Activity 1: Đọc transcript và nghe đoạn hội thoại dưới đây.

1 Back in the 1960s this was a nice place to live. Everyone knew everyone and people looked out for each other. I’m sorry to say that since the 60s, the population has risen dramatically and this has led to a breakdown in the community ties that used to unite us. Also, second-home owners buy holiday homes here, and that has meant that the price of property has escalated in recent years,  forcing young people to move away from the area. 

2 My city is becoming more and more vibrant as time goes on.  I love it!  It used to be really dull, with nothing much for young people to do, but now bars and clubs have begun opening up. The city’s no longer just for the older generations, with theatres and museums — it’s got a new lease of life, with a great nightlife and an increasing student population to enjoy it. 

3  A century ago,  this town was a hive of activity, with its many factories 

and its port. Nowadays, however, it’s nowhere near as bustling, as manufacturing has moved elsewhere. But I for one don’t bewail the changes. 

 There’s a certain poignancy and beauty to the disused industrial architecture. And, 

 in fact, many of the old factories are being converted into flats, and they’re 

 extremely popular with trendy young couples who are now moving into the town.