My Two Homes
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My name is Malee. For most of my life, I lived in the countryside. It was always very peaceful. I loved waking up to the sound of birds instead of cars. The air was fresh and clean, far from the pollution of big cities.
When I finished university, I had to move to the city for my new job. Life here is exciting but so different. It’s very convenient; I can walk to restaurants and take the Skytrain everywhere, so I don't have to worry about traffic. But it is also much more expensive. My apartment is small and costs more than my parents’ entire house! Sometimes, the streets are so noisy and crowded that I miss the quiet, open spaces of home. I like the energy of the city, but I will always treasure the peaceful life of the countryside.
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audio-src = https://blog.teacherjake.com/apps/assets/weblessons/two-homes.mp3
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Q: Where did Malee live for most of her life?
A: In the city
A: In the countryside [correct]
A: Near her job
Q: What is a major difference Malee notes between the city and the countryside?
A: The food is better in the city.
A: The city is much more expensive. [correct]
A: The countryside has better transportation.
City vs. Countryside Vocabulary
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Living in a big city can be very exciting. It is often very *convenient* because shops, restaurants, and the BTS are all close by. The buildings are usually very *modern*, with new and interesting designs. However, the city can be very crowded, with many people on the streets and in the malls. It is also quite *noisy* because of all the cars and construction. In the morning and evening, the *traffic* can be very bad, and it takes a long time to get anywhere.
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Q: If a place has many loud sounds, it is _____.
A: Quiet
A: Noisy [correct]
A: Modern
A: Crowded
Q: Living next to a supermarket makes shopping very _____.
A: Peaceful
A: Noisy
A: Convenient [correct]
A: Traffic
Q: I was late for my meeting because the _____ was terrible.
A: Nature
A: Traffic [correct]
A: Fresh air
A: Modern
Q: On the weekend, the shopping mall is always very _____.
A: Crowded [correct]
A: Quiet
A: Relaxing
A: Peaceful
Q: The new airport is very _____, with a lot of new technology.
A: Crowded
A: Modern [correct]
A: Peaceful
A: Nature
Q: I love to go to the mountains to enjoy the _____ and see the animals.
A: Traffic
A: Nature [correct]
A: Modern
A: Noisy
Q: After a long week at work, a day at the beach is very _____.
A: Crowded
A: Noisy
A: Traffic
A: Relaxing [correct]
Q: The library is a _____ place where you can read without interruption.
A: Noisy
A: Quiet [correct]
A: Modern
A: Crowded
Q: I like to open my window in the morning to get some _____.
A: Fresh air [correct]
A: Traffic
A: Nature
A: Noise
Q: My grandparents' village is very _____; it's a great place to rest.
A: Modern
A: Crowded
A: Peaceful [correct]
A: Noisy
