Задание

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\(\boxed{4}\) Imagine that you are doing a project "Country life vs city life" together with your friend. You have found some illustrations and want to share the news. Leave a voice message to your friend. In 2.5 minutes be ready to:

  • give a brief description of the photos, justifying the choice of the photos for the project;
  • say in what way the pictures are different, justifying the choice of the photos for the project;
  • mention the advantages and disadvantages (1–2) of the two lifestyles;
  • express your opinion on the subject of the project – whether you prefer to live in the city or in the countryside.

You will speak for not more than 3 minutes (12–15 sentences). You have to talk continuously.

Now read the suggested answer below and put in the correct options to complete the text. There are two extra options.

  • depicts
  • whereas
  • Obviously
  • left
  • right
  • Besides
  • Naturally
  • For example
  • However
  • As
  • prefer
  • wanted
  • depict
  • prefers

Hi, Max! Alex here. I'm calling to tell you about the photos I've found for our project on life in the city and in the countryside. I've just sent them to you.

One of the photos [ ]a city street full of cars. The other one shows a country house in a remote place. These photos are suitable for our project, as they show places where people can live, but one of them represents a lively place [ ]the second one shows rural life.

[ ], the picture on the [ ]is taken in the city centre while the photo on the [ ]is taken in the suburbs. [ ], the right photo shows us a traffic jam where people are usually nervous, whereas the house by the lake can make us feel relaxed. As a result, the impression is formed that the atmosphere in the second picture is more peaceful.

[ ], both types of living have their advantages and disadvantages. [ ], city life provides you with better career opportunities. [ ], the rapid pace of life causes stress and not everybody is able to endure long-term stress. [ ]for living in a remote place, people can be sure to have enough privacy as in most cases there are no close neighbours. Yet, such life can sometimes be boring.

As for me, I would [ ]to live in the city, because it allows me to have more opportunities for study, work and entertainment. We just need to get used to living under these conditions.

Well, that's all I [ ]to tell you. Please, look at the photos and give me your opinion on them. Bye!