Revision + Vocabulary

Vocabulary

English	IPA (BrE)	Slovak
colleague	/ˈkɒl.iːɡ/	kolega
neighbour	/ˈneɪ.bər/	sused
commute	/kəˈmjuːt/	dochádzať do práce
crowded	/ˈkraʊ.dɪd/	preplnený
quiet	/ˈkwaɪ.ət/	tichý, pokojný
lively	/ˈlaɪv.li/	živý, rušný
cosy	/ˈkəʊ.zi/	útulný
traffic jam	/ˈtræf.ɪk dʒæm/	dopravná zápcha
cheap	/tʃiːp/	lacný
expensive	/ɪkˈspen.sɪv/	drahý
avoid	/əˈvɔɪd/	vyhnúť sa

Grammar Revision – Examples

• to be – My town is quiet, but the centre is lively.

• have got – I have got nice colleagues. Have you got good neighbours?

• there is/are – There is a cosy café near my office. There are cheap shops in my town.

• can/can’t – You can walk everywhere in a small town, but you can’t avoid a traffic jam in the morning.

• present simple – I usually commute by bus, but sometimes I go by car.

Exercises

1. Complete the sentences: a) My town ___ (be) quiet and cheap. b) I ___ (have got) good colleagues at work. c) There ___ (be) a traffic jam in the morning. d) People ___ (can) find expensive restaurants in the city. e) We usually ___ (commute) by car.

2. Transform the sentences: a) There is a shop. (→ question) b) She has got a dog. (→ negative) c) They can drive a car. (→ question)

💬 Speaking Questions with Sample Answers

Q: Is your town quiet or lively? Can you describe it? A: My town is quiet. There are not many people in the streets. In the evening it is peaceful, but at the weekend it is lively because people go to the restaurants.

Q: Have you got friendly neighbours? Can you describe them? A: Yes, I have. My neighbour is very kind. She is about 60 years old, she always says hello, and sometimes she brings me fruit from her garden.

Q: Is there a café or restaurant you like? Why? A: Yes, there is a cosy café in the centre. I like it because the coffee is cheap and good. The place is small but very nice and not crowded.

Q: How do you usually commute to work or school? A: I usually commute by bus. It takes 20 minutes. Sometimes I drive my car, but in the morning there is a traffic jam, so the bus is faster.

Q: Can you imagine living in the countryside? Why/Why not? A: Yes, I can. The countryside is quiet and beautiful. I like nature. But there are no shops and no good jobs, so it is difficult to live there.

Q: Is there a traffic jam in your town in the morning? A: Yes, every morning there is a big traffic jam in the centre. Many people drive to work at the same time. I try to avoid it by walking.

Q: What is cheap in your town, and what is expensive? A: In my town, food in the shops is cheap. But clothes and restaurants are expensive. Housing is also very expensive now.

Q: Is your town crowded? Do you like it or not? A: Yes, it is crowded, especially in the centre. I don’t like it because there are too many people and too many cars.

💬 Speaking Questions (Copy)

·       Is your town quiet or lively? Why?

·       Have you got friendly neighbours? Can you describe them?

·       Is there a café or restaurant you like? Why?

·       How do you usually commute to work or school?

·       Can you imagine living in the countryside? Why/Why not?

·       Is there a traffic jam in your town in the morning?

·       What is cheap in your town, and what is expensive?

·       Is your town crowded? Do you like it or not?