As life was changing rapidly in the large cities of England, life in other areas remained much the same as it had been for centuries. Factories brought huge population increases to the cities, and city life boomed. City residents discovered a new way of life, but in country villages the traditional lifestyle remained nearly unchanged. There were a few changes, particularly the new steam-powered machinery, that made farm production more efficient. But for the people who remained in the countryside, daily life continued much as it had before the Industrial Revolution. Life in country villages continued to move at a slow pace. The daily schedule depended on the times that the sun rose and set and on the weather. In a typical village, the largest number of workers was still employed in agriculture or in domestic service. A smaller number of people worked in various trades. Even fewer worked in the professions.
Decide whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE.
- Life in the country was changing as rapidly as in other areas of England. _________________
- The new steam-powered machinery has also revolutionized the farm production. _________________
- Life in country villages has slowly changed depending on the daily schedules. _________________
- Most of people living in the traditional English countryside worked in public service.
Choose the best answer to each question
- What is the best tittle of the passage?
A. Life in the English Countryside B. Changes in the English Countryside
C. Traditional careers in a village D. the Industrial Revolution in the Countryside
- What detail is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. Factories made the population increase in cities.
B. The traditional lifestyle seemed unchanged in country villages.
C. The weather determined the changes in the country life.
D. Not many people living in the countryside worked as lawyers or doctors.
