Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer

Here are the suggested answers for the blanks in the passage based on the context:

1. **C. benefits** - "Benefits to living in the countryside."
2. **B. clean** - "It is less noisy and that it is less clean."
3. **A. smaller** - "People can often live in smaller houses or flats than in cities."
4. **B. exciting** - "Life in the countryside can be exciting."
5. **C. benefits** (or possibly **B. advantages**) - "The advantages of the countryside make it a very attractive option."

You can adjust the last answer based on which is more suitable for the overall conclusion of the passage.