大学英语讲稿1.5.ppt

1.Could you name some different types of dwellings where people live ? 2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in the cities? How about the suburban life? apartment/ condominium(condo) bungalow duplex dormitory ranch yurt trailer Types of dwellings Advantages Disadvantages Cities are very crowded. Everywhere there are crowds: on the pavements and in the buses. the traffic is heavy and citys car parks are always very full. ■ a lot of working places in a city ■ the public transport is developed quite well, so the commuting to work isnt a problem a lot of theatres, concerts and other ways of entertainment a lot to do and visit a lot of possibilities of shopping The advantages and disadvantages of living in the cities the crime rate in some cities are very high. you have to be very careful at nights when you leave your home. Live in the cities Live in the cities Homes in suburbs are generally larger than homes in cities Many suburbs have greater access to large patches of nature, either in local parks or in rural areas not far from the suburb Neighborhoods in suburbs can be friendlier and more closely knit than neighborhoods in cities A consistent advantage of living in the suburbs is a lower crime rate than in a city Suburbs generally have less traffic congestion and less crowded stores, shops and offices Larger homes Lower crime rate Access to nature Friendly neighborhoods Less crowed The public facilities in suburbs are generally not well established － Services like hospitals and schools may be further away － going shopping can mean driving long distances 2.For those who work in cities, they have to spend a lot of time on commuting. disadvantages 57% Description of the contents Disadvantages of living in the suburbs Advantages of living in the suburbs Watch the video clips and learn more about the suburban life What do you think of the Affordable Housing Scheme in England? Read Passage A and answer the followin