Living in a city

(Part 2)

Living in a city has both advantages and disadvantages. On the plus side, it is often easier to find work, and there is usually a choice of public transport, so you don’t need to own a car. Also, there are a lot of interesting things to do and places to see. For example, you can eat in good restaurants, visit museums, and go to the theatre and to concerts. What is more, when you want to relax, you can usually find a park where you can feed the ducks or just sit on a park bench and read a book. All in all, city life is full of bustle and variety and you never feel bored.

However, for every plus there is a minus. For one thing, you might have a job, but unless it is very well-paid, you will not able to afford many of the things that there are to do, because living in a city is often very expensive. It is particularly difficult to find good cheap accommodation. What is more, public transport is sometimes crowded and dirty, particularly in the rush hour, and even the parks can become very crowded, especially on Sundays when it seems that every city-dweller is looking for some open space and green grass. Last of all, despite all the crowds, it is still possible to feel lonely in a city.

In conclusion, I think that city life can be particularly appealing to young people, who like the excitement of the city and don’t mind the noise and pollution. However, many people, when they get older, and when they have little children, often prefer the peace and fresh air of the country side.

Exercise 7. Replace the words underlined with one of the following. Fill in the table.

In spite of
Another point is that
All things considered
To sum up
One disadvantage is that
Moreover
Pros and cons
One advantage is that
For instance
In my opinion
Especially
Finally

Exercise 8. Write rough notes about the pros and cons of living in a city using the material from the text (Part 1 and 2).

Exercise 9. Write three paragraphs called “The Pros and Cons Living in the Country”. Use the words and phrases from the text. In the conclusion give your own opinion. Write about 120 words.

Answers to the ex. 2 ( 1-d, 2-c, 3-a, 4- b, 5-a, 6-d)

UNIT 2.

Exercise 1. Read and memorize the words and word combinations:

opposite, adj.	противоположный
direct, v	направлять
extend, v	простираться
suburb, n	пригород
inquire, v	узнавать, наводить справки
accident, n	несчастный случай
traffic, n	движение
note, v	замечать, обращать внимание
magnificent, adj.	великолепный
associate, v	связывать
commemorate, v	служить напоминанием, чтить память
erect, v	сооружать, воздвигать
avenue, n	широкая улица, проспект
lane, n	переулок
embankment, n	набережная
pavement, n	тротуар
highway, n	шоссе
rush hour	час пик
it’s up to you	все зависит от вас
it makes no difference	все равно, без разницы

Exercise 2. Read the text below and look carefully at each line. If the line is correct put a tick ( ). If a line has a word which should not be there, write the word in the right column. There are two examples, (0) and (00).

0.	The main advantage of living in a city is that there	√
00.	are so many things for to do in your free time. There	for
1.	are cinemas, theatres, sports centres and stadiums. It
2.	is very much difficult to be bored in the city, as long as
3.	you have got money to spend. I do not think so I
4.	would like to living in the country because it is too
5.	quiet. People who are prefer the country say that it
6.	Is much more relaxed than the city. They say that
7.	they do not worry about no crime, and that they enjoy
8.	breathing of clean air every day.I am sure that
9.	All this is true, but I think I would get bored out after
10.	Only a few days. I do not like the traffic noise and
11.	Air pollution of the city, but I can tolerate with it if it
12.	Means I can spend all day making shopping, then go
13.	To the cinema and a night club in the evening. What is
14.	There to do in the country? Going for the long walks
15.	In the fields, surrounded about by trees and cows is
	Not my idea of a good time!

Exercise 3. Read the text and say if you agree or disagree with the author. Use such words and word combinations as In my opinion As for me, I believe, I hope, I fully(completely, entirely) agree that, I can’t agree to the idea that, Unfortunately, No doubt that, The fact is that, etc: