The city and the Country
La ville et la campagne
Exercice 1
Commencer par écouter la leçon en entier
Exercice 4
Traduire la structure du texte en anglais
Eh bien, c’est certainement plus intéressant en ville qu’à la
campagne.
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Exercice 2
Lire le texte à voix haute
The city and the Country
David: How do you like living in a big city?
Maria: I like it so much more than living in the country. There are
many things that make it better.
D: Oh, really? Can you give me some examples?
M: Well, it certainly is more interesting out in the city than it is
in the country. There is so much more to do and see!
D: Yes, but the city is more dangerous than the country.
M: That's true. People in the city aren't as open and friendly as
those in the countryside, and the streets aren't as safe.
D: I'm sure that the country is more relaxed, too!
M: Yes, the city is busier than the country. However, the country
feels much slower than the city.
D: I think that's a good thing!
M: Oh, I don't. Being in the country is much more boring than
being in the city.
D: How about the cost of living? Is the country cheaper than
the city?
M: Oh, yes. Living in the city is more expensive than in the
country.
D: Life in the country is also much healthier than in the city.
M: Yes, it's cleaner and less dangerous in the country. But the
city is so much more exciting. It's faster, crazier and more
fun.
D: I think you are crazy for moving to the city.
M: Well, I'm young now. Maybe when I'm married and have
children I'll move back to the country.
Exercice 3
Traduire le vocabulaire en anglais
Grande ville
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Exercice 5
Traduire le texte complet en anglais
La ville et la campagne
David : Appréciez-vous de vivre dans une grande ville ?
Maria : Je préfère vivre en ville plutôt qu’à la campagne. Il y a
plus de commodités.
D : Oh, vraiment ? Pouvez-vous me donner quelques
exemples ?
M : Eh bien, c’est certainement plus intéressant en ville qu’à la
campagne. Il y a tellement plus de variétés dans les
activités!
D : Oui, mais la ville est plus dangereuse que la campagne.
M : C’est vrai. Les gens de la ville ne sont pas aussi ouverts et
amicaux que ceux de la campagne, et les rues ne sont pas
aussi sûres.
D : Je suis sûr que la campagne est plus détendue aussi !
M : Oui, la ville est plus encombrée que la campagne.
Cependant, la campagne semble beaucoup plus lente que
la ville.
D : Je pense que c’est une bonne chose !
M : Oh, je ne sais pas. Être à la campagne est bien plus
ennuyeux que d’être en ville.
D : Qu’en est-il du coût de la vie ? La campagne est-elle
moins chère que la ville ?
M : Ah, oui. Vivre en ville coûte plus chère qu’à la campagne.
D : La vie à la campagne est aussi beaucoup plus saine qu’en
ville.
M : Oui, c’est plus propre et moins dangereux à la campagne.
Mais la ville est tellement plus excitante. C’est plus rapide,
plus fou et plus amusant.
D : Je pense que tu es fou d’avoir déménagé en ville.
M : Eh bien, je suis jeune maintenant. Peut-être que lorsque je
serai mariée et que j’aurai des enfants, je retournerai à la
campagne.
The city and the Country
David: How do you like living in a big city?
Maria: I like it so much more than living in the country. There are
many things that make it better.
D: Oh, really? Can you give me some examples?
M: Well, it certainly is more interesting out in the city than it is
in the country. There is so much more to do and see!
D: Yes, but the city is more dangerous than the country.
M: That's true. People in the city aren't as open and friendly as
those in the countryside, and the streets aren't as safe.
D: I'm sure that the country is more relaxed, too!
M: Yes, the city is busier than the country. However, the country
feels much slower than the city.
D: I think that's a good thing!
M: Oh, I don't. Being in the country is much more boring than
being in the city.
D: How about the cost of living? Is the country cheaper than
the city?
M: Oh, yes. Living in the city is more expensive than in the
country.
D: Life in the country is also much healthier than in the city.
M: Yes, it's cleaner and less dangerous in the country. But the
city is so much more exciting. It's faster, crazier and more
fun.
D: I think you are crazy for moving to the city.
M: Well, I'm young now. Maybe when I'm married and have
children I'll move back to the country.