Laterite: a kind of brick.
Eg: The soil is composed of laterite and hence is not very suitable for cultivation.
Have/take a look at: look at with attention.
Eg: The Engineer sent three assistants to take a look at the bridge.
Communal: relating to a particular community.
Eg: It was a communal riot.
Scrumptious: very delicious.
Eg: Scrumptious food was served at the party.
Once-in-a-lifetime experience: very special experience because you will probably only have it once.
Eg: Travelling to the Himalayas is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Speaking Part 3
1What are the advantages of living in the countryside?
Living in the countryside can benefit people in a wide range of ways. Living in the countryside is better for one’s health condition, thanks to significantly lower levels of air pollution. It is undeniable that air quality in big cities is so bad that long-term exposure to it may cause respiratory diseases and other health problems. Besides, the cost of living in rural areas is likely to be lower than that in cities. Although people in the city tend to make more money than people in the countryside do, they have to spend more on food, accommodation and transportation. Therefore, one can save more money by living in the countryside without working as hard.
2What are the disadvantages of living in the countryside?
Although living in the countryside can do wonders for your wellbeing, it is undeniable that there are still some drawbacks of living in the countryside. To be more specific, not having good transport on your doorstep, will make it inconvenient to travel to a far-away place, which also means you will squander more time on commuting. Another disadvantage is that country-dwellers also have fewer job opportunities compared to those in the cities, thereby resulting in a lower standard of living.
