countryside or city

Question 1

it is (better) to grow up in the city (than) in a countryside

Question 2

it needs to be said at the outset that
it is critically important that…*

Answer 2

all childeren (be raised) in…

Question 3

supportive and healthy environment

Question 4

it is more advantageous to…than
advantageous adjective
ˌædvənˈteɪdʒəs

Answer 4

beneficial*

Question 5

young people

Question 6

rural area
rural adjective
ˈrʊrəl

Answer 6

like the countryside*
the rural community/population

Question 7

major cities

Question 8

i feel this way for 2 important reasons

Answer 8

which i will explore in the following essay

Question 9

academic adjective
ˌækəˈdemɪk

Answer 9

connected with education
high/low academic standards

Question 10

major cities( include) a vast number of…

Answer 10

huge number of

Question 11

high academic standars and cultural facilities
/ˈstændərd/

Question 12

intellectual development of childerentl

Answer 12

mental development

Question 13

a child who visits (such) places (on) regular bases

Answer 13

doubtlessly become extremely interested in…

Question 14

my own experience is a compelling example of this

Question 15

compelling adjective
kəmˈpelɪŋ

Answer 15

interesting
His eyes were strangely compelling

Question 16

major urban area

Answer 16

urban adjective
ˈɜːrbən
urban and rural communities

Question 17

(easily) take me to (cultural events)

Answer 17

we attended…

Question 18

book reading at* the local library
art openings at* galleries
festivals during the summer

Answer 18

through aut the city

Question 19

i developed a strong interest in..

Answer 19

artistic expression

Question 20

i decided to major( in )art…

Question 21

if i had not visited so many stimulating places as a youngster

Answer 21

i would not be thriving like i am today

Question 22

thriving adjective
ˈθraɪvɪŋ

Answer 22

prosperous*

Question 23

childeren are exposed to people from (many walks of life)

Answer 23

childeren communicate with (onle one type of person(

Question 24

cities are magnets for new immigrants

Answer 24

immigrant noun
ˈɪmɪɡrənt
immigrate verb=migrate

Question 25

cities are populated by individuals from a variaty of

Answer 25

from diverse of cultural and ethnic backgrounds

Question 26

childeren must have friends who come from different walks of life

Question 27

i have (made friends) from five different countries

Question 28

i am comfortable interacting with people

Answer 28

i enjoy company with people

Question 29

i speak a variety of languages

Question 30

my friend has religious beliefs that are different (from my own)

Question 31

find employment at* a company

Question 32

sb who has international perspective

Question 33

yo can enjoy a variety of beneficial interactions

Question 34

*in conclusion i strongely believe

Answer 34

*this is because…

Question 35

cities are home to a variety of educational venues

Question 36

venue nou
ˈvenjuː

Answer 36

a place
The band will be playing at 20 different venues

Question 37

cosmopolitan adjective
ˌkɑːzməˈpɑːlɪtən

Answer 37

cities are populated by cosmopolitan populations
(containing people of different types or from different countries)