Question 11: Complete the conversation about urbanisation in Ho Chi Minh City, using the responses (AG) given. There are two extra ones. Mai: I’ve seen a lot of high buildings are under construction in out city, Mr. Tan. It’s an example of urbanisation in your lecture. Mr. Tan: That’s right. Ho Chi Minh is the biggest city in our country with an urban area of 10 million inhabitants. Mai: Wow, really? Is it the official figure of our city’s population? Mr. Tan: Of course not. There are so many people who come to work in the city but their residence certificates are in the countryside. (16)_________. It is called “the floating population”. Mai: “The floating population”? Does our city have the highest rate of economic growth? Mr. Tan: Yes, it does. It’s the most major economic center of our country? Mai: I guess our city faces several issues, such as housing. Is that right, Mr. Tan? Mr. Tan: You’re right. (17)__________. Work has begun on the construction of the new district of Thu Thiem on the other bank of the Saigon River, and soon in Thanh Da. Mai: Fantastic. It’ll become a new center of our city. Mr. Tan: Like Pudong in Shanghai, Mai. (18)___________. Mai: The traffic is always so heavy. The number of road accidents is on the rise and has affected the young population. Mr. Tan: The present bus lines only meet 7% of the need transport. (19) _____________. Mai: When will the metro lines be finished, Mr. Tan? Mr. Tan: By the year 2020. (20)________. (16)……………………………

A. The authorities have to control the urban sprawl.

B. Priority was given to the development of infrastructure and highways.

C. The city has also planned to develop electric taxis to reduce the enviromental effect on the roads and reduce transportation costs.

D. There are also workers who live and sleep at their place of work.

Knowledge: Communicative language

Explain:

Mai: I have seen a lot of tall buildings being built outside the city, Mr. Tan. It is an example of urbanization in your lecture.

Teacher Tan: That’s right. Ho Chi Minh City is the largest city in our country with a population of 10 million people.

Mai: Wow, really? Is this the official number of our city’s population sir?

Teacher Tan: Of course not. There are many people who come to work in the city but their residence certificate is in the countryside. (16) There are also workers who live and sleep at the place where they work. It is called the “mobile population”.

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