Vocabulary: Places in town. Grammar: Prepositions of place (in, on, near). Communication goal: Give simple directions and describe locations
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My Town
I live in a small but lively town. It is a peaceful place with clean streets, friendly people, and beautiful green spaces. Although it is not a big city, my town has everything I need for everyday life. It is comfortable, convenient, and easy to get around.
My house is near a large public park. I often walk there in the morning before I start my day. The park has tall trees, colorful flowers, and a small lake. In the early hours, many people exercise there. Some people run, others stretch or practice yoga, and many simply enjoy the fresh air. Children like to play in the playground, and older people usually sit on benches and talk to their friends.
The town library is next to the park, just across from a small café. The library is quiet and comfortable, and it has many interesting books. I go there twice a week to borrow books and study. The café beside it serves delicious coffee and snacks, so I sometimes stop there after reading.
The bus stop is in front of the library, on Green Street. Buses arrive every fifteen minutes, so it is easy to travel to neighboring areas. My school is near the bus stop, so I often see students walking together and laughing on their way to class.
There is also a family-owned restaurant on the corner of Green Street. The food is tasty and affordable, and the workers are always polite. My family likes to eat there on weekends.
I enjoy living here because everything is close, peaceful, and welcoming. My town may be small, but it feels like home.
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TEST YOUR VOCABULARY
My town is lively. It’s full of life and activity.
This place is very peaceful; it’s quiet and calm.
The place where I live is very convenient; it is close to everything.
TEST YOUR GRAMMAR
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My Town
I live in a small but lively town. It is a peaceful place with clean streets, friendly people, and beautiful green spaces. Although it is not a big city, my town has everything I need for everyday life. It is comfortable, convenient, and easy to get around.
My house is near a large public park. I often walk there in the morning before I start my day. The park has tall trees, colorful flowers, and a small lake. In the early hours, many people exercise there. Some people run, others stretch or practice yoga, and many simply enjoy the fresh air. Children like to play in the playground, and older people usually sit on benches and talk to their friends.
The town library is next to the park, just across from a small café. The library is quiet and comfortable, and it has many interesting books. I go there twice a week to borrow books and study. The café beside it serves delicious coffee and snacks, so I sometimes stop there after reading.
The bus stop is in front of the library, on Green Street. Buses arrive every fifteen minutes, so it is easy to travel to neighboring areas. My school is near the bus stop, so I often see students walking together and laughing on their way to class.
There is also a family-owned restaurant on the corner of Green Street. The food is tasty and affordable, and the workers are always polite. My family likes to eat there on weekends.
I enjoy living here because everything is close, peaceful, and welcoming. My town may be small, but it feels like home.
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COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1. What is the town like?
2. Where is the person’s house?
- Across from the café
- Next to the library
- Near the school
- Close to a big park
3. What do old people do in the park?
- Run and stretch
- Do yoga
- Play with kids
- Sit and talk
4. How often does the person go to the library?
- Every day
- Two times a week
- One time a week
- Only on weekends
5. Why is it easy to travel to other places?
- Buses come every 15 minutes
- There are many taxis
- The town is small
- The person has a car
Answer Key: 1-D, 2-D, 3-D, 4-B, 5-A
CONVERSATION PRACTICE
Sam: Where do you live?
Sam: Is it a very busy and noisy place?
Sam: Why do you enjoy living there?
Lisa: I enjoy living here because everything is close, peaceful, and welcoming
Sam: Where is you house?
Sam: What do people do in the park in the early hours?
Sam: What exercises do people do there?
Sam: What exercises do people do there?
Sam: Where do children like to play?
Sam: What do you go to the library for?
Sam: Is it easy to travel to the neighboring area?
Sam: Where is the restaurant?
Sam: Is it expensive?
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