1) The document discusses Rick Glauert's experience moving from a small town in the UK to the megacity of Guangzhou in China. Guangzhou has over 14 million residents and is part of the Pearl River Delta area which is home to over 50 million people. 2) Urbanization is increasing globally as more efficient farming reduces the need for agricultural workers. For the first time, over half of the world's population lives in cities, and by 2050 that proportion is expected to reach 75%. 3) Urbanization has lifted over 500 million Chinese out of poverty in the last 30 years as people move to cities for better jobs and quality of life. The rapid urbanization is transforming cultures and societies.

1. 2nd
ESO E CIL/European Sections Exam 4
Name:_____________________________________________________Date:_________________
READING ______/ 2 Marks
Rick Glauert wrote this article about about his life in Guanzhou for the British Council site “Learn English Teens”
I’m definitely not a ‘country mouse’ but I grew up in a quiet town not far from London. I went to University in a city called Exeter. It
is perhaps one of the smallest in the UK; surrounded by green hills and home to only 100,000 people.
With this background, it’s been quite a challenge getting used to living in one of the world’s ‘megacities’. Guangzhou, in South
China, is home to at least 14 million people. It’s hard to tell its exact size because migrant workers keep on coming from all over
China (and the world) to work here.
Furthermore, Guangzhou is part of the Pearl River Delta. This is an area of South China that is home to an unbelievable number of
people – at least 50 million people. As these cities expand they blend into each other, and will eventually be part of a metropolis that
also includes Hong Kong and
Macau.
As farming becomes more efficient
and less people are needed in
agriculture, this urbanization is the
story all over the world. Recently, it
was revealed that for the first time in
history, more people live in cities
than live in the countryside.
Although cities cover only 3% of the
world’s surface, 51% of the world’s
population now lives in urban areas.
It is predicted that by 2050, 75
percent of the world’s population
will live in the city.
This change is having a tremendous
effect on people’s culture,
psychology and health. In China
alone, urbanization has bought over 500 million people out of poverty in the last 30 years. People move to cities for better jobs and a
better quality of life.
Adapted from http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/magazine/life-around-world/megacities
I) According to the text, say whether the following statements are True or False. Circle the correct option. Justify your
answers providing evidence from the text. No marks will be given for just True /False answers. 1'25 mark (0'25 each correct
answer)
1) Rick had lived all his life in a small village before he moved to Guangzhou.
TRUE/ FALSE...........................................................................................................................................................................................
2) It was easy for him to adjust to life in a megacity.
TRUE/ FALSE...........................................................................................................................................................................................
3) It is difficult to know the number of inhabitants in Guangzhou.
TRUE/ FALSE...........................................................................................................................................................................................
4) In the future Guangzhou will merge with two other cities.
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5) Thanks to urbanisation millions of Chinese are now richer than 30 years ago.
TRUE/ FALSE...........................................................................................................................................................................................
II) Answer these questions based on the ideas in the text and using your own words. 0'50 marks (0'25 each correct answer)
a) What does Rick mean when he says he is not a “country mouse”
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b) Why do people move to urban areas?
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2. III) Find in the text words or sentences synonyms for the following. 0'25 marks ( 0'05 each correct answer)
small mountains (n) to mix, to merge (vb)
a person's origin and experience (n) the condition of the body (n)
a demanding task, a test (n)
USE OF ENGLISH 1 mark. (0'10 each correct answer)
Ask questions about the reading that would result in the answers below.
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I grew up in a quiet town not far from London
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Guangzhou is home to at least 14 million people
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Guangzhou is part of the Pearl River Delta in South China,
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51% of the world’s population now lives in urban areas
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People move to cities for better jobs and a better quality of life.
Think of 5 more questions you'd like to ask Rick about his life in Guangzhou.
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WRITING 2 marks
Your class will take part in a survey on the most interesting cities in the world. Write about the megacity of your choice. Remember
that you must convince your classmates to vote your megacity. Try to be as convincing as you can. Write about 100 words.

3. LISTENING 1 mark
Listen to Todd talk about 5 American cities. ( http://www.elllo.org/english/Points/PT06-Cities.html)
Listen to the recording once and do the matching
I) Match numbers to letters. ______/ 0'25 marks (0'05 each correct answer)
1 New York a) It is known by its warm climate
2 Boston b) Was partially destroyed by a hurricane
3 Chicago c) It is the biggest city in the US
4 New Orleans d) It is very cold
5 Los Angeles e) There are prestigious universities
II) Now listen again and complete the missing information and /or tick the correct answer. In multiple choice questions
wrong answers will be penalised (-0'05).
1) What is New York's nickname? ___________________ (0'10 marks)
2) How old are some of the most famous landmarks in Boston? __________ (0'10)Where is Boston situated?
_________ (0'15 marks)
3) Where is Chicago located? (0'10 marks)
□ on a lake
□ in the mountains
□ on the banks of a river
5) What is New Orleans nickname? _________________ (0'10 marks)
6) What kind of music is New Orleans well known for? __________________(0'10 marks)
7) According to Todd, what are people from Los Angeles like? (0'10 marks)
□ sophisticated
□ artsy
□ relaxed