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Conversation 1B
Task 01
Student´s PPT
What words can we use to describe these cities?
 CITIES
LIVELY BUSY
DULL COASTAL
CROWDED SAFE
HUGE DANGEROUS
COSMOPOLITAN EXPENSIVE
ANCIENT POLLUTED
EXCITING MODERN

Which words would you use to describe your city? Explain.

I live in (New York) and I think it´s an expensive city. Eating

out or going out cost a lot of money.
MOVING AROUND…

• Do you know the meaning of the words in the box?

• Which of them can you find in your city? Give examples.

SUBURB HIGH-RISE BUILDING SHANTY TOWN

HEAVY TRAFFIC PEDESTRIAN AREA UNDERGROUND
NEWSPAPER STALL FAMOUS LANDMARKS ZEBRA CROSSING
CORNER SHOP

Ex. There is always heavy traffic between 7 and 9 am and also

in the evenings, between 6 and 8 pm.
• What characteristics are important for you in a city?

• What are the main differences between living in a

city and in the countryside?

• Have you ever considered moving to the

countryside? Why? / Why not?
• What are the most serious problems in your city?
• Is there anything citizens can do to help solve them?
• Where’s the trendiest area in your city? Do you like going there?
• What are the most important attractions for tourists in your city?

ü To my mind, one of the most serious problems is…

ü Another issue is…
ü There are many things people can do. For example, we could…
ü Also, locals could…
ü The trendiest area in my city is …. . It´s popular because there are
(lots of restaurants)/ there is a (beautiful park).
ü One place that is really attractive for tourists is ….
 LAS VEGAS

LONDON

TOKYO CARTAGENA

CITY BREAK

Which of these cities would you prefer to visit. Why?

Compare your ideas with your partner
 Your ideal city

If you could move to another city, where would you like to live and why?

Consider the following:

public transport, city centre, coffee shops, traffic jams, universities, shops,
restaurants, weather, etc.

Prepare a 1-minute presentation for the class.

• Do you live in a house or flat?
Describe it to your partner

• What’s the best thing about it?

• Is there anything you would change about it?

What are the most important things for you when choosing a flat or
house?

Rank the following characteristics. Agree with your partner on the two
most important.

• PRICE
• LOCATION
• ACCESS TO PUBLIC TRANSPORT
• FACILITIES
• NUMBER OF BEDROOMS / BATHROOMS
• DISTANCE TO WORK/SCHOOL
• How many people in the video liked
the idea?

• What reasons do the interviewees

give to accept or reject this type of flat?

• Would you live in a flat like this?

Source YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=69pYZS0o9gk