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Unit 3 Out of Step
Section One Pre-reading Activities................................................................................................... 1
I. Lead-in Remarks .................................................................................................................... 1 II. Cultural Background ............................................................................................................. 1 Section Two Global Reading ............................................................................................................. 2
I． Text Analysis ...................................................................................................................... 2 II. Structural Analysis ................................................................................................................ 2 Section Three Detailed Reading ....................................................................................................... 2
I. Text 1 ................................................................................................................................. 2 II. Questions .............................................................................................................................. 2 III. Words and Expressions ....................................................................................................... 3 IV. Sentences ............................................................................................................................. 5 Section Four Consolidation Activities .............................................................................................. 5
I. Vocabulary ............................................................................................................................. 5 II. Grammar ............................................................................................................................... 8 III. Translation ......................................................................................................................... 11 IV. Exercises for Integrated Skills ............................................................ 错误！未定义书签。 V. Oral Activities ...................................................................................................................... 12 VI. Writing ............................................................................................... 错误！未定义书签。 Section Five Further Enhancement ................................................................................................ 13
I. Lead-in Questions for Text II ................................................................................................ 13
II. Text 2 ................................................................................................... 错误！未定义书签。 III. Memorable Quotes ........................................................................................................... 13
Section One Pre-reading Activities
I. Lead-in :
1. Ask students about car brands and the logos 2. How often cars are used in our life?
515排行网近日从遥远的美国获得消息，2013年8月份全球市场的汽车总销量约为660.3万辆，同比增长4%。中国和美国成为全球销量最高的两个国家。 Car-free day：Sept.22 II. Cultural Background
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1. Car culture has been a major niche lifestyle in America.
2. In the 1950s, the post-war boom produced a generation of teenagers with enough income to buy their own cars. These cars became so much more than just modes of transportation. They were reflections of a lifestyle. The ability to tune and soup-up muscle cars gave average Joes the opportunity to show off their power, their speed and their style in a way that personified the car as character.
3. Like Granny in Jan and Dean's 1964 song ―The Little Old Lady from Pasadena,‖ we can't keep our foot off the accelerator.
4. We are crazy about our cars — and always have been. ―The American,‖ William Faulkner lamented in 1948, ―really loves nothing but his automobile.‖ 5. We dream of cars as we dream of lovers.
6. Americans have always cherished personal freedom and mobility, rugged individualism and masculine force.
Section Two Global Reading
I． Text Analysis Main Idea
―Out of Step‖ is an exposition that presents the absurdity of the Americans’ dependence on cars. The Americans, being so accustomed to using cars, have almost forgotten the existence of their legs. Wherever they go, they go in their cars. As a result, pedestrian facilities are neglected in city planning or rejected by the inhabitants.
II. Structural Analysis
Paragraph 1-6 The writer introduces his idea with an anecdote.
Paragraphs 7-13 In this part, the author presents the fact that the Americans are habituated to using cars for everything.
Paragraphs 14-20 In this part, the author explains that pedestrian facilities are neglected or discarded.
Section Three Detailed Reading I. Text 1
II. Questions
1) What kind of town is it? (Paragraph 1)
It is a small, pleasant and agreeable town. The inhabitants are friendly and willing to help.
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But although the town is compact, few people go about on foot.
2) What is considered the author’s ―eccentric behavior‖? (Paragraph 3)
Instead of riding a car, the author walks around the city, doing his shopping, going to the movies or visiting the café or bar. To people who are used to going everywhere in a car, he is an eccentric.
3) Why would drivers ―depart reluctantly, even guiltily‖ when their offer was declined?
(Paragraphs 3-6)
With cars becoming the basic essentials of their life, people are so habituated to using the car for everything. The scene of somebody walking around seemed so unusual to them that they would naturally show their concern to him. When their offer to give him a ride was declined, they were sorry for not being able to help him out.
4) Why did the author say ―Actually, I’m surprised it was that much‖? (Paragraph 14)
When the author found that the newly planned suburbs totally overlooked pedestrian needs, he assumed there was no budget for pedestrian facilities at all. So he says he was surprised to learn that there actually was less than one percent of budget on it. Here the author writes with a touch of irony.
5) Why did Laconia change its downtown pedestrian mall to one with parking lots? (Paragraphs
18-19)
Although the pedestrian mall was well decorated, shoppers were unwilling to walk to the stores from a parking garage. As a result, it was a commercial failure. The government had to compromise with the public preference.
Class Activity
Group discussion: What does the title mean?
With the use of this title, the writer seems to suggest 1. people no longer walk in America;
2. the few people who do walk seem to be old-fashioned and ―eccentric‖.
III. Words and Expressions Paragraphs 1-6
sedate a. calm, serious and formal
e.g. She is a sedate old lady; she is caring but never talks much.
The fight against a nuclear power station site has transformed a normally sedate town into a battlefield.
v. make calm or sleepy, esp. with a drug
e.g. The patient was heavily sedated and resting quietly in bed. Derivation: sedately (ad.), sedation (n.), sedative (a., n.)
eccentric a. (of people or behavior) unconventional and slightly strange
e.g. The old gentleman, who lived alone all his life, was said to have some eccentric habits.
n. a person of unconventional and slightly strange views or behavior e.g. The old gentleman enjoyed a colorful reputation as an engaging eccentric.
curb n. (British English: kerb) a line of raised stones separating the footpath from the road
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v./ n. ( place) a control or limit on sth. undesirable
e.g. Poor nutrition can curb a child’s development both physically and mentally.
There will be now curbs on drunk-driving from next month.
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habituate v. accustom by frequent repetition or prolonged exposure e.g. You must habituate yourself to reading aloud.
By the end of the school term, the students had been habituated / accustomed / used to rising at five o’clock.
contortion n. a twisted position or movement that looks surprising or strange e.g. The spectators cannot but admire the contortions of the gymnasts.
Derivation: contort v. cause sth. to twist out of its natural shape and looks strange or unttractive Comparison: distort, twist, deform, contort & warp
These verbs mean to change and spoil the form or character of sth. distort
To distort is to alter in shape, as by torsion or wrenching; the term also applies to verbal or pictorial misrepresentation and to alteration or perversion of the meaning of sth.
e.g. The human understanding is like a false mirror, which, receiving rays irregularly distorts and discolors the nature of things by mingling its own nature with it. (Francis Bacon). twist
Twist applies to distortion of form or meaning. e.g. a mouth twisted with pain
He accused me of twisting his words to mean what I wanted them to. deform
If you deform sth., or if it deforms, its usual shape changes so that its usefulness or appearance is spoiled.
e.g. Great erosion deformed the landscape.
The earlier part of his discourse was deformed by pedantic divisions and subdivisions. contort
If you contort sth., or if it contorts, it twists out of its normal shape and looks strange or unattractive.
e.g. a face contorted with rage;
a contorted line of reasoning. warp
Warp can refer to a turning or twisting from a flat or straight form. e.g. The floorboards had warped over the years.
It also can imply influencing sb. in a way that has a harmful effect on how they think or behave.
e.g. Prejudice warps the judgment.
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bring sth. home to sb.: make sb. realize sth.
e.g. The news report has brought home to us all the plight of the prisoners of war.
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Comparison: drive sth. home to sb., hit / strike home
drive sth. home to sb.: make sb. realize sth., esp. by saying it often, loudly, angrily, etc.
e.g. The professor drove home to them that they must finish the writing assignment by Friday. hit / strike home: (of remarks, etc.) have the intended (often painful) effect
e.g. You could see from his expression that her sarcastic comments had hit/stricken home.
entertain v. consider an idea, etc. or allow yourself to think that sth. might happen or be true
e.g. He refused to entertain our proposal. entertain ideas, doubts, etc
negotiate v.
get over or past (an obstacle, etc.) successfully; manage to travel along a difficult route e.g. The only way to negotiate the path is on foot.
Frank Mariano negotiates the dessert terrain in his battered pickup. Practice
那攀登者得攀越一陡峭岩石。
The climber had to negotiate a steep rock face. 那马轻易跳过了栅栏。
The horse negotiated the fence with ease.
coo v. speak in a soft, gentle, and loving way, esp. when expressing surprise e.g. ―How wonderful to see you again, darling,‖ she cooed. The little girl is always cooing over those parrots of hers.
anew adv. (fml.) again or one more time, esp. in a different way e.g. The scientists started the experiment anew.
The film tells anew the story of her rise to stardom.
IV. Sentences
1. In the United States we have become so habituated to using the car for everything that it
doesn’t occur to us to unfurl our legs and see what those lower limbs can do. (Paragraph 7)
Paraphrase: People in the United States tend to drive for basically every purpose, so much so that they have forgotten that they still have legs and about what their legs can do.
2. I confess it had not occurred to me how thoughtlessly deficient nature is in this regard.
(Paragraph 13)
Paraphrase: I admit that I have never realized I had been so stupid.
3. … I was possibly the only person ever to have entertained the notion of negotiating that
intersection on foot. (Paragraph 17)
Paraphrase: … I was likely to be the only person who had ever attempted to cross that intersection on foot.
Section Four Consolidation Activities
I. Vocabulary
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1. Word Derivation
1) agree v .→ agreeable a. → agreement n. ①我同意他对情况的分析。
I agree with his analysis of the situation. ②我觉得他极易相处。 I found him most agreeable. ③与雇主们的协议终于达成了。
An agreement with the employers was finally worked out.
2) eccentric a./n. → eccentricity n. ①这个俱乐部里好像都是怪人。
The club seemed to be full of eccentrics.
②他的怪僻之一是睡觉睡在床底下而不睡在床上。
One of his eccentricities is sleeping under the bed instead of on it.
3) acquaint v. → acquaintance n. → acquainted a. ①那位律师了解委托人生意上的详情。
The lawyer acquainted himself with the details of his client's business affairs. ②他交友甚广。
He has a wide circle of acquaintances. ③你对莎士比亚的作品熟悉吗?
Are you acquainted with the works of Shakespeare?
4) ridicule v. / n.→ ridiculous a.
①反对派揶揄政府的建议，把它的说成是老调重弹。
The opposition ridiculed the government's proposals, saying they offered nothing new. ②你穿上那紧身牛仔裤样子真可笑。 You look ridiculous in those tight jeans.
5) triumph n. → triumphant a. → triumphal a. ①获胜的队奏凯而归。
The winning team returned home in triumph. ②胜利的欢呼声 a triumphant cheer ③凯旋门
a triumphal arch
6) deficient a.→ deficiency n. ①我们对此事了解不足。
Our knowledge of the matter is deficient. ②身体缺乏维生素就会生病。
Deficiency in vitamins / Vitamin deficiency can lead to illness.
7) woe n. →woeful a. →woefully ad.
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①她把自己的不幸遭遇都告诉他。 She told him all her woes. ②可悲的无知 woeful ignorance
③准备工作未免太不够了。
The preparations were woefully inadequate.
8) contort v. → contortion n. ①她的脸因疼痛而走了样。
Her face contorted/was contorted with pain. ②瑜伽高手的柔软动作
the contortions of a yoga expert
2. Phrase Practice
1) She wanted to refuse his proposal, but was not sure what was the best way of ________ it. going about
go about: When you are “going about” your normal activities, you are doing them. e.g.
尽管战争一触即发，人们仍像平时一样工作。
Despite the threat of war, people go about their work as usual.
2) The country was _________ a period of irreversible change. going through
go through: If you “go through” an experience or a period of time, especially an unpleasant or difficult one, you experience it. e.g.
鉴于他经历过的种种遭遇，他的乐天达观令人惊叹。
He's amazingly cheerful considering all that he's gone through.
3) When he opened the lid of the box, a clown _________. popped out pop out: come out suddenly e.g.
我们一打开兔箱，兔子就突然跑出来了。
The rabbits popped out as soon as we opened the hutch. 他一看到自己赢得的东西，顿时两眼瞪得大大的。
His eyes nearly popped out of his head when he saw what he had won.
4) If you __________ a distance, you measure it by walking from one end of it
to the other. pace off
pace off: measure sth. by taking regular steps across it e.g.
我步测出那座木桥长约100英尺。
I pace off the wooden bridge and found it was about 100 feet long.
3. Synonym / Antonym
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1. We wanted to live in a town small enough that we could walk to the business district, and settled on Hanover, N.H., a typical New England town — pleasant, sedate and compact. ? Antonyms: bustling, exciting 2. It has a broad central green surrounded by the venerable buildings of Dartmouth College, an old-fashioned Main Street and leafy residential neighborhoods. ? Synonyms: old, time-worn, antique
3. Nearly every day, I walk to the post office or library or bookstore, and sometimes, if I
am feeling particularly debonair, I stop at Rosey Jekes Café for a cappuccino. ? Antonyms: depressed, downhearted, low-spirited
4. We will go through the most extraordinary contortions to save ourselves from walking.
Sometimes it’s almost ludicrous. ? Synonyms: absurd, ridiculous _
5. According to a concerned and faintly horrified 1997 editorial in the Boston Globe, the
United States spent less than one percent of its transportation budget on facilities for pedestrians.
? Antonyms:_ indifferent, unconcerned
6. At the time, it seemed ridiculous and exasperating, but afterward I realized that I was possibly the only person ever to have entertained the notion of negotiating that intersection on foot.
? Synonyms: infuriating, irritating 7. Esthetically it was a triumph — urban planners came from all over to coo and take
photos — but commercially it was a disaster.. ? Antonyms: failure, defeat 8. Now people can park right in front of the stores again, and downtown Laconia thrives
anew. ? Synonym: again
II. Grammar
1) Past Perfect vs. Past Perfect Progressive Past perfect
We use the past perfect to talk about a past event or situation that occurred before a particular time in the past.
Example: Before her sixth birthday, Jane had never been to the zoo. Past perfect progressive
We use the past perfect progressive when we talk about a situation or activity that happened over a period up to a particular past time, or until shortly before it. Use
? the action taking place before a certain time in the past ? sometimes interchangeable with past perfect simple ? putting emphasis on the course or duration of an action
Complete the sentences with the past perfect or past perfect progressive of the verbs in brackets.
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1) For years we ______ (talk) about buying new carpets, and last weekend we finally went out
and ordered some.
2) She _____ (work) for the same company when she retired.
3) He finally ______ (work) his way up from the shop floor to a management position. 4) She ______ (apply) for jobs, without success, since leaving university.
5) When the old lady returned to her flat, she saw at once that burglars _____ (break) in during
her absence, because the front door was open and everything in the flat was upside down. 6) Curiously enough, when I moved my foot, I found that I ______ (stand) on a 50p piece. 7) A woman came in with a baby, who she said ______ (swallow) a safety pin. 8) It was the first time he ______ (be) abroad. Keys
1) had been talking 2) had been working 3) had worked
4) had been applying 5) had broken
6) had been standing 7) had swallowed 8) had been
2) shall, should, will, would （制作时请注意下面斜体的地方在ppt中也要做成斜体） shall - will
Shall and will are both modal verbs primarily used to express the future tense.
In informal English, the Simple Future is usually conjugated entirely with the auxiliary will, particularly in American English.
In more formal English, there is a rule which states that,
? the auxiliary shall should be used in the first person (I / we),
? and the auxiliary will should be used in the second person and third person (you, he / she / it, they):
However, shall currently tends to be falling out of use, but it continues to be used with I and we for offers and suggestions. e.g. Shall we dance? should — would
Should is the conditional form of shall. Would is the conditional form of will.
In informal English today, the conditional tense is usually conjugated entirely with would. e.g. If I had enough money, I would buy a new car. Should is used:
- to give advice: You should take regular exercise.
- in hypothetical situations: Should you need any help, just call me. - to give tentative opinions: I should think the cost will be about ￡100.
Complete the following sentences with shall, should, will or would.
1) Please tell George that he ____ receive our final decision on the matter on Friday at the latest.
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2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9)
As nobody seems to have understood, ______ we repeat this lesson? _______ ministers decide to instigate an inquiry, we would welcome it.
Who _____ ever believe that actress was seventy? She doesn’t look a day over thirty. I ______ do as I like; nothing and nobody is going to stop me. No bills ______ be stuck on these hoardings. By order. I _____ be obliged if you would send them to me.
From the description of the hotel in the brochure, it ______ be very comfortable. A: Mary is in hospital again.
B: Well, she ______ not listen to the doctor.
10) A: I’m broke at the moment, so I can’t afford to come to the cinema with you.
B: Well, you _____ spend all your money at the casino. Keys: 1) will 2) shall
3) Should (Should ministers decide = If ministers should decide) 4) would
5) will (will expresses strong intention.)
6) shall (When shall is used with the third person, it suggests strong determination.) 7) should 8) should
9) would (Here, we use would not to say that Mary is unwilling to or refuses to listen to the
doctor.)
10) would (Stressed would is used to criticize. It means ―It is typical of you …‖)
3) Adverbs
Adverbs are used to modify verbs, adjectives or other adverbs. There are several types of adverbs: Time adverbs that connect the past to the present, such as recently, lately, for weeks, are often used with the present perfect. Adverbs that refer to the definite past are used with the past tense.
? Adverbs of manner This type of adverb shows how something is done, such as a man
―driving carefully‖ or a song being ―passionately sung.‖
? Adverbs of degree This type of adverb tells the reader ―how much‖ of something is done or
experience, as in ―We eat out a lot‖ or ―The beer was extremely cold.‖
? Adverbs of time This type of adverb provides information on the timing and occurrence of
an event, such as when you promise to ―send the reports in an hour‖ or ―attend a function next week.‖
? Adverbs of frequency This type of adverb shows how often something happens, as in ―I
usually take the bus around 7‖ or ―I often lose track of time.‖
? Adverbs of comment. This type of adverb provides an opinion on a situation, such as when
remarking that, ―Unfortunately, Christmas isn't happening this year.‖
Fill in each blank with a word or phrase taken from the box.
eventually once lately for weeks
immediately ages ago just nowadays soon recently 10 after a long time
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1) The lake was very popular for holidays once. But ________ the seaside is more fashionable. 2) A: Have you heard from Joan?
B: No, I got a letter from her — when was it? — oh, it must have been _________. 3) A: Have you read any good books __________?
B: Well, I’ve _________ finished the latest Graham Greene novel.
4) Michael left for America in the 1980s. He _______ found a job and got married. It was only
_____ that he managed to come back to Europe.
5) As soon as my father retires, he will _______ move to his country cottage. _______ he will
sell his town flat and settle in the country.
6) I’ve only seen the mayor _______, when he visited the local hospital. 7) He’s __________ been working at night.
8) John has been working hard on the project and hasn’t seen a film __________. Keys:
1) nowadays 2) ages ago 3) lately; just
4) soon; after a long time 5) immediately; Eventually 6) once 7) recently 8) for weeks
III. Translation
1 这所大学是世界上历史最悠久的高等学府之一。(venerable) Explanation
Venerable means deserving respect because of age, character, associations, etc. Translation
The university is one of the most venerable institutions of higher learning in the world. Practice
大寺院令人肃然起敬的遗迹。 the venerable ruins of the abbey
2. 本周内我必须完成这篇专题文章，但老是被打断，火冒三丈。(exasperate) Explanation
If someone or something exasperates you, they annoy you and make you feel frustrated or upset. Translation
I felt exasperated by constant interruptions, for I had to finish writing the monograph by the end of this week. Practice
①她因为他愚笨而发怒。
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She was exasperated at/by his stupidity. ②那孩子真让我生气! That child exasperates me!
3. 他认为用旧文体来写一个当代的主题是滑稽可笑的。(ludicrous) Explanation
If you describe something as ludicrous, you are emphasizing that you think it is foolish, unreasonable, or unsuitable. Translation
He feels that it is ludicrous to write on a contemporary theme in an ancient style. Practice
① 他的裤子短得可笑。
His trousers were ludicrously short. ②荒谬的想法 a ludicrous idea
4. 上海的外滩在上世纪七八十年代是年轻情侣喜欢来的谈情说爱之地。(coo) Explanation
When someone coos, they speak in a very soft, quiet voice which is intended to sound attractive. Translation
The Bund in Shanghai was a place where young couples liked to come to coo in the 70s and the 80s of the last century. Practice
“就会好起来的，”她轻柔地安慰说。 It will be all right,' she cooed soothingly.
5. 当第一抹阳光洒向大地的时候，这对情人手拉手，在乡村的大道上散步。(stroll) Explanation
If you stroll somewhere, you walk there in a slow, relaxed way. Translation
The couple strolled hand-in-hand along the country road when the sun in its first splendor steeped the earth. Practice
他随意地出来进去闲逛。
He strolls in and out as he pleases.
V. Oral Activities 1. Giving a Talk
Topic: Traffic Problems and Solutions
Words and phrases for reference: expressway, commuter, infrastructure, one-way, rush hour
Solutions:
a) Traffic police department must use technology for controlling and monitoring the movement of vehicles at important and busy crossroads.
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b) Drives should be launched to educate masses to drive in their respective lanes only and to follow traffic signals strictly. If the offence is found to be repeated, then the driving license of the driver should be cancelled.
c) Check on minor-driving and in this regard amendment should be introduced in the Motors Vehicle Act, and parents of such minors should be punished.
d) Public transport, like the Metro and state of the art buses, should be increased to deal with the rising number of private vehicles on roads.
e) Pollution check of vehicles by the owners on regular intervals can contribute a lot in saving the environment from air pollution.
f) We must encourage our children to ride bicycles and walk short distances.
g) Finally, the government must give encouragement to battery bikes, autos and cars to handle the growing demand for oil.
2. Having a Discussion
Topic: Car Culture in China Viewpoints:
? For many Chinese people, owning a car has become a symbol of success and personal
freedom.
? Private cars don’t provide a measure of convenience or control over one’s daily life. ? Dependence on automobiles is nothing to celebrate — especially in our cities.
? Certainly the pollution cars create is a serious issue — in Shanghai, for example, some 80%
of urban air pollution comes from car exhaust. The impact on public health is severe and profound.
? When cities are built to accommodate cars, they are no longer designed to accommodate
people.
? Much of Beijing was built before the massive explosion of private car ownership. The
infrastructure is simply not designed to carry as many cars as are present today.
? Although private cars can provide a refuge of sorts for their owners, they also add
immeasurably to the stress and alienation of urban life.
? Car culture is extremely seductive but ultimately it isn’t a healthy — or happy — culture.
Section Five Further Enhancement
I. Lead-in Questions for Text II
Do you prefer to live in a skyscraper? Why? Viewpoints:
? A human being loses highly important ties with the ground at the height of the 8th floor. It is
psychologically hard for a person not to be able to see the ground, the yard and the people. ? To crown it all, people may spend up to 40 minutes waiting for elevators every morning and
evening as they leave and return home.
? It is almost impossible to evacuate people from a skyscraper in case of emergency. The 9/11
tragedy in New York can only prove it. III. Memorable Quotes
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— Christopher Morley Cities forth growth, and make men talkative and entertaining, but they make them artificial. — Ralph Waldo Emerson
Christopher Morley (May 5, 1890 – March 28, 1957) was an American journalist, novelist, essayist and poet. He also produced stage productions for a few years and gave college lectures.
Ralph Waldo Emerson (May 25, 1803 – April 27, 1882) was an American lecturer, essayist, and poet, best remembered for leading the Transcendentalist movement of the mid-19th century. He was seen as a champion of individualism and a prescient critic of the countervailing pressures of society, and he disseminated his thoughts through dozens of published essays and more than 1,500 public lectures across the United States.
A Question for Discussion
Do you like prefer living in a small town or a big city? Tip
Making a decision that is right for you and your family can be tough when it comes to where to
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locate. Though small towns and big cities both have desirable qualities, they each also posses less appealing attributes.
Transportation
? Small towns rarely have a formal public transportation system.
? Big cities almost always have multiple forms of public transportation available. These
include taxi cabs, busses, and subway systems. Jobs
? There are very limited local jobs available in small towns.
? Big cities often have multiple places to work. Grocery stores, gas stations, and fast food
chains are also present, and in greater numbers.
? There are also job opportunities that involve special training and higher education, creating a
chance for higher wages and more promotions such as headquarters for corporations.
? Working for a large company can have great perks such as better benefit packages than a
small town business could offer and the opportunities to meet new and interesting people throughout your employment.
Family Life
? The population in a big city is large, giving some people the feeling of being lost or
unimportant.
? With this erratic lifestyle of people constantly on the go, it is less likely that you will see your
family on a regular basis. For instance, big cities offer tons of activities, and it is easy for one to get involved with too many of them and miss out on ―home time‖.
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