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# Introduction to
the Episode
Host Alex:
Hello, everyone! Welcome to another episode of English on the Go. I’m
Alex, your host, and today we’re going to discuss an interesting topic: Is
it better to live in the city or the countryside? This is a question many
people ask when they think about where they want to live. Let’s explore the
benefits and challenges of both places!
# Introduction to
the Topic
Host Alex:
Today, we’ll listen to a conversation between two friends, Sarah and Tom. They
have different opinions about city life and country life. Sarah loves the
excitement of the city, while Tom prefers the peace of the countryside. Let’s
see what they have to say!
# Pre-listening
Questions
Host Alex:
Before we dive into today’s conversation, I want you to think about a few
questions to get you ready. These will help you focus on the main ideas and get
you thinking about the topic
- Do you live in the city or the countryside?
- What do you like most about where you live?
- What are some advantages and disadvantages of living in the
city or the countryside?
# Conversation
Sarah: Hey Tom! Have you
ever thought about where you would rather live: in the city or the countryside?
Tom: Hi Sarah! Yes, I
have! I think I would prefer to live in the countryside. It’s quiet and
peaceful there. What about you?
Sarah: I love living in
the city! There’s always something happening, and I enjoy the energy of the
people.
Tom: That’s true. The
city is exciting, but it can also be very noisy and crowded. Sometimes I feel
stressed in the city.
Sarah: I understand
that. But in the city, you have many options for entertainment, like
restaurants, theaters, and shopping. There’s always something to do!
Tom: That’s a good
point. But in the countryside, I can enjoy nature and fresh air. I can go for
long walks and see beautiful landscapes.
Sarah: Nature is nice,
but sometimes I miss the convenience of the city. In the city, I can find
everything I need close by. I can easily get food, clothes, and other things
without traveling far.
Tom: That’s true. In
the countryside, you might have to drive a long way to find a grocery store or
restaurant. But I think the slower pace of life is worth it.
Sarah: I see what you
mean. Living in the city can be fast-paced and stressful, but it also offers
many opportunities. You can meet new people and learn new things.
Tom: Yes, you meet
interesting people in the city. But I like the community feeling in the
countryside. People are friendly, and you often know your neighbors.
Sarah: That’s a nice
aspect of country life! I think it depends on what you value more. If you like
excitement and activities, the city is great. But if you want peace and nature,
the countryside is better.
Tom: Exactly! It’s all
about personal preference. I enjoy the quiet and slower lifestyle of the
countryside, while you thrive in the city’s buzz.
Sarah: Right! Maybe we
can meet in the middle and enjoy both worlds. We can visit the countryside on
weekends and come back to the city during the week!
Tom: That sounds like
a perfect plan! We can enjoy the best of both places.
# Vocabulary
Analysis
Host Alex:
Let’s go over some key vocabulary from the conversation.
- Exciting: Something that is very interesting and makes
you feel happy.
- Example: The city is exciting because there is always
something to do.
- Peaceful: A quiet place where you feel calm and
relaxed.
- Example: The countryside is peaceful and quiet, perfect
for relaxing.
- Convenience: Something that makes life easier and
saves time.
- Example: Living in the city offers convenience because
everything is nearby.
- Community: A group of people living in the same area
who know each other.
- Example: The community in the countryside is very
friendly and close-knit.
- Landscape: The visible features of an area of land,
such as mountains, trees, and rivers.
- Example: The landscape in the countryside is beautiful
and full of nature.
Host Alex:
Now, listen to the conversation again and try to identify these words as you
listen.
# Comprehension
Questions
Host Alex:
Let’s take a moment to check your understanding of today’s conversation. I’ll
ask a few questions to help you reflect on what was discussed. Try to answer
them based on what you heard.
1. Where does Sarah
prefer to live?
2. What does Tom
enjoy about the countryside?
3. What are some
conveniences of living in the city?
4. How does Sarah
feel about the energy of the city?
5. What is a solution
they suggest for enjoying both lifestyles?
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# Post-listening
Questions
Host Alex:
Now, let’s go beyond today’s conversation and apply what you’ve learned. I have
a few more questions for you to think about. How can you relate these ideas to
your own life?
- Do you think you would prefer to live in the city or the
countryside? Why?
- What are some pros and cons of city life and country life in
your opinion?
- How can you enjoy both city and countryside living?
# Conclusion
Host Alex:
That’s it for today’s episode of English on the Go. I hope you enjoyed
our discussion about living in the city versus the countryside. Don’t forget to
check out the free PDF we have available, which includes useful vocabulary and
tips from today’s episode! Thanks for listening, and see you next time on English
on the Go!
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EXERCISE
EXERCISE 01: Fill
in the Blanks
Instructions: Listen to the
conversation and fill in the blanks.
Sarah: Hey Tom! Have you ever thought about
where you would rather live: in the _______ (1) or the countryside?
Tom: Hi Sarah! Yes, I have! I think I would prefer to live
in the _______ (2). It’s quiet and peaceful there. What about you?
Sarah: I love living in the _______ (3)!
There’s always something happening, and I enjoy the _______ (4) of the people.
Tom: That’s true. The city is exciting, but it can also be
very noisy and _______ (5). Sometimes I feel _______ (6) in the city.
Sarah: I understand that. But in the city,
you have many options for _______ (7), like restaurants, theaters, and
shopping. There’s always something to do!
Tom: That’s a good point. But in the countryside, I can
enjoy _______ (8) and fresh air. I can go for long walks and see beautiful
_______ (9).
Sarah: Nature is nice, but sometimes I miss
the _______ (10) of the city. In the city, I can find everything I need close
by.
Tom: That’s true. In the countryside, you might have to
drive a long way to find a _______ (11) store or restaurant. But I think the
slower pace of life is worth it.
Sarah: I see what you mean. Living in the
city can be fast-paced and stressful, but it also offers many _______ (12). You
can meet new people and learn new things.
Tom: Yes, you meet interesting people in the city. But I
like the _______ (13) feeling in the countryside. People are friendly, and you
often know your _______ (14).
Sarah: That’s a nice aspect of country life!
I think it depends on what you _______ (15) more. If you like excitement and
activities, the city is great. But if you want peace and _______ (16), the
countryside is better.
Tom: Exactly! It’s all about personal preference. I enjoy
the quiet and slower lifestyle of the countryside, while you _______ (17) in
the city’s buzz.
Sarah: Right! Maybe we can meet in the
_______ (18) and enjoy both worlds. We can visit the countryside on weekends
and come back to the city during the week!
Tom: That sounds like a _______ (19) plan! We can enjoy
the best of both places.
Answer Key
1. city
2. countryside
3. city
4. energy
5. crowded
6. stressed
7. entertainment
8. nature
9. landscapes
10. convenience
11. grocery
12. opportunities
13. community
14. neighbors
15. value
16. nature
17. thrive
18. middle
19. perfect
EXERCISE 02:
Multiple Choice
Instructions: Choose the
correct answer for each question.
- Where does Tom prefer to live?
- a) In the city
- b) In the countryside
- c) In a suburb
- What does Sarah miss about living in the city?
- a) The excitement
- b) The convenience
- c) The peace and quiet
- How does Tom feel about the city?
- a) It is too quiet.
- b) It is noisy and crowded.
- c) It has too many trees.
Answer Key
1. b) In the countryside
2. b) The convenience
3. b) It is noisy and crowded.
EXERCISE 03: True
or False
Instructions: Read the
statements and mark them as True or False.
- Sarah enjoys the energy of the countryside. (True/False)
- Tom thinks living in the city can be stressful. (True/False)
- Sarah believes the countryside has more entertainment
options. (True/False)
- Both agree that personal preference is important when
choosing where to live. (True/False)
Answer Key
1. False
2. True
3. False
4. True
EXERCISE 04:
Matching
Instructions: Match the phrases
to the correct endings.
|
Phrases |
Endings |
|
1. Tom prefers
living in the |
a. the convenience
of the city. |
|
2. Sarah loves
the energy of |
b. community
feeling in the countryside. |
|
3. In the
countryside, Tom enjoys |
c. the city! |
|
4. Sarah
sometimes misses |
d. nature and
fresh air. |
Answer Key
1. a) the convenience of the city.
2. c) the city!
3. d) nature and fresh air.
4. b) community feeling in the countryside.
EXERCISE 05:
Sentence Rearrangement
Instructions: Rearrange the
words to form correct sentences based on the conversation.
- you / where / would / live / rather / to / think / about /
have / Sarah.
- Tom / the / countryside / prefers / to / live / in.
- something / the / city / is / exciting / always / happening /
in.
- in / you / meet / people / interesting / city / the.
- nature / and / I / enjoy / fresh / countryside / the / air /
in / the.
Answer Key
1. Sarah, where would you rather live?
2. Tom prefers to live in the countryside.
3. There is always something exciting happening in the city.
4. You meet interesting people in the city.
5. I enjoy nature and fresh air in the countryside.
EXERCISE 06: Gap
Fill with Word Bank
Instructions: Fill in the gaps
with the correct words from the word bank.
Word Bank: (peaceful,
community, convenience, exciting, nature)
- The __________ feeling in the countryside is nice.
- The __________ of living in the city is that everything is
close by.
- I enjoy the __________ of going for long walks in the
countryside.
- Living in the city can be very __________.
- Many people value __________ when choosing where to live.
Answer Key
1. community
2. convenience
3. nature
4. exciting
5. peace
EXERCISE 07:
Sentence Reordering
Instructions: Rearrange the
following sentences to form a coherent dialogue based on the conversation.
- Tom: I enjoy the quiet and slower lifestyle of the
countryside.
- Sarah: Living in the city can be fast-paced and stressful.
- Tom: It’s all about personal preference.
- Sarah: We can meet in the middle and enjoy both worlds.
- Tom: We can visit the countryside on weekends.
- Sarah: Maybe we can come back to the city during the week!
- Tom: That sounds like a perfect plan!
Answer Key
1. 2. Sarah: Living in the city can be fast-paced and stressful.
2. 3. Tom: It’s all about personal preference.
3. 1. Tom: I enjoy the quiet and slower lifestyle of the countryside.
4. 4. Sarah: We can meet in the middle and enjoy both worlds.
5. 5. Tom: We can visit the countryside on weekends.
6. 6. Sarah: Maybe we can come back to the city during the week!
7. 7. Tom: That sounds like a perfect plan!
