Oral Workshop_Argument.pptVIP

Arguments 1. Large modern cities are too big to control. 2. Trains are packed; streets are crowded; buses are full. There are bus queues and traffic jams everywhere. 3. Commuting stretches man’s resources to the utmost. 4. Unforeseen events (e.g. power-cut, heavy snowfall, etc.) can bring about condition of utter chaos. 5. City-dwellers adopt a wholly unnatural way of life. They lose touch with the land and the rhythm of nature. They are barely conscious of seasons. Flowers, leaves, the changes of season become irrelevant in their lives. 6. Distinction between day and night is lost. There is always noise and traffic, everywhere. 7. Rents are high; buying a house of your own average people is impossible. 8. The cost of living is high in big cities. 9. Cities breed crime and violence; houses are often burgled. 10. Tension in big cities shortens people’s lives. 11. People lose too much time in getting to work. 12. In big cities there are not enough cinemas, public transport or public toilets. 13. Pollution in big cities is becoming impossible. 14. City people are not as warm-hearted and friendly as country people. 63 Counter-arguments 1. Most people love cities and many are flocking there from the country. 2. Modern man is too sophisticated for simple country pleasures. 3. It is enough to visit the countryside at weekends. 4. Commuting does not really affect those who live in cities; it is only a small inconvenience. 5. Getting to work by bike is very healthy. 6. People easily adapt themselves to city life; noise, traffic, etc. are hardly noticeable. 7. Only a small minority of city-dwellers are involved in crime and violence. 8. There are manyreasons why city life is preferable; there are more places for entertainment, etc. 9. It is good to be near one’s friends and never cut off by weather conditions. 10. Life is never dull; there is always something to do. 11. There are better schools and services in big cities. 12. There are more chances of employment. There is a g