Obchodní akademie a Střední odborná škola, gen. F. Fajtla, Louny, p.o. Osvoboditelů 380, Louny Číslo projektuCZ.1.07/1.5.00/ Číslo sady31Číslo DUM 06 PředmětAnglický jazyk Tematický okruhCizojazyčná konverzace Název materiáluLiving in the country or a town AutorMgr. Iris Kernerová Datum tvorbyLeden 2014 RočníkTřetí Anotace Slovní zásoba a fráze vhodné k porovnání života na venkově a ve městě. Situační rozhovor. Metodický pokyn 1)Fotografie na snímku 3 lze použít k popisu a úvodní diskusi k tématu. 2)Snímky 4-8 slouží k porovnání výhod a nevýhod bydlení na venkově a ve městě. 3) Situační rozhovor k tématu. Autorem materiálu a všech jeho částí, není-li uvedeno jinak, je Mgr. Iris Kernerová. Dostupné z Metodického portálu ; ISSN Provozuje Národní ústav pro vzdělávání, školské poradenské zařízení a zařízení pro další vzdělávání pedagogických pracovníků (NÚV).

Living in the country or town

Living in the townin the country Obr.1Obr.2

Comparison Find advantages and disadvantages of living in a village or town in these categories: CountrysideHousing TransportSport Work Shopping StressCulture PollutionPopulation

Village - advantages Beautiful nature (woods, lakes, fields) No factories, it is quiet here, air is fresh You usually live in detached houses with gardens You can do sports, grow vegetables, flowers, keep domestic animals Here is no stress, not many people live here and they know each other well

Village - disadvantages Transport is difficult – if public transport is provided here, it doesn’t operate often Not many job opportunities and schools – you have to commute to towns Shops and other services are done usually in towns

Town - advantages If you need to get anywhere, you can use public transport or taxi Here are more job opportunities and schools so you don’t have to commute Here are many shopping and sporting facilities and other services You can fully enjoy cultural life

Town - disadvantages Life here is busy and stressful, many people live here, so you are anonymous There is a lot of noise and air (and water) is polluted because of heavy transport and factories You live in block of flats with not many green spaces

Useful phrases What kind of house/flat/place do you think would be suitable? What about another… I am afraid I (don’t) like, hate, can’t stand commuting. Shops, car parks, services, schools nearby/faraway Near the center, shopping center, a few/no neighbours, (no) accessible public transport Cheap, expensive, noisy, quiet, crowded, busy, lonely, nice/bad view, many stairs, too small/large Too much work in the garden, a lot of open space, having a barbecue, cutting the lawn, swimming, sunbathing

Your turn

Look at the photos and compare them. Talk about the advantages and disadvantages of each place. in the townin the country Obr.1Obr.2

Dialogue Work in pairs. Imagine you have to rent a new flat/house to share. You should agree on a place to live and discuss other details: Location, Transport, Facilities, Costs, Personal preferences Obr.3 Obr.4 Obr.5

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