When I was a child, I often dreamed of the time when I could leave home and escape to the city. We lived on a farm, in the winter especially, we were quite cut off from the outside world. As soon as I left school, I packed my bags and moved to the capital. However, I soon discovered that city life has its problems,too.
One big disadvantage is money. It costs so much to go out, not to mention basics like food and housing. Another disadvantage is pollution. I suffer from asthma(哮喘), and at times the air is so bad that I am afraid to go outside. Then there is the problem of traveling round. Although I have a car, I seldom use it because of the traffic jams. One choice is to go by bicycle, but that can be quite dangerous.
Of course there are advantages. First, there is so much to do in the city, whatever your tastes in culture or entertainment(娱乐活动). Besides, there are wonderful jobs and greater chances of moving to a more important job or position. Finally, if you like shopping, the variety of goods is very surprising --- and , what is more, shops are often only a short walk away.
Is life better then, in the city? Perhaps it is , when you are in your teens(十几岁)or twenties. However, as you get older, and especially if you have small children, the peace of the countryside may seem preferable. I certainly hope to move back there soon.

When I was a child, I often dreamed of the time when I could leave home and escape to the city. We lived on a farm, in the winter especially, we were quite cut off from the outside world. As soon as I left school, I packed my bags and moved to the capital. However, I soon discovered that city life has its problems,too.
当我还是小孩儿的时候，我经常梦想我可以离开家乡，飞往美好的大都市去生活。我们生活在一个农场里，一直与世隔绝，特别是到了寒冷的冬天。当我一毕业，我就收拾行囊，向首都出发了。然而，很快我就发现，都市生活也有很多问题。
One big disadvantage is money. It costs so much to go out, not to mention basics like food and housing. Another disadvantage is pollution. I suffer from asthma(哮喘), and at times the air is so bad that I am afraid to go outside. Then there is the problem of traveling round. Although I have a car, I seldom use it because of the traffic jams. One choice is to go by bicycle, but that can be quite dangerous.
最大的一个问题就是日常开支。出门就要花很多钱，更不用说最基本的食宿问题了。另一个缺点就是空气污染。我本来有哮喘，再加之这里恶劣的空气质量，使得我不敢外出。虽然我有自己的车，但外出同样会遇到问题。由于交通堵塞问题，我很少开车。有一个选择便是骑脚踏车，但是这样危险系数又很高。
Of course there are advantages. First, there is so much to do in the city, whatever your tastes in culture or entertainment(娱乐活动). Besides, there are wonderful jobs and greater chances of moving to a more important job or position. Finally, if you like shopping, the variety of goods is very surprising --- and , what is more, shops are often only a short walk away.
当然在大都市生活也会有很多优点。首先，在城市里可以做很多事情，无论你是热爱文化或是喜欢娱乐。除此之外，这里有很多很棒的工作，同时有很多很好的机会可以让你找到更好的工作，或是跳到更重要的职位。最后，如果你很喜欢购物，琳琅满目的商品会让你永远感到惊喜。更重要的是，你无需走很多路就能享受购物的乐趣，因为商场之间仅有几步之遥。
Is life better then, in the city? Perhaps it is , when you are in your teens(十几岁)or twenties. However, as you get older, and especially if you have small children, the peace of the countryside may seem preferable. I certainly hope to move back there soon.
难道说都市生活就一定比田园生活美好么？当你十几岁、二十几岁时，也许你会这么觉得。但随着你年纪的不断增长，尤其是当你有了小孩，闲适、恬静的田园生活可能更让你向往。我真希望能尽快回到过去。