ADH - Tabby - Listening - W4

Due in

Scheduled for, set to arrive

The next train is __________ ten minutes, so we have just enough time to buy some water at the station.

Dự kiến sẽ đến vào lúc

Get worse

Go downhill, take a turn for the worse

Residents are complaining that the local bus service is __________, with more delays occurring every week.

Trở nên tồi tệ hơn

Massive jams

Heavy traffic, gridlock conditions

We were stuck in __________ all the way down the motorway because of the thick fog and a minor accident.

Tình trạng tắc đường nghiêm trọng

No point in

No use, waste of time

There is __________ driving to the office today since all the main roads are closed for the marathon.

Không có ích gì/Không đáng để làm gì

Trouble spots

Problem areas, hot spots

The city council is focusing on specific __________ where traffic congestion is most severe during rush hour.

Điểm nóng/Nơi xảy ra vấn đề

On the face of it

At first sight, to all appearances

__________, the new transport plan seems perfect, but it might actually cause more traffic in residential areas.

Nhìn thoáng qua/Nhìn bề ngoài

In actual fact

In truth, as a matter of fact

Many people believe the fares have risen, but __________, the cost has remained stable relative to average salaries.

Trên thực tế

Put into operation

Bring into effect, set in motion

The new scheme to reduce carbon emissions was __________ last month and has already shown positive results.

Đưa vào hoạt động/vận hành

Go off into

Head towards, divert to

To avoid the main road tolls, many drivers __________ narrow side streets, causing safety issues for local residents.

Đi vào/Hướng về phía

Lack of take-up

Poor adoption, low participation

The main problem with the new bike-sharing program is the __________, as most people still prefer using their private cars.

Sự thiếu hưởng ứng/không sử dụng

Bear in mind

Keep in mind, take into consideration

When choosing a transport method, you should __________ that the train is much faster than the bus during peak hours.

Ghi nhớ/Lưu ý

Go out of business

Close down, go under

Several small shops near the construction site might __________ if customers cannot find a place to park their cars.

Ngừng kinh doanh/Phá sản

Financial requirements

Capital needs, budget demands

The initial __________ for building a new tram system are so high that the city might need to borrow money.

Yêu cầu về tài chính

Maintenance expenses

Upkeep costs, running charges

Besides the building costs, the council must also consider the annual __________ for keeping the tram tracks in good condition.

Chi phí bảo trì

In the long term

In the long run, over a long period

Investing in a new subway line might be expensive now, but it will benefit the city __________ by reducing pollution.

Về lâu về dài

In that respect

In that regard, in that sense

The pedestrian zone has made the air cleaner and the streets quieter; __________, the project is a great success.

Về mặt đó/Khía cạnh đó

Reduce pollution

Curb emissions, cut down on waste

One of the most effective ways to __________ is to encourage more people to use public transport instead of private cars.

Giảm thiểu ô nhiễm

From a … point of view

From a … standpoint, in terms of

Expanding the cycle lanes would be the best solution __________ safety, as it separates bikes from heavy lorries.

Xét từ góc độ…

Take into account

Allow for, factor in

When planning the new transport routes, the engineers had to __________ the needs of both elderly people and students.

Xem xét/Tính đến

Pay attention to

Take note of, keep an eye on

Cyclists in the city center don't always __________ pedestrians, which can lead to dangerous accidents on the sidewalk.

Chú ý đến

Have an impact on

Leave a mark on, exert influence on

The opening of the new university will certainly __________ the local economy and create more jobs for residents.

Có tác động đến

Demolished

Knocked down, torn down

The old cinema was __________ last year to make room for a modern shopping mall and a larger car park.

Bị phá dỡ

Converted for other uses

Turned into, repurposed for

Many of the old factories in the district have been __________ such as art galleries, offices, and trendy apartments.

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