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THEME 2 MY NEIGHBOURHOOD

Reading

a) Compare city life and country life using the adjectives below.

crowded noisy clean dirty peaceful advanced healthy

THE CITY OR THE COUNTRY
There are many ways that city life and country life are different. The biggest difference between the city and the country is that
there are more people in the city. The city is a big place with a lot of people living in it. Because of this, the city often looks like
a very busy place. When we hear the word “city,” we think of things like traffic jams, crowded trains and buses, busy shopping
malls, and streets full of people. The city also has some other problems because of the high population. People who live in
towns have to deal with pollution, noise, lack of privacy, and housing problems.
At the same time, cities have a lot to offer as well. The technology in a city is more complicated and advanced than in the
country. There are many facilities, such as first-rate hospitals, schools, banks, shops, and business centres. We can use these
organisations’ and schools’ services whenever we want, which makes our lives much easier. The city also has places to get
power, water, phone service, and transportation.
The country can be thought of as a small town in the countryside. The city is loud and busy, but the country is calm and quiet.
Some of the best things about living in the country are that there are lots of natural supplies and you can live close to nature.
But the country isn’t as technologically advanced as a city. Because of this, people who live in the country have trouble getting
things like medicine and schooling. Since the air in the country is not as dirty as the air in the city, it is good for your health. Also,
the cost of living in the area isn’t too high. But the country also has fewer job prospects.

b) Read the text above and then fill in the chart according to the passage. Think about other advantages and disadvantages
and add them to the chart.
CITY COUNTRY

Advantages Disadvantages Advantages Disadvantages

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