countryside or city Flashcards
it is (better) to grow up in the city (than) in a countryside
it needs to be said at the outset that
it is critically important that…*
all childeren (be raised) in…
supportive and healthy environment
it is more advantageous to…than
advantageous adjective
ˌædvənˈteɪdʒəs
beneficial*
young people
rural area
rural adjective
ˈrʊrəl
like the countryside*
the rural community/population
major cities
i feel this way for 2 important reasons
which i will explore in the following essay
academic adjective
ˌækəˈdemɪk
connected with education
high/low academic standards
major cities( include) a vast number of…
huge number of
high academic standars and cultural facilities
/ˈstændərd/
intellectual development of childerentl
mental development
a child who visits (such) places (on) regular bases
doubtlessly become extremely interested in…
my own experience is a compelling example of this
compelling adjective
kəmˈpelɪŋ
interesting
His eyes were strangely compelling
major urban area
urban adjective
ˈɜːrbən
urban and rural communities
(easily) take me to (cultural events)
we attended…
book reading at* the local library
art openings at* galleries
festivals during the summer
through aut the city
i developed a strong interest in..
artistic expression
i decided to major( in )art…
if i had not visited so many stimulating places as a youngster
i would not be thriving like i am today
thriving adjective
ˈθraɪvɪŋ
prosperous*
childeren are exposed to people from (many walks of life)
childeren communicate with (onle one type of person(
cities are magnets for new immigrants
immigrant noun
ˈɪmɪɡrənt
immigrate verb=migrate
