Title 2. UNIT 2. LIFE IN THE COUNTRYSIDE.docx ✅

UNIT 2. LIFE IN THE COUNTRYSIDE A. PHONETICS I. Say the words aloud, then circle the correct sound. 1. province /ə/ - /ɪ/ 2. activity /ə/ - /ɪ/ 3. separate /ə/ - /ɪ/ 4. harvest /ə/ - /ɪ/ 5. cottage /ə/ - /ɪ/ 6. hospitable /ə/ - /ɪ/ 7. traditional /ə/ - /ɪ/ 8. village /ə/ - /ɪ/ 9. holiday /ə/ - /ɪ/ 10. children /ə/ - /ɪ/ 11. busy /ə/ - /ɪ/ 12. picturesque /ə/ - /ɪ/ II. Put the underlined words into the correct columns. 1. There aren’t many houses with gardens in big cities. 2. My grandmother likes collecting recipes for desserts from around the world. 3. The explorers are looking for an oasis among this vast desert. 4. The pagoda is situated on the top of the mountain. 5. We mainly cultivate some fresh vegetables for our daily meals. 6. This historical town is famous for its many canals. 7. The security guard observed every visitor and pointed out the thief. 8. The children were excited to go on a field trip to an ancient castle. /ə/ /ɪ/ B. VOCABULARY and GRAMMAR I. Match the word or phrase with its definition.