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COUNTRY LIFE vs CITY LIFE
It seems that more and more people nowadays are moving to the city, searching for employment, (1) ________ and excitement. However, there are still many people who (2) ________ a life in the countryside.
So, which is it? Do you crave the action of the city? Or is the country-life the only way for you? Here are a few pros and cons.
In cities there is no (3) _______ of sights to see, museums to visit, concerts to go to, restaurants to eat at, art galleries to explore, and films and plays to see at the theatre or cinema. People have everything (4) _______easy access thanks to the transport system, or even within walking (5) ________. At the same time cities are filled with people and it is almost impossible to leave your house without seeing someone.
On the other hand, in the country you can escape the noise of traffic and the (6) ________of crowds. You normally don’t rush in the countryside. The (7) _________of life is slower, more thoughtful. You slow down, but if you are up for it, that also allow you to better (8) ________ with your true self. Take a deep breath confident in knowing that the air you’re breathing is not contaminated by (9) _________created by cars and factories. Though, you may find yourself in deep boredom and your only (10) _________ may be trees. So, it’s up to you to choice the life style perfect for you.