Helen

I would prefer to live in a city because there’s more going on. You see, being an actress, I need to go to the cinema and the theater and there’s far more entertainment in the city than there is in the country. I also like it because people are open-minded .People don’t mind what you do in the city .And for the shopping as well, I mean, I love going to the village shop but the stores and shops in the city can’t compare with anything .

Mary

I live in the city .There are more job opportunities in the city than in the country .Country districts lack essential services, and as a result, life can be dull for young people . Well, the city can offer them opportunities .I mean there are more jobs available for young people in big modern cities. Jerry

I think only a madman would choose to live in a large modern city .Whenever you look, it’s people , people , people .The trains are packed .The streets are so crowded .There’s hardly room to move on the pavements .Just look at the queues for buses .You have to wait for ages to get on a bus .When you finally get on a bus the stuffy air almost makes you sick .The bus moves at a snail’s speed, you often get late for work no matter how early you leave home .With so many cars and people jammed on the road, you can never run fast.

Tom

When you live in a city, you lose touch with the land and rhythm of nature. Tall buildings blot out the sun .Traffic fumes pollute the air .The funny thing about it all is that you pay dearly for the “privilege” of living in a city .The crime rate in most cities is very high .Cities breed crime and violence. There are places you would be afraid to visit at night .Can anyone really doubt that the country is what man was born for?

Hardy

I think I d prefer to live in a village because the people are friendly and there’s a lot of fresh air. Life generally is healthier in a village and I can enjoy more peace and quiet .I like being close to nature .And it’s very good for my health.

 

Statements

1. Tom

2. Hardy

3. Helen

4. Mary

5. Jerry

 

A. I prefer to live in the city because there are more job opportunities in the urban area than in the rural area.

B. I don t like living in the city because it is badly polluted.

C. I prefer to live in a village because there is peace and quiet in the country.

D. The country and the city each have advantages and disadvantages.

E. I don t like living in the city because it is too crowded.

F. I prefer to live in a city because there is far more entertainment in the city than there is in the country.

G. Housing is not dearer in the country than in the cities.