Question

Living in the country Today some people sell their small flats in the cities, buy houses in the
countryside and move to live there in order to change their lifestyle. But before you
make this decision, let us consider advantages and disadvantages of the living in the
village.
On the living one hand, there are plenty of benefits in village life.
First of all the environment is much healthier in the village. The air is fresh, there are
no traffic jams and the number of cars is much smaller. The noise level is also lower
and usually after 10 p.m. it becomes very quiet.
Secondly, the house in the country can be far cheaper than a flat in the city. So you
can have a very spacious place to live with some private territory around it and
maybe even a couple of sheds. The price also depends on how far the place is from
the city and whether it has schools, hospitals and shops. So it can be very
convenient for a family with children.
Besides, you private plot of land gives you freedom to organize it the way you like.
Some people choose to grow vegetables, others use this place to construct a
playground for children or organize a nice place for barbecue. It will be more
pleasant for you to spend time outdoors on your own land.
But on the other hand there are also some drawbacks in the life of a villager.
First of all, if you have a private house, you should understand that trouble with
leaking roof, electricity, heating system, water supply and so on is now your
responsibility and you should take good care of your property to avoid possible
problems.
Moreover, it may be difficult to find a job in the village. And if you want to work in the
city and live in the village, you should think over all possible transport problems. It
may take you several hours to get to your workplace or you may face traffic
congestion
It is also important to check what facilities are there in the village. If the family has
small children, it is important to have a good kindergarten and a school nearby. If
you love sports, you'll want to have a swimming pool or a gym near your house,
All in all, life in the country is a great opportunity to lead a healthy lifestyle and live in
a spacious house, but before you make your choice think carefully about all pros and
cons.
Answer the questions
1. Why do some people want to live in the country side?
2. What are the advantages of living in a private house?
3. What problems call you have with a house?
4. What transport problems can a villager have?
Where would you prefer to live in the countryside or in the city and why?​