Flashcards on Housing: Urban and Rural Living
Housing: Urban and Rural Living - Student Guide & Analysis
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Housing and Living Places
18 cards
Card 1
Question: Where do almost half of Slovaks live?
Answer: In villages.
Card 2
Question: What type of housing do people in Slovak towns usually live in?
Answer: Blocks of flats (paneláky).
Card 3
Question: What are two ways people can have a flat in Slovakia?
Answer: They can own (vlastnia) or rent (prenajimajú si) a flat.
Card 4
Question: Why are more people moving to suburbs or villages in Slovakia?
Answer: Because they want to live in a family house.
Card 5
Question: How often do Slovaks move to a new home compared with Americans?
Answer: Slovaks usually do not move as much as Americans do.
Card 6
Question: List three advantages of living in towns.
Answer: More job possibilities, better education and more cultural events (concerts, operas, theatre).
Card 7
Question: List three disadvantages of living in towns.
Answer: Can be dirty, noisy and hectic; higher crime levels; many people live in small flats.
Card 8
Question: Why do many city people in Slovakia have cottages in the country?
Answer: To spend weekends there, escaping small city flats and enjoying the countryside.
Card 9
Question: List three advantages of living in villages.
Answer: Quiet and green environment, clean air, stronger community where people know and help each other.
Card 10
Question: List two disadvantages of living in villages.
Answer: Have to travel to work or school daily; fewer sports and cultural events.