5 Proven Benefits of Country Living

Science shows that living in the country is beneficial in many respects.

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Out in my own country paradise, I don’t have a Whole Foods shop within 30 miles of me but I do have multiple farms, all within a ten-minute drive, where I can buy fresh eggs, fruits, and veggies right from the source. The type of food that our bodies really need is in abundance out in the country, as is available land if you want to start growing your own. In the city, the selection of unprocessed fresh foods is not quite so extensive.

Task 2

Young Chef

A Warwick, Rhode Island, teenager Catherine Amoriggi gives back to her community, using her love of cooking to fill plates across the state.

Catherine’s mother says: “Food has always been a huge part of our family. Even when she was a baby, she would stand up on a chair and watch me breading the chicken cutlets. She said it was her cooking chair.” Moreover, when Catherine was 5 years old, she liked to pretend that she was the host of her own TV cooking show. She made up a voice and would tell “her viewers” to gently fold in the ingredients, sample the food, and experiment with the ingredients.

As a high school freshman, Catherine learned about people in her community who did not have enough to eat. She was inspired to find a way to share her passion for cooking that would do more than simply satisfy tastes. The teenager catered a dinner party for more than 80 people and asked that each guest give at least $20, with all the money going to the Rhode Island Community Food Bank. They raised over $3,000.

In 2013, her junior year, Catherine created the 365 Food Calendar, which raised $9,000 for the food bank. The calendar included facts about hunger and featured recipes she developed, such as the Bourbon Maple Mousse for November.

When she was 18 years old, Catherine and her recipe for Pancetta Sweet Pea Fritters were featured in the book Future Chefs: Recipes by Tomorrow’s Cooks Across the Nation and the World. She participated in the Food Networks Chopped Teen Tournament show. “I didn’t get picked,” she says, “but that’s OK — I don’t have a competitive edge.” That acknowledgement is another example of how Catherine Amoriggi’s love of food is substituted only by her deep concern for others. “Food is the greatest bond. It can start a conversation, heal the sick, or feed a soul,” she says, “No matter what I do in my life, food and helping people will always be part of who I am.”

What did Catherine Amoriggi do at the age of five?

Young Chef

A Warwick, Rhode Island, teenager Catherine Amoriggi gives back to her community, using her love of cooking to fill plates across the state.

Catherine’s mother says: “Food has always been a huge part of our family. Even when she was a baby, she would stand up on a chair and watch me breading the chicken cutlets. She said it was her cooking chair.” Moreover, when Catherine was 5 years old, she liked to pretend that she was the host of her own TV cooking show. She made up a voice and would tell “her viewers” to gently fold in the ingredients, sample the food, and experiment with the ingredients.

As a high school freshman, Catherine learned about people in her community who did not have enough to eat. She was inspired to find a way to share her passion for cooking that would do more than simply satisfy tastes. The teenager catered a dinner party for more than 80 people and asked that each guest give at least $20, with all the money going to the Rhode Island Community Food Bank. They raised over $3,000.

In 2013, her junior year, Catherine created the 365 Food Calendar, which raised $9,000 for the food bank. The calendar included facts about hunger and featured recipes she developed, such as the Bourbon Maple Mousse for November.

When she was 18 years old, Catherine and her recipe for Pancetta Sweet Pea Fritters were featured in the book Future Chefs: Recipes by Tomorrow’s Cooks Across the Nation and the World. She participated in the Food Networks Chopped Teen Tournament show. “I didn’t get picked,” she says, “but that’s OK — I don’t have a competitive edge.” That acknowledgement is another example of how Catherine Amoriggi’s love of food is substituted only by her deep concern for others. “Food is the greatest bond. It can start a conversation, heal the sick, or feed a soul,” she says, “No matter what I do in my life, food and helping people will always be part of who I am.”

What did Catherine Amoriggi do when she was in high school?

Young Chef

A Warwick, Rhode Island, teenager Catherine Amoriggi gives back to her community, using her love of cooking to fill plates across the state.

Catherine’s mother says: “Food has always been a huge part of our family. Even when she was a baby, she would stand up on a chair and watch me breading the chicken cutlets. She said it was her cooking chair.” Moreover, when Catherine was 5 years old, she liked to pretend that she was the host of her own TV cooking show. She made up a voice and would tell “her viewers” to gently fold in the ingredients, sample the food, and experiment with the ingredients.

As a high school freshman, Catherine learned about people in her community who did not have enough to eat. She was inspired to find a way to share her passion for cooking that would do more than simply satisfy tastes. The teenager catered a dinner party for more than 80 people and asked that each guest give at least $20, with all the money going to the Rhode Island Community Food Bank. They raised over $3,000.

In 2013, her junior year, Catherine created the 365 Food Calendar, which raised $9,000 for the food bank. The calendar included facts about hunger and featured recipes she developed, such as the Bourbon Maple Mousse for November.

When she was 18 years old, Catherine and her recipe for Pancetta Sweet Pea Fritters were featured in the book Future Chefs: Recipes by Tomorrow’s Cooks Across the Nation and the World. She participated in the Food Networks Chopped Teen Tournament show. “I didn’t get picked,” she says, “but that’s OK — I don’t have a competitive edge.” That acknowledgement is another example of how Catherine Amoriggi’s love of food is substituted only by her deep concern for others. “Food is the greatest bond. It can start a conversation, heal the sick, or feed a soul,” she says, “No matter what I do in my life, food and helping people will always be part of who I am.”

What can be found in the 365 Food Calendar?

Young Chef

A Warwick, Rhode Island, teenager Catherine Amoriggi gives back to her community, using her love of cooking to fill plates across the state.

Catherine’s mother says: “Food has always been a huge part of our family. Even when she was a baby, she would stand up on a chair and watch me breading the chicken cutlets. She said it was her cooking chair.” Moreover, when Catherine was 5 years old, she liked to pretend that she was the host of her own TV cooking show. She made up a voice and would tell “her viewers” to gently fold in the ingredients, sample the food, and experiment with the ingredients.

As a high school freshman, Catherine learned about people in her community who did not have enough to eat. She was inspired to find a way to share her passion for cooking that would do more than simply satisfy tastes. The teenager catered a dinner party for more than 80 people and asked that each guest give at least $20, with all the money going to the Rhode Island Community Food Bank. They raised over $3,000.

In 2013, her junior year, Catherine created the 365 Food Calendar, which raised $9,000 for the food bank. The calendar included facts about hunger and featured recipes she developed, such as the Bourbon Maple Mousse for November.

When she was 18 years old, Catherine and her recipe for Pancetta Sweet Pea Fritters were featured in the book Future Chefs: Recipes by Tomorrow’s Cooks Across the Nation and the World. She participated in the Food Networks Chopped Teen Tournament show. “I didn’t get picked,” she says, “but that’s OK — I don’t have a competitive edge.” That acknowledgement is another example of how Catherine Amoriggi’s love of food is substituted only by her deep concern for others. “Food is the greatest bond. It can start a conversation, heal the sick, or feed a soul,” she says, “No matter what I do in my life, food and helping people will always be part of who I am.”

Which of the following is TRUE of Catherine?

Young Chef

A Warwick, Rhode Island, teenager Catherine Amoriggi gives back to her community, using her love of cooking to fill plates across the state.

Catherine’s mother says: “Food has always been a huge part of our family. Even when she was a baby, she would stand up on a chair and watch me breading the chicken cutlets. She said it was her cooking chair.” Moreover, when Catherine was 5 years old, she liked to pretend that she was the host of her own TV cooking show. She made up a voice and would tell “her viewers” to gently fold in the ingredients, sample the food, and experiment with the ingredients.

As a high school freshman, Catherine learned about people in her community who did not have enough to eat. She was inspired to find a way to share her passion for cooking that would do more than simply satisfy tastes. The teenager catered a dinner party for more than 80 people and asked that each guest give at least $20, with all the money going to the Rhode Island Community Food Bank. They raised over $3,000.

In 2013, her junior year, Catherine created the 365 Food Calendar, which raised $9,000 for the food bank. The calendar included facts about hunger and featured recipes she developed, such as the Bourbon Maple Mousse for November.

When she was 18 years old, Catherine and her recipe for Pancetta Sweet Pea Fritters were featured in the book Future Chefs: Recipes by Tomorrow’s Cooks Across the Nation and the World. She participated in the Food Networks Chopped Teen Tournament show. “I didn’t get picked,” she says, “but that’s OK — I don’t have a competitive edge.” That acknowledgement is another example of how Catherine Amoriggi’s love of food is substituted only by her deep concern for others. “Food is the greatest bond. It can start a conversation, heal the sick, or feed a soul,” she says, “No matter what I do in my life, food and helping people will always be part of who I am.”

What is important for Catherine, according to the text?

Task 3

Europe’s Greatest Remote Escapes

Whether you're looking for an active break or somewhere to finish writing a bestselling novel, here’s a selection of the wildest and most remote spots in Europe to really get away from it all.

Hoy

For a remote escape with an adrenalin rush, head to Hoy, the second largest of the 72 Orkney Islands. Sitting to the north of Scotland, the Vikings named Hoy “high island” because of its hills and peaks. The island’s most famous landmark is the Old Man of Hoy, a 137-metre-high cliff, which can be climbed during summer months. Further along the same cliff line is St John’s Head, the tallest vertical cliff in Britain. The majority of the island’s 400 residents live in the south, so head north and your only company will be the vast and varied birdlife. Accommodation options include hostels and self-catering holiday homes.

It is the best place ___________.

Europe’s Greatest Remote Escapes

Whether you're looking for an active break or somewhere to finish writing a bestselling novel, here’s a selection of the wildest and most remote spots in Europe to really get away from it all.

Finnish Lakeland

If what you need is peace and quiet and awe-inspiring scenery to write your novel, try Finnish Lakeland. During the summer months, this area of Finland consists mainly of two colours: green and blue. There are 188,000 lakes in Finland, stretching from Helsinki in the south right up to Lake Inari in Finnish Lapland. Of these, Lake Saimaa in Finnish Lakeland is the biggest. It is home to 14,000 islands. There are so many islands, in fact, that the lake doesn’t look like one body of water, rather a labyrinth of inlets, waterways, and canals. Hire a wooden cottage on one of the islands and start creating your masterpiece.

It is the best place ___________.

Europe’s Greatest Remote Escapes

Whether you're looking for an active break or somewhere to finish writing a bestselling novel, here’s a selection of the wildest and most remote spots in Europe to really get away from it all.

Bardsey Island

Lockdown has meant a lot of time online. For a back-to-basics break, take a trip to Bardsey Island where none of the nine traditional holiday houses have electricity, let alone any WiFi. The island lies 3 km off the coast of the Llyn Peninsula in Northwest Wales and has been an important religious site since the sixth century. It’s also said to be where the legendary sorcerer Merlin is buried.

It is the best place ___________.

Europe’s Greatest Remote Escapes

Whether you're looking for an active break or somewhere to finish writing a bestselling novel, here’s a selection of the wildest and most remote spots in Europe to really get away from it all.

Pico

For a break with travel companions guaranteed to keep to the two-metre rule, head to the island of Pico. This is the second largest of the Azores Islands, located way out in the North Atlantic Ocean. The volcanic island is located on the migratory route for whales and is one of the best places in the world to spot blue whales, fin whales, sea whales, and sperm whales. Visit between March and October for optimum whale spotting. Pico is also home to the Princess Alice Bank, a seamount popular with experienced divers. Look out for dolphins as you make your way out to the dive site.

It is the best place ___________.

Europe’s Greatest Remote Escapes

Whether you're looking for an active break or somewhere to finish writing a bestselling novel, here’s a selection of the wildest and most remote spots in Europe to really get away from it all.

Western Balkans

After months of sitting around, chances are you're ready to stretch your legs. Where better to do this than through the rugged and wild mountainous region of the Western Balkans. The Peaks of the Balkans track is a 119-mile circular route through Albania, Kosovo and Montenegro. Following ancient mule tracks, shepherd paths and footways, the trail winds through some of Europe’s most stunning and remote scenery. The entire walk takes around a fortnight and includes a diverse range of landscapes from high alpine peaks and pristine valleys to glacial lakes and charming mountain villages.

It is the best place ___________.

Europe’s Greatest Remote Escapes

Whether you're looking for an active break or somewhere to finish writing a bestselling novel, here’s a selection of the wildest and most remote spots in Europe to really get away from it all.

Vrångö

You need to time your visit to Vrångö right. During July and August, it’s popular with holidaymakers from nearby Gothenberg, but at all other times of the year, you'll have the island almost to yourself. The southernmost island in the Gothenberg archipelago is known for its swimming. Sure, the waters aren't tropical but you can warm up in a floating sauna. Bring your tent with you and pitch it wherever you like; the Allemansrätten (the freedom to roam) is preserved in Swedish law meaning that this is one of the best countries in the world to enjoy staying in a tent in the wild.

It is the best place ___________.

Task 4

The Hyatt Empire

The idea that a multi-billion-dollar empire was launched from a chance encounter in Fat Eddie’s coffee shop with a cheque written on a napkin seems like something (17) ___________. This very true story took place in the very first Hyatt hotel across from Los Angeles airport.

As legend has it, in 1957, businessman Jay Pritzker was killing time in Fat Eddie’s when he noticed (18) ___________. After a quick inquiry, he discovered there would not be a vacancy for a few days. And that’s when Jay Pritzker had his epiphany. Why only place high-end hotels downtown so far from the airport? Business travellers would surely flock to luxurious accommodations that had the added convenience of being next to the airport.

Pritzker was so certain of this, he arranged a meeting with the hotel owner, a man named Hyatt von Dehn, and they agreed on a sale price of $2.2 million on the spot. As Pritzker did not have the forethought (19) ___________, he wrote a legally binding cheque on a napkin.

Jay partnered with his younger brother Donald to turn this vision into a reality. The boys were the grandsons of Jewish immigrants (20) ___________, and by the time they were born, the family had achieved some success in the new world in various business ventures.

The key to Pritzker’s vision was combining convenience with luxury. Today the airport hotel is as commonplace in any developed city (21) ___________. But in the late 1950s this concept didn’t exist.

Of course, Jay Pritzker’s vision was more than just airport hotels. He wanted the Hyatt name to be synonymous with luxury and elite accommodations. Pritzker saw the opportunity (22) ___________ the now world-famous Atlanta Regency Hotel opened its doors. By the end of the 1960s the Hyatt chain had grown to 13 hotels.

The Hyatt Empire

The idea that a multi-billion-dollar empire was launched from a chance encounter in Fat Eddie’s coffee shop with a cheque written on a napkin seems like something (17) ___________. This very true story took place in the very first Hyatt hotel across from Los Angeles airport.

As legend has it, in 1957, businessman Jay Pritzker was killing time in Fat Eddie’s when he noticed (18) ___________. After a quick inquiry, he discovered there would not be a vacancy for a few days. And that’s when Jay Pritzker had his epiphany. Why only place high-end hotels downtown so far from the airport? Business travellers would surely flock to luxurious accommodations that had the added convenience of being next to the airport.

Pritzker was so certain of this, he arranged a meeting with the hotel owner, a man named Hyatt von Dehn, and they agreed on a sale price of $2.2 million on the spot. As Pritzker did not have the forethought (19) ___________, he wrote a legally binding cheque on a napkin.

Jay partnered with his younger brother Donald to turn this vision into a reality. The boys were the grandsons of Jewish immigrants (20) ___________, and by the time they were born, the family had achieved some success in the new world in various business ventures.

The key to Pritzker’s vision was combining convenience with luxury. Today the airport hotel is as commonplace in any developed city (21) ___________. But in the late 1950s this concept didn’t exist.

Of course, Jay Pritzker’s vision was more than just airport hotels. He wanted the Hyatt name to be synonymous with luxury and elite accommodations. Pritzker saw the opportunity (22) ___________ the now world-famous Atlanta Regency Hotel opened its doors. By the end of the 1960s the Hyatt chain had grown to 13 hotels.