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

UNIT 2. LIFE IN THE COUNTRYSIDE BASIC PRACTICE A. PHONETICS Exercise 1. Put the words in the correct column depending on the pronunciation. activity visit milk picturesque harvest build pasta shortage hospitable village women collect decide distance today begin garden parent busy holiday support /ə/ /ɪ/ Exercise 2. Find the word which has a different sound in the underlined part. Then say the words aloud. 1. A. family B. countryside C. dislike D. combine 2. A. dragon B. buffalo C. bamboo D. paddy 3. A. renew B. become C. water D. harvest 4. A. unload B. buffalo C. summer D. cactus 5. A. control B. province C. crop D. hospitable 6. A. plough B. famous C. lighthouse D. surround 7. A. chicken B. minute C. high D. province 8. A. balloon B. canal C. orchard D. cottage 9. A. renew B. silent C. open D. gather 10. A. fortunate B. busy C. surround D. picture B. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR Exercise 1. Underline the right word in brackets to complete each sentence.
1. How long will it take to (load/ cut/ fill) these bunches of rice onto the lorry? 2. The countryside is so peaceful with boys (guiding/ leading/ herding) the buffaloes on the slopes of the hill. 3. My grandmother was a peasant; she used to (load/ unload/ carry) rice from the buffalo- drawn cart. 4. After (combining/ ploughing/ collecting) the field, farmers grow some kinds of important crops suitable tor each season. 5. I heard the clank of buckets as they went to (herd/ milk/ keep) the cows. 6. Every afternoon they went to the park to (feed/ raise/ catch) the ducks with their favorite food. 7. It's the when fruits are all ripe and local people (pick/ choose/ decide) them in the orchard. 8. In those days when I was at high school, I often helped my parents to (collect/ gather/ save) crops at harvest time. 9. When a boy, my granddad used to (catch/ hold/ pick) fish from the pond behind his house. 10. After cutting rice from the field, farmers (dry/ drain/ bake) it in the sun for 2 or 3 days. Exercise 2. Look at the pictures and write the correct word in the box under each picture. loading rice ploughing the field collecting crops drying rice herding cattle milking cows catching fish unloading rice feeding animals picking fruit 1. ________________ 2. ________________ 3. ________________ 4. ________________ 5. ________________ 6. ________________ 7. ________________ 8. ________________
9. ________________ 10. ________________ Exercise 3. Fill each blank with a word/ phrase in the box. picturesque vast hospitable well-trained peaceful supportive surrounded crowded 1. _______________ areas of agricultural land have become buildings now. 2. The villagers were very _______________ towards anyone who passed through. 3. There is a special need for _______________ teachers in today's education. 4. This place used to be a pretty town with a _______________ harbor and well-preserved buildings. 5. Sometimes our family escapes the noise of city life to enjoy the _______________ atmosphere in the countryside. 6. We grew up in the countryside, _______________ by the beauties of nature. 7. Children with _______________ parents often do better at school than those without. 8. You can relax in the countryside because it's so peaceful and not as _______________ as the city. Exercise 4. Complete the sentences with the comparative forms of the adverbs in brackets. 1. In my village, the farmers have to work (hard) _______________ at harvest time. 2. After a hard working day, workers usually sleep (soundly) _______________. 3. People in the countryside dress (traditionally) _______________ in the past than today. 4. I don't think rich people always donate (generously) _______________ than poor people. 5. My sister eats (healthily) _______________, so she is slimmer now. 6. People in rural areas of Britain talk (optimistically) _______________ about the future than city people. 7. City people seem to react (quickly) _______________ to changes than country people. 8. He drives (carefully) _______________ after he had a serious accident last month. Exercise 5. Complete the sentences with the comparative forms of the words in the box. hard successful free late cheap responsible fast slow 1. The Eagle team performed _______________ than the Lion team. 2. In the countryside, children play _______________ in the city. 3. My grandfather says that farmers in the past worked _______________ than farmers nowadays. 4. A sports car goes _______________ than an ordinary car.
5. A tourist travels _______________ than a business person. 6. Mr. Thompson does his tasks _______________ than Mr. Dylan. 7. On Sunday, my children can get up _______________ than usual. 8. Jane speaks _______________ than Jenny because her English is not very good. C. SPEAKING Exercise 1. Choose the best answer to each question below. 1. How fast can you run? A. I can run 15 kilometers an hour. B. It's 15 kilometers from here. 2. Tom: what a beautiful shirt you have, Mai! - Mai: A. Thank you, Tom. My dad bought it for my last birthday. B. You're welcome. I really like it. 3. What do you dislike about life in the countryside? A. There are not many good schools and colleges for children. B. The atmosphere is fresh, and I can enjoy myself there. 4. What is the most popular activity in your village? A. Well-trained and hospitable. B. Harvesting the rice. 5. What are local people like? A. They are kind, helpful, and always hospitable to visitors. B. They are vast with paddy fields stretching as far as you can see. Exercise 2. Complete the following dialogues with the sentences in the box. Then practice with your partner. A. It was a peaceful and quiet life. People were friendly and always willing to help each other. There was a strong sense of community, and everyone knew each other. B. Yes, I used to live in a small village when I was younger. How about you? C. Well, sometimes I missed the convenience of having everything nearby. But overall, I loved the simple and peaceful life in the countryside. D. We spent a lot of time outdoors, playing games, and exploring the countryside. We went fishing and swimming in the river and climbed trees.