WE DIDN’T CONSIDER MOVING TO ANOTHER CITY

 The sentence “We didn’t consider moving to another city” means that in the past, we did not think about changing our home to a different city.

People move to another city for different reasons: work, study, family, or lifestyle. But sometimes they decide to stay in their current city because of friends, jobs, or comfort.

For example:

• We didn’t consider moving to another city because our family lives here.

• She considered moving last year, but she stayed.

• Are they considering moving next year?

This topic helps learners practice talking about past decisions, present situations, and future plans.

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GRAMMAR

• Past Simple (negative with DIDN’T + verb)

  • We didn’t consider moving to another city.

  • He didn’t want to leave his hometown.

  • Did they consider moving?

• Present Simple

  • We live in this city now.

  • She doesn’t want to move.

• Present Continuous

  • They are considering moving to another city right now.

• Future with Will

  • We will move if we find better jobs.

• Future with Going to

  • They are going to move next year.

• Modals

  • We can move if we save money.

  • You should move if you want new opportunities.

  • They mustn’t forget their family here.

• Comparatives / Superlatives

  • This city is bigger than our hometown.

  • Moving is more difficult than staying.

  • The capital is the most expensive place to live.

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VOCABULARY

1. Consider – to think about something before deciding.

2. Move – to change the place where you live.

3. City – a large town with many people.

4. Decision – a choice made after thinking.

5. Job – work that a person does for money.

6. Opportunity – a chance to do something.

7. Comfortable – feeling relaxed and safe.

8. Neighborhood – the area around your home.

9. Hometown – the place where you were born or grew up.

10. Future – the time after now.

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• We didn’t consider moving to another city.

• She is considering moving this year.

• They are not planning to move.

• We will move if we find better opportunities.

• I am going to stay in my hometown.

• You should think carefully before moving.

• This city is more expensive than that one.

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SENTENCES

• Positive: We considered moving last year.

• Negative: We didn’t consider moving to another city.

• Question: Did you consider moving to another city?

• Answer: Yes, we did. / No, we didn’t.

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CONVERSATION

Anna: Did you and your family think about moving last year?
Mark: No, we didn’t consider moving to another city.
Anna: Why not?
Mark: Because our jobs are here, and our children go to school here.
Anna: That makes sense. Are you considering it now?
Mark: Maybe. If I get a new job offer, we will move.
Anna: Moving is more difficult than staying, but sometimes it brings new opportunities.
Mark: True. We should think carefully before making a decision.

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Long READING

Reading Text:

Last year, David and his family lived in a small city. Some of his friends moved to the capital because they wanted better jobs. David and his wife talked about it, but finally, they didn’t consider moving to another city. They felt comfortable in their hometown, and their children were happy at school.

Now, things are changing. David’s company is closing soon. He is considering moving to another city this year. His wife is going to look for a new job, and they will probably move if they find good opportunities. David knows they must plan carefully, because moving is more expensive than staying in the same place.

Questions and Answers:

1. Where did David live last year? → He lived in a small city.

2. Did he consider moving last year? → No, he didn’t consider moving to another city.

3. Why did he stay? → Because his family was comfortable and the children were happy.

4. What is happening now? → David’s company is closing soon.

5. What will they do if they find good opportunities? → They will move to another city.