Выберите только ОДНО из двух предложенных высказываний и выразите свое мнение по предложенной проблеме согласно данному плану.
Comment on one of the following statements.
1. Life in the countryside is not for young people.
2. It's reported that billions of dollars are spent on space exploration projects every year. Some people believe that this money should be used to solve problems on Earth.
What is your opinion? Do you agree with this statement? Write 200–250 words. Use the following plan:
− make an introduction (state the problem)
− express your personal opinion and give 2–3 reasons for your opinion
− express an opposing opinion and give 1–2 reasons for this opposing opinion
− explain why you don’t agree with the opposing opinion
− make a conclusion restating your position
There are people who believe that kids should not live in the rural area. Others are convinced that countryside is perfect place for children.
I have all reason to believe that rural area is not the best living place for children. First of all, the level and the quality of education are higher in cities rather than in the villages because there are a majority of specialists. Also big cities offer wide career opportunities. A kid can become an astronaut or, for example, a real estate agent — both professions are available in cities. Moreover, we should keep in mind that in countryside there is a lack of modern technologies such as smartphones and computers and it can be a problem.
Other people are convinced that the countryside is perfectly fine for children. They say that there is a nice ecological situation. They also say that in the countryside relationships within the family are stronger than in cities.
I cannot agree with the above opinions as these people fail to understand that in the countryside children miss a lot of opportunities which are available in cities. All children want become successful in life and chances of that are higher if they live in the town.
There are two different points of view on the problem. I believe that countryside is not the best place for children because they miss a lot of career opportunities. A city life may be harsh but it suits children perfectly well.

