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Write two short paragraphs on ‘Village life’ by using the points given in the following web diagram:

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Village life is simple, calm, and serene. It is advantageous as we get to inhale fresh and clean air. Villages have beautiful natural surroundings. People get to lead a healthy lifestyle. The environment is peaceful. On top of everything, people are much more cooperative than their urban counterparts.
However, there are a few disadvantages as well. The infrastructure is poor. Unfortunately, there is neither mobile network coverage nor road connectivity, which hampers the establishment of new businesses in villages. It also adversely affects the daily lives of people staying there. More than roads, there are potholes. Power and water supply are quite irregular. Also, people are not well educated. As a result, they easily fall prey to blind faith.
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