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Worksheetsa City or a Country (Reading)
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 20mins
What is one of many benefits of living in a city that Stephen mentions?
He is an art student, and the best place to find inspiration is in the city.
He can find everything he needs easily.
He can get around everywhere with his car.
He prefers going to art galleries and museums.
Why does Stephen talk about London in the second paragraph?
to illustrate general problems that people might come across when they live in a city.
To persuade people to live in a city.
To talk about good things that people may find living in a city.
To support the idea that living in the city is beneficial.
According to the article, where do Stephen’s parents possibly live?
London
Brixton
A city
A country
What does Stephen feel about constant noise, pollution, and traffic congestion?
He doesn’t care about the things.
He doesn’t understand.
He doesn’t see those as a big thing comparing to what he gets.
He doesn’t have to pay much living in the city.
What is the main idea of Stephen’s article?
If you live in a city and get tired, it means you get tired of life.
People get better facilities with lower price when they live in a city.
Even though people living in a city seem to gain many advantages, they still experience problems.
City life is relatively better than the others.
What does ranch mean?
People who live in a countryside.
Lifestyle of the people in an area.
A wide area where people grow crop and breed livestock.
vegetable which local people consume.
These are good things living in a country that Marianna mentioned in her article EXCEPT?
Calm and quiet
Friendly neighbors
Enormous space
Quality food
What does it mean when Marianna talks about feeling isolated?
There is a problem from drought that keeps her family away from outside.
She is kept in the area without any contact from outside.
The state enforces strict policies and regulations that she cannot meet anybody.
Meeting neighbors and other people can be difficult.
What is the problem that Marianna experiences?
She is often ill and have to call the flying doctor.
There are a few schools and supermarkets where she can select.
Local facilities are not good in quality.
Facilities such as schools, super market, and shops can not be found in the area.
What can you conclude from the reading?
Living in either a country or a city offers both benefits and drawbacks.
Living in a city always offers opportunities than living in a country.
People tend to overlook drawbacks that they experience even if they are too many too handle.
The problems are likely to be more difficult if you live in a country.
