The rush hour 

Everybody seems to be in a hurry. I get stuck in traffic jams. When I get to work, I find there is nowhere to park because the car park is already full. But If I take the bus, it takes me longer, and that makes the journey even more stressful. 

parking space/car park 

One of the advantages of living in the city is the nightlife. The town center is always lively in the evening. 

good value for money 

crowed (opp. quiet)

a wide variety of/ a wide range of 

there is a wide variety of bars, clubs to go to. 

cultural activities 

Pollution is worse in big cities, and so is the crime rate. 

on the positive side 

it is quite good value for the money. 

You get a real mix of people and nationalities in a big city; that makes life more interesting. 

a mix of= different types 

I also enjoy the fact that there is always something going on in a big city, so life is never dull. 

dull=boring 

country 乡下的意思，乡村