Practice 1: Complete the sentences using a given word
- There are good schools and hospitals, and other amenities such as parks and sports facilities.
- Some cities are like concrete jungles with so many buildings and high-rises.
- The sky train is packed with commuters at rush hour.
- It is often more convenient to live in the downtown than in the suburbs.
- I know that the tram in Melbourne offers a discount for students.
- The train updates its arrival every 30 minutes, so you can know in advance.
Practice 2: Fill each gap with one word given
- A big city is full of life. City life is a more modern and fascinating than elsewhere. It is usually very busy and noisy even at night.
- Life in a big city starts early in the morning. Soon the roads are crowded with vehicles. School children in their uniforms can be seen on the pavement, walking or waiting for buses. People rush to work. With every passing hour, the traffic goes on increasing. The shops and the market places remain full till the evening hours. Certain urban life has certain charms. It offers great opportunities and challenges, especially for the young. There are lots of things to do and facilities are well developed. There are fabulous places for amusement and recreation. One never feels bored in a city.
Practice 3: Find a synonym to replace the underlined word
- There is not much international news in the newspapers this morning.
- I do my shopping in the neighborhood shops, not in the town center.
- At weekends, the city center is always crowded with people.
- My friend's family has just moved to a neighboring town.
- There is far too much pollution nowadays in urban areas.
Practice 4: Complete the sentences
- Thank you for showing us around the city during our stay in Melbourne.
- Marriages which are not reliant on true love are more likely to break.
- Motorists are forbidden to park their cars on the pavement.
- The prices vary depending on the kind of service customers require.
- The thing I hate most about George is his unreliability.