The city where I live
The city where I live
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Anna lives in a city called ___.
Riverside is a ___ city.
It’s busy, but not too ___.
There are supermarkets, cafés, and small ___ near her apartment.
In the center, there is a big ___ with shops.
There is a nice walking ___.
Riverside has good public ___.
She usually takes a bus or the ___.
Her favorite place is the ___ area.
In summer, the ___ are amazing.
The city where I live
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David says he lives in a city called Greenhill.
He explains it isn’t the capital, but it’s a very nice place to live.
He says Greenhill has modern buildings and older streets, especially in the old part of the city.
In the old part, there are small houses, local markets, friendly neighbors, and it feels safe.
He works near the city center and usually walks to work when the weather is good.
If it rains, he takes a bus. The buses are usually on time, and he doesn’t need a car every day.
He says there are many small restaurants with food from different countries.
Finally, he says nature is close by, but the city can be noisy at night and parking is difficult, so it’s a good balance for him.
The city where I live
The city where I live
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Maria’s city is called ___.
Bayview is a ___ city.
It often has ___ days.
The city feels lively because there are many ___.
There are museums, theatres, and modern shopping ___.
In the mornings, she stops at a small ___.
She buys ___ there.
After work, she meets friends in a ___.
During the tourist season, the streets get ___.
Bayview makes her feel ___ about the future.
The city where I live
🏙️ A2 Listening — The City Where I Live
3 monologues (≈1.5 minutes each) • Talking about places, routines, and what you like/dislike.
Hi, I’m Anna, and I live in a city called Riverside. It’s a medium-sized city, so it’s busy, but not too crowded. I like living here because everything is close. There are supermarkets, cafés, and small parks near my apartment. In the center, there is a big square with shops and a nice walking street. On weekends, people sit outside, drink coffee, and listen to street music. Riverside also has good public transport. I usually take a bus or the metro, and it’s not expensive. The traffic can be heavy in the morning, but it’s better in the evening. My favorite place is the river area. There is a long path where people walk, run, and ride bikes. In summer, it’s really beautiful, and the sunsets are amazing. The only thing I don’t like is the weather in winter. It can be cold and grey. But overall, I feel comfortable here, and I can’t imagine living in a very small town.
Hello, I’m David. I live in a city called Greenhill. It’s not the capital, but it’s a very nice place to live. Greenhill has a mix of modern buildings and older streets. In the old part of the city, there are small houses, local markets, and friendly neighbors. People often say hello, and it feels safe. I work near the city center, so I walk to work when the weather is good. If it rains, I take a bus. The buses are usually on time, and I don’t need a car every day. There are also many small restaurants, and you can find food from different countries. What I like most is that Greenhill has nature close by. In just twenty minutes, you can be in the hills or in a forest. I go there to relax and breathe fresh air. The city is not perfect—sometimes it’s noisy at night, and parking is difficult—but for me it’s a good balance between city life and calm living.
Hi, I’m Maria, and I live in a city called Bayview. It’s a coastal city, so it has a lot of sea air and windy days. The city feels lively because there are many tourists, especially in spring and summer. There are museums, theatres, and modern shopping centers, but there are also quiet streets where families live. I love the local atmosphere. In the mornings, I often stop at a small bakery for fresh bread. After work, I sometimes meet friends in a café near the main street. People here enjoy walking, and there are many places to sit outside. Bayview is beautiful, but it has a few problems. During the tourist season, the streets get crowded, and prices can go up. Also, some areas are a bit far from the center, so you need to use buses. Still, I really like my city. It’s bright, active, and it makes me feel positive about the future.