City problems. Cities are communities where thousands or even millions of people live and work. They are cultural, economic, governmental, transportation and communicational

Cities are communities where thousands or even millions of people live and work. They are cultural, economic, governmental, transportation and communicational centers of the world. People choose cities to live in for several reasons and the main reason is the number and variety of jobs.

Cities offer many activities for residents and visitors. Art museums display works by famous artists, musicians perform in classical or rock concerts, restaurants offer food from diverse cultures, and department stores sell a wide choice of items.

But cities have many physical, economic and other problems. Motor vehicles, factories and other sources pollute the air with fumes that danger the health of people in cities. Urban wastes pollute waterways.

Social problems in today’s cities include crime, alcoholism, drugs and so on. The poor are often unable to find the jobs they need. They may lack education or training to help them find a good job. And there are many other problems which can’t be solved immediately.

1. What is the main problem of your city? 2. What solution to the city problems can you offer? 3. If you were a mayor of your city, what direction would you prefer: social sphere, air pollution, traffic jams, or something else? 4. Has the appearance of your city changed the last ten years? 5. What makes your city special?

Task 6. Translate the following sentences:

1. Екатеринбург – столица Урала. Город расположен на реке Исеть.

2. В прошлом году мы ездили в Санкт-Петербург и экскурсии по музеям и дворцам произвели на нас огромное впечатление.

3. Подскажите, пожалуйста, где здесь троллейбусная остановка?

4. Нужно пройти прямо до перекрестка, а затем повернуть налево.

5. Движение транспорта в центре города очень оживленное, а в часы пик возникают пробки.

6. Проблемы города, такие как загрязнение воздуха и воды, невозможно решить, не так ли?

7. Москва была основана Юрием Долгоруким в 1147 году.

8. Переходить улицу следует на зеленый сигнал светофора.

Task 7. Read the text, be ready to retell. Make up your own story, use the Tube Map to work out how you would travel.

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