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Exercise 1
Vocabulary
Direction: Listen and repeat after your tutor.
Urban
UK: /ˈɜːbən/ | US: /ˈɝːbən/
Meaning:
Related to a city or town.
- Urban areas are often busy and full of activity.
Rural
UK: /ˈrʊərəl/ | US: /ˈrʊrəl/
Meaning:
Related to the countryside, where there are fewer people and more nature.
- I enjoy the peaceful life in rural areas.
Commute
UK: /kəˈmjuːt/ | US: /kəˈmjuːt/
Meaning:
To travel regularly between home and work or school.
- My daily commute takes about 45 minutes each way.
Scenery
UK: /ˈsiːnəri/ | US: /ˈsiːnəri/
Meaning:
The natural beauty you see in a place, like mountains, trees, or rivers.
- The countryside offers beautiful scenery and fresh air.
Exercise 2
Role Play
Direction:
1. Your tutor would play the dailogue. Listen carefully.
2. After listening, Read the conversation aloud.
3. Role-play the conversation with your tutor.
Situation: Emily and David are discussing where they prefer to live – the city or the countryside.
Emily
David, do you prefer living in the city or the countryside?
David
I definitely prefer rural life. The peace and fresh air are unbeatable. What about you?
Emily
I like the city because everything is close and so convenient.
David
That makes sense. The noise and crowds in the city can be stressful though.
Emily
True, but I love the energy and my short commute.
David
I’ve lived in the city before, but I always missed the calm of the countryside.
Emily
Sounds like it really depends on what lifestyle suits you best.
David
Exactly. So, what’s your favorite thing about city life?
QUESTION
1. Why does David prefer rural life?
2. What does Emily like about living in the city?
3. What experience does David have with urban living?
Exercise 3
Let's Practice
Direction: Complete the exercise.
Play sound when student answers correctly.
Play sound when the answer is incorrect.
Example
I definitely prefer ______ life. I love the peace, the space, and the scenery.
A) Rural
B) Urban
Answer: A) Rural
1. The ______ areas are often busy and full of activity.
A) Urban
B) Countryside
2. My daily ______ takes about 45 minutes each way.
A) Travel
B) Commute
3. The countryside offers beautiful ______ and fresh air.
A) Scenery
B) Buildings
4. I enjoy the ______ because everything is so close and convenient.
A) Countryside
B) City
Verb Tenses
Complete each sentence using the correct tense of the verb in brackets
5. I __________ (live) in the city my whole life.
6. They __________ (move) to the countryside last year.
7. She __________ (enjoy) the fresh air every day now.
8. We __________ (not visit) the village yet.
9. Next year, I __________ (buy) a house in the suburbs.
Exercise 4
Your Turn To Ask
Ask your tutor these questions
1. What are the best things about living in a city?
2. Why do some people prefer the countryside?
3. Do you think scenery is important when choosing a place to live?
Exercise 5
Your Turn to Answer
Talk about yourself using the expressions you have learned in this lesson.
1. Do you prefer the city or the countryside? Why?
2. What do you enjoy most about your current living area?
3. How does your daily commute affect your lifestyle?
4. Have you ever visited a rural place? What did you think?
5. What are the challenges of living in an urban area?
6. How do you stay connected with nature in a city?
7. Do you think people are friendlier in rural or urban areas?
8. What’s your favorite type of scenery – mountains, forests, or beaches?
9. Would you move to the countryside if your job allowed it?
10. What would make city life better for you?
11. How do people in rural areas spend their free time?
12. Is it easier to relax in the countryside? Why or why not?
13. How do noise and crowds affect your mood?
14. Have your living preferences changed over the years?
15. What advice would you give someone thinking about moving from the city to the countryside?