Kevin : Phew . . . I’m glad I don’t live in the city. The traffic is terrible. I have a
headache from the noise and all the smog.
Zhen : You think cities here are bad? Ask Kenshin about Tokyo.
Kenshin : Yeah, Tokyo is noisier and much more crowded than the cities here.
Zhen : Yeah, and I hear the smog’s worse, too.
Kevin : That’s right.
Kenshin : So, I guess you don’t miss those things. But a big city like Tokyo can be
very exciting.
Kevin : Yes, I’m sure that’s true. But I prefer the peace and quiet of a small town
like ours.
Kenshin : Well, I like it here, too. The people are friendlier and things are cheaper.
Zhen : Well, you know, I come from a small town, and it can be so conservative
and boring. When I graduate, I want to live in a big city like New York or
Chicago. You can make more money there, too.
Kevin : Yeah, but it’s more dangerous there.
Zhen : Yeah, that’s a disadvantage. But there are also lots of advantages.
Kevin : Yeah? Like what? Are long lines at the bank or in the stores?
Zhen : Waiting in line doesn’t bother me. I really love shopping in the city. You can
find anything.
Kenshin : Great! The next time we need something downtown, we’ll send you.