英语口语话题练习：Countryside
Q: What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in the city?
A: Living in the city is accompanied by a wide range of troubles, including traffic problems and over population. Nevertheless, there are numerous places for entertainment and more advanced technologies in cities compared to the countryside. There are also a large number of educational facilities in a metropolis, especially when it comes to higher education. But to be honest, the countryside has more natural beauty, such as mountains, hills, rivers, lakes, and grasslands. The lifestyle there is very peaceful, and we don’t need to worry too much about the hustle and bustle of city life.
生活在城市伴随着一系列的问题，包括交通问题和人口过剩。然而，与农村相比，城市有许多娱乐的地方和更先进的技术。大都市也有大量的教育设施，特别是在高等教育方面。但说实话，乡村有更多的自然美，如山、丘陵、河流、湖泊和草原。那里的生活方式很平静，我们不用太担心城市生活的喧嚣。
accompany 伴随
over population人口过剩
entertainment 娱乐
advanced technology 先进的技术
educational facility 教育设施
metropolis 大城市
when it comes to……说到…… (=speaking of)
higher education 高等教育
natural beauty 自然美景
hustle and bustle 熙熙攘攘
拓展：
住在大城市的优缺点
优点：
Better infrastructure and public services 更好的基础设施和公共服务
More job opportunities 更多的工作机会
Rich entertainment activities 丰富的娱乐活动
Better education and medical treatment 更好的教育和医疗条件
Convenient life 便利的生活
Better social welfare 更好的社会福利
Endless dining options 无数的餐饮选择
Enjoy a colourful life 享受丰富多彩的生活
缺点：
Higher crime rate 更高的犯罪率
International terrorism 国际恐怖活动
Gun crime 枪支犯罪
Fierce competition 激烈的竞争
Fast-pace lifestyle 快节奏的生活方式
Leaving little time with family members 很少时间陪家人
Alienation among citizens 人们之间疏离
Increase a sense of isolation 孤独感增加
Increased cost of raising a child 抚养孩子成本增加
