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Urban vs Rural LifeL07
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Use of English

Transformation, word formation and precision work in Cambridge C1 style.

50 minC1c1use_of_englishurban-vs-rural-lifeurbanizationrural lifeword formationkey word transformation

Lesson objectives

  • Improve grammatical precision and collocational control.
  • Practise exam-style transformations and word formation systematically.
  • Connect structure and lexis back to the unit theme of urban vs rural life.

Part 1 — Word formation

Instructions: Complete the sentences by changing the form of the word in CAPITALS at the end.

  1. The _____ of the city can be overwhelming for those accustomed to the quietude of the countryside. URBAN
  2. Many people find the constant noise of metropolitan areas to be highly _____. RESIDENTIAL
  3. There is an _____ desire among young professionals to move to the city for better career prospects. INCREASING
  4. The _____ of the countryside offers a sense of peace that is hard to find in the city. REMOTE
  5. Living in a small village can sometimes lead to a feeling of social _____. ISOLATE
  6. The _____ between urban and rural lifestyles is becoming more pronounced due to technological shifts. DISTINCT
  7. Many urban dwellers suffer from the _____ of living in such cramped conditions. CONGEST
  8. The _____ of the landscape was transformed by the rapid expansion of the suburbs. NATURAL

Part 2 — Key word transformations

Instructions: Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between three and six words, including the word given.

1. As soon as he had finished the report, he decided to move to the countryside. | ONCE → He decided to move to the countryside ____ the report.

2. If you need any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us. | IF → Please contact us __ assistance is required. 3. When the committee was asked for their opinion, they remained silent. | ASKED → The committee remained silent __ for their opinion. 4. You should only use the bypass if it is absolutely necessary. | NECESSARY → The bypass should only be used __. 5. After the renovations were completed, the apartment was finally ready for occupation. | HAVING → The apartment was finally ready for occupation __ the renovations. 6. As soon as she arrived at the station, she realised she had lost her ticket. | UPON → She realised she had lost her ticket ____ at the station.

Answer key

  1. urbanisation
  2. residential
  3. increasing
  4. remoteness
  5. isolation
  6. distinction
  7. congestion
  8. naturalness
  9. once he had finished
  10. if further
  11. when asked
  12. if necessary
  13. having completed
  14. upon arriving