Life in a big city is not as peaceful as life in a small town
Life in a big city isn't as peaceful as life in a small town.
Life in a small town is ……………………… than that in a big city.
A. much more peaceful
B. much peaceful
C. less peaceful
D. peaceful
Many people enjoy living in a big city because they think life is more exciting there. However,
I come from a small village and in my view, there are lots of benefits. The main reason I prefer
village life is because it’s very quiet, so I always feel calm when I’m here. Another reason is that
the air is so fresh and clean. We have more green spaces and bigger gardens, too. In addition, I
think the people here are friendlier. Personally, I’m interested in wildlife photography, so the
countryside is perfect for me.
The only downside is transport. I have an early start for a long Journey to school in Faro and
the school bus is always stopping to pick up more people. Also, it’s boring sometimes, but I enjoy
chatting to my friends. Fortunately, I’m learning to ride a moped. On balance, I disagree that city
life is better, as I think my village lifestyle is healthier and more relaxing. In spite of that, some of
my friends couldn’t cope with life in the country, so it comes down to personal opinion.
How many advantages of living in the country?
Read the passage below and decide whether the statements are TRUE or FALSE?
Light pollution is the excessive, misdirected or invasive use of artificial outdoor lighting. Mismanaged lighting affects the environment, energy resources, wildlife, humans and astronomy research.
Light pollution is not a new phenomenon. Over the last 50 years, as countries became affluent and urbanized, demand for outdoor lighting increased and light pollution sprawled beyond the city limits and into suburban and rural areas. This form pollution is now prevalent in Asia, Europe, and North America, particularly in cities like Los Angeles, New York and Washington D.C. In 2008, National Geographic magazine named Chicago the most light-polluted city in the United States.
However, the most light-polluted spot in the world is Hong Kong, China. In March 2013, the University of Hong Kong named the city the most light polluted in the world. A study by the university found the night sky in Tsim Sha Tsui, an urban neighborhood in southern Kowloon, Hong Kong, to be 1,200 times brighter than a normal urban city sky. Luminous pollution of this magnitude is on the rise worldwide. In a 2010 article from the Ecology and Society Journal, Hölker and others stated the use of artificial lighting increases by 20% each year, depending on the region, and noted there is an urgent need for light pollution policies that surpass energy efficiency to include humans, animals and the environment.
Question: A city in Hong Kong is more than two hundred times brighter than a normal one.
A. True
B. False
Read the passage below and decide whether the statements are TRUE or FALSE?
Light pollution is the excessive, misdirected or invasive use of artificial outdoor lighting. Mismanaged lighting affects the environment, energy resources, wildlife, humans and astronomy research.
Light pollution is not a new phenomenon. Over the last 50 years, as countries became affluent and urbanized, demand for outdoor lighting increased and light pollution sprawled beyond the city limits and into suburban and rural areas. This form pollution is now prevalent in Asia, Europe, and North America, particularly in cities like Los Angeles, New York and Washington D.C. In 2008, National Geographic magazine named Chicago the most light-polluted city in the United States.
However, the most light-polluted spot in the world is Hong Kong, China. In March 2013, the University of Hong Kong named the city the most light polluted in the world. A study by the university found the night sky in Tsim Sha Tsui, an urban neighborhood in southern Kowloon, Hong Kong, to be 1,200 times brighter than a normal urban city sky. Luminous pollution of this magnitude is on the rise worldwide. In a 2010 article from the Ecology and Society Journal, Hölker and others stated the use of artificial lighting increases by 20% each year, depending on the region, and noted there is an urgent need for light pollution policies that surpass energy efficiency to include humans, animals and the environment.
Question: A city in Hong Kong is more than two hundred times brighter than a normal one.
A. True
B. False
Rearrange the sentences to make meaningful sentences
than/ more/ in the/ in the/ city/ more/ It’s/ countryside/ to live.
A. It’s more countryside convenient in the city than in the to live.
B. It’s more convenient to live in the city than in the countryside.
C. It’s live in the city than more convenient to in the countryside.
D. It’s more convenient to than in the live in the city countryside.
Rearrange the sentences to make meaningful sentences
than/ more/ in the/ in the/ city/ more/ It’s/ countryside/ to live.
A. It’s more countryside convenient in the city than in the to live.
B. It’s more convenient to live in the city than in the countryside.
C. It’s live in the city than more convenient to in the countryside.
D. It’s more convenient to than in the live in the city countryside.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Hoi An is a small town on the coast of East Sea in central Vienam. Hoi An used to be an important trading center in the 16th and 17th centuries.
Today, Hoi An is still a small town, but it attracts a large number of tourists, also being a well established place on the backpacker trail. Many visit for the numerous art and craft shops and tailors, who produce made- to-measure clothes for a fraction of the western price. Several Internet cafés, bars and restaurants have opened along the riverfront. Some popular evening venues, especially with western visitors, are Tam Tam’s restaurant and bar and the Mango restaurant.
Question: _____ is a famous place in Hoi An.
A. Tam Tam’s restaurant and bar
B. a & b
C. The Mango restaurant
D. no information
Choose the letter A, B, C or D to complete the sentences
Max says life in the countryside is _________ than he expected.
A. more convenient
B. convenient
C. the convenient
D. most convenient
Choose the letter A, B, C or D to complete the sentences
Max says life in the countryside is _________ than he expected.
A. more convenient
B. convenient
C. the convenient
D. most convenient
