搬迁的经历(1/2)-英语听力

[00:00.63]A lot of regions try to attract companies by offering low business rates. [00:05.36]That's why we originally moved here seven years ago. [00:08.61]Unfortunately, it was just a carrot to get people like us to move here. [00:13.32]It lasted for a while, but last year the local authority put up rates by a massive 30%. [00:20.63]Now it's as expensive as anywhere else. [00:23.42]If someone is thinking of moving for similar reasons, I'd advise against it. [00:28.95]It's like sitting in the garden in the evening trying to stay in the sun. [00:33.87]You keep moving your chair, but sooner or later the shade catches up with you. [00:38.81]We moved out here five years ago. Living in the city was expensive, but that wasn't the real motivation. [00:46.58]I was commuting out to our offices every day, which are near the airport. [00:51.19]It was taking me an hour and a half each way, which was crazy. [00:56.06]Our house is now only ten minutes away, which is really handy. [01:00.02]I can just take the bike or walk. It has other advantages too. [01:04.89]The schools are great, there's lots of green space. [01:08.39]Generally it's very peaceful, except when the planes go overhead, then you can't hear yourself think.