IX. Read the text carefully, then do the tasks.
Large cities often have problems that small towns and rural areas do not have. Two of the biggest problems are heavy traffic and the pollution that cars create. Of course. Traffic problems and pollution are not only found in big cities. However, the higher populations and larger number of cars on the roads in cities can make the problems happen more often and with more noticeable effects.
One of the most common traffic problems the large cities...
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IX. Read the text carefully, then do the tasks.
Large cities often have problems that small towns and rural areas do not have. Two of the biggest problems are heavy traffic and the pollution that cars create. Of course. Traffic problems and pollution are not only found in big cities. However, the higher populations and larger number of cars on the roads in cities can make the problems happen more often and with more noticeable effects.
One of the most common traffic problems the large cities have is congestion. As the population of a city increases, so does the number of cars on the road. Cities cannot always improve the number
and size of their roads and highways to keep up with the number of cars. The result is traffic congestion, or trafficjams.
When traffic jams happen, cars that are stuck in the congestion continue to run their engines. This creates pollution and is a big problems. Pollution causes health problems for the people in citiesand also hurts the environment.
A. Match the words with their meanings.
1. rurala. being too crowded or too full
2. noticeableb. unable to move
3. congestion c. easy to see or recognize
4. traffic jamd. in the countryside, not in the city
5. stucke. too many vehicles in one place prevents
B. Choose the correct answers.
1. Where do traffic problems and pollution frequently happen?
a. small towns b. rural areasc. big citiesd. remote villages
2. According to the passage, what causes traffic congestion in big cities?
a. A lot of city dwellersb. Too many cars on the roads
c. Careless driversd. Less traffic signs on the streets
3. The high number of cars is caused by _
a. urban planningb. traffic congestion
c. environmental pollutiond. the population
4. The highway and road network is of meeting the requirement of increasing number of vehicles.
a. fullb. awarec. incapabled. uncertain
5. Which of the followings is NOT true? 5.
a. Only big cities have the problem of pollution.
b. Traffic jams cause pollution
c. Pollution is a major problem in big cities.
d. Pollution causes health and environmental problems.
Read about traffic problems in two cities. Match the city with its problem.
A. Ho Chi Minh City
B. Bangkok
In Ho Chi Minh City, it is not strange to see the sight of a street that is crowded with vehicles. People cannot move and their health is affected by polluted air from exhausted fumes. What are the reasons? The citizens in the city use many personal vehicles to go from one place to another. They aren't used to transporting by public transports. May be because the bus drivers are careless, impolite to them or the taxi fare is too high for some people.
Bangkok is world renowned for its terrible traffic problems, so getting around on the roads is a bit of a nightmare. In my opinion, there are 3 main causes of Bangkok traffic jams. First, the quality of public transportation is low. Bus is of low quality and causes congestion. Second, the BTS and MRT are not enough for users. Finally, the most important cause of traffic jam is car accidents. Bad bus drivers cause accidents frequently and make the road stuck for hours.
PROBLEMS
1. It has low quality public transport: B. Bangkok.
2. It costs a lot to go by taxi: A. Ho Chi Minh City.
3. There are not enough MRTs for its inhabitants: B. Bangkok.
4. Its citizens use a lot of personal vehicles: A. Ho Chi Minh City.
5. There is a high frequency of accidents: B. Bangkok.
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