Разговорные темы по английскому языку. Яшина Е.А. - 67 стр.

         4. Here are some useful adjectives for describing towns and cities. Write sen-
            tences about any towns you know, using them.
         Example: The most picturesque part of my town is the old market-place.

         Picturesque, historic, spacious, elgant, magnificent, quaint, lively, hectic, de-
         serted, (e. g. at night), bustling, crowded, packed, filthy, run-down, shabby.

         Listening

         Kate Leigh is talking about life in Madrid
         Comparing life in the cities
         Pre-listening task

         You will hear Kate Leigh, an English teacher in Madrid, comparing life in Ma-
         drid with life in London. Before you listen, talk with a partner. Are the follow-
         ing statements true or false?

         1. In Madrid, people start work early.
         2. They finish work at eight in the evening.
         3. The shops close for several hours in the middle of the day.
         4. People always have a siesta.
         5. They don't eat much during the day.
         6. They have their main meal in the evening.
         7. Madrid is bigger than London.
         8. It has no traffic problems.
         9. The public transport system is good.

         Listening
         Kate Leigh is talking about life in Madrid
         Listen to the interview and check your answers.

         Comprehension check

         Listen to the interview again, and make a note of the comparisons that Kate
         makes between Madrid and London. These headings will help:

         - The time of day that things happen
         Shops
         Safety
          Food
         Driving
         People
         Public traffic

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