Places to live
There are too many cars on the roads. What is the problem?
Heavy traffic.
You can swim and sunbathe on a …
... beach.
Where can you keep your money?
A bank.
What is the opposite of busy?
... peaceful.
The tower is made of / for / with steel.
... of ...
Name a negative feature of living in the countryside.
(student answers)
A large area of sand with very little rain is a …
... desert.
Where can you see different aquatic animals?
At an aquarium.
A place with a long history and old important buildings is …
... historic.
We usually stay in / at / on a hotel in the city centre.
... at ...
Name two positive features of living in a city.
Good public transport, lots of schools and universities, theatres and cinemas, job opportunities, lots of shops and malls, lots of services and facilities.
Water flows through a …
... river.
Which building has a light that guides ships at sea?
A lighthouse.
You can buy designer clothes in … shops.
... trendy ...
The Eiffel Tower is ... Paris.
... in ...
Crowded places can be stressful, but quiet places can be …
... peaceful.
A large area of water surrounded by land is a …
... lake.
Bjelovar has only one such tall building.
A skyscraper.
What adjective describes something (e.g. an event) that takes place outside?
Open-air.
Jake loves learning ... history.
Would you prefer living in a busy city centre or a peaceful place? Explain why.
(student answers)
Some tourists explore underground …(1), while others enjoy the green land between hills or mountains, called a ...(2).
Caves (1), valley (2).
Explain the purpose of the following buildings: a factory, a palace and a bank.
A factory makes goods,
a palace is where kings and queens live,
a bank is where people keep their money.
Complete the two phrases:
a ______ market that sells products from the area
a ______ city with lots of exciting things happening.
a local market
a lively city
Correct all three phrases: learn for modern architecture; perfect of a relaxing holiday; spend the day in the beach.
Learn about modern architecture; perfect for a relaxing holiday; spend the day at the beach.