City Life and Country Life
1. The village and the city.
I think a village life is better because it more peaceful and relaxing. In a city one is always running around with the clock-life seems more hectic. Maybe there is more to do in a city life than in a village life when it comes to entertainment. But being in a village where life can be more relaxing is nicer. If you like a fast life with a lot of exposure to libraries, swimming pools, movie theatre, ATMs etc. then city is cool.
2.What are the differences between the jobs in the villages and the city?
I think jobs in the city and village are very different. The first difference is that in the villages many people are farmers. Their work is mainly physical labor and this is very hard work. They have to work outside all days. Their work is also very seasonal. Most of their work doesn’t involves many skills and they don’t make much money. They live on what they grow. In the city, there are all kinds of jobs for all kinds of people to do. People work all the year round. Some jobs are thought to be low and poorly paid while some jobs pay well and requires skills and education.
3.What are the different kinds of transport used in the villages and cities?
The means of transportation in the cities and villages are quite different from each other. In the cities, it’s usually very convenient to travel by bus, by car, by subway or by taxi. The roads and services are always good. In the villages, the farmers ride their bikes or walk around because wherever they go, it’s not far. They take buses to go to far places. Sometimes they have to wait for hours for the next bus.
4. What are the different types of housing in the villages and cities?
Housing in the cities and villages are very different too. In cities most people live in apartment buildings while villagers live in the houses they make for themselves. The Buildings in cities are usually well equipped with the modern facilities while houses
in the countryside are big, with fewer good things like city people have. The residential areas in the cities are always crowed with people while in the countryside, the houses are dotted here and there in the village.
5. What are the different things people do in their spare time?
In the city there are many things people can do in their spare time. Young people can go shopping go the cinema and they can go out and try different styles of food in restaurants. In their spare time people should also go to the gym to keep fit and healthy. In the countryside people have far fewer choices. In their spare time they can stay outdoors to enjoy nature more, go fishing, running or climbing, or just sit there chatting.
6. Do you think the quality of life is better in the city or in the villages?
Yes, I think so. The quality of life in the city is much better because apartments are very comfortable and well equipped. In the winter we have central heating to keep us warm. Also there are very good schools and hospitals in cities. Compared with the countryside, most people in the city are very well off. The quality of life in the countryside is worse due to the lack of good schools, hospitals, shops, transportation, entertainment and many other things our daily life requires.
7.Have you ever been to the countryside? If yes, what was it like in the countryside?
Yes, I’ve been to the countryside several times. We used to spend our short holidays there in summer. It was in the northern mountain area, about 2 hours ride from Beijing. We in the family hotel run by the farmers. It was very beautiful and natural in the country. The air was fresh and so were the vegetables. We went to the farm to water and harvest crops. We went picnic and camping and fishing. We always enjoy ourselves wh en we went to the countryside. Now I’m too busy to spend holid ays in the country. Next summer, I might go with my parents.。