Language Expansion: City Life

A. Look at the list. Discuss the questions in pairs.

(Nhìn vào danh sách. Thảo luận các câu hỏi theo cặp)

art museums coffee shops concert halls government buildings

movie theaters parks and gardens shopping centers sports arenas

1. Which places might you visit for entertainment?

2. Which places might you visit for relaxation?

3. Which places might you visit for some other purpose?

Answer:

B. MY WORLD. What public places do you visit in your neighborhood? Are there any places on the list where you have never been to?

(Những địa điểm công cộng nào bạn đến thăm trong khu phố của bạn? Có nơi nào trong danh sách mà bạn chưa từng đến không?)

Answer:

Some examples of public places that people might visit in their neighborhood, such as:

• Parks and playgrounds

• Community centers

• Libraries

• Post offices

• Public schools

• Swimming pools

• Local markets or shops

• Public transportation stations or stops

• Cafes and restaurants

• Museums or galleries (if available)

C. Ask and answer the questions in pairs. Use present participle clauses and the family's plan for their city vacation.

(Hỏi và trả lời các câu hỏi theo cặp. Sử dụng mệnh đề phân từ hiện tại và kế hoạch của gia đình cho kỳ nghỉ ở thành phố của họ)

• Monday: Arrive in Bogota, Colombia at 1:15 p.m.
• Take a taxi to the hotel; check in.
• Walk to the Plaza Bolivar; take pictures.
• Visit the Botero art museum.
• Eat dinner at a restaurant.
• Tuesday: Take a bicycle tour of the city; leave the city at 2:00 p.m.

1. What will they do after they arrive in Bogota?

After arriving in Bogota, they will take a taxi to their hotel and checkin.

2. What will they do after they check in at the hotel?

3. What will they do after they walk to Plaza Bolivar?

4. What will they do before they eat dinner at a restaurant?

5. What will they do before they leave Bogota?

Answer:

1. What will they do after they arrive in Bogota?

• After arriving in Bogota, they will take a taxi to their hotel and checkin.

2. What will they do after they check in at the hotel?

• After they check in at the hotel, they may freshen up and rest for a bit before heading out to explore the city.

3. What will they do after they walk to Plaza Bolivar?

• After they walk to Plaza Bolivar, they will take pictures of the area and its surroundings.

4. What will they do before they eat dinner at a restaurant?

• Before they eat dinner at a restaurant, they may visit the Botero art museum, which is located near the plaza.

5. What will they do before they leave Bogota?

• Before they leave Bogota, on Tuesday, they will take a bicycle tour of the city, which will last until 2:00 p.m. Then they will depart the city to continue their vacation.

D. Combine the sentences using the present participle or the present perfect participle.

(Kết hợp các câu sử dụng hiện tại phân từ hoặc hiện tại hoàn thành)

1. Sofia lives in a suburb. She enjoys the quiet neighborhood.

2. Sofia will visit the city next Saturday. She will go to the new shopping center with Hana.

3. Hana has finished her class. She is going to have lunch with Sofia.

4. Hana has completed her project. She can visit Soffa in the suburbs.

Answer:

1. Living in a suburb, Sofia enjoys the quiet neighborhood.

2. Next Saturday, Sofia will visit the city with Hana and go to the new shopping center.

3. Having finished her class, Hana is going to have lunch with Sofia.

4. Having completed her project, Hana can visit Sofia in the suburbs.

E. Read the summary of Sofia’s situation. Rewrite the summary using present participle clauses when possible.

(Đọc phần tóm tắt về tình huống của Sofia. Viết lại phần tóm tắt bằng cách sử dụng mệnh đề phân từ hiện tại khi có thể)

As Sofia lives in a suburb outside the city, she can enjoy the quiet neighborhoods and many green spaces, such as parks and gardens. On the other hand, because Soffa enjoys visiting her friend in the city, she is thinking about moving downtown. She has not made up her mind yet.

Answer:

Living in a suburb outside the city, Sofia can enjoy the quiet neighborhoods and many green spaces, such as parks and gardens. Enjoying visiting her friend in the city, she is thinking about moving downtown, but she has not made up her mind yet.

Conversation (Optional)

F. Close your book and listen to the conversation. Where does each speaker live?

(Đóng cuốn sách của bạn và lắng nghe cuộc trò chuyện. Mỗi nhân vật sống ở đâu?)

Sofia: What a great day it's been!

Hana: I agree! When will you come downtown to visit me again?

Sofia: Maybe I'll come next Saturday. I want to see the new shopping center.

Hana: That sounds good, but I have my yoga-in-the-park class on Saturday mornings.

Sofia: Will you be free after you finish class?

Hana: Yes. We could have lunch before we go to the shopping center.

Sofia: Great! It sounds like another perfect day in the city.

Hana: And maybe I can visit you in the suburbs soon.

Answer:

Sofia: She is living in th suburb.

Hana: She is living in downtown.

F. Close your book and listen to the conversation. Where does each speaker live?

(Đóng cuốn sách của bạn và lắng nghe cuộc trò chuyện. Mỗi nhân vật sống ở đâu?)

Sofia: What a great day it's been!

Hana: I agree! When will you come downtown to visit me again?

Sofia: Maybe I'll come next Saturday. I want to see the new shopping center.

Hana: That sounds good, but I have my yoga-in-the-park class on Saturday mornings.

Sofia: Will you be free after you finish class?

Hana: Yes. We could have lunch before we go to the shopping center.

Sofia: Great! It sounds like another perfect day in the city.

Hana: And maybe I can visit you in the suburbs soon.

Answer:

Sofia: She is living in th suburb.

Hana: She is living in downtown.

G. Replace the time clauses in the conversation with present participles if possible. Then practice the conversation in pairs.

(Thay thế các mệnh đề thời gian trong cuộc trò chuyện bằng hiện tại phân từ nếu có thể. Sau đó thực hành hội thoại theo cặp)

Answer:

Sofia: Having had a great day, I think I'll come downtown to visit you again.

Hana: Agreeing, I have my yoga-in-the-park class on Saturday mornings.

Sofia: Will you be free after finishing class?

Hana: Yes, we could have lunch before going to the shopping center.

Sofia: Great! It sounds like another perfect day in the city.

Hana: Maybe visiting you in the suburbs soon.

Goal check

In small groups, discuss the reasons why people move to the city.

(Trong các nhóm nhỏ, thảo luận về lý do tại sao mọi người di chuyển đến thành phố)

Answer:

There are many reasons why people move to the city. Some of the most common reasons include:

• Job opportunities: Cities tend to have a wider variety of job opportunities and higher salaries than rural areas, which can make them an attractive destination for people looking to advance their careers.

• Education: Cities often have more educational opportunities, including universities, colleges, and specialized training programs.

• Culture: Cities are often seen as centers of culture, with a wide variety of museums, galleries, theaters, and other cultural institutions.

• Diversity: Cities tend to be more diverse than rural areas, both in terms of race and ethnicity and in terms of lifestyle and interests.

• Convenience: Cities often offer more convenient access to amenities such as shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues.

• Transportation: Cities tend to have better public transportation systems, which can make it easier for people to get around without owning a car.

• Social opportunities: Cities tend to have a more active social scene, with more opportunities to meet new people and make connections.

• Health care: Cities often have more and better healthcare facilities, as well as more specialized healthcare services.

• Adventure: Moving to the city can be an exciting adventure for some people, offering the chance to explore new neighborhoods, try new foods, and experience new things.