10 câu Trắc nghiệm Tiếng Anh 8 Unit 2 - Kĩ năng đọc hiểu - Global success có đáp án

Many people work in London prefer to live outside it, and to go into their offices, factories or schools everyday by train, car or bus, even though this means they have to get up earlier in the morning and reach home later in the evening.

One advantage of living outside London is that houses are cheaper. Even small flat in London without a garden costs quite a lot to rent. With the same money one can get a little house in the country with a garden of one’s own. Then in the country one can rest from the noise and hurry of the town. Even though one has to get up earlier and spend more time in trains or buses, one can sleep well at night, during weekends and summer evenings one can enjoy the fresh, clean air of the country. If one likes gardens, one can spend his free time digging planting, watering and doing the other things that are needed in a garden. Then, when the flowers and the vegetables come up, one has the reward of one who has shared the secrets of nature.

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 of 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, there are fewer shops and services so it is quite hard to find jobs. 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 or single People who have a career are better provided for in the city.