Question bank: City: Work, Culture, and Leisure

Imagine you are in your city and look around. You see tall buildings, busy streets, shops full of goods, and parks where people play and rest. Think of a special place in your city that you really like, it could be a square, library, museum, or another space. Describe how this place was in the past, what has changed and what remains the same, and explain why this place is important for the history of your city. Remember to think about the activities that people did in this place in the past and the ones they do now.

During a visit to the historic center of his city, Pedro observed buildings and constructions that told stories from various periods. He saw an old train station, which is now a museum, and a theater that has been in operation since the last century. Pedro realized that urban spaces like these transform over time, but maintain characteristics that reveal cultural and work activities from different periods. Considering the importance of recognizing the city's environments and how they reflect changes and continuities throughout history, what would be a way to identify the original functions of these spaces and relate them to current economic and cultural activities?

Our city is a place full of history, where people work, learn new things, and have fun. Think about the places you know, like the school, the park, the ice cream shop, the library. Now, imagine how these places were a long time ago, and how they are today. Many things have changed, haven't they? Write about a place in your city that you really like and tell how you think it was in the past, what has changed, and what has remained the same, explaining the reason for these changes or continuities.

The city where we live has many different places, such as parks, schools, supermarkets, and squares. Each of these places has a history and a special way that has changed over time. Think about the places you like to go to in your city and tell: What was this place like a few years ago? And how is it today? What has changed and what has remained the same?

In our city, we can find many special places. Some have changed over time, like the square that got new playground equipment, and others have remained almost the same, like the school library. Think of a place in our city that you really like and tell how it was before and how it is now, showing what has changed and what has remained the same. Why do you think it is important to preserve the things we like in the city?