Name:_________________Class 12__ UNIT 2.

URBANIZATION – GETTING STARTED

Date:______________________
A. Give the correct form of the words in the following sentences.
1. Since the renovation policy launched in 1986, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, has experienced the
fastest  ________________________ process. URBAN 
2. There has been a rapid _____________ of rural people to urban areas for jobs and better living.
MIGRATE 
3. Urbanization promotes foreign direct __________________ which in turn helps in improving the
foreign exchange reserves of the country. INVEST
4. The support policies for social housing development in Vietnam remained _______________ as
only a few people were lucky enough to be able to get access to preferential loans. EFFECT
5. Some people worry that the city has become _________________________. POPULATE
6. Since the number of people aspiring for jobs is more than jobs available, ____________________
is a natural outcome of situation. EMPLOY 
B. Use the correct form of the words in the box to complete each sentence. 
year-round (adj)              thought-provoking (adj) weather-beaten (adj)     
well-paid (adj) fast-growing (adj)            overloaded (v)
1. Students these days are …………………….with too much unnecessary information.
2. He has the …………………… face and skin of an old traveller.
3. In ……………………… cities, people have access to jobs, healthcare and other facilities. 
4. It is difficult for young people to find ………………… jobs in rural areas.
5. The documentary about life in the slums was really ………………………. and was followed by a lot
of discussion about how to solve this problem.
6. Life in areas with …………………………… extreme weather conditions is not easy at all.
C. Complete the sentences with the subjunctive form of the verbs in brackets. 
1. The government requested that local authorities (clear)________all slums and (support)______ migrants
in finding low-cost housing. 
2. My parents insisted that my brother (return) _______  to our home village after graduation to run the
family business.
3. It is essential that new migrants (give) ________ enough information about the rules and regulations of
the local area.
4. It is desirable that everyone (have) ________ a flat in the city and a villa in the countryside.
5. It is recommended that the government (control)   ________ urbanisation to maintain sustainable urban
areas.
6. It is important that young people (not, idealise)  ________ city life.