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Text 5 – Level A2/B1, basic
The most expensive city in the world
If you are thinking of moving to a new city, you should first see how costly it is. Sur-
prisingly Moscow has been ranked, by the Human Resources Consultancy Mercer, as
one of the most expensive place to live. London is the second.
This is not good news especially for students who want to go to Russia or English
capitals to study. The information has been collected taking into account items like:
transportation, food, household objects and entertainment.
The currency movements have been very important in the rankings of different cit-
ies. Mercer states: “
There have been some significant changes in the rankings since last year
(…).
These primarily due to exchange rate fluctuations and in particular the weakening of the
US dollar and the strengthening of the euro
”.
So before moving, check carefully the most updated city rankings and you will not
go wrong.
Exercises
1) True or false?
A. For human resources companies, Moscow is the most expensive city
B. A lot of students go to London but not to Moscow
C. Changes in exchange rates made cities more expensive to live in
D. Recently the euro has become stronger than the dollar
E. Before travelling it is much better to consult a Human Resource Consultant
2) Match the synonyms.
A. moving
1. for the most part
B. to rank
2. considerable
C. significant
3. changes
D. primarily
4. relocating
E. fluctuations
5. to place
3) Listen and fill the gaps.
If you are thinking of … to a new city, you should first see how costly it is. Surprisingly
Moscow has been ranked, by the …Mercer, as one of the most expensive place to live.
London is the … .
This is not good news especially for students who want to go to Russia or English cap-
itals to study. The information has been collected taking into … items like: … , food,
household objects and entertainment.
The … have been very important in the rankings of different cities. Mercer states:
“
There have been some significant changes in the rankings since last year
(…).
These … due to