Living in the countryside is something that people from the city often dream about. However, in reality, it has …(1)… its advantages and disadvantages. There are certain some …(2)… to live in the countryside as you can enjoy peace and quiet. In the countryside there are not many cars and motorbikes, so that it is not very noisy every day and of course the air is clean. Moreover, people in the countryside tend to be friendlier …(3)… more open to others. Another advantage is that the food is also fresher. Many kinds of food have the root from the countryside, it is …(4)… delicious than in the city. On the other hand, there are certain drawbacks to the life …(5)… from the city. Firstly, because there are fewer people, you are likely to …(6)… fewer friends. In addition, entertainment …(7)… difficult to find, particularly in the evening. Furthermore, the fact …(8)… there are fewer shops and services means that it is harder to …(9)… job. As a result, we may have to travel a …(10)… way to work, which extremely expensive.

SECTION D: READING COMPREHENSION.

I. Fill in each blank with ONE suitable word to complete the passage.

      The country and the city have (1)______ and disadvantages. People in the country live in more beautiful (2)______. They enjoy peace and quiet, and can do their work at their own pace because no one is in a (3)______. They live in larger, more comfortable houses, and their (4)______ are more friendly, and ready to help them when they need it. Their life can be monotonous and they can be (5)______, a long way from the nearest town, which  is a serious problem if they are ill or have to (6)________ children to school.

         The city has all the (7)______ the country lacks, but it also has a lot of disadvantages. Cities are often ugly and (8)______; they not only have bad air but are also noisy. Everyone is always in a haste and this (9)______ that people have no time to get to know each other and make (10)______.

 The country and the city have (66)_             and disadvantages. People in the country live in more beautiful (67)_____________. They enjoy peace and quiet, and can do their work (68)_____________; their own pace because no one is in a hurry. They live in larger, more comfortable houses, and their (69)_____________ are more friendly, and ready to help them when they need it. However, their (70)_____________ can be monotonous and they can be isolated, a long way from nearest town, which is a serious problem if they are ill or (71)_____________ to take children to school.

 The city has all the services the country lacks, but it also has a lot of (72)_____________ . Cities are often ugly and (73)_____________; they not only have bad air but are also noisy. Everyone is always in a (74)_____________ and this means that people have no time to get to know each other and make (75)_____________.

     Living in the country is something that people from the city often dream about. However, in reality, it has both advantages and disadvantages.

     There are certainly many advantages to living in the country. First, you can enjoy peace and quietness. Moreover, people tend to be friendlier. A further advantage is that there is less traffic, so it is safer for young children.

     However, there are certain disadvantages or drawbacks to life outside the city. First, because there are fewer people, you are likely to have few friends. In addition, entertainment is difficult to find, particularly in the evening. Furthermore, the fact that there are fewer shops and services means that it is hard to find jobs.

     In short, it can be seen that the country is more suitable for some people than others. On the whole, it is often the best for those who are retired or who have young children. In contrast, young people who have a career are better provided in the city.

1. According to the passage, living in the country has ……………….

     A. only good points                                          B. only bad points

     C. both good and bad points                             D. no disadvantages

2. How many advantages does living in the country have?

     A. Two                   B. Three                 C. Four                  D. No

3. Living in the country is safer for young children because ……………….

     A. there is less traffic                            B. there are few shops

     C. there are fewer people                      D. there are few services

4. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?

     A. People in the country tend to be friendlier than people in the city.

     B. It’s hard to find entertainment in the country.

     C. There are fewer shops and services in the country.

     D. The country is only suitable for retired people.

5. Having few friends is          ……………….

     A. one of drawbacks to life in the country

     B. the only disadvantage to living in the country

     C. one of certain drawbacks to life outside the city

     D. one of certain advantages to life outside the city

The country and the city have advantages and disadvantages. People in the country live in more beautiful (31)_____. They enjoy peace and quiet, and can do their work at their own pace because no one is in a hurry. They live in larger, more comfortable houses, and their (32) _____ are more friendly, and ready to help them when they need it. However, their life can be monotonous and they can be isolated, a long way from the nearest town, (33) _____ is a serious problem if they are ill or have to (34) _____ children to school. The city has all the (35) _____ the country lacks, but it also has a lot of disadvantages. Cities are often ugly and polluted; they not only have bad air but are also noisy. Everyone is always in haste and this means that people have no time to know each other and make friends.

31: A. sightseeing            B. view             

  C. scenery                      D. surroundings

32: A. children          B. neighbors            

    C. families             D. villagers

33: A. this                  B. that                C. what              D. which

34: A. get                  B. take                C. collect           D. let

35: A. services          B. provision       C. aids         D. benefits

1. He used to driver .....so he had many accidents last year ( care )

2.We enjoy living in a ......neighbourhood which is free of noice and crime ( peace )

3. .........is quiet popular in an overcrowded city. You can see people sleeping in a park or under a bridge ( home )

4. The air in this city is very ....because there are many factories ( pollute )

5. Internet is very useful , however it has some .......( advantage )

6. There will be a sky....system to stop everyone from scashing and help them avoid trafficc jams. ( safe )