1. excitingly -> exciting
2. beauty -> beautiful
3. solve -> solution
Choose the correct forms of the verbs to complete the following sentences.
1. I think / am thinking that living in the city is good for young people.
2. We are thinking / think of moving out of the city.
3. I don’t see / am not seeing the building. It's too far away.
Complete the sentences using the correct forms of the words and phrases in 1.
1. Building a good _____________ is important for the country’s economy.
2. The new underground has allowed ______________ to get around more easily.
3. With the help of technology, people can now grow vegetables in _____________ of high-rise buildings.
4. The ____________ attracts people’s attention because of its unusual architecture.
5. More people are moving away from the _____________ of large cities to the suburbs.
Listen and repeat. Pay attention to the linking (‿) between the words in the sentences.
1. He lives‿in the city centre.
2. Cities‿of the future will be more exciting.
3. The new high-rise building is‿in the west‿of the city.
4. A lot‿of people come to the city to walk‿across the famous bridge.
Listen and mark (‿) the consonant and vowel sounds that are linked. Then practise saying the sentences.
1. Traffic jams are the city’s biggest problem, especially during rush hour.
2. This is the most beautiful city I’ve ever visited.
3. Would you like a guided tour of the city this afternoon?
4. The Fine Art Museum was built in the new urban area last year.
Match the words and phrases with their meanings.
1. city dweller (np) | a. a garden built on the top of a building |
2. infrastructure (n) | b. a very tall, modern building, usually in a city |
3. urban center (np) | c. a person who lives in the city |
4. roof garden (n) | d. basic systems such as transport, banks, etc. needed for a city, country or organization to run smoothly |
5. skyscraper (n) | e. an area in a city where a large number of people live. |
Work in pairs. Talk about future developments in your neighbourhood. Use stative verbs in continuous form and linking verbs.
Example:
A: The government is thinking of building a new skyscraper here.
B: Fantastic! Our city will look more modern.
