Fill in the Blanks Living in the countryOnline version Fill in the gaps with the linking words in the text about advantages & disadvantages of living in the country by Andrie Kontozi 1 of therefore the Firstly all addition Thus contrast conclusion However result whole As First On a Moreover In In Living in the country is often the secret dream of many city - dwellers . , in reality it has both advantages and disadvantages . There are many advantages to living in the country . , , people are much closer to nature and can enjoy more peace and quiet . , life in the country is much slower and its inhabitants tend to be more open and friendly . A further advantage is that there is much less traffic , and it is a much safer place to raise young children . On the other hand , there are certain drawbacks to life away from the city . , because there are fewer people , you have a smaller number of friends . , entertainment , particularly in the evening , is difficult to find . , the fact that there are fewer shops and services usually means that there are fewer opportunities for employment . , you may have to travel long distances to work elsewhere , which can be extremely expensive . In , it can be seen that the country is more suitable for some people than others . , it is often the best place for those in retirement or who have young children . , young single people who are after a career and want some excitement will better enjoy life in the city .