a) Listen to the sounds. What can you see/smell/hear? How do they make you feel (stressed, relaxed, free, worried, happy, lonely)?
b) Use the phrases and your own ideas to tell the class about your preferences in lifestyles.
don’t mind
very important to me
can’t stand
• lead unhealthy lifestyle
• heavy traffic
• constant noise & pollution
• convenient public transport
• shops, cinemas and theatres
• crowded streets
• high cost of living
• low rate of unemployment
• high quality lifestyle
• fresh air
• feeling isolated
• peace and quiet
• friendly, helpful people
• beautiful landscapes
• high rate of unemployment
Peace and quiet are very important to me. I can’t stand crowded streets, and heavy traffic! I think I’m a country mouse!
Read the title of the unit and the vocabulary on this page. What do you expect to read about in the text on p. 7? Listen, read and check.
a)
Read the text and mark the sentences T (true), F (false) or NS (not stated). Then explain the words in bold.
In Teenage Life Swap:
1. Annabel doesn’t like staying in bed.
2. Sarah can’t sleep well.
3. Sarah’s new school has lots of facilities.
4. Annabel travels five miles to reach the school.
Teenage Life Swap
Annabel and Sarah are guests on a reality TV show. Annabel lives in London. Sarah lives on a farm in the north of Scotland. They are swapping families and schools for a week.
Annabel (14)
Day 2
Everyone gets up at 5 am because there’s a lot to do on the farm. Sarah’s mum is very nice. She brings me a cup of tea in bed, but I just go back to sleep. Later, I go outside to the farmyard to help Sarah’s family. Today we are milking the cows in the barn and feeding the chickens. The animals are lovely, but I can’t stand the smell.
Day 4
Sarah’s mum takes me to school every morning. We drive five miles to meet the school bus, which leaves at 7 am. Sarah’s school is very small, but everyone’s so friendly.
Day 6
Learning about farming is interesting, but I’m happy I’m going home tomorrow. The fresh air is nice but it’s too quiet here. I also feel isolated. In the city, the streets are crowded but you have everything close at hand. I miss the hustle and bustle of London but I don’t want to leave all my new friends.
Sarah (14)
Day 2
Everyone stays in bed late here. It’s 8 am and Annabel’s mum is making breakfast! In the afternoon, we’re going shopping on Oxford Street and then we’re going to the cinema! I’m so excited!
Day 4
I travel to Annabel’s school by tube. Her school is huge with 1,500 students and her friends are very interesting and helpful. I’m enjoying the lessons, but most of all I love the facilities. The computer room and the swimming pool are my favourites.
Day 6
Today, I’m feeling a bit tired. It’s always noisy here and you can hear the traffic all night. I think I’m getting a bit homesick, too. I miss the beautiful landscapes and the people from my hometown. I’m happy I’m going home tomorrow but I’m sure I’ll visit London and see Annabel’s lovely family again!
b)
Read the text aloud, as if for a radio programme.
One of you works for a magazine. Interview Annabel or Sarah about their new lifestyle.
Read the Grammar Reference Section. Explain the use of the verbs in bold. Find examples in the text above.
Hi Steve,
Thanks very much for your e−mail. I always love hearing from you. At the moment I am studying really hard. I’m sitting my exams next week.
My lessons start at 8:30. After school, I go to my part−time job. I am working in a library for the next few months. Tonight I am meeting my friends.
Anyway, I’d better finish here. Write again soon.
Jim
Put the verbs in brackets in the Present Simple or the Present Continuous. Give reasons.
1.
A: Why _ (you/be) in such a hurry?
B: I’m worried. My exam _ (start) in ten minutes.
2.
A: I _ (think) of changing school.
B: I _ (not/think) it’s a good idea. You’ll be lonely.
3.
A: Why _ (you/be) angry?
B: My sister _ (always/take) my clothes.
4.
A: Tom _ (look) very stressed.
B: Yes. He _ (study) a lot these days.
5.
A: Why _ (you/leave) now?
B: My train _ (leave) in an hour.
Portfolio: Write an e−mail to your English penfriend. Write about: where you live, your daily routine, what you are doing these days/tonight.