Unit 20: Which one is more exciting, life in the city or life in the countryside? - Lesson 1

Unit 20: Which one is more exciting, life in the city or life in the countryside? - Lesson 1

Lesson 1 of Unit 20 introduces the interesting topic of comparing life in the city with life in the countryside. The lesson provides exercises and translations to help you understand and complete the tasks better.

1. Look, listen and repeat:

a) Tom is going back to his hometown for his summer holiday.

b) Tom lives in New York City, which is very big.

c) New York City is bigger than Sydney.

2. Point and say:

a) Hoan Kiem Lake is smaller than West Lake.

b) Ben Thanh Market is larger than Dong Xuan Market.

c) Life in the city is noisier than life in the countryside.

d) Life in the city is busier than life in the countryside.

3. Let’s talk:

Ask and answer questions to compare some cities/towns.

Which one is..., ... or...? I think...

4. Listen and write:

Tony lives in Sydney, which is noisier than Nha Trang.

Linda lives in London, which is larger than Da Nang.

Tom lives in New York City, which is busier than Da Lat.

5. Read and complete:

New York City is bigger/larger than Sydney.

New York City is noisier than Da Lat.

Nha Trang is smaller than New York City.

6. Let’s sing:

Engage in a fun song comparing different cities and towns, like New York City, Miami, and San Francisco.

Overall, this lesson focuses on comparing aspects of city life and countryside life, helping students practice vocabulary related to size, noise level, and busyness. It encourages critical thinking and discussion about living environments.