Not very far. It takes him (9) _______ ten minutes to get there by car.
Mai: Oh, it’s very (10) _______ your house. Your father is so happy!
1. A. When B. Where C. Who D. What
2. A. in B. at C. on D. between
3. A. much B. often C. long D. far
4. A. about B. to C. near D. above
5. A. did B. do C. does D. doing
6. A. across B. by C. in D. doing
7. A. her B. you C. me D. him
8. A. to B. for C. only D. any
9. A little B. few C. only D. any
10. A. near B. next C. far D. long
Exercise 10. Read the passage and answer the following questions.
The streets are crowded with traffic. Taxis are bringing tired people from the airport and the train stations
to the hotels. They hope to sleep a few hours before their busy day in the big city. Trucks are bringing fresh
fruit and vegetables into the city. Ships are bringing food and fuel to the harbor.
By seven o’clock in the morning, the streets are filled again with people. Millions of people live in the big
city, and millions of people who work in the big city live in the suburbs, the commuters, are hurrying to get
to their offices. Everyone is in a hurry. Some stop only to drink a cup of coffee. Others stop to buy a morning
paper or to have breakfast. The noise of traffic gets louder. The policemen blow their whistles to stop the
traffic or to hurry it alone.
Answer the questions
1. Where do taxis often take people from?
→ ______________________________________________________________________________
2. What are trucks bringing? And what about ships?
→ ______________________________________________________________________________
3. Who are commuters?
→ ______________________________________________________________________________
4. What do people often do when they are in a hurry in the early morning?
→ ______________________________________________________________________________
5. What do the policemen do to control the traffic?
→ ______________________________________________________________________________
D Writing
Exercise 1. Write complete sentences using the given words and phrases.
1. How far / your house / the school/?
→ ______________________________________________________________________________
2. Quang Nam/ about 70 kilometres / Da Nang /.
→ ______________________________________________________________________________
3. Their house/ very near / the beach /.
→ ______________________________________________________________________________
4. Ha Noi/ very far / Ho Chi Minh City/?
→ ______________________________________________________________________________
5. How long/ take / you/cycle / the club/?
→ ______________________________________________________________________________
6. My father / always / go to work/car/.
→ ______________________________________________________________________________
Exercise 3. Use should or shouldn’t to write complete sentences basing on the given words.
1. You/ go/ to/ see/ doctor/ regularly.
→ ______________________________________________________________________________
2. Which dress/ I/ wear/ today?
→ ______________________________________________________________________________
3. The teacher/ think/ Jim/ study/ harder.
→ ______________________________________________________________________________
4. The boys/ no/ climb up/ the wall.
→ ______________________________________________________________________________
5. I/ watch TV/ go out/ with/ friends/ now?
→ ______________________________________________________________________________
6. If/ Jim/ be/ sick, he/ stay/ home.
→ ______________________________________________________________________________
7. How much/ water/ we/ drink/ everyday?
→ ______________________________________________________________________________
8. What/ I/ not/ do/ at/ Chinese restaurant?
→ ______________________________________________________________________________
9. You/ inform/ your parents/ before/ you/ go.
→ ______________________________________________________________________________
10. Josh/ not/ devote/ all/ his free time/ to/ playing/ games.
→ ______________________________________________________________________________