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Some people believe it is better to raise children in the city, while others consider the countryside to be a more suitable choice. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

#people #children #city #countryside #choice
There is an idea that raising
children
 in the
city
 is a better option than in the countryside, or vice versa. To be fair, both
opinion
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opinions
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 are not wrong and have their own advantages and disadvantages.
This
 essay will explain why the former might be slightly superior
than
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 the latter. As we all know, people in the metropolis will always be more exposed to modern technology than the
villager
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villagers
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.
This
 phenomenon will
also
 affect
children
 who
is
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are
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 currently in their learning phase.
For instance
,
children
 who live in the
city
 will have better
facilities
 in their school
such
 as
computer
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computers
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, internet, or even
library
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a library
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.
This
 will
led
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 to
the
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a
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 higher chance of having broad knowledge
due to
many
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the many
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 learning resources available.
Moreover
, the teacher can
also
 be more competent
due to
 they
are
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 graduated from
reputable
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a reputable
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 university.
Children
 who
learns
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learn
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 in
village
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the village
a village
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 cannot be considered bad, though.
Besides
 their limited
facilities
 in school, they usually tend to have
high
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a high
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 desire to learn. In Indonesia,
for example
, there are some students who
is
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are
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 walking 1 hour-long, or even
crossing
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cross
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river
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a river
the river
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 using
boat
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a boat
the boat
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, just to attend their
class
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classes
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 at school. From
prior
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the prior
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story
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story,
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 it can be said that they have a high spirit of learning, and if they were given a chance to access the same
facilities
 as students who live in
city
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the city
a city
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, it is not possible that their knowledge could be the same or even better. But in the end,
children
 who grew up in
city
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the city
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 will have
a
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better knowledge
due to
 their privileges. We cannot deny they have
better studying
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better-studying
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facilities
, better food
nutritions
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nutrition
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, better
relation
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relations
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from
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 their parents, and many more benefits.
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Introduction & Conclusion
Work on structuring your essay with a clearer introduction and conclusion. Your introduction should more explicitly present the topic and your thesis statement, while the conclusion should summarize your main points and restate your opinion.
Sentence Structure
Pay attention to your sentence structure and punctuation. There were instances of run-on sentences and missing punctuation that could hinder clarity.
Balanced Argument
Provide a more balanced discussion by evenly evaluating both sides of the argument before stating your opinion. Make sure to support each view with equivalent detail and depth.
Vocabulary & Sentence Variety
Incorporate more varied vocabulary and sentence structures to enhance the complexity of your essay. This can make your argument more compelling and engaging.
Addressing the Prompt
You effectively addressed both sides of the argument, acknowledging the benefits of raising children in both the city and the countryside.
Examples
Your use of examples, such as students in Indonesia, is good. It helps to concrete your arguments and make your points more relatable.

Include an introduction and conclusion

A conclusion is essential for IELTS writing task 2. It is more important than most people realise. You will be penalised for missing a conclusion in your IELTS essay.

The easiest paragraph to write in an essay is the conclusion paragraph. This is because the paragraph mostly contains information that has already been presented in the essay – it is just the repetition of some information written in the introduction paragraph and supporting paragraphs.

The conclusion paragraph only has 3 sentences:

  • Summary
  • Restatement of thesis
  • Prediction or recommendation

Example:

To summarize, a robotic teacher does not have the necessary disciple to properly give instructions to students and actually works to retard the ability of a student to comprehend new lessons. Therefore, it is clear that the idea of running a classroom completely by a machine cannot be supported. After thorough analysis on this subject, it is predicted that the adverse effects of the debate over technology-driven teaching will always be greater than the positive effects, and because of this, classroom teachers will never be substituted for technology.

Start your conclusion with a linking phrase. Here are some examples:

  • In conclusion
  • To conclude
  • To summarize
  • Finally
  • In a nutshell
  • In general

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • urban environment
  • rural area
  • extracurricular activities
  • well-rounded development
  • advanced medical facilities
  • peaceful
  • less pollution
  • access to nature
  • community feel
  • foster a sense of belonging
  • natural surroundings
  • outdoor activities
  • healthy lifestyle
  • cultural richness
  • wholesome upbringing
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