1.10. Прочитайте вводные слова и фразы в колонке а и догадайтесь об их значении по синонимам в колонке в.

A B

on the plus side – on the positive side

for example – something used as a model

what is more – also, besides

for one thing – on the one hand

last of all – at last

in conclusion – in the end

all in all – on the whole

1.11. Прочитайте текст, выберите подходящее заглавие для каждого абзаца (один заголовок лишний).

1) Disadvantages of living in the city

2) Young people prefer to live in cities

3) Advantages of living in the city

4) Advantages of getting higher education

Living in the City

Living in a city has both advantages and disadvantages. On the plus side, it is often easier to find work, and there is usually a choice of public transport, so you don’t need¹ to have a car. Also, there are a lot of interesting things to do and places to see. For example, you can eat in good restaurants, visit museums, and go to the theatre and to concerts. What is more, if you want to relax you can usually find a park where you can feed the birds or just sit on a park bench and read a book.

However, for every plus there is a minus. For one thing, you might have a job, but if it is not very well-paid, you cannot have many things because living in a city is often very expensive. It is particularly difficult to find good, cheap accommodation. Public transport is sometimes crowded and dirty, particularly in the rush hour and even the parks can become very crowded, especially on Sundays when a lot of city-dwellers are looking for some open space and green grass. Last of all, despite² all the crowds, it is still possible to feel very lonely in a city.

In conclusion, I think that city life can be particularly interesting to young people, who like the excitement³ of the city and don’t mind⁴ the noise and pollution. However, many people, when they get older, and particularly when they have young children, often prefer the peace and fresh air of the countryside.

Слова и выражения к тексту:

1. you don’t need – вам не нужно

2. despite – не смотря на

3. excitement – оживленная жизнь

4. don’t mind – не обращают внимания

1.12. Найдите в тексте английские эквиваленты и прочитайте предложения с ними.

1. жизнь в городе имеет как достоинства, так и недостатки;

2. существует выбор общественного транспорта;

3. поэтому вам не нужно иметь свой автомобиль;

4. на каждый плюс существует свой минус;

5. все жители ищут какое-то свободное пространство;

6. не беспокоятся о шуме и загрязнении;

7. часто предпочитают спокойствие и свежий воздух сельской местности.

1.13. Найдите в тексте синонимы следующим словам и выражениям:

1. lots of people

2. flats and houses to live in

3. to have a rest

4. things that cost a lot of money

5. to choose what you like

6. can

7. especially

8. work or position

9. positive side

10. to give food

11. 60 minutes

12. time with heavy traffic

13. to make something dirty

14. empty area

15. area outside towns or cities

16. a loud or unpleasant sound

17. to try to find something

18. people who live in a city