Monologue: Three pictures: Modern city with tall buildings, houses at sea level and country cottages. Advantages and disadvantages. In what place of the world would you like to live?

Good afternoon. I've been asked to talk about the pros and cons of living in different types of places which are shown in three different pictures. In the first picture we can see a modern city with tall buildings, in the second there are houses close to the sea and in the last one we can see country cottages.

To start with, living in a big city can mean many advantages:

- You have the chance of getting a better education for you and your family. That is because there are better schools and universities.
- There is a big offer to spend free time: you may attend to the cinema, theatre, cultural events and so on.
- It is easier to get a good job with bigger salary.

On the other hand the disadvantages are:

- Cities are very crowded, and the traffic is very heavy.
- The air is more polluted.
- The pace of life is stressful. People are always in a hurry.

Regarding living close to the sea or in the mountain, the advantages or disadvantages are the same. The difference between these locations depends on if someone enjoys more close the sea or in the mountain. The benefits why people prefer to live in these areas are:

- Low crime rates.
- Privacy and tranquility.
- Slow pace for living.
- Feeling closer to nature and clean air.

Moreover the drawbacks:

- Good jobs are located in big cities.
- It is more difficult to get a good education.
- You can feel isolated and the cultural events are almost inexistent.

From my point of view and to sum up  both city and rural areas may be good places to live. Your choice depends on your circumstances and your personal preferences.

In my case I would like to live until I retire in the city taking advantage of the better jobs and then I would move to the countryside looking for a good place to rest.