Sample Essay for Advantages and Disadvantages

Sample Essay Topic: Advantages and Disadvantages of Living in the City

Living in the City

Living in a big or small city is usually a hidden dream of certain village-dwellers. 1. Nevertheless, it has both its 2. advantages and disadvantages /___________.

3.On the plus side/___________, it is often easier to find work, and there is usually a choice of public transport, so you do not need to own a car. 4. Also______________, there are a lot of interesting things to do and places to see. 5.For example, /___________ you can eat in a good restaurant, visit museums, and go to the theatres and to concerts. 6. What is more/___________, when you want to relax, you can usually find a park where you can feed the ducks or just sit on a park bench and read a book. 7. All in all/___________, city life is full of bustle (hurry, haste) and variety and you need never feel bored.

8. However/___________,for every ever plus there is a minus. 9.For one thing/___________, you might have a job, but unless it is very well paid, you will not be able to afford many of the things that there are to do, because living in a city is often very expensive. It is particularly difficult to find food and cheap accommodation. 10. What is more, /___________ public transport is sometimes crowded and dirty, 11. particularly/___________ in the rush hour, and even the parks can become very crowded, especially on Sundays when it seems that every city-dweller is looking for some open space and green grass. 12. Last of all, despite all the crowds, it is still possible to feel very lonely in a city.

13. In conclusion/___________,I think that city life can be particularly appealing to (attract, interest) young people, who like the excitement of the city and do not mind the noise and pollution. However, many people, when they get older, and particularly when they have young children, often prefer the peace and fresh air of the countryside.