Meu grandioso padlet by Vinicio Gomes

viniciogomes10 — 2017-04-12 16:36:08 UTC

Life in the countryside: a quiet life

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viniciogomes10 — 2017-04-12 16:52:12 UTC

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viniciogomes10 — 2017-04-26 16:33:11 UTC

The countryside holds a special place at the heart of English life and culture. And although the vast majority of Britons are now urban, the countryside remains for most people in Britain an idyllic place, a place where one can live and relax. At weekends and other moments of free time, Britons love to go to the country. And they do not hesitate to do so, because the English countryside is beautiful, diverse, and often easily accessible from the major cities.
For many people, the countryside is Britain as it should be - an area full of historic sites, memorials, monuments, protected areas, pretty villages, pubs with tables in the garden – a part of Britain where time seems to have stopped in its tracks. But as towns and cities, even villages, keep growing to cater for England's rapidly growing population, and with England already the most densely-populated country in Europe, the English countryside is shrinking and changing.
Fortunately, there are still plenty of wonderful places left to see. Here is a small guide.

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viniciogomes10 — 2017-04-26 16:40:32 UTC

City life

viniciogomes10 — 2017-04-26 16:45:22 UTC

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viniciogomes10 — 2017-04-27 01:16:58 UTC

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viniciogomes10 — 2017-04-27 01:32:12 UTC

Living in a city has both advantages and disadvantages. It's often easier to find work, and there is usually a choice of public transport, so you don't need to have a car. Also, there are a lot of interesting things to do and places to see. For example, you can eat in good restaurants, visit museums, and go to the theatre and to concerts. When you want to relax, you can usually find a park where you can feed the ducks or just to sit on a park bench and read a book. City life is very interesting because of the variety of things that a big city offers to the people.
However, for every plus there is a minus. Nowadays, it's not very easy to find a job. Of course, you need to have a job, but unless it is very well paid, you will not be able to afford many of the things that there are to do, because living in a city is very expensive. It's particularly difficult to find good, cheap accomodation.
In addition, public transport is sometimes crowded and dirty, especially in the rush hour, and even the parks can become very crowded every day, not to mention on Sundays when it seems that everybody is looking for some open space and green grass. Despite all the crowds, it is still possible to feel very lonely in a city.
City life can be fascinating for young people, who like the excitement of the city and don't mind the noise and pollution. However, many people, when they get older, and particularly when they have young children, often prefer the peace and fresh air of the countryside.

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viniciogomes10 — 2017-04-27 02:15:50 UTC