a City or a Country (Reading)

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.