2. Which of these sentences are true (T) or false (F) according to the kids' stories? (LLN. No. 20)
- g) My town is small, but it is a beautiful and fun place to live. That is what makes my hometown special to me. (T)
- h) I think Spencerville is special because it is so small. I know a lot of people in my village. They are very friendly. I love where I live. (T)
- [i] Allison likes children. (F - The text states Allison likes her flat)
- [j] Allison likes living in the village. (F - The text states Allison likes her flat)
- [æ] Allison has got a rabbit, a cat, and a rat. (F - The text states Allison has got a rabbit, a cat, and a rat, but this is not attributed to Allison in the provided snippet, it seems to be a separate statement from the 'i, y' list which is not fully visible.)
- [e] Spencerville is the best place for pets. (F - The text states Spencerville is the best place for pets, but this is not attributed to any speaker.)
- [u:] Babylon has got schools and swimming pools. (T - This is stated as a fact about Babylon.)
3. What is special about Babylon and Spencerville? Match the parts of the sentences. Prove it from the texts.
- There is a beautiful lake where people walk.
- There are raccoons, foxes, birds, and other animals where people go fishing, boating and swimming.
- There are very nice places where children and parents can have fun together.
- There are three parks where I live.
4. Which places do you like? Why?
This is a personal opinion question. Based on the provided text, here are some possible answers, depending on which aspect of the descriptions one finds most appealing:
Option 1 (Focus on nature): I like the beautiful lake. I enjoy walking by the water and observing nature.
Option 2 (Focus on activities): I like the places where people go fishing, boating, and swimming. These are fun activities to do, especially with family and friends.
Option 3 (Focus on family/community): I like the places where children and parents can have fun together. It's important to have spaces for families to spend quality time.
Option 4 (Focus on simplicity): I like the three parks where I live. Parks are usually peaceful and offer a good place to relax or play.
The choice of 'why' depends on the individual's preferences, and the text provides several reasons for liking different types of places.