Complete the text with the phrases: Lead unhealthy lifestyle; convenient public transport; friendly and helpful; fresh air; constant noise; shops, cinemas and theatres; peace and quiet; beautiful landscapes; high rate of unemployment.
Jill is twelve years old, but she’s already a traveler. She enjoys visiting new places with her parents. She’s going to describe two days of her life: her day on a farm and her day in her hometown. See how they are different!
My day on a farm
My grandparents live on a farm. The thing I always notice is the 1) ___: you can smell every flower in the orchard and no gasoline at all! Cows are chewing grass, sheep are lying in the shade, and the neighbor’s cat is on my knees. That’s what I call 2) ___. After dinner we usually swim in the crystal clear lake. There are other 3) ___ around: high mountains, shadowy woods, and even a bee-garden. My grandparents aren’t old, but they work from home on the Internet, because in the village there is a 4) ___ and it’s really difficult to find a job. People here are 5) ___ – all my friends are glad to see me in summer.
My day in the town
My house is not far away from the main road, so it’s difficult to sleep late because of the 6) ___. But I must admit that living so close to the road allows me access to 7) ___. I usually go to school on a bus, that’s why this is important to me. The greatest benefit about living in a town is having 8) ___ all around. All kinds of entertainment are available. As a result, I guess that I 9) ___: I enjoy burger-cafes and coffee shops.
2) The new apartment has been shown to Tom (by someone).
3) $100 is paid to Tom every week.
4) Difficult questions were asked to me at the exam.
5) A joke is being told to Tom (by Sasha).
6) She is often spoken about.
7) He will be operated on (by doctor).
8) The lecturer was listened to with great attention.
9) The roof of the house will be painted (by the boys).
10) A report is being prepared (by them) now.
11) All the trees had been planted by the middle of autumn.
12) The story has been forgotten.