Тема 1. 4 Город, деревня, инфраструктура.

1. Study the following words and expressions.

facility – приспособление, средство, удобство, возможность

plumbing, facilities – водопровод и канализация

environment – окружающая среда, обстановка

to pollute – загрязнять

criminal activities – уголовные преступления

noise – шум

vehicle – транспортное средство

to live in harmony and peace – жить в согласии и мире

community – населенный пункт

rush – суета

to keep up with – идти в ногу с

to face – встречаться, сталкиваться

to supply – удовлетворять

2. Read the text.

Living in a City or a Village: Advantages and Disadvantages.

Sometimes you may think that city life is better than village. However there are many advantages and disadvantages of living either in a city or in a village.

There are a lot of facilities for people in the city and they have more opportunities for making money. Children can get a good education. Living in a big city with a large population, you get used to making contacts and in this way you become more socialized. There are large shops, banks, offices, cinemas, hotels, clubs, hospitals etc in and around a city. People have better transport facilities. There are the facilities or electricity, highways, communication, telecommunication, and plumbing. So people can lead a comfortable and enjoyable life.

But there are some disadvantages too. The cost of living is very high in the city. Most goods and food products are expensive. There is no fresh air and pure water. The pace of life is high. The environment is polluted with dust, smoke, garbage and dioxide gases from factories. The streets are dusty and unclean. So it is hard to lead a healthy life. Many criminal activities often take place in the city. The city is always busy and noisy. There are a lot of vehicles and people on the roads.

There are also many advantages in village life. Generally, people there live in harmony and peace. They have more friends in the community since it is small. The village people always try to protect their traditional habits and culture. The village has clean air, less noise, pollution and rush, and the environment is very beautiful. The village has few vehicles, so roads are less dangerous for driving or cycling. People can easily get fresh vegetables, fruits, meat and milk.

Village life also has its bad points. Some people are not well-education. Villagers’ children go to the village school. They have difficulty in keeping up with new developments in their field or profession. They have to face many difficulties in their everyday lives, like travelling problems, entertainment and culture. They have to go to the city to supply some of their needs.

3. Are these statements true or false? Correct the false ones.

1. City life is better than village life.

2. Village life has its bad points.

3. Living in a small community makes you more sociable.

4. The village has few vehicles, so people have better transport facilities.

5. The village has a quieter environment.

6. Village people have many difficulties, so it is hard to lead a healthy life.

7. Village people always try to protect their culture, so they have no cultural problems.

8. Roads in the village are safer for diving and cycling.

9. Plumbing facilities in the city provide people with pure water.

10. Fresh vegetables, fruits, meat and milk are not available in the city.

4. Listen to the text and fill the gaps with the words from the box.

	traffic accidents, entertainment, communications, pollution, skyscrapers, facilities, living standards, recreation, comforts and luxiries

A big city is recognized by its ……, means of …….. and travel, shopping centres, dwellings and various …….. and…….. Life in a big city is hectic. People are always on the run, heading towards their varied destinations. Life is uneasy and restless. The pressure is reduced by the charms that can be found only in a city. City life has many …….. of its own, though there are some drawbacks too. The major threat to life comes from…….., …….. etc. People lead a hard life. Still they prefer living in a city because if offers them the opportunities to improve their …….. and make their dreams come true.

5. Compare life in the city and in the village. Use the following prompts.

I live in…

Living in … (a big city, a small town, a village) has both advantages and disadvantages.

The advantages are

The disadvantages are…

I prefer living in … because…

6. Comment upon the proverb. Write 10-15 sentences.

Grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. – Везде хорошо, где нас нет.

7. Match the word combination.

8.Tell about your hometown using these questions:

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