People usually get used to places where they live. Some people claim they would die of boredom if they had to live in the country but for others it is the fulfilment of their dreams. The truth is, however, that both country and city life have their advantages and disadvantages.
One of the most important advantages of country life is its peacefulness. There are less cars than in the city therefore there is no noise of traffic and you can enjoy listening to beautiful singing of nightingales on spring or summer evenings. Besides, the country is beneficial for our health. Since there is no industrial pollution in the country, air is clean and fresh and there. It is also possible to grow you own fruit and vegetables which are much healthier than those you buy from the greengrocer's. Another good side of living in the country is the fact that people are more friendly and helpful and there is a strong sense of community between them. In addition, the country is much safer than the city-there are few accidents and the crime rate is low.
Although living in the country has a lot of advantages, there are also many drawbacks. One of them is lack of entertainment and sport facilities. As there are no cinemas, theatres, swimming pools or tennis courts in the country, people living there must travel to the city in search for the entertainment or the opportunity to practice sports. Moreover, life there can be very hard. Country people are dependent on the soil they cultivate since the main source of their income is farming. Farming involves a lot of hard work in the fields and also some level of uncertainity because the crops could be destroyed by heavy rain or drought. Those who live in a village but work in the city experience another drawback of country live which is commuting. Often there are no good transport connections and travelling to and from the city every day can be very uncomfortable.
When it comes to the city life, it seems much more appealing. First of all, it gives better opportunities for education and work. There are many good schools and libraries which provides students with study materials. Moreover, children have more possibilities to develop their natural talents as they can attend various courses or practise sports. In addition, city offers many sources of entertainment; you can go to the cinema or theatre, visit a museum or ZOO or simply have a cup of coffe with your friends in a nice cafe. Besides, there are a lot of interesting shops which have on sale a wide range of various goods.
However, the city life has not only good sides but also bad ones. First of all, the costs of living are very high. Moreover, streets are dangerous at night because crime and violence are widespread. Another serious drawback is that there is a lot of pollution caused by the industry and there are not enough green areas in the city. Despite good transport connections, very often travelling in the city is not easy because of traffic jams. In addition, heavy traffic is the source of noise which have a harmful influence on human health. In addition, the fast pace of the city life often creates stress and leads to many health problems like, for example, heart diseases. Taking everything into consideration, it is obvious that both the city and the country have some good and also some bad sides. It seems to me that the country life is appealing to people who have spent their whole life in the city and are tird with noise, crowd, pollution and violence. They are attracted to the country's tranquility and the beauty of its landscapes. However, most young people born and brought up in villages dream about living in a big city which offers them better life and gives so many opportunities for self-fulfilment and achieving a success.
