Question bank: Work: Rural and Urban

João and Maria are siblings and live on a farm with their parents. They help to plant and harvest fruits, vegetables, and take care of the animals. At the same time, they have an uncle who lives in the city and works in a store, where he has no contact with the land and animals. Do you think the uncle's work is different from the work of João and Maria's parents? Why?

Have you noticed that people who live in the countryside have a different way of working and living compared to people who live in the city? In the countryside, many families make a living from agriculture, taking care of animals and nature, while in the city, people usually work in offices, shops, or factories. Think about the activities that a person can do to earn money in the countryside and in the city, and write down the main differences and similarities between these two ways of working. Remember to consider the types of spaces, tools, and schedules that people use both in the countryside and in the city to help you compare the two situations.

You must have noticed that things happen differently in the countryside, where we plant food and take care of animals, and in the city, where there are many buildings and shops. This is also true when we think about the work people do. In the countryside, some people work in agriculture, while in the city, others may be doctors or bus drivers. With that in mind, I want you to write about the differences and similarities between work in the countryside and in the city. What is the same and what is different in the activities that people carry out in these two places and how the environment influences the type of work that is done?

Imagine you are a reporter and you are doing a report on work in the countryside and in the city. Describe the main differences and similarities you would observe between the work done in the countryside and in the city. Remember to think about working conditions, tools used, and the roles of people in these places.

You may have noticed that some people work planting food in the countryside, while others work in offices or stores in the city. Both work in the countryside and in the city are important for our lives. In the countryside, people have closer contact with nature, and in the city, the work environment is more urban. Think about the differences between the activities that someone living in the countryside, like a farmer, and someone living in the city, like a salesperson, perform during their day. Now, tell me: What are the main differences in the work models in the countryside and in the city? How can these differences influence the way of living and the concerns of the farmer and the salesperson in their daily lives?