The story is a monologue of the inhabitant of the mines settlement Angels Kemp (English) Simon Wheeler, who remembers one of the local eccentrics called Smiley. Most of all he loved to make a bet; The reason for the dispute could be horse racing, street dogs, cats or roosters, even the appearance of birds on the fence - which of them will fly away before.
Smiley had a mare who was often sick. However, during the horse races she was given the excitement of the owner, and she often bypassed the favorites, earning prizes. Similarly behaved Smiley Bulldog: this frail-looking dog in front of his eyes changed, if he saw that at the end of the money.
Once Smiley decided to fill up his home zoo with a frog named Daniel Webster. For three months he was engaged in her education: he taught to turn in the air, catch flies, jump in length. The frog was his pride; bringing her to the city, the owner directly on the streets made a bet, then demonstrated the amazing skills of his amphibian and always won.
The problem occurred when a newcomer appeared in the village. Seeing the frog in the cage, he started a conversation with Smiley, who could not miss the chance and put forty dollars to the fact that his python would be able to ride any frog in Calaveras. The stranger arranged the terms of the dispute; However, the matter was complicated by the lack of competition. Then Smiley, entrusting the cage to the guest, ran to the swamp to catch the second - unreassed - frog. During his absence, the stranger opened his mouth to Daniel Webster and stuffed it with quail beads.
When the match began, it became clear that Smiley's ward could not move. Her swamp rival easily won the race, the stranger took forty dollars, and the bewildered bettor lifted his apprentice and found that she weighs at least five pounds. Realizing that he was taken around his finger, the hero rushed to catch up with the unknown, but he had already disappeared.
It seems that more and more people nowadays are moving to the city, searching for employment, (1) entertainment and excitement. However, there are still many people who (2) yearn for a life in the countryside. So, which is it? Do you crave the action of the city? Or is the country-life the only way for you? Here are a few pros and cons. In cities there is no (3) stress of sights to see, museums to visit, concerts to go to, restaurants to eat at, art galleries to explore, and films and plays to see at the theatre or cinema. People have everything (4) reconnect easy access thanks to the transport system, or even within walking (5)distance. At the same time cities are filled with people and it is almost impossible to leave your house without seeing someone. On the other hand, in the country you can escape the noise of traffic and the (6) shortage of crowds. You normally don’t rush in the countryside. The (7) pace of life is slower, more thoughtful. You slow down, but if you are up for it, that also allow you to better (8) within with your true self. Take a deep breath confident in knowing that the air you’re breathing is not contaminated by (9) Fumes created by cars and factories. Though, you may find yourself in deep boredom and your only (10) neighbours may be trees. So, it’s up to you to choice the life style perfect for you.
Smiley had a mare who was often sick. However, during the horse races she was given the excitement of the owner, and she often bypassed the favorites, earning prizes. Similarly behaved Smiley Bulldog: this frail-looking dog in front of his eyes changed, if he saw that at the end of the money.
Once Smiley decided to fill up his home zoo with a frog named Daniel Webster. For three months he was engaged in her education: he taught to turn in the air, catch flies, jump in length. The frog was his pride; bringing her to the city, the owner directly on the streets made a bet, then demonstrated the amazing skills of his amphibian and always won.
The problem occurred when a newcomer appeared in the village. Seeing the frog in the cage, he started a conversation with Smiley, who could not miss the chance and put forty dollars to the fact that his python would be able to ride any frog in Calaveras. The stranger arranged the terms of the dispute; However, the matter was complicated by the lack of competition. Then Smiley, entrusting the cage to the guest, ran to the swamp to catch the second - unreassed - frog. During his absence, the stranger opened his mouth to Daniel Webster and stuffed it with quail beads.
When the match began, it became clear that Smiley's ward could not move. Her swamp rival easily won the race, the stranger took forty dollars, and the bewildered bettor lifted his apprentice and found that she weighs at least five pounds. Realizing that he was taken around his finger, the hero rushed to catch up with the unknown, but he had already disappeared.
So, which is it? Do you crave the action of the city? Or is the country-life the only way for you? Here are a few pros and cons.
In cities there is no (3) stress of sights to see, museums to visit, concerts to go to, restaurants to eat at, art galleries to explore, and films and plays to see at the theatre or cinema. People have everything (4) reconnect easy access thanks to the transport system, or even within walking (5)distance. At the same time cities are filled with people and it is almost impossible to leave your house without seeing someone.
On the other hand, in the country you can escape the noise of traffic and the (6) shortage of crowds. You normally don’t rush in the countryside. The (7) pace of life is slower, more thoughtful. You slow down, but if you are up for it, that also allow you to better (8) within with your true self. Take a deep breath confident in knowing that the air you’re breathing is not contaminated by (9) Fumes created by cars and factories. Though, you may find yourself in deep boredom and your only (10) neighbours may be trees. So, it’s up to you to choice the life style perfect for you.