PRACTICE 2: Fill in the blanks with the given words.

 

First of all - Firstly        

In addition - Moreover - Furthermore

So- As a result – Therefore

However – On the other hand – In contrast

In conclusion – To sum up – On the whole – Overall

The advantages and disadvantages of living in the country.

Living in the country is often the secret dream of certain city-dwellers. ……………(1), in reality it has both its advantages and disadvantages.

 

There are many advantages to living in the country. ……………….(2), you are much closer to nature and can enjoy more peace and quiet. …………(3), life in the country is much slower and people tend to be more open and friendly. A further advantage is that there is much less traffic, and as a result it is much safer place to bring up young children.

 

……………….(4), there are certain drawbacks to life outside the city. ……………….(5), because there are fewer people, one has a smaller number of friends. ……………….(6) entertainment, particularly in the evening, is difficult to find. Furthermore, the fact that there are fewer shops and services often means that there are fewer employment opportunities. ……………….(7), one may have to travel long distances to work elsewhere, and this can be extremely expensive.

 

……………….(8), it can be seen that the country is more suitable for some than others. ……………….(9), it is often the best place for those who are retired or who have young children, ……………….(10), young, single people who are following a career and who want some excitement are better provided for by life in the city. (Success at First Certificate-Robert O’Neill)

 

Country: countryside, countryside; land not in towns, cities or industrial areas which is either used for farming or left in its natural condition

Related words

Dweller: resident, citizen

Drawback: disadvantage

 

PRACTICE 2: Read the paragraph below and underline the correct linking word/ phrase.

 

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There are many advantages to having children at an early age. 1) To begin with/In addition to this, when you are young, you have a lot of energy. This means you can cope quite easily with children's demands. You can constantly care for them and give them your attention. 2) To conclude/Secondly, young parents can relate to their children and 3) therefore/nevertheless understand them better. 4) Yet/Finally, when you become a parent at an early age, you are still young enough to enjoy life when your child becomes independent.

PRACTICE –4: Replace the words underlined with the one of the following. Some may have more than one alternative.

 

In spite of                                   pros and cons

Another point is that               one advantage is that

All things consider                   for instance

To sum up                                   In my opinion

Moreover                                   especially

On disadvantage is that          finally

On the other hand                    additionally

In addition                                 lastly

However

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 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. (Success at First Certificate-Robert O’Neill)

 

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