Vocabulary & Pronunciation SVIP

Match the words and phrases with their meanings.

a garden built on the top of a building

a very tall, modern building, usually in a city

an area in a city where a large number of people live

a person who lives in the city

Read the sentences and match the words with their meanings.

1. Cities with high-rise apartments need elevators, stairs, and safe exits for all people.

2. People will live in sustainable homes that save water and use less electricity.

3. A liveable city has quiet neighborhoods and places to relax after work.

4. Smart homes are efficient because lights and heating turn off when not needed.

Fill in the blanks to complete the sentences.

1. Many like shopping, restaurants, and cultural activities near their homes.

2. Parks and playgrounds help make cities more for children and families.

3. transport, like electric buses, helps cities reduce harmful smoke and noise.

4. Smart cities have to save space and build many homes and offices.

5. Smart cities make paths wide, clean, and comfortable for walking.

Listen and choose the correct answer.

1. Families like to walk along the city streets on weekends.

2. Many shops and restaurants are near the city centre.

3. Street markets in the city sell fresh food and clothes.

There is a linking between the final sound of one word and the initial sound of the next word.

Listen and choose the linking sounds between final consonants and initial vowels.

1. There're many different types of work available.

2. Smart cities have sensors to manage traffic and save electricity.

Listen and choose the linking sounds between final consonants and initial vowels.

3. Most people will use public transport such as trams and electric buses.