What's your neighborhood like’ @ re A Match the words in columns A and B. Write the names of the places. f | A B ———y barber — Elagency 1. barber shop | Ogas Ober J Dgrocery Leaté 3 Ointernet office 4, = CO karaoke O phone 5. ™ O movie (shop a O pay CO station 7. Cpost O store 8 = O travel O theater 9. B Write questions with “Is there a ? or “Are there any... ?” and the names of places from part A. it a A: B: wy Ineed a haircut, Is there a barbershop | = near here? ‘Yes, there's one on Elm Street. ; I want to send an e-mail. ___ near here? : No, there aren't, but there are some near the university. : I want to send this letter. around here? : Yes, there’s one next to the laundromat. : Tneed to make a phone call. around here? : Yes, there are some across from the library. We need some gas on this street? No, there aren’t, but there are a couple on Second Avenue. : We need to make a reservation for a trip. near here? : Yes, there's one near the Prince Hotel. 43OC) Look at these street maps of Avery and Bailey. There are ten differences between them. Find the other eight. Positive statement Negative statement | There are some pay phones near the bank. There aren't any pay phones near the bank, Cae is as 1. There are some movie theaters on Ist Street in Avery, but there aren't any in Bailey. 2. There's a park on the corner of 2nd Street and Maple in Avery, but there isn't one in. Bailey. There's a parking lot. 2 —— a a — 4. 6 eh = = 8. 9. 10. 44 © UnitéAnswer these questions. Use the map and the expressions in the box. Obetween Cin front of Onear KING STREET Mnextto Clonthecornerof (1 opposite 1. Where's the nearest bank? There's one next to the grocery store on Ist Avenue. PALM STREET 2, Is there a post office near here? 7 Yes. There 2 2 2 2 2 Ft a ne . 3, I'm looking for a drugstore. ee ee ee LUNCOLN STREET 4. Is there a laundromat in this neighborhood? = RIVER STREET 5. Is there a department store on Lincoln Street? 6. Are there any pay phones around here? e Answer these questions about your city or neighborhood. Use the expressions in the box and your own information. Yes, there is.There’sone on... Yes, there are. There are some on... No, there isn’t. No, there aren't. 1. Are there any good restaurants around school? 2. Is there a police station near school? 3, Are there any good music stores in your neighborhood? 4. Is there a karaoke bar close to your home? What's your neighborhood like? » 45@ The grass is always greener... A Read these interviews. MODERN AAIFE Modern Life magazine asked two people about their neighborhoods. i oS | Interview with Diana Towne Interview with Victor Bord “My neighborhood is very convenient — it’s “My wife and I live in the suburbs, and it’s near the shopping center and the bus station. _just too quiet! There aren’t many shops, It’s also safe. But those are the only good. and there are certainly no clubs or things living downtown. It’s very noisy theaters. There are a lot of parks, good because the streets are always full of people! _schools, and very little crime, but nothing ‘The traffic is terrible, and parking is a big ever really happens here. I would really problem! I can never park on my own street. love to live downtown.” Td like to live in the suburbs.” B How do Diana and Victor feel about their neighborhoods? Complete the chart. £ Advantages Disadvantages 4 | Downtown _near the shopping center Suburbs ie et 56 Complete the chart. Use words from the list. Mbank hospital Cinoise Cipeople Li school Merime [library Clparking Cipollution (theater is e Write questions using “How much ... ?” or “How many ... 2” Then look at the picture and write answers to the questions. Use the expressions in the box. Malot Cacouple Cimany Clonlyalittle [notany Bator ) (noise) How much noise is there? There's a lot. 1 2. (buses) 3. (traffic) 4. (banks) = 5. 6. . (people) . (crime) _ a What's your neighborhood like? © 476 Choose the correct words or phrases to complete this conversation. Luis: Are there __any (any / one / none) nightclubs around here, Alex? Alex: Sure. There are _ (any / one /a lot). There's a great club _____ (across from / between / on) the National Bank, but it’s expensive. Luis: Well, are there (any / none / one) others? Alex: Yeah, there are (a few /a little / one). ‘There's a nice (any / one / some) near here. It’s called Sounds of Brazil. Luis; That's perfect! Where is it exactly? Alex: It’s on Third Avenue, (between / on / on the corner of) the Royal Theater and May's Restaurant. Luis: So let's gol 6 Choose the correct words or phrases. 1. Tm going to the stationery store to get some ; (birthday cards / coffee / food) 2, We're taking a long drive. We need to gotothe (laundromat / gas station / travel agency) 3, [live on the 8th floor of my : (apartment building / neighborhood / theater) 4, Our apartment is in the center of the city. We live a a eee (downtown / in the neighborhood / in the suburbs) 48 © Units