AMERICAN VOICES: Barbara and Kenny

In this section you will hear two very different perspectives on quality of life issues. Barbara, a teacher who lives in New York City, discusses urban, suburban, and rural lifestyles. Kenny, an environmental consultant, explains the reasons he has moved from one place to another.

BEFORE THE INTERVIEWS

SHARING YOUR OPINION

1 Fill in the chart with your opinions about the advantages and disadvantages of life in urban, suburban, and rural environments. Use the box on the right to help you. It shows some of the different factors that affect our quality of life.

Urban

environment

Suburban

environment

Rural

environment

Advantages

Suburbs arc – usually Safe-.

Disadvantages

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Some factors
that affect
quality of life

Beauty
Cleanliness
Convenience
Education
Employment
Entertainment
Family life
Pace of life
Safety

Transportation

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Share your ideas in a small group. Add the ideas of other group members to your chart.

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