Mister James Teaches English

  A city is a very complicated thing. Different parts do different things. Here are some words connected to cities: suburb;  capital; metropolis; village; hamlet; settlement; port; resort; health resort; seaside resort; winter resort; mountain resort; ski resort; big city; large city; small town; densely populated city; city center; downtown; suburb; outskirts; slums; ghetto; region; district; neighborhood; borough; block; city limits; residential district; residential area (neighborhood; quarter); industrial quarter; place; location; site; locality; vicinity; environment; surroundings. When you design your city you have to consider all these parts and more. With sustainable design you have to connect the parts of the city and make sure that a solution in one part does not cause problems in another. A good example of how we can imagine a city but that does not seem so connected up in the old cartoon The Jetsons . In this cartoon a family lives in what people thought the future would

  What is the name of your town? Where is it situated? (country, province) Where in the country is your town located? (cardinal points, coast/inland) How far is it from the capital of your country? Where does its name come from? When was it mentioned for the first time? Is it a big town or a small one?  What’s its population? Is it a tourist destination? Name some of the neighboring towns. Is there a river in your town? What’s its name? Is it big? Is it navigable? What are the main sights in your town? Talk about: ·         churches (how old? what style?) ·         museums  (what kind?) ·         theaters ·         bridges (how old?) ·         historic buildings ·         parks What are the main economic activities in your town? What is the public transport like? Where can you go shopping? What entertainment options are there? Are there any good restaurants? Do they serve local or international cuisine? Which is your favourite? Are there any festivals in your town? Are there any fair