Work in pairs. Ask and answer these questions about your neighbours. Where do they come from? Are they good neighbours? Why or why not?What are they name?What are they do? a…
Work in pairs. Ask and answer these questions about your neighbours. Where do they come from? Are they good neighbours? Why or why not?What are they name?What are they do? a neighbour? A recent opinion poll asked 1,000 people in Britain this question. The surprise winner of the poll was Alan Titchmarsh - a gardening expert on BBC TV - with 29% of the vote. The British are very interested in gardening and Titchmarsh is very popular. He is a best-selling writer and a famous TV face. He is even in Madame Tussaud's. To find out more about him, we spoke to some of Mr Titchmarsh's neighbours. We did not learn very much. "He's a very quiet man and we don't see him much, said one neighbour. "We don't ask him for help with our gardens, said another. 'He's a very busy man." Titchmarsh, a very private man, lives in an eighteenth-century farmhouse in a small village in the south of England. Like many people, he likes quiet neighbours and he is happy where he lives. The top woman in the poll was the Australian pop singer, Kylie Minogue. 85% of her voters were men. Ms Minogue lives in fashionable Chelsea in the west of London. Her neighbours include her sister Dannil, pop stars Madonna and Bob Geldot, supermodel Liz Hurley, Sean Connery and Formula One king, Bernie Ecclestone. It is an excellent place for star-spotters and Kylle Minogue fans. The British like gardening and attractive Australian pop singers, but, it seems, they do not want to live next door to their prime minister. He got only 39 of the votes in the poll. Is this because people do not want to live in Downing Street? Or is it because they do not like the prime minister?
Questions about Neighbours
1. Where do they come from?
Answer: My neighbours come from various places. For example, my next-door neighbour is originally from Italy, while the family across the street is from India.
2. Are they good neighbours? Why or why not?
Answer: Yes, I think they are good neighbours. They are friendly and often greet us when we see each other. They also help out during community events, which is really nice.
3. What are their names?
Answer: My Italian neighbour's name is Luca, and the family from India is called the Sharma family.
4. What do they do?
Answer: Luca works as a chef in a local Italian restaurant, while the Sharma family runs a small grocery store in the area.
Summary of the Opinion Poll
In a recent opinion poll in Britain, Alan Titchmarsh, a gardening expert, was surprisingly voted the most popular neighbour, receiving 29% of the votes. He is seen as a very quiet and private man, living in the English countryside, which reflects the British affinity for gardening and calm living.
On the other hand, the top female choice was Australian pop singer Kylie Minogue, who garnered significant attention, especially from male voters. She lives in Chelsea, surrounded by other famous personalities, highlighting a different lifestyle.
Interestingly, the current Prime Minister received only 39 votes, raising questions about public perception and preferences regarding neighbourly relationships—suggesting that many may not want to live near him regardless of their political views.
