A. The rush hour*
For me, the rush hour is the worst time of day. Everywhere is busy, and everyone seems to be
in a hurry1. I usually drive to work, but sometimes I get stuck2 in traffic jams3, and when I get to
work I find there’s nowhere to park4 because the car park5 is already full. But if I get the bus, it
takes me longer, and that makes the journey very stressful6. When I get home in the evenings I
often feel exhausted7 – more from the travelling than from my work.
Common mistakes
The situation was stressful, and I was very
stressed (NOT I was stressing, or it was
stressing).
I couldn’t find a car park. OR I couldn’t find a
parking space. (NOT I couldn’t find a parking.)
B. The nightlife*
One of the advantages of1 living in the city
is the nightlife. The town centre is always
lively2 in the evening, and there is a wide
variety of3 bars, clubs and restaurants to go
to. If you are more interested in culture and
cultural activities, you can go to the cinema,
the theatre, concerts, art galleries, etc.
* places to visit in the evening for social reasons
1 the positive things about a situation; opp disadvantages
2 full of activity
3 many different things
C. Advantages and disadvantages
Cities always seem crowded1, and they can be dirty (opp clean) and dangerous (opp safe)
places to live. Pollution2 is worse in big cities, and so is the crime rate3. I only walk home at
night4 if I’m with a friend. When I’m on my own, I get a taxi.
Life in cities is also more expensive. Flats cost a lot, and I think you get better value for
money5 in a smaller town or village.
On the positive side, you get6 a real mix7 of people and nationalities in a big city; that makes
life more interesting. I also enjoy the fact that there’s always something going on8 in a big city,
so life is never dull9.
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