Local Services
Which local services keep the people safe?
police and fire services
What three things does a municipality consist of?
building, population, and territory
Order villages, cities, and towns in order from biggest to smallest.
cities > towns > villages
Are villages small or large settlements?
small
What is Ángela's favorite color?
purple!
Which service provide public means to move around the municipality?
transport services
Who are the people who work in the local council? Who is the head of the local council?
councillors, mayor
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The historic center is the (old/new) part of the city.
The streets are (wide/narrow).
The buildings are (low/high).
There (are/aren't) monuments and museums.
old, narrow, low, are
True or False: There are many services in villages.
False. There are few services. For example, there are no hospitals.
What are advantages of city life?
many services (hospitals, universities) and jobs
Which services organize sports and cultural events?
cultural and leisure services (libraries, museums, sports, etc)
What building does the mayor and the councillors work in?
town hall
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The modern district (is in/surrounds) the historic center.
The streets are (wide/narrow).
The buildings are (low/tall).
There are offices and shops.
surrounds, wide, tall
What's in the center of the village?
the main square (town hall, church)
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Which services keep the city clean, maintain the sewerage system and provide clean water?
waste management and sanitation services
What are three ways we can be responsible citizens?
vote, collaborate, and respect the laws
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The suburbs are new residential areas (close to/away from) the city center.
They surround the (historic/modern) center.
There are houses, shopping centers, factories and industrial estates.
away from, modern
What are the buildings and houses like in vollages?
The buildings are low. Mostly, one family lives in each house.
What is Jules's last name?
Regan
How do we pay for local services?
minicipal taxes (money that citizens have to pay)
What are the two types of municipal taxes?
property tax and road tax
What are three disadvantages of city life?
traffic, pollution, loneliness
What are the three types of villages?
tourist villages, industrial villages, and small villages
60 second challenge: What is 19x46
874