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Big cities

Advantages of Living in a Big City Do you live in a big city? It is said that living in big cities is expensive because of the high living cost. There are also pollution and traffic problems that make living in big cities unpleasant. However, many people enjoy living in big cities because they offer convenience and countless options for entertainment. Many big cities already have good public transportation systems, which make it easy for the citizens to go anywhere around the city. This also reduces and helps overcome the problem of traffic jams that often occur at peak times. With the convenience of public transportation, the citizens do not have to drive everywhere and can save money as they do not have to pay for parking charges. Staying healthy is everybody’s concern and in big cities you can find the best possible medical care for any diseases, especially the severe ones. Moreover, compared to rural areas, access to medical treatment is easier because there are always clin

Halloween (Unit 3)

On the 31 st of October, American and British citizen celebrate Halloween. Halloween means “holy” (hallow) “een” (evening). This is the evening before the Christian holy day of All Saints Day. On all Saints Day, Christians remember the saints, but Halloween is even older than Christianity. Before Christianity, people in Europe believed that on the 31 st of October ghosts of dead people came back. To scare the ghosts, people dressed like devils and were very noisy.   They also made big fines to keep the ghosts away. Later, people did not believe in ghosts, but they kept the day of Halloween for fun. Immigrants came from Europe to America and brought with them the custom of Halloween. Halloween has some strange symbols. One symbol is jack-o-lantern in the window. The jack-o-lantern is to scare the ghosts. People cut the pumpkin, throw away all the inside, and cut a face scary face on it. Then, they put a candle inside of it. Today in the USA, Halloween is very popular with

London

What to visit in London (Unit 3) From the modern London Eye , to the historic  Tower of London , the top 10 tourist attractions in London are a must-see on any London sightseeing trip. Even better, many London landmarks are free to visit, while others are available with discounted entry or special offers when using a London Pass. Use the London attractions map to find them all.  There are also plenty of kid-friendly places to visit in London. Get up close and personal with underwater creatures at sea life London  aquarium or explore the  Science Museum , London's interactive cube of science and technology. Both are perfect for fun family days out in London. You could also learn some culture at London museums, visit the Queen at  Buckingham Palace , or take the perfect picture with  Big Ben ; just some of the many iconic places to go in London. The  top 10 free London attractions  list is based on visitor numbers: start your sightseeing in London now with the