Many people enjoy living in a big city because they think life is more exciting there. However, I come from a small village and in my view, there are lots of benefits. The main reason I prefer village life is because it’s very quiet, so 1 always feel calm when I’m here. Another reason is that the air is so fresh and clean. We have more green spaces and bigger gardens, too. In addition, I think the people here are friendlier. Personally, I’m interested in wildlife photography, so the countryside is perfect for me.
The only downside is transport. I have an early start for a long journey to school in Faro and the school bus is always stopping to pick up more people. Also, it’s boring sometimes, but I enjoy chatting to my friends. Fortunately, I’m learning to ride a moped. On balance, I disagree that city life is better, as I think my village lifestyle is healthier and more relaxing. In spite of that, some of my friends couldn’t cope with life in the country, so it comes down to personal opinion.
1. Where does the writer come from?
A. a big city B. a small village C. a countryside D. a small town
2. One reason why he prefers village life is that ______________.
A. it’s very noisy B. the air is so fresh and clean
C. life is more exciting there D. village lifestyle is healthier
3. What does he think about the people in his village?
A. friendlier B. boring C. exciting D. kind
4. According to the writer, what is the disadvantage of living in the village?
A. weather B. facilities C. transport D. service
5. How does he go to school?
A. bicycle B. train C. moped D. school bus
III. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answers.
Nowadays, some people choose to live and work in the countryside. New ways of working, such as online working, have made it possible for more people to live there. There are both advantages and (1) _________ to living in the countryside.
On the one hand, life in the countryside is very peaceful. There are less cars and that means that there is less noise, and that it is less (2) _________. Furthermore, there is more land available in the countryside, and people can often live in (3) ___________ houses or flats than in cities. Finally, it is easier to do a lot of outdoor activities such as walking or cycling if you live in the countryside. On the other hand, life in the countryside can be (4) __________. There are fewer restaurants, cinemas and shops to go to. Moreover, there is little public transport, which makes it difficult to get around if you don’t have a car. Finally, you can feel isolated if you live a long way from other people.
In conclusion, there are both pros and cons to living in the countryside. However, in my opinion, the (5) __________ of the countryside makes it a very attractive option.
1. A. good points B. disadvantages C. benefits D. merits
2. A. polluted B. clean C. noisy D. crowded
3. A. smaller B. more expensive C. bigger D. cheaper
4. A. interesting B. exciting C. amazing D. Boring
5. A. peacefulness B. advantages C. carefulness D. noisiness

Question

Many people enjoy living in a big city because they think life is more exciting there. However, I come from a small village and in my view, there are lots of benefits. The main reason I prefer village life is because it’s very quiet, so 1 always feel calm when I’m here. Another reason is that the air is so fresh and clean. We have more green spaces and bigger gardens, too. In addition, I think the people here are friendlier. Personally, I’m interested in wildlife photography, so the countryside is perfect for me.
The only downside is transport. I have an early start for a long journey to school in Faro and the school bus is always stopping to pick up more people. Also, it’s boring sometimes, but I enjoy chatting to my friends. Fortunately, I’m learning to ride a moped. On balance, I disagree that city life is better, as I think my village lifestyle is healthier and more relaxing. In spite of that, some of my friends couldn’t cope with life in the country, so it comes down to personal opinion.
1. Where does the writer come from?
A. a big city			B. a small village		C. a countryside		D. a small town
2. One reason why he prefers village life is that ______________.
A. it’s very noisy					B. the air is so fresh and clean
C. life is more exciting there			D. village lifestyle is healthier
3. What does he think about the people in his village?
A. friendlier 		B. boring 			C. exciting 			D. kind
4. According to the writer, what is the disadvantage of living in the village?
A. weather			B. facilities			C. transport			D. service
5. How does he go to school?
A. bicycle			B. train			C. moped			D. school bus
III. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answers.
Nowadays, some people choose to live and work in the countryside. New ways of working, such as online working, have made it possible for more people to live there. There are both advantages and (1) _________ to living in the countryside.
On the one hand, life in the countryside is very peaceful. There are less cars and that means that there is less noise, and that it is less (2) _________. Furthermore, there is more land available in the countryside, and people can often live in (3) ___________ houses or flats than in cities. Finally, it is easier to do a lot of outdoor activities such as walking or cycling if you live in the countryside. On the other hand, life in the countryside can be (4) __________. There are fewer restaurants, cinemas and shops to go to. Moreover, there is little public transport, which makes it difficult to get around if you don’t have a car. Finally, you can feel isolated if you live a long way from other people.
In conclusion, there are both pros and cons to living in the countryside. However, in my opinion, the (5) __________ of the countryside makes it a very attractive option.
1. A. good points		B. disadvantages		C. benefits			D. merits
2. A. polluted		B. clean			C. noisy			D. crowded
3. A. smaller		B. more expensive		C. bigger			D. cheaper
4. A. interesting		B. exciting			C. amazing			D. Boring
5. A. peacefulness		B. advantages		C. carefulness		D. noisiness

Accepted Answer

1. The writer comes from B. a small village.
2. One reason why he prefers village life is that B. the air is so fresh and clean.
3. He thinks the people in his village are A. friendlier.
4. According to the writer, the disadvantage of living in the village is C. transport.
5. He goes to school by D. school bus.

For the second passage:
1. There are both advantages and B. disadvantages to living in the countryside.
2. That means that there is less noise, and that it is less A. polluted.
3. People can often live in C. bigger houses or flats than in cities.
4. On the other hand, life in the countryside can be D. Boring.
5. However, in my opinion, the A. peacefulness of the countryside makes it a very attractive option.

Many people enjoy living in a big city because they think life is more exciting there. However, I come from a small village and in my view, there are lots of benefits. The main reason I prefer village...