B1 Lesson 36: Phrasal verbs + City or Country 2

WARM UP

Think about life in the city and the countryside.

• Do you prefer large cities or open spaces? Why?
• What public facilities are important in a community?
• Have you ever visited a small creek or river?
• Would you like to live in the outback or in a busy city?
• How important are local health centres where you live?

Answer in full sentences.

VOCABULARY – CITY OR COUNTRY

• open spaces – large outdoor areas without many buildings
Example: Many people enjoy the open spaces in the countryside.

• facilities – services or buildings provided for public use
Example: The town has excellent sports facilities.

• creek – a small stream or narrow river
Example: Children were playing near the creek.

• down under – a common expression for Australia and New Zealand
Example: My cousin spent a year travelling down under.

• health centres – places where people receive medical care
Example: Modern health centres are available throughout the region.

• seasons – the four periods of the year
Example: The countryside looks different during each of the seasons.

• bugs – small insects
Example: There are many bugs near the river in summer.

• the outback – remote rural areas of Australia
Example: Many tourists visit the outback to experience nature.

Say each word out loud.

Think about whether each item is more connected to city life or country life.

GRAMMAR – PHRASAL VERBS

catch up with – meet someone after not seeing them for some time

• I met my old friend to catch up with him.
• We often catch up with former classmates.

end up – finally be in a particular situation

• We got lost and ended up in a small village.
• He studied law but ended up working in technology.

move in – start living in a new place

• We moved in to our new apartment last month.
• A young family moved in next door.

move out – leave a place where you have been living

• She moved out when she started university.
• Many people move out of cities to find more space.

show someone around – guide someone around a place

• My friend showed me around the city.
• The teacher showed the new students around the campus.

More Examples

• I visited Australia to catch up with some relatives.
• We ended up near a beautiful creek.
• A family recently moved in to the house opposite ours.
• Several young people moved out of the village to find work.
• A local resident showed us around the town and its facilities.

DIALOGUE – LIFE IN THE COUNTRYSIDE

Anna: How was your trip down under?

Mark: It was amazing. I spent a week in the outback.

Anna: Really? What was it like?

Mark: There were huge open spaces, beautiful landscapes, and plenty of bugs!

Anna: Did you travel alone?

Mark: No. A local guide showed us around the area.

Anna: Did you meet anyone interesting?

Mark: Yes, and I managed to catch up with an old friend who now lives there.

Read again and practise.

SHORT ARTICLE

A few years ago, my cousin decided to move out of a crowded city and relocate to a small rural community. After searching for several months, he ended up choosing a village surrounded by forests and open spaces. The area had excellent facilities, including schools and health centres, and a beautiful creek ran through the centre of the village. Shortly after he moved in, his neighbours invited him to local events and helped him settle into the community. During my visit, he showed me around the area and introduced me to several residents. We even had the opportunity to catch up with some old friends who had also moved to the countryside. Although the village experiences very different seasons, he says he would never return to city life.

Read the article twice.

LANGUAGE SUPPORT

City and country vocabulary

• open spaces
• public facilities
• a small creek
• local health centres
• different seasons
• the outback

Phrasal verbs

• catch up with friends
• end up somewhere unexpected
• move in to a new home
• move out of a house
• show someone around a place

Full sentence model

• After I moved in to a new town, a neighbour showed me around and helped me catch up with local events.

PERSONAL QUESTIONS

Answer in full sentences.

• Do you prefer cities or places with more open spaces? Why?
• What public facilities are most important in a town?
• Have you ever lived near a creek or river?
• Would you like to travel down under one day? Why?
• How good are the health centres in your area?
• Which of the four seasons do you enjoy most?
• Do bugs bother you when you spend time outdoors?
• Have you ever had to move out of a home?
• When was the last time you caught up with an old friend?
• Has anyone ever shown you around a city or country you were visiting?

HOMEWORK (WRITE & RECORD)

Writing

Write 10 sentences:

• 5 using the vocabulary
• 5 using the phrasal verbs

Use at least 7 vocabulary items from the lesson.