ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY

Some people prefer living in the city whereas others prefer living in the countryside. Which do you
prefer and what are your reasons?

Composition Outline (ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY: CITY OR COUNTRYSIDE?)

Introduction (first paragraph) – originally, everyone lived in villages, living in the city is convenient
but stressful, dangerous and there is pollution
Second paragraph -City-hectic life, no time to relax
-Countryside- no competition, people find time to rest
Third paragraph -City-high crime rate, house not safe
-Countryside- very little crime, help one another
Fourth paragraph -City-air and noise pollution because crowded
-Countryside-fresh air, very quiet, healthy-but few facilities and chances
of finding work
Conclusion - I would prefer living in the countryside if I could

Before townships and cities developed, people lived in villages in the countryside. Facilities
are, no doubt, better in cities but city life has become associated with stress, crime and pollution.
Life in the city is ___________.(1) Traffic congestion is a continuous problem. At work,
fierce competition, deadlines and ________________________(2).Always in a hurry to avoid
__________ ____________(3), to be in time for appointments or to stay one step ahead of others,
people in cities have ________________________(4). In the countryside, life is much more
___________(5), there is little hassle and no point in competing. Villagers go about
___________________(6) during the day and rest in _____________(7).
Living in towns and cities is also becoming _______________(1). Houses in cities are fenced
in and many house owners also ____________________(2) to safeguard their homes. With the rising
crime rate in cities, a ______________________________ (3) or displaying jewellery is bringing
danger to herself. In the ___________(4), houses may not even ___________________(5). People
there usually know ______________________________(6). Any villager who commits a crime will
be punished. Furthermore, villagers help each other.
Finally, pollution has become well known in cities. Exhaust fumes from_______________(1)
pollute the air, and there is always ______________________(2).Anyone who has lived in one of the
crowded _________________________________________(3)also knows that residents are always
unintentionally listen to a neighbour’s _______________________(4) or forced to listen to ________
___________________________(4). In the countryside, houses are further apart but there is close
relationship between villagers or townspeople as they meet frequently. Besides, the countryside is
known for _______________________________________________________(5). Unfortunately, in
the countryside, few _______________________________(6)for leisure. It also has only a few public
transportation system.
If I could live in the countryside, and yet have ___________________________________(1)
in the city, I would definitely prefer the countryside because _____________________________
_________________(2) and yet is much safer and ____________(3).
 A B
-healthier
-the same opportunities as I have
-its fresh air which is good for physical
and mental health
-somebody else’s radio
-housing areas in the city
-motor vehicles
- woman walking alone at night
-countryside
-install grills and alarm system
-dangerous
- their tasks
- Meetings await the city people
A B
-healthier
-the same opportunities as I have
-its fresh air which is good for physical
and mental health
-somebody else’s radio
-housing areas in the city
-motor vehicles
- woman walking alone at night
-countryside
-install grills and alarm system
-dangerous
- their tasks
- Meetings await the city people
- very hectic
- life there is not as stressful as
that in the city
- job opportunities and places
- family quarrel
- the noise of the traffic
- one another and outsiders are
easily spotted
- be locked or have fences
- the evening
- relaxed
- little time to relax
- the rush hour traffic jams
- very hectic
- life there is not as stressful as
that in the city
- job opportunities and places
- family quarrel
- the noise of the traffic
- one another and outsiders are
easily spotted
- be locked or have fences
- the evening
- relaxed
- little time to relax
- the rush hour traffic jams