Listen to the sounds and look at the pictures. What do you think it is like there? (noisy, quiet, crowded, busy, clean, dirty, etc.). Tell your partner.
I think it is busy.
a)
What would you like to know about living in Mexico City? Read the text. Can you answer any of your questions?
Capital city of Mexico
CONTINENT: North America
POPULATION: 21 million
LANGUAGE: Spanish
CURRENCY: Peso
MEXICO CITY
1. Mexico City is one of the world’s largest cities. It has got beautiful old buildings, green parks, museums and an exciting nightlife. It’s a great place to visit. Nine million people visit it each year.
2. Many people live in beautiful houses with gardens. Others live in blocks of flats near the city centre.
3. Mexico City is a difficult city to drive in because of the heavy traffic. The city’s fantastic metro network, however, has 12 lines and is very cheap. There are hundreds of buses, trolley buses and peseros (minibuses), too.
4. In their free time, Mexicans shop at colourful street markets. They also enjoy going to the cinema and theatre. They even have street parties. Football and horse racing are the most popular sports.
5. The people of Mexico City are very friendly. The food is excellent, too! The restaurants serve delicious local food like tortillas and frijoles (beans).
b)
Read again and label sections 1−5 with headings A−E. Listen and check. Then explain the words in bold.
A. Transport
B. Food
C. Tourism
D. Homes
E. Leisure
In groups, make notes about your village/town/city under the headings (Α−E). Use your notes to present your talk to the class.
A. Transport
B. Food
C. Tourism
D. Homes
E. Leisure
Project: Collect information using the Internet, then write a ‘special report’ on your town/city for the Geo−Kids website. Include positive and negative points.