2015-04-20
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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 need1 to have 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, if you want to relax you can usually find a park where you can feed the birds or just sit on a park bench and read a book.
However, for every plus there is a minus. For one thing, you might have a job, but if it is not very well-paid, you cannot have many things because living in a city is often very expensive. It is particularly difficult to find good, cheap accommodation. Public transport is sometimes crowded and dirty, particularly in the rush hour and even the parks can become very crowded, especially on Sundays when a lot of city-dwellers are looking for some open space and green grass. Last of all, despite2 all the crowds, it is still possible to feel very lonely in a city.
In conclusion, I think that city life can be particularly interesting to young people, who like the excitement3 of the city and don’t mind4 the noise and pollution. However, many people, when they get older, and particularly when they have young children, often prefer the peace and fresh air of the countryside.
Слова и выражения к тексту:
1. you don’t need – вам не нужно
2. despite – не смотря на
3. excitement – оживленная жизнь
4. don’t mind – не обращают внимания
1.12. Найдите в тексте английские эквиваленты и прочитайте предложения с ними.
1. жизнь в городе имеет как достоинства, так и недостатки;
2. существует выбор общественного транспорта;
3. поэтому вам не нужно иметь свой автомобиль;
4. на каждый плюс существует свой минус;
5. все жители ищут какое-то свободное пространство;
6. не беспокоятся о шуме и загрязнении;
7. часто предпочитают спокойствие и свежий воздух сельской местности.
1.13. Найдите в тексте синонимы следующим словам и выражениям:
1. lots of people
2. flats and houses to live in
3. to have a rest
4. things that cost a lot of money
5. to choose what you like
6. can
7. especially
8. work or position
9. positive side
10. to give food
11. 60 minutes
12. time with heavy traffic
13. to make something dirty
14. empty area
15. area outside towns or cities
16. a loud or unpleasant sound
17. to try to find something
18. people who live in a city
1.14. Просмотрите текст еще раз и ответьте на вопросы (дайте краткий или полный ответы).
1. Where is it easier to find a well-paid job?
2. Are there any problems with public transport? What are they?
3. Where can you go to if you want to relax?
4. Living in a big city is very expensive, isn’t it? Why?
5. Is it difficult to find good cheap accommodation?
6. Why are parks crowded on Sundays?
7. Why do young people prefer city life?
8. Are big cities polluted and noisy?
9. Where do older people prefer to live in? Why?
1.15. Ответьте письменно на вопросы о жизни в небольших городах. Затем обсудите ваши ответы в группах.
1. Is it easy to get a well-paid job (good education)?
2. What do you think about public transport? Does it work well? Is it crowded and dirty in the rush hour?
3. Are there many interesting places to go to in free time? What are they? Where do people usually go to relax?
4. What do you know about pollution in towns? Is air (water, land) polluted or clean?
5. Can one easily find good and cheap accommodation or not?
6. It is very cheap to live in a town, isn’t it?
1.16. Заполните следующую таблицу, используя информацию текста и ответы упражнений 1.14, 1.15.
| Aspect | Living in a city | Living in a town |
| Job (education) | It is easier to find a well-paid job | It is difficult to find a well-paid job |
| Public transport | ||
| Free time activity, relaxation (rest) | ||
| Pollution | ||
| Cost of living | ||
| Cost of accommodation |
1.17. Дополните высказывания, используя условные предложения первого типа по образцу:
Пример:
If I have a lot of money, I’ll buy a flat in Moscow.
| If I have a choice, | I’ll live… I’ll prefer… I’ll go to… |
| If I have free time, | I’ll go to… I’ll visit… I’ll rest in… |
| If we live in the country, | we’ll often go to… we’ll build… we’ll enjoy… |
