CITY LIFE VS.

COUNTRY LIFE
A Read the text.Fill each passage with the missing words.

a) make things differences

There are many 1.__________________ between city life and country life and a person could have a difficult time
deciding where to settle down. It all depends on what do you want out of life and are you ready to compromise.
Before you 2._____________ a choice, there are a lot of 3.___________ you have to consider and the best way to
be sure is to look both advantages and disadvantages of living in the city or in the country.

b) highly public low traffic

Cities are large and 1. _____________ populated areas and city streets are mostly crowded. Because the population
is more concentrated, there are often 2. ___________ jams, packed 3.______________ transportation and streets
swarming with people in a rush. Pollution is one other major problem caused by high population density. Motor
vehicle emissions contribute to 4.___________ quality of air.Also there are high prices of accommodations in cities.
For the price of an apartment in the city, you can buy a large property in the countryside, with lots of indoor and also
outdoor space. People in the city are so busy that they don't have much time for their neighboursa and friends.

c) Opportunities home institutions

At the same time, there are many advantages of living in the city. Everything you need is close by hospitals, banks,
educational 1. ______________________, shops,theatres, etc.While in the city you can get anywhere by public
transportation or a taxi , to get anywhere in the countryside you have to have a car of your own and drive. Cities also
offer better job 2.__________________and these are ususally highly-paid jobs. However , nowdays more and more
employers offer the opportunity to work from your 3.______________,which is suitable if you live in the
countryside .

d) clean quiet

For those who love the countryside, there are almost no disadvantages :air is 1.________and fresh , landscapes are
beautifu , life is slow and the 2.________________is refreshing .Sounds of traffic are replaced by birds singing.
Homes are larger, with lawns and gardens which is great for those who have small children .But, there are also very
few cultural and entertainment options –no going to the cinema , visiting a museum ,going shopping.

Countries are smaller communities and often everyone knows everyone. Even though there are more opportunities
for meeting new people in the cities , a welcoming community of fewer country residents is sometimes more
appreciated.

2. Find the synonyms in the text for the words bellow:

Full of people___________________

Silent______________

Not fresh or clean________________________

Start living________________________________, Scenery ________________________

3. Write the words into a correct group:

Nme three advantages of living in a city:

_______________________________________________________________________

Name three disadvantages of living in the countryside :

_______________________________________________________________________________________

4. Answer the questionsusing the information in the text:

1. What is the cause of the low quality of air in most cities ?

2.Why is the countryside life healthier?

3. Why do people have to have their own cars in the country?