It is better for children to grow up in the countryside than in a big   city.

　　Do you agree or disagree?

　　Model Answer:

　　Some people believe that it is better for children to grow up in the   countryside than in a big city. However, other people think that a big city   gives more opportunities and it is good for the long run. Personally, for   several reasons I think that it is better for children's health to grow up in   the country.

　　First of all, it is very important for a child to grow up in a healthy   environment. Children need fresh air, not polluted by the huge amount of cars   and factories of the modern city. In the country they can spend more time   exercising and walking with their friends. Scientists say that now children   spend the same amount of time watching TV as they do at school. Probably, the   possibility to join their friends for a play will change this proportion.   Another important aspect of this is that parents will have more time to spend   with their children as a result of eliminating traffic jams and decreasing   driving time as a whole.

　　From the other side, children have some advantages living in a big city.   For example, they have more opportunities to choose from what they want to do.   They can choose to attend ballet school, school of art, gymnastics, etc. For the   long run, it is good for them. They will be better prepared for a live in a   "real world" and they will have more chances to make a good career and succeed.   Moreover, a big city usually has many entertaining centers with movie theatres   and play stations. When I was a child I liked to go to the movie theatre with my   parents to watch a premiere.

　　One more reason to choose a big city for a child is that a city provides   better live conditions and services such as medical, dental, etc. My friend   lived in the country for a while and one time he and his family had to drive a   couple of hours to the nearest medical center when his child got a heavy   cough.

　　To summarize, I agree with those people who want to raise their children in   a city. The plenty of opportunities offered by a city helps children to find   what they really like and be the best at it. Moreover, despite the air   pollution, children get a better medical service that is good for their   health.