Transcript of Advantages and disadvantages of living in the country and in the city
1. Advantages and disadvantages of living in the country and in
the city.There is a tendency in the modern society to abandon the
country and to migrate to the city.More and more people, especially
young and well educated, decide to live in large metropolisesrather
than in small towns or villages. The main factor that influences
their decision isunemployment problem which is very acute in the
country. The city offers many opportunitiesto young people. First
of all, they can attend there the best universities and use the
best learningresources which will allow them to develop their
knowledge and skills. Good educationalbackground increases their
chances to find employment in good companies which will offerthem
lucrative posts. People who are ambitious and want to be successful
and pursue theircareers find in the city many possibilities to
realize their potential and to gain the bestprofessional
experience. Besides, large modern metropolises provide their
inhabitants withlimitless sources of entertainment. Young people
can socialize in cafes, pubs, clubs or discos ortake part in
various cultural events, like for example concerts, art exhibitions
or spectacles in thetheatre. Moreover, they can enjoy shopping in
large shopping centres or department stores. Allthese charms and
attractions of the city are appealing to young people, however when
they starttheir own families they usually start missing
peacefulness and tranquillity of country life. Asthey become older,
people are tired with the hectic and stressful city life and often
decide tomove outside the city. However, country life, although
more quiet and peaceful, has alsodisadvantages.One of the drawbacks
of living in the country is poor quality of education in schools
there.Country schools usually do not have good facilities like for
example gyms or computer rooms.Besides, students have often
problems with finding studying materials as the access to
theInternet still is not widespread there. Moreover, children
develop their natural talents since theycannot attend any
additional lessons or courses.The most serious problem of living in
the country is the problem with finding a job. There areno
companies or factories that would offer people employment.
Therefore most dwellers of thecountry are farmers who have to work
very hard in the fields to earn their living. Those who arelucky
enough, find work in nearby towns but then there is a problem with
commuting as thecommunication network is not developed well in the
country.Another bad side of country life is lack of entertainment.
There are no cafes or cinemas wherepeople could spend their free
time and socialize with their friends.Obviously, living in the
country also has many advantages. First of all, countryside is
notpolluted therefore you can breath there fresh air. Besides,
there is hardly any road traffic thusyou can enjoy silence in the
country. You can also relax and go for a nice walk in the forest
orin the meadows. What is more important, in the country people can
grow their own fruit andvegetables which are healthier than those
you can buy in the greengrocers in the city.Another advantage of
country life is the fact that it is safer than life in a
metropolis. In smalltowns or villages, crime rate is usually very
low and people do not need to be afraid of havingtheir house broken
into or of being attacked and robbed in the street.In addition, it
seems that in the country the relationship between people are more
genuine aspeople are more friendly and open there.All things
considering, it is obvious that both country and city life have
their advantages anddisadvantages. Some people find metropolises
more exciting and appealing than small townsbut others prefer
beauty and tranquillity of the countryside. The choice whether to
live dependson every persons character and preferences.