Reading. STUDENT LIFE IN CARDIFF (Pre-Int)

STUDENT LIFE IN CARDIFF

Cardiff is a great city and the ¹_______ capital in Europe. It is a modern city with a 24-hour ²_______ and has everything a larger city can offer. The biggest sports stadium in Wales, named the Millennium Stadium, is in Cardiff along with many other fun places, from theatres and art galleries to restaurants and shops. You will also find many parks, museums and cinemas. The city is in the south of Wales, very close to the ³_______ beautiful beaches of the Gower Peninsular and ⁴_______ by magnificent countryside, including the Brecon Beacons. The crime level in the city is low and it is one of the safest places in the UK for foreign students. Cardiff has a good transport system and the cheapest fares of any British city. You can easily take a bus or taxi around the city, but the best way to see the sights is ⁵_______ . You can get around by car, but remember that on busier days you will have to drive around before you can find somewhere to ⁶_______ . You can cycle to most places, too. There are many good ⁷_______ that take you from the centre to the surrounding areas, so you don’t need to use the roads. From the main train station in Cardiff, you can travel to any city in the UK. Students don’t have to worry about finding a place to live in Cardiff, as there are options for every budget. You can live in a bedsit or with friends in a shared house or flat. For Cardiff University students, there is a large hall of residence or an option to stay with a ⁸_______ family. Many of Cardiff’s students agree that Cardiff is an exciting city for any young person.