Read, translate and role-play the dialogues.

A

Mike: So tell me about your native town, Joyce.

Joyce: Well, it’s a real small town.

Mike: Really? What’s it like there?

Joyce: Oh, I think it’s a very boring place.

Mike: Why?

Joyce: Well, there’s nothing exciting to do. No good restaurants. No nightlife of any kind. I really get bored there.

Mike: Oh, that’s too bad.

Joyce: Yeah, but lots of people love it there because it’s so pretty!

Mike: Yeah?

Joyce: Uh-huh. It has lovely scenery – lots of mountains, rivers, lakes, trees…

Mike: Well, I don’t know, Joyce, it sounds like a nice place!

Joyce: Well, yeah, if you like to go hiking in the summer and skiing in the winter. But, you know, I’m not the outdoor type! I’m a real city person!

B

Linda: Do you come from a big city, Steve?

Steve: Oh, yes, I do. It’s pretty big.

Linda: What’s it like there?

Steve: Oh, it’s a really great place! It has some fantastic art museums, and wonderful theatres, and terrific restaurants of all kind… like Greek, Russian, French, Japanese…

Linda: Ah… really? And how are the prices? Is it expensive?

Steve: Yeah, yeah, I guess so. Food costs a lot… both in the supermarket and in restaurants. And apartments! They’re so hard to find… and the rents are very high!

Linda: Yeah, I guess it’s expensive everywhere these days.

C

Andy: Whereabouts in Canada are you from?

Carla: I’m from Toronto.

Andy: I’ve never been there. What’s it like?

Carla: It’s a great city! It has good museums and wonderful restaurants. And the nightlife is exciting, too.

Andy: Really? Is it expensive there?

Carla: Well, it’s not bad, but apartments are fairly expensive.

Andy: Toronto sounds like a nice place. I’ve heard it has a good subway.

Carla: Oh, yeah! It’s excellent. And the buses are good, too.

Andy: And what about shopping?

Carla: There are some great shopping centres and department stores. Do you know the Euton Centre?

Andy: The Euton Centre? No. What’s that?

Carla: Huh! It’s one of the biggest shopping centres in the world. It has everything, and the prices are pretty good, too.

Andy: Well, I hope some day I’ll get a chance to go there.

Carla: I hope so, too. If you ever go, I’ll show you around the city…

Andy: You will? Great! Thanks!

Carla: Ok.

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Retell the dialogues using Reported Speech.

V. Supplementary Reading.

A

1. Translate into Russian using a dictionary:

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 need to own 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, when you want to relax, you can feed the ducks or just sit on a park bench and read a book. All in all, city life is full of bustle and variety and you need never feel bored.

However, for every plus there is a minus. For one thing, you might have a job, but unless it is very well-paid, you will not be able to afford many of the things that there are to do, because living in a city is often very expensive. It is particularly difficult to find good, cheap accommodation. What is more, public transport is sometimes crowded and dirty, particularly in the rush hour, and even the parks can become very crowded, especially on Sundays when it seems that every city-dweller is looking for some open space and green grass. Last of all, despite all the crowds, it is still possible to feel very lonely in a city. In conclusion, I think that city life can be particularly appealing to young people, who like the excitement of the city and don't mind 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.

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