VI. Read the coversation and choose the corrcet answer (A, B, C or D)

THE CITY AND THE COUNTRY

David: How do you like living in the big city?

Maria: There are many things that are better than living in the country!

David: Can you give me some examples? 

Maria: Well, it certainly is more interesting than the country. There is so much more to do and see!

David: Yes, but the city is more dangerous than the country.

Maria: That’s true. People in the city aren’t as open as those in the countryside.

David: I’m sure that the country is more relaxed, too.

Maria: Yes, the city is busier than the country. However, the country is much slower than the city.

David: I think that’s a good thing!

Maria: Oh, I don’t. The country is so slow and boring! It’s much more boring than the city.

David: How about the cost of living? Is the country cheaper than the city?

Maria: Oh, yes. The city is more expensive than the country.

David: Life in the country is also much healthier than in the city.

Maria: Yes, it’s cleaner and less dangerous in the country. But, the city is so much more

           exciting. It’s faster, crazier and more fun than the country.

David: I think YOU are crazy for moving to the city.

Maria: Well, I’m young now. Maybe when I’m married and have children I’ll move back to the country.

Questions

1. Maria thinks life in the city is __________ life in the countryside.

 A. cheaper than   B. as cheap as          C. more expensive than            D. as expensive as

2. David says that the countryside is __________ the city.

A. less dangerous than                         B. more dangerous than    

C. as dangerous as                                         D. as safe as 

3. Maria says __________ when she is married and has children.

          A. she will move to the city              B. she will buy a house in the country

          C. might leave the countryside          D. she might move back to the country

4. According to the conversation, which of the following statements is TRUE?

A. The city is quieter than the country.  

B. The country is healthier than the city.   

C. Maria thinks the country is more fun than the city.  

D. The country is more exciting than the city.

5. According to the conversation, which of the following statements is NOT TRUE?

A. The people in the countryside aren’t as open as the people in the city.

B. David thinks Maria is crazy for leaving the country.

C. Life in the country isn’t as hectic as life in the city.    

 D. the country is slower than the city.

VI. Complete the dialogue with the comparative form of the adjectives in brackets.
David: How do you like living in the big city?
Maria: There are many things that are (1) ______________ (good) than living in the country!
David: Can you give me some examples?
Maria: Well, it certainly is (2) ______________ (interesting) than the country: Thereis so

much more to do and see!

David: Yes, but the city is (3) ______________ (dangerous) than the counting
Maria: That’s true. People in the countryside are (4) ______________ (friendly) thanthose in

the city.

David: I’m sure that the country is (5) ______________ (relaxed), too!
Maria: Yes, the city is (6) ______________ (busy) than the country. However, the country is

much (7) ______________ (slow) than the city.

David: I think that’s a good thing!
Maria: The country is so slow and boring! It’s much (8) ___________ (boring) than the city.
David: Life in the country is a lot (9) ______________ (healthy) than in the city, I think.
Maria: Sure, it’s (10) ____________ (clean) too. But, the city is so much (11) ____________

(exciting).

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Complete the dialogue with the comparative form of the adjectives in brackets.

David: How do you like living in the big city?

Maria: There are many things that are (1) … (good) than living in the country!

David: Can you give me some examples?

Maria: Well, it certainly is (2) … (interesting) than the country. There is so much more to do and see!

David: Yes, but the city is (3) … (dangerous) than the country.

Maria: That’s true. People in the countryside are (4) … (friendly) than those in the city.

David: I’m sure that the country is (5) … (relaxed), too!

Maria: Yes, the city is (6) … (busy) than the country. However, the country is much (7) … (slow) than the city.

David: I think that’s a good thing!

Maria: The country is so slow and boring! It’s much (8) … (boring) than the city.

David: Life in the country is a lot (9) … (healthy) than in the city, I think.

Maria: Sure, it’s (10) … (clean) too. But, the city is so much (11) … (exciting).

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                                                                             THE CITY AND THE COUNTRY'

David: How do you like living in the big city?

Maria: There are many things that are better than living in the country!

David: Can you give me some examples?

Maria: Well, it certainly is more interesting than the country. There is so muchmore to do and see!

David: Yes, but the city is more dangerous than the country.

Maria: That’s true. People in the city aren’t as open as those in the countryside.

David: I’m sure that the country is more relaxed, too.Maria: Yes, the city is busier than the country. However, the country is muchslower than the city.

David: I think that’s a good thing!

Maria: Oh, I don’t. The country is so slow and boring! It’s much more boring than thecity

.David: How about the cost of living? Is the country cheaper than the city?

Maria: Oh, yes. The city is more expensive than the country.

David: Life in the country is also much healthier than in the city.

Maria: Yes, it’s cleaner and less dangerous in the country. But, the city is somuch more exciting. It’s faster, crazier and more fun than the country.

David: I think YOU are crazy for moving to the city.

Maria: Well, I’m young now. Maybe when I’m married and have children I’llmove back to the country.

Questions

1. Maria thinks life in the city is __________ life in the countryside.

A. cheaper than    B. as cheap as     C. more expensive than      D. asexpensive as

2. David says that the countryside is __________ the city.

A. less dangerous than     B. more dangerous than     C. as dangerous as     D.as safe as

3. Maria says __________ when she is married and has children.

A. she will move to the city                                                                      B. she will buy a house in the country                                            C. might leave the countryside                                                                D. she might move back to thecountry 

4. According to the conversation, which of the following statements is TRUE?

A. The city is quieter than the country.                                                        B. The country is healthier than thecity.                                      C. Maria thinks the country is more fun than the city.                                  D. The country is moreexciting than the city.

5. According to the conversation, which of the following statements is NOT TRUE?

A. The people in the countryside aren’t as open as the people in the city.

B. David thinks Maria is crazy for leaving the country.

C. Life in the country isn’t as hectic as life in the city.

D. the country is slowerthan the city.

 

Living in the country is something that people from the city often dream about. However, in reality, it has both its advantages and disadvantages.
There are certainly many advantages to living in the country. First of all, you can enjoy peace and quiet. Moreover, people tend to be friendlier and more open. A further advantage is that there is less traffic, so it is safer for young children.
However, there are certain drawbacks to life outside the city. Firstly , because there are fewer people, you are likely to have fewer 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 harder to find work. As a result , you may have to travel a long way to work, which can be extremely expensive.
In conclusion, it can be seen that the country is more suitable for some people than others.On the whole , it is often the best place for those who are retired or who have young children. In contrast , young, single people who have a career are better provided for in the city.

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

There are certainly many advantages to living in the country. First of all, you can enjoy _______ and quiet. Morever, people are friendlier. Ther is less ______, so it is ______for young children.

However, there are some disadvantages to life outside the city . Firstly, because there are _____ people, you have few friends. In addition, entertainment is difficult to find, especially _______ the evening.

There are ________ shops and services, so it is hard to find _______. On the whole, the country is often the_______ place for those people who are retired or who have young children.

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 children because___________
A.there is less traffic
B.there are few shops
C.there are fewer people
D.there are fewer services

4.Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passenger?
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 certainad vantages 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?