愛薇塔樂學英文

　　【題目】　　It is better for children to grow up in the countryside than in a big city. Do you

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　　【題目】

　　It is better for children to grow up in the countryside than in a big city. Do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to develop your essay.

　　【範文】

　　Both the countryside and an urban environment have many things to offer. Many important museums and cultural venues can be found in the city. There is also often good access to educational resources and a wide variety of job opportunities. However, the countryside offers a more relaxed and peaceful way of life. Communities are often close-knit and secure. Although both environments offer good opportunities for development, it is my opinion that life in the countryside is more beneficial for children.

　　One important advantage of raising children in the countryside is that the environment is cleaner and healthier. With fresh air to breathe, less crowded living conditions, and more chances to take part in physical exercise, children in the country are usually healthier than those in the city. Another advantage of country living is safety. There is not only less crime in the countryside, but also fewer traffic accidents. Parents do not need to worry so much when their children are playing outside. A third advantage is the stronger sense of community in the country. Children know their neighbors and learn to care about others at an early age. Finally, a country upbringing allows children to experience a more natural environment without all the distractions of entertainment places in the city. Thus, they can concentrate on their schoolwork and their families.

　　Due to the great number of advantages in raising children in the country, I believe it is better for children to grow up there rather than in a city. Without all the dangers and distractions of city life, they will grow up healthier and better grounded in the moral values of their culture.

　　【譯文】

　　鄉下和都市環境都有許多優點。許多重要的博物館和文化活動地點都位於都市。雖然在都市有良好的教育資源以及各種各樣的工作機會可利用，然而，鄉間卻能給人較輕鬆而且平靜的生活方式。社區之間通常是緊密結合，較為安全。雖然兩種環境都能提供良好的發展機會，但依我之見，鄉下生活對孩子而言是比較有益的。

　　在鄉下養育小孩的優點之一是，鄉下整個環境比較乾淨、健康。鄉下有新鮮空氣可呼吸，生活環境較不擁擠，並且有更多讓身體運動的機會，所以鄉下小孩通常比都市小孩健康。鄉下生活的另一個優點是安全。鄉下不只犯罪事件較少，交通事故也較少。孩子們在外面玩的時候，父母比較放心。第三個優點是，在鄉下有較強烈的社區觀。孩子們都認識鄰居，所以從小就能學習關心他人。最後，在鄉下長大，能夠讓孩子體驗更自然的環境，而不會因都市里各種娛樂場所而分心。因此，他們可以更專注于學校的學業和家庭生活。

　　由於在鄉下養育小孩有這麼多優點，所以我認為，孩子在鄉下成長比在都市好。沒有都市的各種危險和令人分心的事物，他們可以更健康地長大，並且在他們的文化道德價值觀方面奠定更好的基礎。