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

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)______.

Services / neighbors / friends / polluted / advantages / isolated / hurry / which / means / environment

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, (6) _____ is a serious problem if they are ill or have to take 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)_______

I. Fill in the blank with the word or phrase in the following passage.

The country and the city have advantages and (1)______. People in the country live in more beautiful
surroundings. They enjoy (2) ______ and quietness, and can do their work at their (3) ______ pace because no
one is in a (4) ______. They live in larger, more comfortable houses, and their neighbours are more friendly,
and ready to help them (5) ______ they need it. their life. However, can be (6) ______ and they may be isolated,
which is a serious problem (7)______ they are ill or want to take children to school.
The city has all the services that the country lacks, but it (8) ______ has a lot of disadvantages. Cities are often
polluted. They not (9)______ have polluted air but also have noisy streets. Everyone is always in a hurry and
this (10) ______ that people have no time to get to know each other and make friends.

     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

Living in the country has both advantages and disadvantages. There are certainly many advantages to live in the country. First, you can enjoy peace and quietness. The air in the countryside is often fresher than in the city. Second, people tend to be friendlier. They live not very far from the others; they know each other very well. If someone needs help, they are ready to help anytime. Moreover, there is less traffic, so it is safer for young children. However, there are certain disadvantages 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. Moreover, education seems to be less developed than it in the city. Therefore, the children are less accessed to the modern technology. On the whole, it is often the best for those who are retired or who have young children to live in the country. In contrast, young people who have a career are better provided in the city.

25. What is the topic of the writing?

26. How many advantages of living in the country mentioned?

27. Are there any disadvantages of living in the country?

28. Do you like to live in the city or in the countryside? Why?

choose the word or phrase among A B C or D that best fits the blanks space in the following passage

the country and the city have advantage and (1).......................... . people in the country live in more beautiful surrounding. they enjoy(2) .................. and puietness and can do their work at their (3)................. pace because no one is in a (4) ............ . they live in larger , more comfortable houses , and their neighbors are more friendly and ready to help them (5) ......................... they need it . their life. however, can be (6)............... and they may be isolated. which is serious problem (7).................. they are ill or want to take children to school

the city has all the services that the country lacks , but it (8)................. has a lot of disadvantages cities are often polluted . they not (9)...................... have polluted air but also have noisy streets. everyone is always in hurry and this (10)................ that people have no time tho get to know each other and make friends.

1 A joy B enjoyment C happiness D disadvantages

2 A quiet B quietly C peace D peaceful

3 A less B own C just D only

4 A hurry B hurried C hurriedly D hurrying

5 A when B which C what D that

6 A bore B bored C boring D bores

7 A unless B because C although D if

8 A also B yet C alrealy D so

9 A never B ever C hardly D only

10 A aims B means C asks D said

VIII. Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.

The country and the city have advantages and (1) ………………. People in the country live in more beautiful surroundings. They enjoy (2) ……………… and quietness, and can do their work at their (3) ……………… pace because no one is in a (4) ………………. they live in larger, more comfortable houses, and their neighbors are more friendly, and ready to help them (5) ………………. they need it. Their life, however, can be (6) ……………….and they may be isolated, which is a serious problem (7) ………………. they are ill or want to take children to school.

     The city has all the services that the country lacks, but it (8) …………… has a lot of disadvantages. Cities are often polluted. They not (9) …………… have polluted air but also have noisy streets. Everyone is always in a hurry and this (10) ……………… that people have no time to get to know each other and make friends.

1.  A. joy                     B. enjoyment         C. happiness         D. disadvantages

2.  A. quiet                   B. quietly               C. peace                 D. peaceful

3.  A. less                     B. own                   C. just                    D. only

4.  A. hurry                  B. hurried              C. hurriedly                       D. hurrying

5.  A. when                  B. which                C. what                  D. that

6.  A. bore                   B. bored                 C. boring                D. bores

7.  A. unless                 B. because             C. although                        D. if

8.  A. also                    B. yet                     C. already              D. so

9.  A. never                  B. ever                   C. hardly                D. only

10.  A. aims                 B. means                C. asks                   D. said

I. Choose the word or the phrase among A,B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.

          The country and the city have advantages and (1)____________. People in the country live in more beautiful surroundings. They enjoy (2) _______ and quietness, and can do their work at their own  space because  no one  is in a (3)___________. They live in larger, more comfortable houses,and their neighbors are more friendly, and ready to help them when  they need it. Their life, however, can be boring  and they may be isolated, which is a serious problem if they are ill or want to take children to school.

          The city has all the services that the country lacks, but it also has a lot of disadvantages. Cities are often polluted. They not (4)          have polluted air but also have noisy streets. Everyone is always in a hurry and this (5)              that people have no time to get to know each other and make friends.

1.A. joy              B. enjoyment             C. happiness               D. disadvantages

2.A.quiet            B. quietly                  C. peace                      D. peaceful

3.A.hurry           B. hurried                  C. hurriedly                D. hurrying

4.A. never          B. ever                       C. hardly                    D. only

5.A. aims            B. means                   C. asks                       D. said