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A lot of people decide to move to the countryside nowadays. However, there are still many people who prefer stay in the town and say that they couldn't live anywhere else. So which place is better to live? Let's think about both of them.

I would like to start with the advantages and disadvantages of the big city life. Living in such a big city has a lot of advantages. There is a big offer how to spend free time. There are a lot of theatres, concerts and other ways of entertainment. There is always a lot to do and visit! There are a lot of possibilities of shopping. In various shopping centres and galleries you can buy whatever you want. What is more, there are a lot of working places in a city. Many big international companies have their locations in the cities, so it is much easier to find a job in a big city. Moreover, the publictransport is developed quite well, so the commuting to work isn't a problem. On the other hand, there are some disadvantages of living in a big city. Cities are very crowded. Everywhere there are crowds: on the pavements and in the buses. What is more, the traffic is heavy and city's car parks are always very full. Sometimes it is very difficult to get from a given place to another. It may take hours! Moreover, the other disadvantage is the safety in a city, but actually the lack of safety. There is a big crime rates in cities. So you have to be very careful at nights when you leave your home.

I think that in the country the problem of crime isn't so big. There aren't so many people and they usually know each other well. The possibility of robbery or other crime is relatively lower. Life in the countryside is more peaceful and the life is also slower. What is more, it is less stressful. There isn't any time pressure and the traffic conditions are better. A lot of places you may reach on foot.

The city offers a lot: there are huge buildings, skyscrapers or some historic monuments. On the other hand, in the countryside there are a lot of breathtaking sceneries, space and other amazing places such as forests, lakes or mountains. Moreover, people in the countryside are quite different than people living in the city: they are relaxed, friendly and family-oriented. People in the city are like ants. They are always in hurry, busy and out of time. In the country people enjoy lives and take pleasure in their daily activities. As a disadvantage of living in the countryside we may consider the commuting problems. People who stay in the countryside often have to work in the nearest cities, so it may take a lot of time to get to it. However, the living costs in the country are much lower, the variety of products in shops is smaller.

To sum up I would like to say that both countryside and city have some advantages and disadvantages. Both city and country may be a good place to live. However I will stay in the city till I retire. Then I would like to move to the country to have a rest. I think that everyone of us will take into consideration all aspects before he decides to move to the country.

Nowadays, large cities are becoming more and more inhabited. The majority of the population prefer living in a big town mainly because of the great advantages it has compared to living in the countryside.

Let’s start looking at the advantages. One of the main positives of a big town is the large amount of shops available in every corner of the city. What I mean by this is that whenever you live, there are some useful stores like supermarkets, banks, tobacconists and clothing stores where you can easily buy everything you need without going to the city center. Secondly, living in a big town is a big challenge for evening parties. In London, for example, there are so many things to do in the evenings like going to the cinema, to the pub or to the park during the summer period.

Turning to the other side of the argument, traffic could be one of the major disadvantages of living in a big city. Many people take the car everyday and it has also been proved that the majority of the families have at least two cars. This means that you have to deal with rush-hour traffic on your way to work and on your way back. In addition, in a big town there is consequently a lot of smog and this can really affect people’s health.

To sum up, living in a big city has great advantages but also some significant negatives.You have to weigh up to the pros of enjoying evenings’ nights outside and the availability of many shops and the cons of cope with smog and traffic issues. Personally, I believe that the benefits of enjoying the city-life and the comfort of having shops at every corner, eventually overweigh the negatives.

В России обычно принимают пищу три раза в день - на завтрак, обед и ужин.	In Russian it’s usual to have meals three times a day. There is breakfast, dinner and supper.
Так что же едят русские? Во-первых, конечно, щи. Щи – это суп, приготовленный из мяса, капусты, моркови, картофеля, помидоров и лука. А если ко всему этому добавить еще и сметану, то получится великолепный вкус. Вот что помогает согреться русскому холодной зимой. Может быть многие раньше и не слышали, что такое щи, зато каждый знает, что такое борщ. На самом деле, борщ – это щи со свеклой. Это главное отличие между этими супами. Борщ чаще относят к блюдам украинской кухни.	So what do Russians eat? At first shi of course. Shi is a soup made from meat, cabbage, carrot, potatoes, tomatoes and onion. Add some sour-cream to it and you’ll get a delicious taste. That’s something that helps Russians to warm during the cold winter. Maybe many people haven’t heard about shi before, but everybody knows borshch. In fact borshch is shi with beet. That’s the main difference between these soups. Borshch is more often related to courses of the Ukrainian cuisine.
Кроме супов в России есть еще много вкусных вещей. Голубцы и пельмени – среди них. Они популярны во многих странах за рубежом, но все же лучше попробовать их в России, потому что здесь они лучшие. Beside soups, Russians have some other tasty things. Golubci and pelmeni are among them. They are popular in many countries abroad but you should try them in Russia because here they are the best.

Важную роль в приеме пищи играет хлеб. Русские едят хлеб практически со всеми блюдами. В России готовят светлый и темный хлеб. Цвет хлеба зависит от вида муки, используемой для его приготовления. Раньше в деревнях хлеб пекли в печках. Такой хлеб имеет необыкновенный вкус, и конечно, его нельзя сравнить с тем хлебом, которые предлагают магазины. К сожалению, сейчас эта традиция исчезает, хотя некоторые пожилые люди продолжают выпекать хлеб и не покупают его в магазинах.

Bread plays a very important role in the meal. Russians eat bread with practically all dishes. In Russia they cook light and dark bread. The colour of bread depends on the kind of flour is used for its preperation. In the past bread was baked in special ovens in the country. That bread has a wonderful taste and of course it can’t be compared with that bread which shops supply. Unfortunately this tradition is disappearing nowadays, although some elderly people continue baking bread and don’t buy it in the shops.

Из напитков русские очень любят чай и водку. Возможно, на подобный выбор напитков повлиял российский климат, известный своими холодами. Но когда тепло, русские с удовольствием пьют квас и компот.

Among drinks Russians often like tea and vodka. Perhaps Russian climate which is famous by its cold weather influenced this choice of drinks. But when it’s warm Russians drink kvass and compote with pleasure.

На английском языке	Перевод на русский язык
English Cuisine	Английская кухня
English people have a special cuisine. Traditional English dishes include fish and chips, roast beef, steak, pudding and some others. It’s natural that all types of food can be found in English restaurants nowadays. For example, fans of Japanese food will easily find sushi in English cities, fans of Italian food, will easily find all sorts of pasta and pizza in England. However, many people want to try traditional British cuisine when visiting England. For breakfast English people prefer either oatmeal or cereal with milk, fried eggs with bacon, a glass of orange juice or a cup of fresh coffee. During lunch many people are away at work, or at school, so they carry their lunch with them. It usually consists of a couple of delicious sandwiches with ham, cheese and fresh vegetables, and a small pack of juice. Many Englishmen drink 5 o’clock tea with cookies. It’s a kind of English siesta. For dinner families usually gather around the dining-table to chat and to share some tasty dishes. Among them steaks or fish, steamed vegetables, rice, fresh salad, and a glass of wine or beer, depending on tastes. Children drink either water, or tea. English families often go out for an evening meal, especially on Friday nights. Traditional English cuisine contains many interesting recipes, but probably the most famous of all is “Fish & Chips”. This dish consists of fried chops from fish and French fries. On special occasions English people often serve roast turkey and traditional pudding. Many people tend to criticize the English cuisine, nevertheless, it has a certain charm and value.	Англичане имеют особую кухню. Традиционные английские блюда включают рыбу и чипсы, ростбиф, бифштекс, пудинг и некоторые другие. Вполне естественно, что во всех английских ресторанах в настоящее время можно найти все виды пищи. Например, любители японской кухни легко найдут суши в английских городах, любители итальянской кухни, легко найдут все виды пасты и пиццы в Англии. Тем не менее, многие хотят попробовать традиционные блюда британской кухни во время посещения Англии. На завтрак англичане предпочитают либо овсянку, либо хлопья с молоком, яичницу с беконом, стакан апельсинового сока или чашку свежего кофе. Во время обеда многие люди на работе или в школе, поэтому они берут свой обед с собой. Он обычно состоит из пары вкусных бутербродов с ветчиной, сыром и свежими овощами, и пакетика сока. Многие англичане пьют чай с печеньем в 5 часов. Это своего рода английская сиеста. На ужин семьи обычно собираются вокруг обеденного стола, чтобы пообщаться и разделить некоторые вкусные блюда. Среди них стейки или рыба, тушеные овощи, рис, свежие салаты и стакан вина или пива, в зависимости от вкуса. Дети пьют либо воду, либо чай. Английские семьи часто идут куда-нибудь на ужин, особенно в пятничный вечер. Традиционная английская кухня содержит множество интересных рецептов, но, вероятно, самым известным из всех является "Fish & Chips". Это блюдо состоит из жареных котлет из рыбы и картофеля фри. В особых случаях англичане часто подают жареную индейку и традиционный пудинг. Многие люди склонны критиковать английскую кухню, тем не менее, она имеет определенное очарование и ценность.

American Cuisine

Американская кухня

American food is definitely multinational, just like its population. People from other countries when arriving to the USA brought with them their national recipes. So, now all American food is partly Italian, partly Greek, partly Jewish, partly Chinese, partly French, etc. Very often traditional American food is associated with fast food, including hamburgers, French fries, hot dogs, pizzas and some other quick and easy-made dishes. Another American tradition involves salad bars. Many restaurants offer them to their visitors. The main rule of salad bars is to pay one price and eat as much as you want. Such national celebrations as Thanksgiving and Christmas I many families are followed by roast turkey or stuffed duck. Another traditional American food is doughnuts. However, they were brought to the USA by Dutch immigrants in the 19th century. One can find all sorts of doughnuts in American cafes. During the day Americans eat lots of ready-to-cook food. Breakfasts are usually light, with just a plateful of cereal and a cup of fresh-brewed coffee. For lunch some families eat fresh salads, sandwiches or tinned soups, which require simply heating. Dinner is the most nutritious meal. Traditionally families cook pasta or roast beef with rice, serve fresh salads, drink a glass of water, juice or wine and sometimes have a dessert with tea. Some families order a take-away food, such as pizza, sushi, Chinese food, etc.

Еда в Америке, безусловно, многонациональная, как и её населения. Люди из других стран по приезду в США, привезли с собой свои национальные рецепты. Итак, теперь вся американская еда частично итальянская, частично греческая, частично еврейская, частично китайская, отчасти французская и т.д. Очень часто, традиционную американскую кухню связывают с фаст-фудом, включая гамбургеры, картофель фри, хот-доги, пиццу и другие быстрые и легко - готовящиеся блюда. Другая американская традиция включает в себя салат-бар. Многие рестораны предлагают их своим посетителям. Главное правило салат – баров - это заплатить один раз и есть столько, сколько захочется. Такие национальные праздники, как День благодарения и Рождество у многих семей сопровождаются жареной индейкой или фаршированной уткой. Другая традиционная американская еда – это пончики. Тем не менее, они были доставлены в США голландскими иммигрантами в 19 веке. Можно найти все виды пончиков в американских кафе. В течение дня американцы едят много полуфабрикатов. Завтраки, как правило, легкие, только тарелка хлопьев и чашка свеже - сваренного кофе. На обед в некоторых семьях едят свежие салаты, сэндвичи и консервированные супы, которые требуется просто подогреть. Ужин является наиболее питательным приемом пищи. Традиционно семьи готовят пасту или ростбиф с рисом, подают свежие салаты, выпивают стакан воды, сока или вина, а иногда едят и десерт с чаем. Некоторые семьи заказывают еду на вынос, такую как пицца, суши, китайская еда, и т.д.