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Reading Pros and cons

Write an advantages and disadvantages essay about living in an
Use this
apartment in the city. Follow the instructions.
Adverbs of degree
1 Look at the notes in the chart. Add two advantages and two
disadvantages to the notes.  extremely interesting
 very / really interesting
Advantages Disadvantages
good public transport noisy  pretty interesting
 fairly / quite interesting
 a bit / slightly boring
Note that fairly is not as strong
as quite, and quite is not as strong
2 Plan an introduction and a conclusion. as pretty.
... most of these houses are extremely
3 Write your advantages and disadvantages essay. comfortable.
Country houses are also very close to
Remember to write four paragraphs in your essay and use nature...
adverbs of degree. ... you are pretty dependent on your
parents for lifts.
Write your essay here: The rooms are usually quite spacious...
It is a bit difficult to visit friends...

Tip
Writing an advantages and
disadvantages essay
This type of essay usually has four
paragraphs.
Paragraph 1: introduction
Some / Many people...
There are advantages and
disadvantages to...
Paragraph 2: advantages of the
issue
The main advantage is...
One major advantage is...
Paragraph 3: disadvantages of
the issue
An important disadvantage is...
A big disadvantage is...
Paragraph 4: conclusion
In conclusion,...
To sum up,...

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