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residential quarter. The cost of living in this quarter is generally higher than in other parts of Copenhagen. There aregood bus and underground links to the rest of the city and the traffic and parking are not too bad. There are plenty of supermarkets, cafes and shops, making it a pleasant place to live for rising professionals.

Indre Oesterbro (inner Oesterbro) It’s situated between the centre and the north of Copenhagen, has become a popular place to live. There are severalgreen areas, such as Faelledparken , a large park hosting concerts and other happenings. However, parking is difficult,and it is much easier to move around by bicycle or public transport (as do most inhabitants of Copenhagen). There arealso numerous supermarkets, restaurants and cafes.

Vesterbro
Vesterbro, in the western part of the city, has changed a great deal over the last ten years; it used to be a working-class quarter and renowned run-down* district 200 years of age, but it has now become one of the hippest** places tolive and go out. The city government gave them an overhaul*** and the social structure and organisation areconsequently much improved. Cafes, restaurants, bars and shops are popping up and there is a lively nightlife withconcerts, street theater, painters, and artisans selling handicrafts everywhere. The price of accommodation is risingconstantly but it is not an expensive area to live in; supermarkets for example have low prices. The main railwaystation is on the border between Vesterbro and the city centre, making it easy to reach other parts of Copenhagen andDenmark. Public transport is also efficient, although residents still prefer to move around by bicycle.
 *in poor condition, in disrepair.
** cool and trendy.
*** general examination and repair.

Ydre Oesterbro (outer Oesterbro) Though workers or socially marginalized people live in some apartment blocks, outer Oesterbro this is the rich upper-class quarter and the wealthy occupies most of it. The northern part of the district is made up of villas with gardensand the prices to rent or buy a property are very high. Trains and buses cross the area, but services are not as frequentas in the centre. It may be useful to have a car or bicycle here. Adapted from:http://copenhagen.wantedineurope.com/area_list.php?id_price=3 

 A. Mark the following sentences as True, False, and correct the false ones.
1. Foreigners have to pay higher rent levels. F
2. One can easily find a bike to rent. T
3. International companies are attracted by lower costs in transport and telecommunications, and skilled workers. F
4. Foreign families arriving in Copenhagen count on a few facilities to educate their children and start their newsocial lives. T
5. Copenhagen is comfortable. However, beaches are very far away from the urban areas.F

B. Answer the following questions using full sentences.
1. What neighborhood seems to be the trendiest one? Why? Vesterbro, The government gave them an overhaul.
2. Which is a good place to have a picnic? What problems does it have? Indre Oesterbro but the parking is difficult. 
3. Give an advantage and a disadvantage about Vesterbro.  The social structure and organisation consequently much improved.
4. State a contrast given in Ydre Oesterbro. The rich upper-classe quater and wealthy ocuppies most of it.
5. What seems to be a good area for the upper-middle class? Why? Vesterbro, because is cheap area and the transport is effcient.

C. Complete the following sentences with your own ideas and words. Do not copy any parts of the text.
1. Copenhagen is an ideal city to live because,
2. International companies have accommodation for their travelling agents because,
3. A good point of living in Frederiksberg is4. The wealthy people occupy…. They live in ….
5. In order to visit Copenhagen’s really old buildings I would go to….because …..