Ⅰ。 Direction：

　　A. Title： WHERE TO LIVE——IN THE CITY OR THE COUNTRY？

　　B. Time limit： 40 minutes

　　C. Word limit： 120-150 words （not including the given opening sentence）

　　D. Your composition should be based on the OUTLINE below and should start with the given opening sentence.

　　E. Your composition must be written clearly in the ANSWER SHEET.

　　OUTLINE：

　　1. Conveniences of the city

　　2. Attractions of the country

　　3. Disadvantages of both

　　4. My preference

　　Many people appreciate the conveniences of the city. The city offers a wide choice of jobs for adults and schools for children. It also provides plenty of facilities for culture， entertainment and recreation——restaurants， department， stores， cinemas， and so on. Besides， transportation is usually well developed in the city， with a variety of modes of travel， including buses， trains and subways.

　　In the country， on the other hand， one can enjoy the advantages of fresh air and food， and a more relaxed life style. Housing is usually spacious and inexpensive in the country. And， as for recreation， what could be more relaxing than a stroll down a country lane amid beautiful scenery？ However there are advantages to living in either the city or the country. City air tends to be polluted， and the streets are always crowded and noisy. In the country， on the other hand， the lack of stimulating activities can make a person feel bored and isolated.

　　All in all， I would say that living in the city is best， for the convenience the city offers in terms of education and work； after all， one can always spend vacations in the country——and get the best of both.
 
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