Life in the city B1
Moaning and marvelling about city living and fitting in.
Talk about access and being left out
cut off from — to be separated from something or someoneA: Why haven't you called your parents lately?
B: My phone broke, so I've been cut off from everyone for days.
cut off B2 — isolate (separate from others or from help)A: Why didn't you come to the party?
B: The road was flooded, so we were completely cut off.
Describe a mixed community
make up C1 — constitute identityA: What do you think makes up a person's character?
B: I suppose it's a mix of upbringing, experiences, and personal choices.
Moving to the city
Aisha: Moving here has really opened up loads of opportunities for us.
Rob: Bet it has. Loads more going on than back home.
Aisha: Yeah, though out in the village my nan feels a bit cut off from everything.
Rob: That's the trade-off, isn't it.
Fitting in
Yusuf: Takes a while to fit in, mind. We're a right mixed bunch round here.
Beth: We do. It's easy to feel a bit cut off at first, before you know anyone.
Yusuf: True. Once you find your feet though, it's brilliant.
Beth: Wouldn't move back now, honestly.