Class 7th, English The town mouse and a country Mouse

Describe some features of country life and city life.

Country life -Life in country is simple but hard. There are not many facilities available in country life. There are no good roads, sanitation, electricity, education hospital etc. But the climate and air are free from/ pollution. There is greenery everywhere. You get fresh vegetables and pure milk. The people there are (mostly) uneducated but polite and simple.

City life - Life in cities is full of stress and tension. It's a hasty life. One has to run from post to pillar from the morning. There is a risk to life at every step. Life is very fast. One gets lost in a crowd. The climate and air are polluted. Cost of living is very high. People always run after money and luxuries. But you get good educational and health facilities in cities. There are more opportunities for jobs 'in city'. In spite of all the minus points, the people rush to cities to settle in.

Rewrite the story using human characters and making other appropriate changes.

Ans. Nitin and Sachin were two friends. They live with each other and also played with each other. . After completing his primary education Sachin shifted to a town with his family. Nitin who was from a poor family stayed back in his village and lived happily there. Sachin who had by then got used to city life decided to visit Nitin. Nitin was very happy and excited to host and entertain Sachin. He decided to arrange special village dishes for Sachin. So the next day the menu was Besan, Bhakri and Thecha. Nitin expected that Sachin would be delighted and enjoy the village food. But Sachin turned up his long nose at this simple country fare and said, "I can't understand Nitin how can you put up with such kind of food! Of course you can afford better than this. Come with me and I'll show you how to live and eat rich food'. So the next day both of them reached Sachin's house

What is better country life or town life? Why?

Ans. I think town life is better than country life. Because in town you get all the things required for living a life. Job opportunities is the most important thing for any person. If he/she has got a source of income the person can meet his needs and pursue his ambition. Education, healthcare, transport, industries are the important factors of town that make life in the town more livable. In spite of the pollution, crimes, housing/accommodation problems, city is the first preference of most of the citizens.