29-]What Would You Most Like To See When Visiting London ? I think that London is one of the most interesting cities in Europe . During holidays many tourists from all over the world come to London which is situated on the River Thames . It was founded by the Romans in 43AD .When I visit London , I will see Big Ben. This famous bell was installed in 1859 . Big Ben took its name from Sir Benjamin Hall who was responsible for its construction . Big Ben is not only huge [ weighs 14 tons ] but also very precise . Twice a day some officials from the Greenwich Observatory make sure that the clock is right .
Other attraction of London is The Buckingham Palace . It was built in 1703 by the Duke of Backingham in the center of London . It is a family house and a place where presidents , kings and politicians meet the Queen .It is like a small town with a police station two post offices , a hospital , a bar two sportive clubs , a cinema , a swimming pool etc. There are 600 rooms and 3 miles of red carpet .Two men work full-time to look after the 300 clocks. About 700 people work in the palace .
There is also the Tower of London which was built in the 11th century by William The Conqueror . It was a prison , zoo and arsenal .It was also the Royal Residence until the 17th century .We can see there [Crown Jewels ] in the Jewels House .One of the most popular bridges in the world is Tower Bridge which is situated on River Thames .It was built between 1886 – 1894 by Sir Horace Jones . It has two impressive Gothic towers.
I’d like to see the impressive ancient medieval and oriental collection of the British Museum or have some fun at Madame Tussaud’s Museum where I can see wax figures of politicians , film stars , queens and other famous people . In the evening I can go to one of the many theaters and especially see a play of Shakespeare .
In London I can travel on the double-deckers , THE Underground or taxi to get to different places around it . London has 3 main airports ; Heathrow , the largest , Gatwich and Steinsted .
There are many other places in London worthy of visiting . In my opinion discovering London may be really a fascinating experience .
30-] Advantages And Disadvantages Of Living In a City And In The Countryside .
There are people who like to live in the countryside and others who prefer living in the city . I would like to start with the advantages and disadvantages of the big city life . Living in a big city has a lot of advantages . There is a big offer how to spend free time . There are many ways and places of entertainment such as theaters , cinemas , concerts , museums , parks etc. There is always a lot to do and visit . There are lots of possibilities of shopping . In various shopping centers 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 or branches in cities . So it is much easier to find a job in a big city . Moreover , public transport is developed quite well , so commuting to work is not 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 , streets and means of transport . What is more , traffic is heavy and the 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 , there is much pollution in the city . The lack of safety and accidents is another problem . There are big crime rates in cities . So you have to be very careful when you leave your home . Life in the city is more expensive and stressful than in the countryside . In the countryside there are not so many people and they usually know each others well . The possibility of robbery or other crimes is relatively lower . Life in the countryside is more peaceful and slower . It is less stressful . There is not any time pressure and traffic conditions are better . You may reach a lot of places on foot . On the other hand , in the countryside there are a lot of breath taking sceneries , space and other amazing places such as lakes , farms , fields mountains , rivers , and canals . In addition people in the countryside are quite different from people living in the city . They are relaxed , friendly and family-oriented , contrary to people in the city who are like ants ; they are always in a hurry , busy and out of time . In the countryside people enjoy their lives and take pleasure in their daily activities .
As a disadvantage of living in the countryside we may consider commuting problems . People who live in the countryside often have to work in the nearest cities , so it may take a lot of time to get to it . However , living costs in the countryside are much lower – the variety of products in shops is smaller .
To sum up I would like to say that both the countryside and the city have some advantages and disadvantages . Both may be a good place to live in . However , I will live in the city till I retire . Then I would like to move to the countryside to have rest and enjoy relaxation , landscape and peace . I think that everyone of us has to put into consideration all aspects before deciding to move to the countryside .
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