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Which is better? Living In The Province or Living In The City?

מאמר באנגלית לתרגול קריאה. כולל 5 מילים חדשות עם תרגום לעברית, 3 שאלות הבנת הנקרא, 5 שאלות לשיחה. מתאים למתקדמים.

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We always compare how it feels like living in a provincial area to an urban city. People think that provinces are only filled with trees. No crowded places and animals are common everywhere and not living in cages. People think that living in a province remains better than in a developing place in the country. Sure, province life is much more serene and stress-free living compared to the big city. However, advantages exist when you live in the city.
Here are some advantages of living in a province. First, less air pollution. Everyone knows that due to the greater number of greenery than the human population. The air we breathe there remains fresher and healthier. It has more soil – perfect for plants than cemented ones. Planting crops to have vegetables for meals can make one spend less money. The summer season feels a little less hot as trees help absorb the heat from the sun. Aside from that, it also helps prevent one to get sunburn or rashes. Another thing, there is no heavy traffics, no loud car engines, and less smoke from cars. Gadget use will remain lesser than usual. You can enjoy the sights more than the pictures on social media. No need for pools or popular beaches. Even a small stream of the river will give you a good swim. Also, taking it as you took the whole place into a reservation. 

Nevertheless, some choose to live in the city. We can’t blame them. There’s something that the city can offer that some small provinces just cannot.  Here are some advantages of living in the city. First, cities can be a country’s proof that they have started developing. It has buildings with technologies that make one’s life easier. It has more job opportunities. Compared to the provincial wage rate, a city offers a larger amount salary. The city also has countless options for museums to visit. Plus, it has restaurants with delicious flavors that will savor one’s tongue. We can visit amusement parks with rides and activities that you can enjoy with your friends and family. Government offices also remain close. Especially, when you want to process important documents that are mostly one ride or a few hours away. Provinces may sound boring to others. But to some, it is a perfect place to organize your mind, forget your problems for a while, and realize things. Meanwhile, living in the city, you might say it is too messy, too crowded, and too loud. But, you don’t realize the fun and excitement it brings you when an event takes place.

מילים חדשות מהטקסט

  • Serene /səˈrin/ adjective רָגוּעַ

    peaceful and calm, or (of a person) not worried or excited

    She looked as calm and serene as she always did.

  • Greenery /ˈgrinəri/ noun יֶרֶק

    green plants, or branches that have been cut off from plants, esp. when used as decoration

    The room was decorated with flowers and greenery.

  • Cemented /səˈmɛntəd/ noun מוצק

    a gray powder that is mixed with water, sand, and other substances becomes very hard when dry, and is used in making concrete

    The snow on the ground gradually cemented as the night fell.

  • Sunburn /ˈsʌnˌbɜrn/ noun כֶּלֶף

    sore, red skin caused by too much time in the sun

    The risk and severity of sunburn depend on the body's natural skin color.

  • Messy /ˈmɛsi/ adjective מבולגן

    dirty, unpleasant, or lacking order

    His bedroom is always messy.

שאלות לשיחה

אין כאן תשובה נכונה — אלה שאלות לתרגול דיבור, לבד או מול מורה.

  1. Do you prefer to live in the city or the province and why?
  2. Where do you currently live in a city or a province?
  3. What are the best things in your hometown?
  4. What do you like the most in your neighborhood?
  5. In your own opinion, how can we make our cities safer places to live?

בדקו את עצמכם

3 שאלות. בחרו תשובה וקבלו בדיקה מיד.

  1. The following are advantages of living in the province except for?

  2. The following are advantages of living in the city except for?

  3. What is the article mainly about?

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