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Writing about pros and cons - part 2




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Writing about pros and cons - part 2
 
Give the correct order of the sentences to get an introduction by matching the numbers 1-5!
  • Many of them like the idea of living far away from the stress and noise of big cities.
  • In the following I would therefore like to show the pros and cons.
  • Living in the country is often a secret dream of city-dwellers.
  • In fact, it has both its advantages and disadvantages.
  • Furthermore, a balanced consideration will be given afterwards.
Which of these points are the advantages and which are the disadvantages of living in the city?
                                                                          
a  lot of entertainment                   no parking lots                                     infrastructure
justification:         justification:     justification:
 
                                                                            
 pollution                                many people                               many jobs  
 justification:                    justification:        justification:
 
                                                                                                                  
 flats and offices                keeping animals                     no beautiful nature      
 justification:      justification:   justification:
 
 shops
justification:
The following facts could be used to justify the arguments above. Fill them in, please!
 
dirty air, noise • many shopping facilities to get everything you need •crowded streets, buses, trams • needed for outdoor activities • city centres do not have enough space • often forbidden by landlords • many bars, theatres, cinemas • places to live and work • schools, hospitals nearby • many companies and institutions