LIFE IN THE COUTRY ENGLISH VOCABULARY IN USE PRE INTERMEDIATE

 

ENGLISH VOCABULARY IN USE PRE INTERMEDIATE UNIT 27 LIFE IN THE COUTRY

 

A Surrounded by nature “I grew up in the countryside where I was surrounded by1 nature. As children, we used to play on the banks2 of the river and in the woods3. In the summer we picked4 apples and blackberries; in the autumn we often picked mushrooms. The seasons5 were all different, and I loved the scenery6, the open spaces7, and the fresh air8. I still do.” Common mistakes   I like being in the countryside. OR I like being surrounded by nature. (NOT I like being in the nature.) B Working in the country “My uncle owns1 a farm. He keeps2 a few animals, but mostly he grows crops like barley, wheat and potatoes. Farming is a hard life: my uncle is usually up3 at five in the morning, and sometimes his work isn’t finished until sunset4.” C The disadvantages of country life “The worst thing about living in a village1 is that there isn’t much to do in the evening, apart from going to the village pub. The nearest town is eight miles away2, and public transport3 is hopeless4. And, of course, you don’t get5 many shops in a village.”     EXERCISES 27.1 These things all grow, but what are they? Put the letters in the right order. 27.2 Complete the dialogues. 1 A: It must be beautiful when the sun goes down over the valley. B: It is. The _____ sunsets _____ are lovely here. 2 A: Have you ever lived in a town? B: No, I’ve always lived in the ________________. 3 A: Is Dad ________________yet? B: He must be. He’s not in bed. 4 A: Is it your dad’s farm? B: No, he doesn’t ________________ it. He’s just the farm manager. 5 A: Do you enjoy the summer? B: Yes, but spring is my favourite ________________. 6 A: Did it rain a lot last night? B: Yes. When I went outside this morning, the ________________ was very wet. 7 A: Do they ________________ many animals? B: Yes, they’ve got sheep, cows and goats. 27.3 Look at the picture in section B again, then cover it and complete the text. We walked alongside the 1_______ fence ______, opened the 2_____________ , and said ‘hello’ to the man on the 3_____________. We then followed the 4_____________ across the 5_____________ and down into the 6_____________. We stopped and had a picnic by the river. After that, we walked up through the 7_____________ and then finally back to the 8_____________ , where we stopped and bought some eggs. 27.3 Cover the left-hand page. Complete the advantages and disadvantages of living in the country.

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