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27 Life in the country

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A Surrounded by nature leaves

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I grew up in the countryside where I was surrounded by nature.
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As children, we used to play on the banks of the river and in the
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woods . In the summer we picked apples and blackberries; in the
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autumn we often picked mushrooms. The seasons were all different,
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and I loved the scenery , the open spaces , and the fresh air . I
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still do.
1 nature was everywhere around me 5 spring, summer, autumn, winter
2 the side of the river 6 the natural beauty you see around you branches plants
3 groups of trees 7 empty areas of land grass
4 took them from the tree/plant 8 naturally clean air
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Common mistakes
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I like being in the countryside. OR I like being
surrounded by nature. (NOT I like being in the nature.)

B Working in the country

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My uncle owns a farm. He keeps a few animals, but mostly he grows crops like barley,
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wheat and potatoes. Farming is a hard life: my uncle is usually up at five in the morning, and
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sometimes his work isn’t finished until sunset .
1 has (something that legally belongs to him) 3 not in bed
2 owns and looks after them 4 when the sun goes down in the evening

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valley

farmhouse

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tractor gate
footpath

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C The disadvantages of country life
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The worst thing about living in a village is that there isn’t much to do in the evening,
apart from going to the village pub. The nearest town is eight miles away , and public
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transport is hopeless . And, of course, you don’t get many shops in a village.
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1 a place smaller than a town 4 terrible
2 a distance from a place 5 there aren’t / you don’t find
3 buses and trains for people to use

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