Unit 15

Unit 15 Lifestyle Its so convenient.

Lead-in ActivityWarm-upListening TaskReal World ListeningInteraction LinkUseful ExpressionsAdditional ListeningHomework Conversation

Lead-in ActivityWhere do you live? Can you describe the surroundings of your living place?

Part IWarm-up

Language Pointsconvenient adj. grocery n. organic fruits and vegetables

conveniences spaces trails suburbs transportation countryside traffic parking trees Warm UpSome people are talking about why they like where they live.Write the missing words.

What do I like about living in the city? Oh, lots of things. First of all, theres lots of shops and movie theaters. And then you have public __________ to get around, which is good, because there isnt much____________ if you drive a car.

2. I dont mind working in the city, but I like living in the ____________. Its nice and quiet and theres more grass and ____________. You still get some of the __________ of the city, like stores, coffee shops, and movie theaters, but not the noise or________.

3.What I like best about living inthe __________is the wide open__________ and the fresh air.Theres lots of green trees andhiking__________. We dont have a shopping mall or a bigsupermarket, but there is a nicecountry store that sells organicfruits and vegetables, and freshbread.

Now listen and check

What do I like about living in the city? Oh, lots of things. First of all, theres lots of shops and movie theaters. And then you have public ___________ to get around, which is good, because there isnt much_________ if you drive a car.

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2. I dont mind working in the city, but I like living in the . Its nice and quiet and theres more grass and . You still get some of the of the city, like stores, coffee shops, and movie theaters, but not the noise or .

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3.What I like best about living inthe _________ is the wide open_________and the fresh air.Theres lots of green trees andhiking__________. We donthave a shopping mall or a bigsupermarket, but there is a nicecountry store that sells organicfruits and vegetables, and freshbread.

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Pair WorkAsk your partner about where you would think about when choosing where to live.

Part IIListening Task

What kind of area do you live in? Is it a city, the suburbs, or the countryside? What kind of area does each speaker live in?1.2.citysuburbscountrysidecitysuburbscountrysideFirst Listening3.citysuburbscountryside4.citysuburbscountryside

What is one thing the speaker appreciates?1.Second Listening2.

What is one thing the speaker appreciates?3.Second Listening4.Check-up

What is one thing the speaker appreciates?1.Second Listeningtrees/stores/shopping center/convenience store/health food store/coffeeshop/gas station2.convenient to shopping and the university

What is one thing the speaker appreciates?3.Second Listeningwide-open spaces/hiking/fishing4.

convenient to restaurantsshopping/work

(For Dialogue 1)1. The speaker has lived there( )2. It takes the speaker to( )get to work in the city.(For Dialogue 2)3. The speakers new place is( )away from school.(For Dialogue 3)4. Jasper is( )from the place where the speaker arrives.(For Dialogue 4)5.( )and( )are the speakers favorite hobbies. Listen and fill in the blanks according to what youve heard.Third Listeningfor about ten years .about 20 minutes a couple of milesabout 70kilometersShopping eating

Script1. A: Hey, this is a nice area. How long have you lived here? B: Oh, about ten years. I wouldnt want to live anywhere else. A: Theres a good, huh? B: Yeah, I mean youve got all of these trees, the little shopping center around the corner. A: What kind of stores are there? B: Well, theres a convenience store, a health food store, a coffee shop. And theres a gas station right across the street. A: Not bad, but doesnt it take you a long time to get to work in the city? B: Nope, only about 20 minutes.

Script 2. A: How do like your new place? B: Oh, its great. Its so convenient. A: Yeah, in what way? B: Well, theres lots of restaurants, shopping malls, and the grocery store is just a block away. A: How far is it from school? B: A couple of miles, but theres a subway station across the street and the train goes right to the university. A: Sounds great. Id like to check it out sometime. B: Sure youre welcome anytime.

Script 3. A: Sorry Im a little late. There was an accident on the freeway. B: Freeway? Where do you live? A: I live out in Jasper, about 75 kilometers from here. B: That must take forever. Couldnt you find a place you like thats closer? A: Oh, I dont mind the drive. Besides, I love the wide- open spaces out where I live. B: What about shopping and going to the clubs on weekends? A: Nah, I prefer hiking, fishing, stuff like that. B: That does sound nice, but I could never get used to the drive.

Script 4. A: Did you find a new place yet? B: Yeah, its right across from the library. A: The one downtown? B: Yep, right around the corner from the Westfield shopping mall. A: Which is great for you because shopping is your favorite hobby. B: And eating is another one. Theres some great restaurants in my neighborhood. A:. How about parking? B: Not so much, so I had to sell my car. But theres a bus stop in front of my apartment building, and its only five blocks to work.

Pair WorkTalk with your partner about some of the things you like or dislike about where you live?

Part IIIReal World Listening

Language Pointsimport v. astronomer n.heritage n. survival n. typically adv.

It is the year 2125. Julie Fernando live on the international space station. They are being interviewed by a reporter. Look at the picture.Which of the following do you think exist on the space station?citiesShopping mallscarsNow listen and check Preparemountainsairports Entertainmentcentersrainforests wide-open spaces hiking trails

What do Julie and Fernado like about the space station? What do they miss? Get the Main Idea1. What does Julie do for a living?____________________2. What does she like about the space station? ____________________3. What kind of food do they have on the space station? _____________________4. What does she miss about Earth? _____________________

What do Julie and Fernado like about the space station? What do they miss? Get the Main Idea1. Where does Fernando work? ____________________2. What is the weather like on the space station? ____________________3. What kinds of things are in the rainforest? _____________________4. What does he miss about Earth? _____________________

1. What does Julie do for a living? she is an astronomer.2. What does she like about the space station? seeing the stars.3. What kind of food do they have on the space station? local and imported.4. What does she miss about Earth? seeing her parents for the holidays.

1. Where does Fernando work? the Rainforest Heritage Center.2. What is the weather like on the space station? like Earths weather.3. What kinds of things are in the rainforest? hiking trails, waterfalls, rivers, fish and animals4. What does he miss about Earth? his jeep.

ScriptPart 1. Sean McCain talks to Julie Morris.Sean: This is Sean McCain, live with Julie Morris and Fernando Martinez from Gemini One, the international apace station. Lets start with Julie first. Can you hear me. Julie?Julie: Yes, Sean, I can hear you.Sean: Can you tell us what its like living on the Gemini One?Julie: The Gemini One is wonderful. Its not a lot different than living on earth, really. We have entertainment, shopping and lots of things to keep us busy in Gemini City, where I live. All of the modern conveniences that have on earth.

ScriptPart 1. Sean McCain talks to Julie Morris.Sean: Can you give us some examples?Julie: Examples? Sure. We have movie theaters, music clubs, restaurants.Sean: How about food? Where does it come from?Julie: I go shopping at the supermarket, just like people on Earth. You can get just about any kind of food here.Sean: Is it expensive?Julie: Well, the imported stuff from Earth--- like watermelons.

ScriptPart 1. Sean McCain talks to Julie Morris.Julie: But most of the food is grown or made here, so its not too expensive.Sean: And do you work up there?Julie: Im an astronomer, so the best thing about living here is is being able to see the stars so clearly, Thats important to me.Sean: So is there anything you miss about Earth?Julie:. Yeah, I miss being able to see my parents for the holidays. Its expensive to fly home.Sean: Thanks, Julie. Now lets see how Fernando likes living in space.

ScriptPart 2. Sean McCain talks to Fernando Martinez.Sean: Hello? Fernando?Fernando: Im here. Sean: Now Fernando, you dont live in Gemini City, do you?Fernando :No, I live in the rainforest, just like I did back inEarth, in Venezuela.Sean: The rainforest? doesnt that waste a lot of space?Fernando :No, not at all. Without the rainforest we wouldnt be able to produce enough oxygen for the people who livehere on Gemini. I teach in Rainforest Heritage Center, wherekids learn about how important the forest is for human survival.Sean: And does it actually rain?

ScriptPart 2. Sean McCain talks to Fernando Martinez.Fernando :Uh, yeah. We have developed a weather systemmuch like you have on Earth.Sean: What other types of things can you find there?Fernando : Well, there are hiking trails, waterfalls and rivers with all kinds of fish, and many of the animals that typically live in rain forests. Sean: And do you miss anything from Earth?Fernando: Of course. I really miss my jeep. We dont have gas-powered vehicles here, Only small electric cars and trains, but it keeps our air clean.Sean: Well, were just about out of time. Thank you for joining us today, Julie and Fernando.Julie and Fernando : Our pleasure, Sean.

Respond to the IdeasDo you think people will be living in space by the year 2125? What will it be like? What will living on Earth be like?

Part IVInteraction Link

Culture NoteNowadays, with the development of economy and transportation, more and more American people would choose to live in suburb or countryside while working in city. The ubiquity of freeways has made it quite convenient to drive to the working place. At the same time, an increasingly number of people prefer life in the suburb and countryside for more trees and grass, but less noise and population.

1. With a partner or in a group, design your own private island. First write the details about your island in the chart, then draw your island.Private Island

What Do You Take For That?

2. Tell the class about your island.

ExampleMy ideal island:A place of great natural beauty: green treesor forests; fresh air; no pollution; quietness;Convenient transportation (electric cars, boats and trains); modern conveniences (movietheaters, game centers, music clubs,shops and restaurants); wild animals and allkinds of fish; good security; little population; big house with garden; school ( good primary school.Middle school, and university)

Part VUseful Expressions

Useful ExpressionsI like a place that has fresh air and wide-open space.I need to be near seaside. I like a small-town feel.

Useful ExpressionsI enjoy the pace of a big city.Countryside life is not for me.

Part VIAdditional Listening

Additional Listening

A: Is your city a historical place? B: Not really. 200 years ago, it was just a small insignificant village. A: How did it grow into such a large place? B: Large deposits of coal were found nearby and so many industries located themselves here. The village quickly grew into a key industrial centre. A: As the city grew, it must have absorbed many villages nearby. B: Yes, it did. The names of those villages survive as the names of parts of the city. A: I see. Are there any buildings more than 200 years old in your city?


B: Oh, yes. Several of the buildings from the villages still survive. Many of them were inns for travelers and today they survive as pubs. There was a castle near one village, so our city has a castle too. A: Really? So your city does have some old history after all.


A: Whats your city like? B: Its quite an interesting place to live. The best thing to do in my city is go shopping. There are several indoor and outdoor markets, department stores and shopping malls. A: Is the traffic bad in the city centre? B: Not really. Cars are not permitted in several parts of city centre, especially in the main shopping areas. The public transport system is pretty good. A: What about restaurants and entertainment? B: There are restaurants with food from all over the world. We have a small china-town near the city centre.


There are many Indian, Thai, and Italian restaurants allover the city. There are many sports events in my city.We have several sports venues for football, rugby, andcricket-even ice-skating and ice hockey. A: Is there a lot of nightlife in your city? B: There are several good clubs near the city centre. Many people in my city prefer something more cultural, so we have several theatres and venues for classical music concerts and operas. A: It sounds like a really exciting city to live in.

Part VIIHomework Conversation

What did you do in that situation? Why? Work in pairs or small groups.Have you experienced anything similar to the situations mentioned below. What did you do in that situation? Why?Situation 1: Your fiance wants to live in the countryside and you want to live in the city.Situation 2: You must choose between a great job thats far from your home and a good job just a few blocks away.Situation 3: The city wants to change your street into a highway.

Expressions for ReferenceThere is lots of nature up there, mountains, hills, a beautiful lake.There is no pollution, the air is clean.I enjoy the pace of a big city.Well, the job is great, the salary is good. But the disadvantage is its far from my home. I have to drive 2 hours to get there.Its near my home. I can get to work in 15 minutes on the subway.Its great to have a highway here. Ill never worry about the traffic jam in rush hour.

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