1a. Possible answer
The exact answer depends on the audio, which is not included.
- In the city, I can see tall buildings and crowded streets. I can smell pollution and hear heavy traffic and constant noise. It makes me feel stressed and worried.
- In the country, I can see beautiful landscapes and trees. I can smell flowers and fresh air and hear birds singing. It makes me feel relaxed, free and happy.
1b. Model answer
A high-quality lifestyle is very important to me. I can’t stand heavy traffic, constant noise and pollution, or crowded streets. I don’t mind having fewer shops, cinemas and theatres. I love fresh air, peace and quiet, friendly, helpful people and beautiful landscapes. I think I’m a country mouse.
Key principle
- I can see + what is visible: tall buildings, beautiful landscapes.
- I can smell + what has a smell: pollution, flowers, fresh air.
- I can hear + sounds: traffic, noise, birds.
- It makes me feel + adjective: stressed, relaxed, happy.
- I don’t mind + noun or verb with -ing: I don’t mind living in the country.
- I can’t stand + noun or verb with -ing: I can’t stand heavy traffic.
Check: the answer includes things we can see, smell and hear, feelings, and the phrases from the exercise.
