Some people prefer the quiet life of the countryside. However, cities have many benefits over villages.

Firstly, city life is very convenient. Children growing up in villages do not have as much access to education as children in cities. Villages may not have enough children to create a school system that goes all the way through high school; these kids must go to cities to continue their education. Cities have multiple forms of education such as colleges and universities. More libraries and museums are available in cities. Entertainment is readily accessible in cities in the form of movie theaters, amusement parks and restaurants.

Secondly, the city provides better healthcare. Villages may have a local doctors’ clinic, but cities often have multiple hospitals and doctors specializing in even rare conditions. In a city, ambulances and firetrucks may take only minutes to arrive at the scene. In villages, getting to a hospital in an emergency may take precious time.

Finally, it’s easier for people to have a good job and pursue their career. Villages have a smaller population than cities, so there are fewer jobs available. Living in the city provides people with thousands of career choices. Professionals have access to large businesses, hospitals and educational facilities for work opportunities. People with less education can more readily find jobs in customer service or entry-level jobs. Even specialized jobs and careers focused around the arts are viable in a city with a large population.

I think cities bring lots of benefits to their residents. As city populations increase, so do businesses. People have fast access to their needs and wants in cities. As time passes, more and more people all over the world leave villages and move to cities, seeking a new life.

36. What is the main topic of the text?

A. The benefits and drawbacks of living in the city.

B. The benefits and drawbacks of living in the countryside.

C. The benefits of living in the city and the countryside.

D. The benefits of living in the city.

37. There are ____________ benefits of living in the city mentioned in the text.

A. two                        B. three                C. four                        D. five

38. The following things are benefits of cities EXCEPT ____________.

A. they offer multiple forms of education such as colleges and universities

B. it’s easy to access a wide choice of entertainment

C. healthcare and conditions require a lot of time and money

D. living in the city provides people with thousands of career opportunities

39. As mentioned in the text, it’s possible for people with less education to find jobs ____________.

A. in customer service or entry-level jobs

B. in villages

C. in large businesses, hospitals and educational facilities

D. in movie theaters, amusement parks and restaurants

40. The word “benefits” in the last paragraph is CLOSEST in meaning to ____________.

A. drawbacks                B. disadvantages         C. advantages                D. weaknesses