<span class="parts-lets">PHOTOS SPARK CONVERSATIONS</span>

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<p>1. Describe what is going on in the photo.<p>
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<span class="parts-lets">LET'S LEARN!</span>

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       Useful Words/Phrases
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    <li class="parts-bank-content">scenic 		 	 
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      <li class="parts-bank-content">agrarian
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      <li class="parts-bank-content">off the beaten path
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      <li class="parts-bank-content">country bumpkin
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      <li class="parts-bank-content">breath of fresh air
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<span class="parts-lets">SPEAK MORE!</span>

__Direction:__ Discuss the following questions with your mentor and share about yourself. Make sure to answer in complete sentences. 

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1. What do you find most appealing about life in the countryside?

2. How important do you think it is to preserve the natural beauty of the countryside?

3. Do you believe that the countryside offers better opportunities for a sustainable lifestyle? Why or why not?

4. What are your thoughts on the impact of tourism on the tranquility of the countryside?

5. What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in a rural area?

6. What do you think are the most significant challenges rural communities face today, and how can they be addressed?

<span class="parts-lets">LET'S PARAPHRASE PROVERBS!</span> 

__Direction:__ Read the proverb below, then discuss it with your mentor. What does it mean? Do you agree with it?

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![2024-SO-COUNTRY CHARM](//images.ctfassets.net/r30ratzbtbbf/2VLSfz8waafBRtNi0zc3NJ/5d4e4c3615a102d233f01d81660b4559/Proverb__4_.png)

<p>Meaning: <span class="parts-uline-long"></span><span class="parts-uline-long"></span></p> 
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Talk about a few questions with which learners can gain a comprehensive understanding of rural life, culture, and its significance in society.