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  • Noun + To-infinitive: Preparing for Life in the Countryside (Review)

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Preparing for Life in the Countryside

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Deciding to live in a [vocab word=rural]rural[/vocab] [vocab word=area]area[/vocab] can be a big change, especially if you're used to city life. Rural living [vocab word=offer]offers[/vocab] a chance to enjoy nature, fresh air, and a relaxed [vocab word=pace]pace[/vocab] of life. However, it also requires careful [vocab word=preparation]preparations[/vocab].

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One major thing you'd need to consider is your [vocab word=transportation]transportation[/vocab]. A car to travel is [vocab word=essential]essential[/vocab] in rural areas. In the city, you might use buses or trains, but in the [vocab word=countryside]countryside[/vocab], [vocab word=public]public[/vocab] transportation can be [vocab word=sparse]sparse[/vocab]. So, having a [vocab word=reliable]reliable[/vocab] car to get to the store, drive to work, or visit friends will be important.

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Second, it is important to prepare for emergencies. Emergency services, such as [vocab word=fire station]fire stations[/vocab] and hospitals, are sometimes far away. So, you might need equipment to handle [vocab word=minor]minor[/vocab] problems [vocab word=yourself]yourself[/vocab]. This could include a [vocab word=first aid]first-aid[/vocab] [vocab word=kit]kit[/vocab] to [vocab word=treat]treat[/vocab] injuries, a [vocab word=fire extinguisher]fire extinguisher[/vocab] to handle small fires, and a [vocab word=generator]generator[/vocab] to provide power during [vocab word=outage]outages[/vocab]. Every rural home should have these items.

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Another important [vocab word=aspect]aspect[/vocab] of rural living is the need to have skills to fix minor problems at home. A plumber or an [vocab word=electrician]electrician[/vocab] might not be easily available in a rural area. Having the ability to [vocab word=perform]perform[/vocab] some minor [vocab word=repair]repairs[/vocab] could save you both time and money. For example, knowing how to fix a leaking [vocab word=faucet]faucet[/vocab] or replace a fire alarm can be very [vocab word=handy]handy[/vocab].

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In rural areas, you might also require a [vocab word=well]well[/vocab] for water, instead of [vocab word=rely]relying[/vocab] on city water supply. This means you may need to learn about well maintenance and water [vocab word=treatment]treatment[/vocab]. Also, if you have a large area of [vocab word=land]land[/vocab], you might need a mower to keep your lawn and garden nice.

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Furthermore, you would need a plan to stay connected. Internet service is not always available in rural areas. It might be slower or more expensive. Therefore, a strong plan to [vocab word=ensure]ensure[/vocab] internet [vocab word=connection]connection[/vocab] will be important, especially if you work from home or if your children need internet to use for school.

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Lastly, you might need a community to [vocab word=engage]engage[/vocab] with. Living in the countryside can sometimes feel lonely, so finding a local [vocab word=community]community[/vocab] to [vocab word=interact]interact[/vocab] with can make your experience much more pleasant. This could be a local farmer's market to visit, a sports team to join, or a [vocab word=church]church[/vocab] to attend.

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Rural living can bring a quiet, slower-paced lifestyle, but requires different preparations compared to city life. A car to travel, equipment to handle emergencies, skills to fix minor home problems, a well for water, a plan to stay connected, and a community to engage with, are all important things to consider when moving to a rural area.

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Preparing for Life in the Countryside

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Deciding to live in a [vocab word=rural]rural[/vocab] [vocab word=area]area[/vocab] can be a big change, especially if you're used to city life. Rural living [vocab word=offer]offers[/vocab] a chance to enjoy nature, fresh air, and a relaxed [vocab word=pace]pace[/vocab] of life. However, it also requires careful [vocab word=preparation]preparations[/vocab].

Paragraph 2 Listen

One major thing you'd need to consider is your [vocab word=transportation]transportation[/vocab]. A car to travel is [vocab word=essential]essential[/vocab] in rural areas. In the city, you might use buses or trains, but in the [vocab word=countryside]countryside[/vocab], [vocab word=public]public[/vocab] transportation can be [vocab word=sparse]sparse[/vocab]. So, having a [vocab word=reliable]reliable[/vocab] car to get to the store, drive to work, or visit friends will be important.

Paragraph 3 Listen

Second, it is important to prepare for emergencies. Emergency services, such as [vocab word=fire station]fire stations[/vocab] and hospitals, are sometimes far away. So, you might need equipment to handle [vocab word=minor]minor[/vocab] problems [vocab word=yourself]yourself[/vocab]. This could include a [vocab word=first aid]first-aid[/vocab] [vocab word=kit]kit[/vocab] to [vocab word=treat]treat[/vocab] injuries, a [vocab word=fire extinguisher]fire extinguisher[/vocab] to handle small fires, and a [vocab word=generator]generator[/vocab] to provide power during [vocab word=outage]outages[/vocab]. Every rural home should have these items.

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Another important [vocab word=aspect]aspect[/vocab] of rural living is the need to have skills to fix minor problems at home. A plumber or an [vocab word=electrician]electrician[/vocab] might not be easily available in a rural area. Having the ability to [vocab word=perform]perform[/vocab] some minor [vocab word=repair]repairs[/vocab] could save you both time and money. For example, knowing how to fix a leaking [vocab word=faucet]faucet[/vocab] or replace a fire alarm can be very [vocab word=handy]handy[/vocab].

Paragraph 5 Listen

In rural areas, you might also require a [vocab word=well]well[/vocab] for water, instead of [vocab word=rely]relying[/vocab] on city water supply. This means you may need to learn about well maintenance and water [vocab word=treatment]treatment[/vocab]. Also, if you have a large area of [vocab word=land]land[/vocab], you might need a mower to keep your lawn and garden nice.

Paragraph 6 Listen

Furthermore, you would need a plan to stay connected. Internet service is not always available in rural areas. It might be slower or more expensive. Therefore, a strong plan to [vocab word=ensure]ensure[/vocab] internet [vocab word=connection]connection[/vocab] will be important, especially if you work from home or if your children need internet to use for school.

Paragraph 7 Listen

Lastly, you might need a community to [vocab word=engage]engage[/vocab] with. Living in the countryside can sometimes feel lonely, so finding a local [vocab word=community]community[/vocab] to [vocab word=interact]interact[/vocab] with can make your experience much more pleasant. This could be a local farmer's market to visit, a sports team to join, or a [vocab word=church]church[/vocab] to attend.

Paragraph 8 Listen

Rural living can bring a quiet, slower-paced lifestyle, but requires different preparations compared to city life. A car to travel, equipment to handle emergencies, skills to fix minor home problems, a well for water, a plan to stay connected, and a community to engage with, are all important things to consider when moving to a rural area.

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