Task 4. Translate the dialogue of two young Americans talking about Paris and London. Say what they dis/like about these cities.

LAURA:	Ok. I am going away this weekend with my boyfriend.
CAROL:	You should definitely go to Paris.
LAURA:	Really? No, we are going to London I think, because there’s so much theatre there, and I don’t know, it’s a lot like New York and I love New York, but it’s a little bit different. It has much more history…
CAROL:	Oh, but Paris is so romantic. And history? There is a beautiful museum in Paris, and also everything’s so stylish and fashionable.
LAURA:	Yeah, but the French people are so rude, you know, and we don’t speak French. And if we go there, it’s gonna be really hard. I remember a friend of mine went to Paris and she said, you know, she tried to ask anybody directions and they just will not talk to you in English, even if they know it, because they just, you know, insist on speaking French, and I don’t know…
CAROL:	Yeah, but the Londoners, their English is different than ours, and they think we speak a different language. They’re not going to be as nice to you as anywhere else.
LAURA:	Yeah, I know, but I think in general London is a more international city, and my boyfriend really likes all different kinds of cuisine…
CAROL:	Oh, cuisine! French food is so much better. London’s food is nothing.
LAURA:	Oh, well, I mean English food…
CAROL:	Fish and chips? That’s about it.
LAURA:	Yeah, but English food may not have fabulous reputation but it is so international. You can get great Indian food there, Indonesian, Thai… I mean, in France you can get just French food all the time.
CAROL:	But you’re going for a vacation, for a little while. I should just totally eat French food when I go to France.
LAURA:	I don’t know. I mean London’s awesome. London’s… I’m excited about going to London.

Task 5. Story time: make up a review of the best cities to live in using the phrases in the box. Add more information if necessary. Explain why these cities are considered the best to live in.

Montreal: one of the most multicultural and cosmopolitan cities • to represent a little slice of Europe under North American skies • to have diverse restaurants • an amazing nightlife • to be freezing cold in winter • a rapidly growing economy • a great place to make one’s home. Paris: rich culture • developed public transport system • to be home to some of Europe’s largest corporations • to be famous for romanticism • to play a crucial role in the international economy. New York: the largest city in the USA • “the Big Apple”, “the City That Never Sleeps” • to have the lowest crime rate among major US cities • an international center for business, finance, fashion, medicine, entertainment, media, culture • to have a lot of museums, galleries, performance venues, international corporations • multicultural city • to be home to the headquarters of the United Nations Organization • a city of skyscrapers • to attract people from all over the globe • to come there for economic opportunity, culture and fast-paced lifestyle. Seoul: a capital city • a vibrant place • to offer a great deal to the prospective international resident • friendly citizens • excellent entertainment and dining, • a multi-religious society • superb public transit • to have international connections • to have one of the world’s best airports. Frankfurt: economic capital of Germany • endless employment opportunities • not a rich cultural life • to offer a high quality of life and other comforts • to boast excellent connections to destinations across the globe (about the city’s airport) • a good base to start travelling around Europe. Melbourne: one of the world’s nicest cities • a great place to make one’s home • to have beautiful beaches • great restaurants, an exciting downtown area • to enjoy laid back lifestyle (its residents) • to operate at a slower pace than Sydney • to have four distinct seasons. Miami: “a stateside tropical paradise” • to combine Latin culture and sizzling beaches • a great place for an outdoor enthusiast • the best place for a single professional • a fairy tale for those seeking a busy city life • strong local economy • low taxes, affordable rents • to have travel connections to Latin America.