TEACHER: JORGE ANDRÉS GUZMÁN MOSQUERA

LEVEL 2
THE CITY

LEARNING VOCABULARY. ACTIVITY 1: Select the best answer

1. Tina is a nurse, she works in a

a. Bakery b. hospital c. museum d. bank

2. I need to buy some bread, where should I go?

a. Post office b. library c. bank d. bakery

3. I need to send a letter, where should I go.

a. Post office b. supermarket c. hospital d. mall

4. Peter cut people`s hair, he works in a

a. Salon b bakery c. tourist information center d gallery

5. I need to buy a book, where do I have to go.

a. A bakery b. a zoo c. a library d. a bookstore

6. I need to read books and study, where should I go?

a. Book store b. library c. fire station d. supermarket

7. I save my money in the

a. Bank b. park c. salon d. restaurant

8. My daughter wants to see animals. I have to go to

a. Gas station b. gym c. restaurant d. zoo

9. If I want to go to watch a movie I have to go to

a. Café b. church c. school d. movie theater

10. I want to ride a roller coaster, where do I have to go?

a. Subway station b. grocery store c. amusement park d. pharmacy

11. George can buy alcohol at the…

a. Liquor store b. kinder garden c. police station d. library

12. If I need meat I have to go to

a. Court b. doctor c. hairdresser d butcher store
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LEVEL 2

LEARNING MORE VOCABULARY

Match the words with the meanings

1. Impoverished 5. Picturesque
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2. Deserted 6. Overcrowded

3. Rundown 7. Vibrant

4. Drab 8. Touristy

To have many people in a place, room, building etc.: __________________

Appealing to or frequented by tourist: _______________

Charming or pleasant to the eye: _________________
Reduce to poverty: _______________
Lifeless place or faded appearance or quality: _________________
With vigor and energy: _______________
Gradually deteriorated: _____________________

2. Check the following comments of different cities and match them to the video
clips. Write the number.
Follow the link for the video clips:https://www.linguahouse.com/esl-lesson-plans/general-
english/in-the-city/videoplayer/in-the-city-ex3

1. This part of the city is extremely impoverished. The standard of living is very low.
2. it’s totally deserted here. Where is everybody?
3. This district is very rundown. It urgently needs redevelopment.
4. it’s very drab here. Looks like most of the buildings were constructed during the Soviet
era.
5. What a picturesque little town! It looks just like a postcard.
6. The city centre is overcrowded. There is no room to breathe
7. This area is really vibrant. There's so much life.
8. This part of town is very touristy. There aren't many locals here.
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Clip 1._______ Clip 2.______ Clip 3._______ Clip 4._____
Clip 5._______ Clip 6._______ Clip 7.______ Clip 8.______

3. Match the descriptions with the correct city -Venice -Athens

-Los Angeles - Moscow

-Hong Kong

1. This vibrant city lies on the west coast of the United States. It is the second most populous
city in the United States with a population of nearly 4 million people. The city is famous for
its movie studios and is the home of many film stars. While the downtown area is generally
regarded as safe, the run down ghetto areas of the east and south of the city are considered
dangerous, high-crime areas.
Answer: _________________
2. This city is situated in South-East Asia. With a population of 7 million people, it is one of
the most densely populated areas in the world and has more high-rise buildings than any
other city. It is also one of the world's leading financial centres. The city is renowned for its
spectacular waterfront views and for famous actors such as Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan
Answer: _________________
3. This capital city has the largest community of billionaires in the world. However, there is also very
high inequality and many impoverished areas in the outskirts of the city. The centre of the city
features beautiful parks and historical landmarks. This contrasts sharply with drab suburban areas,
which still feature Soviet-era tower blocks. It also has one of the most overcrowded and stressful
metro systems in the world. Answer: _________________

4. This European capital city is one of the oldest cities in the world with a history of around 3400
years. It is widely regarded as the birthplace of democracy. The heritage of the past is still evident
in the city's ancient monuments, temples and works of art. The city is home to two UNESCO World
Heritage sites and it hosted the first modern Olympic Games in 1896. Today, it is a cosmopolitan
metropolis and an economic, financial, industrial, political and cultural centre.

Answer: _________________

5. This European city is considered one of the most picturesque cities in the world. It is home to an
abundance of historic sites, buildings, museums. The city is built on over 100 small islands and has
more than 150 canals and 400 bridges. Not surprisingly, it is also known as the `Floating City'.

Answer: _________________
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LEVEL 2

Homework

Describe your city, hometown, village or the city you like the most and say:

1. What activities can you do there?

2. Is it a touristic city?
3. What are the most representative places there?
4. Describe the people
5. Show pictures of the place that you choose.
6. Using vocabulary of directions say how we can go from one place to another in the city
you selected.
7. Use power point to make the presentation