Here’s a possible way to fill in the blanks using the words from the box:

1. possible
2. peaceful
3. polluted
4. outdoor
5. isolated
6. boring
7. isolated
8. conclusion

So the completed text would read:

Nowadays, some people choose to live and work in the countryside. New ways of working, such as online working, have made it (1) **possible** for more people to live there. There are both advantages and disadvantages to living in the countryside.

On the one hand, life in the countryside is very (2) **peaceful**. There are less cars and that means that there is less noise, and that it is less (3) **polluted**. Furthermore, there is more land available in the countryside, and people can often live in bigger houses or flats than in cities. Finally, it is easier to do a lot of (4) **outdoor** activities such as walking or cycling if you live in the countryside. On the other hand, life in the countryside can be (5) **isolated**. There are fewer restaurants, cinemas and shops to go to. Moreover, there is little public transport, which makes it difficult to get (6) **boring** if you don’t have a car. Finally, you can feel (7) **isolated** if you live a long way from other people.

In (8) **conclusion**, there are both pros and cons to living in the countryside. However, in my opinion, the peacefulness of the countryside makes it a very attractive option.