q1
Adjectives to describe the places mentioned in Exercise 1:
- vibrant
- chaotic
- well-run
- polluted
- congested
- affluent
- spotless
- run-down
Possible ideas for opposites:
- dull / hit hard by the recession / poor / badly affected / run-down
- well-run / safe and secure
- chaotic / poorly connected / badly designed / badly run
- very clean and fresh / unpolluted
- it’s a great city to drive in / there’s hardly any traffic
- run-down / poor / impoverished
- filthy / there’s litter everywhere
- very affluent area / it’s buzzing / newly built / gentrified
q2
- great clubs / bars / nightlife
- a local successful sports team
- lots of new galleries
- boutiques
- cafés
- etc. springing up
q3
q4
- people driving big expensive cars / people wearing designer brands, Rolex watches, gold, etc.