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LOOKING BACK
Grammar

Vocabulary 3 Complete each sentence with the word
given, using comparison. Include any other
1 Complete the word webs with nouns and necessary words.
adjectives connected with the city.
1. The last exhibition was not ______ this one. INTERESTING
skyscraper
2. This city is developing ______ in the region.
FAST
3. Let’s take this road. It is ______ way to the city.

SHORT
4. I was disappointed as the fi lm was ______ than
Nouns I had expected. ENTERTAINING
5. You’re not a safe driver! You should drive ______.
CAREFULLY

4 Complete each space with a phrasal verb
from the list. Change the form of the verb if
necessary.
cheer up get over
turn back find out
cosmopolitan
turn down go on

1. She ______ his invitation to the party and now
he’s really upset.
Adjectives 2. What’s ______ in the street over there? Open the
door!
3. Lots of fruit and vegetables will help you ______
your cold.
4. My brother was ______ with a trip to the zoo.
5. The road was jammed, so we had to ______ and
2 Put one word from the box in each gap. fi nd an alternative route.
6. I have ______ about a fabulous place where we
noisy full crowded bored can go for a picnic this weekend.
fabulous urban fascinating
5 Rewrite each sentence so that it has a similar
meaning and contains the word in capitals.
A big city is full of life. City life is more modern and
(1) ______ than elsewhere. It is usually very busy and 1. Don’t leave the lights on when you OFF
(2) ______, even at night. leave the classroom.
_______________________________________
Life in a big city starts early in the morning. Soon the
roads are (3) ______ of vehicles. School children in 2. Mai spent her childhood in a small UP
their uniforms can be seen on the pavement, walking town in the south.
or waiting for buses. People rush to work. With every _______________________________________
passing hour, the traffi c goes on increasing. The 3. Kathy checked the restaurant on her LOOKED
shops and the market places remain (4) ______ till the mobile phone.
evening hours. _______________________________________
Certainly (5) ______ life has certain charms. It off ers 4. My grandmother has recovered from GOT
great opportunities and challenges, especially for her operation.
the young. There are lots of things to do, and facilities _______________________________________
are well developed. There are (6) ______ places for 5. We are really expecting to see you
amusement and recreation. One never feels (7) ______ again with pleasure. LOOK
in a city. _______________________________________

24 Unit 2/ City Life