Generally speaking, people in Britain tend to live in large cities like Manchester
Generally speaking, people in Britain tend to live in large cities like Manchester, Leeds or Liverpool, for (1)
………………………. of course, the cultural and leisure facilities of a city are a major attraction and a further
advantage is cheap, regular (2) ……………………. transport. Employment opportunities can also be better in a
city (3) …………………….. there are often economic problems. Unfortunately, city dwellers spend most of their
lives in a polluted environment except the occasional holiday in the countryside. In (4) ……………………., the
cost of (5) ……………………. in the countryside can work out to be much more expensive. In addition, house
prices may be higher. A further disadvantage is the fact that there is almost no entertainment at night. (6)
……………………….. these disadvantages, the environment is cleaner and there is less crime. What could be
better for young children than (7) ………………………… up in a peaceful village? Taking everything into
account the city and the countryside (8) ………………………… have advantages and disadvantages, but it is
the individual responsibility to make the most of any situation. I think it is possible to lead a fulfilling (9)
…………………….. either in the city or the countryside. In conclusion, to gain the maximum benefit from the
rural or (10) …………………….. way of life, always look for the positive aspects