Life styles. Presentation.

This country has a population of 38.8 million. It is unusual in Europe because

it has more single young men than single young women. It has about 20%

unemployment but the tourist industry brings high seasonal employment. Most

people cook with gas, not electricity. They like low-alcohol drinks.

a

This country has a population of 14,7 million. The people are very

cosmopolitan. They travel a lot, learn foreign languages, and buy many things

from other countries. The people have a high standard of living. They own the

most stereos and video cameras. The country has a large student population,

and the highest percentage of single people.

b

This country has a population of 55,5 million. It has a strong economy and a

lot of high technology industries, but not many people have home computes.

The people have small families and love food, but only their own national

food. They smoke and drink more than their European neighbors, and they

have more health problems.

c

This country has a population of 56,5 million. It has the most marriages, but

also the most divorces in Europe. Many people use credit cards. They like

food from many countries, but prefer their own national food. People from

other countries generally don’t like their food.

d

This country has a population of 57,3 million. The people have large families.

They love cars and motorbikes. They spend a lot of money on clothes. Nearly

every country in Europe loves the food of this country.

e