Advantages and disadvantages of living in a big city, in a small town and in the country
The city is the place where all industrial, cultural and educational centers are situated. In big cities you can find museums, theaters, clubs, cinemas,bigshops and hospitals, comfortable modern flats.
People try to live in cites because all necessary objects are situated nearby. For example if you get ill a hospital or a chemist's shop will be situated near your home in the city, and if you live in the country it will be hard to find any medical help very quickly.
Also in big cites you can find all sorts of entertainment such as cinemas, clubs entertaining parks and so on. Many people like to spend their free time there because it helps them to relax and bring them a lot of pleasure.
It is really convenient that everything you need in daily life is situated near you. One of the most important comforts of big cites is that you can quickly get everywhere you like by underground, bus, trolleybus. Also in big cities there is electricity therefore you can use electrical devices such as TV sets, computers, radio, microwave oven, refrigerators and so on.
One more thing, without which it would be impossible to live today is the telephone and where there is a telephone there is also Internet. The communication (связь) has huge value in the life of people and we have got used to it to such extent that if there is no telephone we feel uncomfortable and lonely.
Yes, it is really comfortable, and at first glance everything is good but nowadays big cites there are a great amount of cars and factories. Big cites suffer of overpopulation, dirty air, and water, The streets became noisy and after hardworking day people cannot relax.
People try to do everything to go to the countryside because only there they can find silence. Every holiday and every weekend people try to leave their houses and go to the country.
I live in … district. The ecological conditions here are very bad because near my house a lot of industrial objects are situated. For example near … factory is situated. As for me I prefer to live in a big city because a lot of big shops are situated near my home, but I also like to spend my holidays in the country because after living in the city for about 9 months I begin to get tired.
THE ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF LIVING IN THE COUNTRY
Living in the country is often the secret dream of certain city-dwellers. However, in reality it has both its advantages and disadvantages.
There are many advantages to living in the country. First of all, you are much closer to nature and can enjoy more peace and quiet. In addition, life in the country is much slower and people tend to be more open and friendly. A further advantage is that there is much less traffic, and as a result it is much safer place to bring up young children.
On the other hand, there are certain drawbacks to life outside the city. Firstly, because there are fewer people, one has a smaller number of friends. Moreover, entertainment, particularly in the evening, is difficult to find. Furthermore, the fact that there are fewer shops and services often means that there are fewer employment opportunities. As a result, one may have to travel long distances to work elsewhere, and this can be extremely expensive.
To sum up, it can be seen that the country is more suitable for some than others. On the whole, it is often the best place for those who are retired or who have young children, therefore, young, single people who are following a career and who want some excitement are better provided for by life in the city.
Living in the City
Living in a big or small city is usually a hidden dream of certain village-dwellers. Nevertheless, it has both its advantages and disadvantages.
On the plus side, it is often easier to find work, and there is usually a choice of public transport, so you do not need to own a car. Also, there are a lot of interesting things to do and places to see. For example, you can eat in a good restaurant, visit museums, and go to the theatres and to concerts. What is more, when you want relax, you can usually find a park where you can feed the ducks or just sit on a park bench and read a book. All in all, city life is full of bustle (hurry, haste) and variety and you need never feel bored.
However, for every ever plus there is a minus. For one thing, you might have a job, but unless it is very well paid, you will not be able to afford many of the things that there are to do, because living in a city is often very expensive. It is particularly difficult to find food and cheap accommodation. What is more, public transport is sometimes crowded and dirty, particularly in the rush hour, and even the parks can become very crowded, especially on Sundays when it seems that every city-dweller is looking for some open space and green grass. Last of all, despite all the crowds, it is still possible to feel very lonely in a city.
In conclusion, I think that city life can be particularly appealing to (attract, interest) young people, who like the excitement of the city and do not mind the noise and pollution. However, many people, when they get older, and particularly when they have young children, often prefer the peace and fresh air of the countryside.