Reading Comprehension. Grade 10.(Semester 2)
A great place to live
What do you look for when deciding where to live? Many people never move from their home town, of course. Others
move because of a job. Some, though, think carefully about the lifestyle they are looking for. It may be somewhere
affordable or a place with a vibrant arts and music scene. They may want an iconic skyline or narrow cobbled streets and small local shops. Would you prefer clean air or a bustling
cosmopolitan city?
Amazingly, whatever your tastes or desires, you may be surprised to learn that Zurich, in Switzerland, has all these things and more. That’s why, in many surveys, it comes first in the list of best cities in Europe in which to live and is only just behind Melbourne, Australia, as the best city in the whole world. Better even than traditionally popular cities such as
Vancouver, Singapore and Montevideo.
Zurich is Switzerland’s largest city with a population of about 400,000. However, 30 percent of the population were
born overseas so it is a very multicultural city. People from
abroad are attracted by the job opportunities, high salaries and
low rates of taxation, the world class schools and universities
and the overall high standard of living.
Of course, this is Switzerland so prices are high, and
finding affordable accommodation in the city centre may be
difficult. However, the city has excellent public transport and,
as it isn’t too sprawling, it is easy to get from one part of the
city to another quickly and comfortably. Therefore residents
can take advantage of lower accommodation costs further
from the centre.
Zurich is also a very green city with many parks and
breathtaking views of the Alps in the distance. Between the
city and the mountains there are lakes where you can swim,
sail or go kayaking in safety.
It should be no surprise that Zurich has some excellent
shops, which are modern and clean. There are also restaurants
to suit all tastes and budgets. Culture lovers will be impressed
by the huge variety of cultural institutions in the city including
opera, ballet, theatre, museums, art galleries and concert halls.
There are also attractions for young people with many clubs
and a thriving alternative music scene. Not many people
realise that Europe’s biggest techno event is held in Zurich as
is the Caliente Festival, the largest Latin cultural event on the
continent.
So, are there any drawbacks to living in the city at all?
Some parts of the city have a reputation for crime although the
levels are high only in comparison with the rest of the city. It
is still much safer than other big cities in Europe. Drivers also
complain that the roads are very congested but public transport
is so efficient that there is really no need to drive in the city at
all. In fact, traffic is slow because, unlike in other cities, trams,
cyclists and pedestrians are given priority over cars – making
life even easier for non-car drivers. That’s probably why the
percentage of the population who don’t have a car has risen
from 40 percent to 45 percent in the last decade.
All in all, you can find a great standard of life in Zurich.
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Surveys show that Zurich is the fifth best place in the
world in which to live.
A great place to live
What do you look for when deciding where to live? Many
people never move from their home town, of course. Others
move because of a job. Some, though, think carefully about
the lifestyle they are looking for. It may be somewhere
affordable or a place with a vibrant arts and music scene. They
may want an iconic skyline or narrow cobbled streets and
small local shops. Would you prefer clean air or a bustling
cosmopolitan city?
Amazingly, whatever your tastes or desires, you may be
surprised to learn that Zurich, in Switzerland, has all these
things and more. That’s why, in many surveys, it comes first
in the list of best cities in Europe in which to live and is only
just behind Melbourne, Australia, as the best city in the whole
world. Better even than traditionally popular cities such as
Vancouver, Singapore and Montevideo.
Zurich is Switzerland’s largest city with a population of
about 400,000. However, 30 percent of the population were
born overseas so it is a very multicultural city. People from
abroad are attracted by the job opportunities, high salaries and
low rates of taxation, the world class schools and universities
and the overall high standard of living.
Of course, this is Switzerland so prices are high, and
finding affordable accommodation in the city centre may be
difficult. However, the city has excellent public transport and,
as it isn’t too sprawling, it is easy to get from one part of the
city to another quickly and comfortably. Therefore residents
can take advantage of lower accommodation costs further
from the centre.
Zurich is also a very green city with many parks and
breathtaking views of the Alps in the distance. Between the
city and the mountains there are lakes where you can swim,
sail or go kayaking in safety.
It should be no surprise that Zurich has some excellent
shops, which are modern and clean. There are also restaurants
to suit all tastes and budgets. Culture lovers will be impressed
by the huge variety of cultural institutions in the city including
opera, ballet, theatre, museums, art galleries and concert halls.
There are also attractions for young people with many clubs
and a thriving alternative music scene. Not many people
realise that Europe’s biggest techno event is held in Zurich as
is the Caliente Festival, the largest Latin cultural event on the
continent.
So, are there any drawbacks to living in the city at all?
Some parts of the city have a reputation for crime although the
levels are high only in comparison with the rest of the city. It
is still much safer than other big cities in Europe. Drivers also
complain that the roads are very congested but public transport
is so efficient that there is really no need to drive in the city at
all. In fact, traffic is slow because, unlike in other cities, trams,
cyclists and pedestrians are given priority over cars – making
life even easier for non-car drivers. That’s probably why the
percentage of the population who don’t have a car has risen
from 40 percent to 45 percent in the last decade.
All in all, you can find a great standard of life in Zurich.
________________________________________
According to surveys, Zurich is almost as good to live in
as cities such as Vancouver and Singapore.
A great place to live
What do you look for when deciding where to live? Many
people never move from their home town, of course. Others
move because of a job. Some, though, think carefully about
the lifestyle they are looking for. It may be somewhere
affordable or a place with a vibrant arts and music scene. They
may want an iconic skyline or narrow cobbled streets and
small local shops. Would you prefer clean air or a bustling
cosmopolitan city?
Amazingly, whatever your tastes or desires, you may be
surprised to learn that Zurich, in Switzerland, has all these
things and more. That’s why, in many surveys, it comes first
in the list of best cities in Europe in which to live and is only
just behind Melbourne, Australia, as the best city in the whole
world. Better even than traditionally popular cities such as
Vancouver, Singapore and Montevideo.
Zurich is Switzerland’s largest city with a population of
about 400,000. However, 30 percent of the population were
born overseas so it is a very multicultural city. People from
abroad are attracted by the job opportunities, high salaries and
low rates of taxation, the world class schools and universities
and the overall high standard of living.
Of course, this is Switzerland so prices are high, and
finding affordable accommodation in the city centre may be
difficult. However, the city has excellent public transport and,
as it isn’t too sprawling, it is easy to get from one part of the
city to another quickly and comfortably. Therefore residents
can take advantage of lower accommodation costs further
from the centre.
Zurich is also a very green city with many parks and
breathtaking views of the Alps in the distance. Between the
city and the mountains there are lakes where you can swim,
sail or go kayaking in safety.
It should be no surprise that Zurich has some excellent
shops, which are modern and clean. There are also restaurants
to suit all tastes and budgets. Culture lovers will be impressed
by the huge variety of cultural institutions in the city including
opera, ballet, theatre, museums, art galleries and concert halls.
There are also attractions for young people with many clubs
and a thriving alternative music scene. Not many people
realise that Europe’s biggest techno event is held in Zurich as
is the Caliente Festival, the largest Latin cultural event on the
continent.
So, are there any drawbacks to living in the city at all?
Some parts of the city have a reputation for crime although the
levels are high only in comparison with the rest of the city. It
is still much safer than other big cities in Europe. Drivers also
complain that the roads are very congested but public transport
is so efficient that there is really no need to drive in the city at
all. In fact, traffic is slow because, unlike in other cities, trams,
cyclists and pedestrians are given priority over cars – making
life even easier for non-car drivers. That’s probably why the
percentage of the population who don’t have a car has risen
from 40 percent to 45 percent in the last decade.
All in all, you can find a great standard of life in Zurich.
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The majority of Zurich’s population are Swiss.
A great place to live
What do you look for when deciding where to live? Many
people never move from their home town, of course. Others
move because of a job. Some, though, think carefully about
the lifestyle they are looking for. It may be somewhere
affordable or a place with a vibrant arts and music scene. They
may want an iconic skyline or narrow cobbled streets and
small local shops. Would you prefer clean air or a bustling
cosmopolitan city?
Amazingly, whatever your tastes or desires, you may be
surprised to learn that Zurich, in Switzerland, has all these
things and more. That’s why, in many surveys, it comes first
in the list of best cities in Europe in which to live and is only
just behind Melbourne, Australia, as the best city in the whole
world. Better even than traditionally popular cities such as
Vancouver, Singapore and Montevideo.
Zurich is Switzerland’s largest city with a population of
about 400,000. However, 30 percent of the population were
born overseas so it is a very multicultural city. People from
abroad are attracted by the job opportunities, high salaries and
low rates of taxation, the world class schools and universities
and the overall high standard of living.
Of course, this is Switzerland so prices are high, and
finding affordable accommodation in the city centre may be
difficult. However, the city has excellent public transport and,
as it isn’t too sprawling, it is easy to get from one part of the
city to another quickly and comfortably. Therefore residents
can take advantage of lower accommodation costs further
from the centre.
Zurich is also a very green city with many parks and
breathtaking views of the Alps in the distance. Between the
city and the mountains there are lakes where you can swim,
sail or go kayaking in safety.
It should be no surprise that Zurich has some excellent
shops, which are modern and clean. There are also restaurants
to suit all tastes and budgets. Culture lovers will be impressed
by the huge variety of cultural institutions in the city including
opera, ballet, theatre, museums, art galleries and concert halls.
There are also attractions for young people with many clubs
and a thriving alternative music scene. Not many people
realise that Europe’s biggest techno event is held in Zurich as
is the Caliente Festival, the largest Latin cultural event on the
continent.
So, are there any drawbacks to living in the city at all?
Some parts of the city have a reputation for crime although the
levels are high only in comparison with the rest of the city. It
is still much safer than other big cities in Europe. Drivers also
complain that the roads are very congested but public transport
is so efficient that there is really no need to drive in the city at
all. In fact, traffic is slow because, unlike in other cities, trams,
cyclists and pedestrians are given priority over cars – making
life even easier for non-car drivers. That’s probably why the
percentage of the population who don’t have a car has risen
from 40 percent to 45 percent in the last decade.
All in all, you can find a great standard of life in Zurich.
________________________________________
Well-paid jobs encourage people to move to Zurich from
other parts of the world.
A great place to live
What do you look for when deciding where to live? Many
people never move from their home town, of course. Others
move because of a job. Some, though, think carefully about
the lifestyle they are looking for. It may be somewhere
affordable or a place with a vibrant arts and music scene. They
may want an iconic skyline or narrow cobbled streets and
small local shops. Would you prefer clean air or a bustling
cosmopolitan city?
Amazingly, whatever your tastes or desires, you may be
surprised to learn that Zurich, in Switzerland, has all these
things and more. That’s why, in many surveys, it comes first
in the list of best cities in Europe in which to live and is only
just behind Melbourne, Australia, as the best city in the whole
world. Better even than traditionally popular cities such as
Vancouver, Singapore and Montevideo.
Zurich is Switzerland’s largest city with a population of
about 400,000. However, 30 percent of the population were
born overseas so it is a very multicultural city. People from
abroad are attracted by the job opportunities, high salaries and
low rates of taxation, the world class schools and universities
and the overall high standard of living.
Of course, this is Switzerland so prices are high, and
finding affordable accommodation in the city centre may be
difficult. However, the city has excellent public transport and,
as it isn’t too sprawling, it is easy to get from one part of the
city to another quickly and comfortably. Therefore residents
can take advantage of lower accommodation costs further
from the centre.
Zurich is also a very green city with many parks and
breathtaking views of the Alps in the distance. Between the
city and the mountains there are lakes where you can swim,
sail or go kayaking in safety.
It should be no surprise that Zurich has some excellent
shops, which are modern and clean. There are also restaurants
to suit all tastes and budgets. Culture lovers will be impressed
by the huge variety of cultural institutions in the city including
opera, ballet, theatre, museums, art galleries and concert halls.
There are also attractions for young people with many clubs
and a thriving alternative music scene. Not many people
realise that Europe’s biggest techno event is held in Zurich as
is the Caliente Festival, the largest Latin cultural event on the
continent.
So, are there any drawbacks to living in the city at all?
Some parts of the city have a reputation for crime although the
levels are high only in comparison with the rest of the city. It
is still much safer than other big cities in Europe. Drivers also
complain that the roads are very congested but public transport
is so efficient that there is really no need to drive in the city at
all. In fact, traffic is slow because, unlike in other cities, trams,
cyclists and pedestrians are given priority over cars – making
life even easier for non-car drivers. That’s probably why the
percentage of the population who don’t have a car has risen
from 40 percent to 45 percent in the last decade.
All in all, you can find a great standard of life in Zurich.
___________________________________________
The low cost of accommodation makes the city centre a
popular place to live.
A great place to live
What do you look for when deciding where to live? Many
people never move from their home town, of course. Others
move because of a job. Some, though, think carefully about
the lifestyle they are looking for. It may be somewhere
affordable or a place with a vibrant arts and music scene. They
may want an iconic skyline or narrow cobbled streets and
small local shops. Would you prefer clean air or a bustling
cosmopolitan city?
Amazingly, whatever your tastes or desires, you may be
surprised to learn that Zurich, in Switzerland, has all these
things and more. That’s why, in many surveys, it comes first
in the list of best cities in Europe in which to live and is only
just behind Melbourne, Australia, as the best city in the whole
world. Better even than traditionally popular cities such as
Vancouver, Singapore and Montevideo.
Zurich is Switzerland’s largest city with a population of
about 400,000. However, 30 percent of the population were
born overseas so it is a very multicultural city. People from
abroad are attracted by the job opportunities, high salaries and
low rates of taxation, the world class schools and universities
and the overall high standard of living.
Of course, this is Switzerland so prices are high, and
finding affordable accommodation in the city centre may be
difficult. However, the city has excellent public transport and,
as it isn’t too sprawling, it is easy to get from one part of the
city to another quickly and comfortably. Therefore residents
can take advantage of lower accommodation costs further
from the centre.
Zurich is also a very green city with many parks and
breathtaking views of the Alps in the distance. Between the
city and the mountains there are lakes where you can swim,
sail or go kayaking in safety.
It should be no surprise that Zurich has some excellent
shops, which are modern and clean. There are also restaurants
to suit all tastes and budgets. Culture lovers will be impressed
by the huge variety of cultural institutions in the city including
opera, ballet, theatre, museums, art galleries and concert halls.
There are also attractions for young people with many clubs
and a thriving alternative music scene. Not many people
realise that Europe’s biggest techno event is held in Zurich as
is the Caliente Festival, the largest Latin cultural event on the
continent.
So, are there any drawbacks to living in the city at all?
Some parts of the city have a reputation for crime although the
levels are high only in comparison with the rest of the city. It
is still much safer than other big cities in Europe. Drivers also
complain that the roads are very congested but public transport
is so efficient that there is really no need to drive in the city at
all. In fact, traffic is slow because, unlike in other cities, trams,
cyclists and pedestrians are given priority over cars – making
life even easier for non-car drivers. That’s probably why the
percentage of the population who don’t have a car has risen
from 40 percent to 45 percent in the last decade.
All in all, you can find a great standard of life in Zurich.
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It can be difficult to travel around the city.
A great place to live
What do you look for when deciding where to live? Many
people never move from their home town, of course. Others
move because of a job. Some, though, think carefully about
the lifestyle they are looking for. It may be somewhere
affordable or a place with a vibrant arts and music scene. They
may want an iconic skyline or narrow cobbled streets and
small local shops. Would you prefer clean air or a bustling
cosmopolitan city?
Amazingly, whatever your tastes or desires, you may be
surprised to learn that Zurich, in Switzerland, has all these
things and more. That’s why, in many surveys, it comes first
in the list of best cities in Europe in which to live and is only
just behind Melbourne, Australia, as the best city in the whole
world. Better even than traditionally popular cities such as
Vancouver, Singapore and Montevideo.
Zurich is Switzerland’s largest city with a population of
about 400,000. However, 30 percent of the population were
born overseas so it is a very multicultural city. People from
abroad are attracted by the job opportunities, high salaries and
low rates of taxation, the world class schools and universities
and the overall high standard of living.
Of course, this is Switzerland so prices are high, and
finding affordable accommodation in the city centre may be
difficult. However, the city has excellent public transport and,
as it isn’t too sprawling, it is easy to get from one part of the
city to another quickly and comfortably. Therefore residents
can take advantage of lower accommodation costs further
from the centre.
Zurich is also a very green city with many parks and
breathtaking views of the Alps in the distance. Between the
city and the mountains there are lakes where you can swim,
sail or go kayaking in safety.
It should be no surprise that Zurich has some excellent
shops, which are modern and clean. There are also restaurants
to suit all tastes and budgets. Culture lovers will be impressed
by the huge variety of cultural institutions in the city including
opera, ballet, theatre, museums, art galleries and concert halls.
There are also attractions for young people with many clubs
and a thriving alternative music scene. Not many people
realise that Europe’s biggest techno event is held in Zurich as
is the Caliente Festival, the largest Latin cultural event on the
continent.
So, are there any drawbacks to living in the city at all?
Some parts of the city have a reputation for crime although the
levels are high only in comparison with the rest of the city. It
is still much safer than other big cities in Europe. Drivers also
complain that the roads are very congested but public transport
is so efficient that there is really no need to drive in the city at
all. In fact, traffic is slow because, unlike in other cities, trams,
cyclists and pedestrians are given priority over cars – making
life even easier for non-car drivers. That’s probably why the
percentage of the population who don’t have a car has risen
from 40 percent to 45 percent in the last decade.
All in all, you can find a great standard of life in Zurich.
_____________________________________________
You have to get out of the city before you can see the Alps.
A great place to live
What do you look for when deciding where to live? Many
people never move from their home town, of course. Others
move because of a job. Some, though, think carefully about
the lifestyle they are looking for. It may be somewhere
affordable or a place with a vibrant arts and music scene. They
may want an iconic skyline or narrow cobbled streets and
small local shops. Would you prefer clean air or a bustling
cosmopolitan city?
Amazingly, whatever your tastes or desires, you may be
surprised to learn that Zurich, in Switzerland, has all these
things and more. That’s why, in many surveys, it comes first
in the list of best cities in Europe in which to live and is only
just behind Melbourne, Australia, as the best city in the whole
world. Better even than traditionally popular cities such as
Vancouver, Singapore and Montevideo.
Zurich is Switzerland’s largest city with a population of
about 400,000. However, 30 percent of the population were
born overseas so it is a very multicultural city. People from
abroad are attracted by the job opportunities, high salaries and
low rates of taxation, the world class schools and universities
and the overall high standard of living.
Of course, this is Switzerland so prices are high, and
finding affordable accommodation in the city centre may be
difficult. However, the city has excellent public transport and,
as it isn’t too sprawling, it is easy to get from one part of the
city to another quickly and comfortably. Therefore residents
can take advantage of lower accommodation costs further
from the centre.
Zurich is also a very green city with many parks and
breathtaking views of the Alps in the distance. Between the
city and the mountains there are lakes where you can swim,
sail or go kayaking in safety.
It should be no surprise that Zurich has some excellent
shops, which are modern and clean. There are also restaurants
to suit all tastes and budgets. Culture lovers will be impressed
by the huge variety of cultural institutions in the city including
opera, ballet, theatre, museums, art galleries and concert halls.
There are also attractions for young people with many clubs
and a thriving alternative music scene. Not many people
realise that Europe’s biggest techno event is held in Zurich as
is the Caliente Festival, the largest Latin cultural event on the
continent.
So, are there any drawbacks to living in the city at all?
Some parts of the city have a reputation for crime although the
levels are high only in comparison with the rest of the city. It
is still much safer than other big cities in Europe. Drivers also
complain that the roads are very congested but public transport
is so efficient that there is really no need to drive in the city at
all. In fact, traffic is slow because, unlike in other cities, trams,
cyclists and pedestrians are given priority over cars – making
life even easier for non-car drivers. That’s probably why the
percentage of the population who don’t have a car has risen
from 40 percent to 45 percent in the last decade.
All in all, you can find a great standard of life in Zurich.
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The price of restaurant food in the city means that only
the rich can afford to eat out.
A great place to live
What do you look for when deciding where to live? Many
people never move from their home town, of course. Others
move because of a job. Some, though, think carefully about
the lifestyle they are looking for. It may be somewhere
affordable or a place with a vibrant arts and music scene. They
may want an iconic skyline or narrow cobbled streets and
small local shops. Would you prefer clean air or a bustling
cosmopolitan city?
Amazingly, whatever your tastes or desires, you may be
surprised to learn that Zurich, in Switzerland, has all these
things and more. That’s why, in many surveys, it comes first
in the list of best cities in Europe in which to live and is only
just behind Melbourne, Australia, as the best city in the whole
world. Better even than traditionally popular cities such as
Vancouver, Singapore and Montevideo.
Zurich is Switzerland’s largest city with a population of
about 400,000. However, 30 percent of the population were
born overseas so it is a very multicultural city. People from
abroad are attracted by the job opportunities, high salaries and
low rates of taxation, the world class schools and universities
and the overall high standard of living.
Of course, this is Switzerland so prices are high, and
finding affordable accommodation in the city centre may be
difficult. However, the city has excellent public transport and,
as it isn’t too sprawling, it is easy to get from one part of the
city to another quickly and comfortably. Therefore residents
can take advantage of lower accommodation costs further
from the centre.
Zurich is also a very green city with many parks and
breathtaking views of the Alps in the distance. Between the
city and the mountains there are lakes where you can swim,
sail or go kayaking in safety.
It should be no surprise that Zurich has some excellent
shops, which are modern and clean. There are also restaurants
to suit all tastes and budgets. Culture lovers will be impressed
by the huge variety of cultural institutions in the city including
opera, ballet, theatre, museums, art galleries and concert halls.
There are also attractions for young people with many clubs
and a thriving alternative music scene. Not many people
realise that Europe’s biggest techno event is held in Zurich as
is the Caliente Festival, the largest Latin cultural event on the
continent.
So, are there any drawbacks to living in the city at all?
Some parts of the city have a reputation for crime although the
levels are high only in comparison with the rest of the city. It
is still much safer than other big cities in Europe. Drivers also
complain that the roads are very congested but public transport
is so efficient that there is really no need to drive in the city at
all. In fact, traffic is slow because, unlike in other cities, trams,
cyclists and pedestrians are given priority over cars – making
life even easier for non-car drivers. That’s probably why the
percentage of the population who don’t have a car has risen
from 40 percent to 45 percent in the last decade.
All in all, you can find a great standard of life in Zurich.
__________________________________________
There are more car owners in the city than non-car
owners.
A great place to live
What do you look for when deciding where to live? Many
people never move from their home town, of course. Others
move because of a job. Some, though, think carefully about
the lifestyle they are looking for. It may be somewhere
affordable or a place with a vibrant arts and music scene. They
may want an iconic skyline or narrow cobbled streets and
small local shops. Would you prefer clean air or a bustling
cosmopolitan city?
Amazingly, whatever your tastes or desires, you may be
surprised to learn that Zurich, in Switzerland, has all these
things and more. That’s why, in many surveys, it comes first
in the list of best cities in Europe in which to live and is only
just behind Melbourne, Australia, as the best city in the whole
world. Better even than traditionally popular cities such as
Vancouver, Singapore and Montevideo.
Zurich is Switzerland’s largest city with a population of
about 400,000. However, 30 percent of the population were
born overseas so it is a very multicultural city. People from
abroad are attracted by the job opportunities, high salaries and
low rates of taxation, the world class schools and universities
and the overall high standard of living.
Of course, this is Switzerland so prices are high, and
finding affordable accommodation in the city centre may be
difficult. However, the city has excellent public transport and,
as it isn’t too sprawling, it is easy to get from one part of the
city to another quickly and comfortably. Therefore residents
can take advantage of lower accommodation costs further
from the centre.
Zurich is also a very green city with many parks and
breathtaking views of the Alps in the distance. Between the
city and the mountains there are lakes where you can swim,
sail or go kayaking in safety.
It should be no surprise that Zurich has some excellent
shops, which are modern and clean. There are also restaurants
to suit all tastes and budgets. Culture lovers will be impressed
by the huge variety of cultural institutions in the city including
opera, ballet, theatre, museums, art galleries and concert halls.
There are also attractions for young people with many clubs
and a thriving alternative music scene. Not many people
realise that Europe’s biggest techno event is held in Zurich as
is the Caliente Festival, the largest Latin cultural event on the
continent.
So, are there any drawbacks to living in the city at all?
Some parts of the city have a reputation for crime although the
levels are high only in comparison with the rest of the city. It
is still much safer than other big cities in Europe. Drivers also
complain that the roads are very congested but public transport
is so efficient that there is really no need to drive in the city at
all. In fact, traffic is slow because, unlike in other cities, trams,
cyclists and pedestrians are given priority over cars – making
life even easier for non-car drivers. That’s probably why the
percentage of the population who don’t have a car has risen
from 40 percent to 45 percent in the last decade.
All in all, you can find a great standard of life in Zurich.
________________________________________
Some parts of Zurich are as dangerous as other big
European cities.
A great place to live
What do you look for when deciding where to live? Many
people never move from their home town, of course. Others
move because of a job. Some, though, think carefully about
the lifestyle they are looking for. It may be somewhere
affordable or a place with a vibrant arts and music scene. They
may want an iconic skyline or narrow cobbled streets and
small local shops. Would you prefer clean air or a bustling
cosmopolitan city?
Amazingly, whatever your tastes or desires, you may be
surprised to learn that Zurich, in Switzerland, has all these
things and more. That’s why, in many surveys, it comes first
in the list of best cities in Europe in which to live and is only
just behind Melbourne, Australia, as the best city in the whole
world. Better even than traditionally popular cities such as
Vancouver, Singapore and Montevideo.
Zurich is Switzerland’s largest city with a population of
about 400,000. However, 30 percent of the population were
born overseas so it is a very multicultural city. People from
abroad are attracted by the job opportunities, high salaries and
low rates of taxation, the world class schools and universities
and the overall high standard of living.
Of course, this is Switzerland so prices are high, and
finding affordable accommodation in the city centre may be
difficult. However, the city has excellent public transport and,
as it isn’t too sprawling, it is easy to get from one part of the
city to another quickly and comfortably. Therefore residents
can take advantage of lower accommodation costs further
from the centre.
Zurich is also a very green city with many parks and
breathtaking views of the Alps in the distance. Between the
city and the mountains there are lakes where you can swim,
sail or go kayaking in safety.
It should be no surprise that Zurich has some excellent
shops, which are modern and clean. There are also restaurants
to suit all tastes and budgets. Culture lovers will be impressed
by the huge variety of cultural institutions in the city including
opera, ballet, theatre, museums, art galleries and concert halls.
There are also attractions for young people with many clubs
and a thriving alternative music scene. Not many people
realise that Europe’s biggest techno event is held in Zurich as
is the Caliente Festival, the largest Latin cultural event on the
continent.
So, are there any drawbacks to living in the city at all?
Some parts of the city have a reputation for crime although the
levels are high only in comparison with the rest of the city. It
is still much safer than other big cities in Europe. Drivers also
complain that the roads are very congested but public transport
is so efficient that there is really no need to drive in the city at
all. In fact, traffic is slow because, unlike in other cities, trams,
cyclists and pedestrians are given priority over cars – making
life even easier for non-car drivers. That’s probably why the
percentage of the population who don’t have a car has risen
from 40 percent to 45 percent in the last decade.
All in all, you can find a great standard of life in Zurich.
_______________________________________________
Zurich is a ______
A great place to live
What do you look for when deciding where to live? Many
people never move from their home town, of course. Others
move because of a job. Some, though, think carefully about
the lifestyle they are looking for. It may be somewhere
affordable or a place with a vibrant arts and music scene. They
may want an iconic skyline or narrow cobbled streets and
small local shops. Would you prefer clean air or a bustling
cosmopolitan city?
Amazingly, whatever your tastes or desires, you may be
surprised to learn that Zurich, in Switzerland, has all these
things and more. That’s why, in many surveys, it comes first
in the list of best cities in Europe in which to live and is only
just behind Melbourne, Australia, as the best city in the whole
world. Better even than traditionally popular cities such as
Vancouver, Singapore and Montevideo.
Zurich is Switzerland’s largest city with a population of
about 400,000. However, 30 percent of the population were
born overseas so it is a very multicultural city. People from
abroad are attracted by the job opportunities, high salaries and
low rates of taxation, the world class schools and universities
and the overall high standard of living.
Of course, this is Switzerland so prices are high, and
finding affordable accommodation in the city centre may be
difficult. However, the city has excellent public transport and,
as it isn’t too sprawling, it is easy to get from one part of the
city to another quickly and comfortably. Therefore residents
can take advantage of lower accommodation costs further
from the centre.
Zurich is also a very green city with many parks and
breathtaking views of the Alps in the distance. Between the
city and the mountains there are lakes where you can swim,
sail or go kayaking in safety.
It should be no surprise that Zurich has some excellent
shops, which are modern and clean. There are also restaurants
to suit all tastes and budgets. Culture lovers will be impressed
by the huge variety of cultural institutions in the city including
opera, ballet, theatre, museums, art galleries and concert halls.
There are also attractions for young people with many clubs
and a thriving alternative music scene. Not many people
realise that Europe’s biggest techno event is held in Zurich as
is the Caliente Festival, the largest Latin cultural event on the
continent.
So, are there any drawbacks to living in the city at all?
Some parts of the city have a reputation for crime although the
levels are high only in comparison with the rest of the city. It
is still much safer than other big cities in Europe. Drivers also
complain that the roads are very congested but public transport
is so efficient that there is really no need to drive in the city at
all. In fact, traffic is slow because, unlike in other cities, trams,
cyclists and pedestrians are given priority over cars – making
life even easier for non-car drivers. That’s probably why the
percentage of the population who don’t have a car has risen
from 40 percent to 45 percent in the last decade.
All in all, you can find a great standard of life in Zurich.
___________________________________________
Zurich is a ________ city because of its parks.
A great place to live
What do you look for when deciding where to live? Many
people never move from their home town, of course. Others
move because of a job. Some, though, think carefully about
the lifestyle they are looking for. It may be somewhere
affordable or a place with a vibrant arts and music scene. They
may want an iconic skyline or narrow cobbled streets and
small local shops. Would you prefer clean air or a bustling
cosmopolitan city?
Amazingly, whatever your tastes or desires, you may be
surprised to learn that Zurich, in Switzerland, has all these
things and more. That’s why, in many surveys, it comes first
in the list of best cities in Europe in which to live and is only
just behind Melbourne, Australia, as the best city in the whole
world. Better even than traditionally popular cities such as
Vancouver, Singapore and Montevideo.
Zurich is Switzerland’s largest city with a population of
about 400,000. However, 30 percent of the population were
born overseas so it is a very multicultural city. People from
abroad are attracted by the job opportunities, high salaries and
low rates of taxation, the world class schools and universities
and the overall high standard of living.
Of course, this is Switzerland so prices are high, and
finding affordable accommodation in the city centre may be
difficult. However, the city has excellent public transport and,
as it isn’t too sprawling, it is easy to get from one part of the
city to another quickly and comfortably. Therefore residents
can take advantage of lower accommodation costs further
from the centre.
Zurich is also a very green city with many parks and
breathtaking views of the Alps in the distance. Between the
city and the mountains there are lakes where you can swim,
sail or go kayaking in safety.
It should be no surprise that Zurich has some excellent
shops, which are modern and clean. There are also restaurants
to suit all tastes and budgets. Culture lovers will be impressed
by the huge variety of cultural institutions in the city including
opera, ballet, theatre, museums, art galleries and concert halls.
There are also attractions for young people with many clubs
and a thriving alternative music scene. Not many people
realise that Europe’s biggest techno event is held in Zurich as
is the Caliente Festival, the largest Latin cultural event on the
continent.
So, are there any drawbacks to living in the city at all?
Some parts of the city have a reputation for crime although the
levels are high only in comparison with the rest of the city. It
is still much safer than other big cities in Europe. Drivers also
complain that the roads are very congested but public transport
is so efficient that there is really no need to drive in the city at
all. In fact, traffic is slow because, unlike in other cities, trams,
cyclists and pedestrians are given priority over cars – making
life even easier for non-car drivers. That’s probably why the
percentage of the population who don’t have a car has risen
from 40 percent to 45 percent in the last decade.
All in all, you can find a great standard of life in Zurich.
_____________________________________________
It is __________ to ravel around Zurick because the public transport is _________
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