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Let`s talk about life in the city and in the country. Describe your place.
To begin with I should say that I like my home. Certainly it's essential to have modern facilities like central heating, running water, all kinds of electric appliances, which make our life easier, more enjoyable and pleasant. But I'm convinced that all these things are not so important as the relaxing friendly atmosphere at home.
So I'd like to tell you a few words about my housing conditions. I live in a three- room flat of a five-storeyed block of flats. The design of the building is rather old, because it was built long ago.
My house has a very pleasant and convenient location, because there is an underground station fairly close to it. It takes only a few minutes to get to the city centre.
Our flat is on the ground floor. The flat consists of a living-room, my parents' room and my room. Of course, there's a kitchen and a bathroom, two halls and a lavatory. What is no less important is its good layout. All the rooms are separate. We have all modem conveniences such as central heating, electricity, gas, cold and hot running water and a telephone.
I think our flat is nicely furnished. There are no luxury things in it but all the rooms look cosy and attractive.
Our living-room is the largest in the flat. The windows of the living-room face the avenue. This room looks very nice, because the curtains on the windows match the wallpaper and the furniture. By the wall you can see a sideboard, in the corner there is a plazma TVset. In the opposite corner there is a sofa, two arm-chairs and a small table. On the floor we have a nice thick carpet. All this makes the room cosy.
The parents' bedroom and my room are practically of the same size. The parents' bedroom has two beds with bed-side tables and a wardrobe. My mum likes flowers, and there are several flower pots on the bedroom window sills.
It's really wonderful to have a room for yourself. I think it means that I've got some independence and privacy. My room is just across the hall on the right. It is quite big and spacious. It contains almost everything I need. The writing-table and two chairs are placed near the window. There are several bookshelves on the walls. I use my room as a study, where I do my homework. That's why all these things are essential for my work. I have an armchair and a table with a computer opposite my bed. The piano is on the right, I used to play it some years ago. My friends often come to my place and we like to get together in my room. They say that they would also like to have such a big and nice room as mine.
Our kitchen is fairly large. There is a gas-stove and a table, two refrigerators and a cupboard in it. The kitchen serves us as a dining-room too. But when we receive guests or have our family celebrations, we have our meals in the living-room.
I really like my flat, because it's cosy and comfortable. Everything in my home is dear and precious to me. All small things and old toys remind me of my childhood. Many pleasant and happy moments of my life are connected with my home. All modern conveniences are not so important for me as the friendly climate in our family. The house starts to be home when it is warmed by the people who live in it, doesn't it?
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Where would you like to live: in the city or in the country?
Lots of people prefer living in cities rather than in the countryside because it is often easier to get good education and find a well-paid job. Besides, there is usually a wide choice of public transport, so you dont need to own a car, which is necessary when you live in the countryside. What is more, there are a lot of interesting things to do and places to see. If you live in the village, you have almost nowhere to go, but if you live in the city, you can eat in good restaurants, visit museums, and go to the theatre and to concerts. All in all, city life is full of bustle and variety, and you will never feel bored.
However, some people choose to live in the countryside because living in a city is often very expensive. It is particularly difficult to find good cheap accommodation. What is more, public transport is sometimes crowded and dirty, particularly in the rush hour, and even the parks can become very crowded, especially on Sundays when it seems that every city-dweller is looking for some open space or green grass. On the contrary, the air in the countryside is very clean and there are no noisy crowds, so living in the country can be useful for your health. Last of all, despite all the crowds, it is still possible to feel very lonely in a city because people often dont know their neighbours whereas in the countryside people know each other and you have lots of friends.
As for me, I would prefer city life because I am keen on visiting theatres, cinemas, museums and galleries and dont mind noise and pollution. Besides, my city offers me good opportunities to continue my education and I hope to find a prestigious job in the future. However, I enjoy the peace and fresh air of the countryside and in summer I usually go to my country house where I have a good time with my friends.
