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Conversation Intermediate · Module 1 · Unit 2

The Cities and the Countryside

Pre B1 Intermediate

Learning Objectives

In this lesson, you will talk about cities, suburbs, and the countryside while learning useful vocabulary for everyday conversations.

Discussion

Direction: Answer these questions.
  1. Would you rather live in the city or the countryside? Why?
  2. Do you like quiet places or busy places? Why?
  3. How long is your daily commute?

New Words & Expressions

Direction: Listen and repeat these words with your teacher.

  • commute

    noun

    /kəˈmjuːt/

    Meaning:The regular trip you make between your home and your work or school.

    My commute to work takes thirty minutes every morning.

    Real Life Tip:

    Many people choose where to live based on how long their daily commute is.

  • scenery

    noun

    /ˈsiː.nər.i/

    Meaning:The beautiful view of natural places like mountains, trees, or lakes.

    We stopped our car to look at the mountain scenery.

    Real Life Tip:

    People often travel to enjoy beautiful scenery during vacations.

  • suburb

    noun

    /ˈsʌb.ɝːb/

    Meaning:A quiet town or area just outside a big city where families live.

    She lives in a quiet suburb outside the main city.

    Real Life Tip:

    Many families choose to live in the suburbs because they are quieter than city centers.

Conversation

Direction:

  • Listen carefully as your teacher reads the conversation aloud.
  • Role-play the conversation with your teacher
Marcus and Sophia are talking about where they would like to live.
  • Marcus
    Would you like to live in the countryside?
  • Sophia
    Yes. I love the beautiful scenery.
  • Marcus
    What about your commute to work?

Q&A

Direction: Answer the questions based on the conversation.
  1. Where would Sophia like to live?
  2. Why doesn't Sophia want to live far from the city?
  3. What does Marcus suggest at the end?

Exercise

Direction: Choose the correct answer to complete each sentence, then read it aloud. Each question gives you 5 Points.

  1. The beach ____ is beautiful.

  2. Many families live in a quiet ____ outside the city.

  3. My daily ____ takes forty minutes.

  4. They bought a house in a quiet ____.

  5. beautiful / scenery / is / the

  6. my / commute / short / is

Ask Your Teacher

Direction: Ask your teacher these questions.
  1. Would you rather live in the city, a suburb, or the countryside? Why?
  2. How long is your ideal commute?
  3. What kind of scenery do you enjoy the most?

Your Time To Speak

Direction: Answer using the language you have learned in this lesson. Talk about yourself!
  1. Do you live in a city, a suburb, or the countryside?
  2. How long is your commute to work or school?
  3. What is your favorite scenery in your country?
  4. Would you like to move to a suburb? Why or why not?
  5. Is your neighborhood quiet or busy?
  6. Do you enjoy living close to nature?
  7. What is the biggest advantage of living in the suburbs?
  8. Which is more important to you: beautiful scenery or a short commute?
  9. Do many people in your country live in the suburbs?
  10. What is your dream place to live?
Sophia
I don't want a long commute every day.
  • Marcus
    Maybe a suburb is a better choice.
  • Sophia
    I agree. It has nice scenery and a shorter commute.