URBAN LIFE Culture notes
A. However, in both the USA 1 the UK (as in other
countries), there is a marked difference in attitude
between urban and rural residents. Country folk are
often considered to be more conservative and less
cultured by their city counterparts.
B. In the West there is a rather romantic view of living
in the country. The growth of huge cities is not
necessarily linked to progress and the UN has said
there are over one billion people living in city slums
around the world. So those living in the city who
can afford it have an additional “weekend” home
in the country
C. This is to escape the stress, pollution
and growing crime rate. Others work in the city
prefer a long commute each day so they can live in the
country.
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2. I have studied English twice a week since childhood
3. It has been powered by the company three days a week for two years
4. They have gone to the store every Saturday since they moved here
5. We have meet each other sometimes for many years
6. I have known this man now since we went to school
7. I've been here every day since 9 o'clock
8. He has played football once a week since early childhood
9. He has driven a car now since he got the driving license
10. They have received letters from him regularly since last spring
1) I am originally
3) a country girl
2) (I come from a small English village),
4) but I am fond of
5) the city experience
2.
5) – My laptop is so slow.
2) – Buy a new one.
4) – I would if I had money.
3) – You can take it to computer repair then.
1) – That’s actually a good idea.
3.
3) Dr Jonathan Casey has
1) a very busy lifestyle. He is a teacher, a tour guide and an author,
4) all at the same time. Jonathan is from England, but he lives in the US,
2) and works at the Dolphin Centre in Florida. He spends
5) all his time with his favourite animals, dolphins.