1. It's more convenient to ride a bicycle in crowded towns.
2. It's terribly noisy living near the airport - planes are coming over all the time.
3. In her country, agriculture is the backbone of the rural economy.
4. When I stepped into that shop, the salesman gave me a helpful greeting.
5. Ho Chi Minh City is a vibrant, fascinating city, so lots of people want to live there.
6. The Town Council spent a lot of money to preserve the castle and other places of historic interest.
7. Globalization is sometimes used as a term to describe increasing international trade.
8. Indonesia, with around 275 million people, is the fourth most populous country in the world.
9. He left his successful business and a luxurious life in the city to become a monk.
10. The parents usually take their children to the park because they quickly get bored with staying indoors.