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Chapter 2 One’s Residence

Unit 2: The Neighborhood

You were able to characterize your home. Try to develop the discussion further by
mentioning a few details about your neighborhood.

Answer A:
I live in an apartment in Gangnam-gu, Seoul. It is one of the busiest districts in Seoul. Traffic is
usually heavy. Roads are filled with people. Buildings and other infrastructures are everywhere.
You can find the World Trade Center of Korea and the COEX Mall here. Other buildings are used
for businesses, entertainment, and education. People in my community are usually working
people. They work day in and day out. Life in my neighborhood is a typical city life.

Points to emphasize in answering:

Introduce the name of your neighborhood.
[example: I live in an apartment in Gangnam-gu, Seoul.]

Give a general description of the place, then give minor details.
[example: It is one of the busiest districts in Seoul.]

Describe the structures, views, landmarks, etc.
[example: You can find the World Trade Center of Korea and the COEX Mall.]

Describe the community or people.
[example: People in my neighborhood are usually working people.]

Summarize the overall atmosphere in the neighborhood.
[example: Life in my neighborhood is a typical city life.]

Vocabulary

district - a region or locality marked by a distinguishing feature
traffic - the movement of vehicles or people in a particular place
infrastructure - the basic facilities and systems serving a city, country, or an area
entertainment - something that gives pleasure and enjoyment
community - the people living in one locality
day in and day out - from morning to night; the whole day
typical - usual; regular
city life - life or culture usually seen in a city

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