Useful phrases
- In my opinion...
- To me, it feels...
- That's true!
- I feel the same way.
- I am not sure I agree.
- I see your point, but...
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full of life and energy, active and interesting
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- peace
- entertainment
- safety
- simple lifestyle
- active lifestyle
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peaceful, quiet, and without worry
protection from harm or danger by taking care of each other
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buses, trams, or any vehicles that people use to get around the city
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activities or things that make people happy, like movies, music, or games
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a calm and quiet state without trouble or worries
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a style of life when you move a lot, go out, and do many different things
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a style of life when you do simple things and spend time in nature
1. Walking a lot every day is part of an .
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2. The city park becomes with music and dancing.
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3. The forest is quiet and full of at sunset.
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1. Life in the countryside feels and slow.
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3. The city is full of like music and shows.
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4. He enjoys a , close to nature.
2. helps us get around the city fast.
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It is when you are protected from danger or harm.
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It is buses, trains, and other vehicles that carry people in a city.
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It is anything enjoyable that people watch, listen to, or do for fun.
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It is a quiet and relaxed way of life in the countryside.
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Countryside:
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- nature
- entertainment
- many places to go
- safety
- simple lifestyle
- active lifestyle
- lively
- still
- public transport
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1. Alex films his TikTok video about city life.
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2. Public transport in the city is slow and hard to use.
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3. There are many places to go like cinemas and cafes.
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4. City life is quiet and boring.
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I believe that living in the city is better than living in the countryside. From my point of view, city life is more exciting and full of opportunities. Many people say that life in the city is stressful because of noise and pollution, but I think it is lively and interesting.
One reason is that there are many activities and places to go, such as shops, parks, and sports centres. Another reason is that you can meet many people and make new friends. For example, I can go to music classes or play sports after school. What’s more, public transport makes it easy to get around the city. This makes life active and enjoyable.
To sum up, I prefer living in the city because I enjoy an exciting lifestyle and having many things to do. For these reasons, I believe the city is a great place to live.
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Conclusion
Introduction
I believe that living in the city is better than living in the countryside. From my point of view, city life is more exciting and full of opportunities. Many people say that life in the city is stressful because of noise and pollution, but I think it is lively and interesting.
To sum up, I prefer living in the city because I enjoy an exciting lifestyle and having many things to do. For these reasons, I believe the city is a great place to live.
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One reason is that there are many activities and places to go, such as shops, parks, and sports centres. Another reason is that you can meet many people and make new friends. For example, I can go to music classes or play sports after school. What’s more, public transport makes it easy to get around the city. This makes life active and enjoyable.
To sum up, I prefer living in the city because I enjoy an exciting lifestyle and having many things to do. For these reasons, I believe the city is a great place to live.
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Conclusion
Introduction
To sum up, I prefer living in the city because I enjoy an exciting lifestyle and having many things to do. For these reasons, I believe the city is a great place to live.
One reason is that there are many activities and places to go, such as shops, parks, and sports centres. Another reason is that you can meet many people and make new friends. For example, I can go to music classes or play sports after school. What’s more, public transport makes it easy to get around the city. This makes life active and enjoyable.
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1. I that living in the city is better than living in the countryside.
2. my of view, city life is more exciting.
3. One is that there are many activities and places to go.
4. reason is that you can meet many people and make new friends.
5. example, I can go to music classes or play sports after school.
6. To, I living in the city because I enjoy an exciting lifestyle.
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I that living in the countryside is better than living in the city. my of view, the countryside is peaceful and calm. Many people say that life in the countryside is boring, but I it is relaxing.
One is that there is a lot of nature. For , you can walk in the forest, see animals, and enjoy fresh air. reason is safety. What’s , a simple lifestyle helps people feel calm and happy.
To , I prefer the countryside because it is safe, peaceful, and close to nature. For these , I believe the countryside is a great place to live.
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