1. City life VY_32_INOVACE_AJ3r0109 Vocabulary presentation by Jaroslava Dlabajová

2. To begin with, living in the city offers plenty of job opportunities.

3. There is also a great variety of schools, colleges and universities.

4. What is more, there is easy access to health care facilities. It´s so convenient.

5. There are sport facilities…….. GOLF COURSE FOOTBALL PITCH TENNIS COURT SKATING RINK

6. The pros and cons

7. On one hand, if you live in the city centre you have amenities like restaurants, cinemas and theatres on your doorstep.

8. For each of the amenities give a service or entertainment it provides: cinemas theatres museums libraries restaurants cinemas theatres museums libraries restaurants

9. Check your answers: cinemasshow different types of films theatresput on plays museums /galleries mount exhibitions librarieslend books restaurantsserve meals

10. Also, there is a wide range of shops from corner shops selling food and houshold goods to specialized shops, designer boutiques, department stores and large shopping centres

11. On the other hand, in the city centre everything is a bit more expensive. Rents and property prices are extremely high.

12. On the plus side, city centre dwellers can enjoy active nightlife with pubs, bars and clubs open until 2 a.m.

13. On the downside, the bustling city centre is noisier because of the traffic and nightlife.

14. Now contrast the pros and cons of living in the suburbs: On the plus side…On the downside…. suburban living is less stressful suburban homes are often larger and less expensive there are more green areas it is more suitable environment for kids to grow up it requires commuting to work it offers less cultural and shopping opportunities

15. Complete the text with different means of transport: Cities provide public transport, so you can get fast wherever you want by b- -, t- - - - - - - - -,t - - - or underground or you can hail a t- - -.

16. Cities provide public transport, so you can get fast wherever you want by bus, trolleybus,tram or underground or you can hail a taxi.

17. Other services provided by cities include: litter collection bottle banks street lighting

18. Urban architecture high-rise buildings /skyscrapers

19. housing estate

20. residential area

21. VANDALISM POLLUTION

22. CONGESTIONS OVERCROWDING

23. HOMELESSNESS BEGGARS

24. HIGH CRIME RATE DERELICT BUILDINGS

25. All in all, its obvious that living in the city has its advantages and disadvantages. Urban life brings a lot of opportunities, but it also involves hectic pace of life and high cost of living. Chosing where to live usually depends on your lifestyle and preferences.

26. What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in a city?

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