Writing Topic
A person you know is planning to move to your town or city. What do
you think this person would like and dislike about living in your town or city?
Why? Use specific reasons and details to develop your essay.
☆Let’s Think
That there is no place like home is in the
eye of the beholder. In the eye of a stranger, a person you know, your town or
city has a short-coming or two. Objective view of your town would help you to
come up with the response to this writing topic question.
☆Hints for Points
1. many/few facilities for entertainment/study/networking
2. buildings and streets with beautiful/shabby appearances
3. sufficient/insufficient transportation systems
4. existence/absence of scholarship program/free tuition
5. dense population/under population
6. caring/apathetic neighbors
☆Sample Essay Structures
Sample 1
【Introduction = Outline】If one of my acquaintances plans to visit my city, the person would
find it very exciting to live in but probably dislike the environment.
【good point 1】My city has many stylish
places for fun and cultural facilities. e.g.
award-winning bakeries, museums and galleries
【good point 2】It is easy to get
around in and out of my city. e.g. easy
access to the subway stations and highways
【bad point】Lack of nature would
make some unhappy. air pollution, noise
【Conclusion = Wrap-up】Although it is not perfect
to inhabit for a long time, my city is an inspiring place for most people.
Sample 2
【Introduction = Outline】I live in a college town in
the middle of the mountains. Most people may find my
town boring and a little inconvenient, but bookworms may like to live in it.
【bad point 1】
There are few facilities.
e.g. few coffee shops or restaurants, no sports center
【bad point 2】 The municipal
office does not collect some types of waste.
cardboard boxes, fluorescent light bulbs
【good point】There are many facilities
for reading. e. g. many book stores, a good library, a museum dedicated to a
famous cartoonist.
【Conclusion = Wrap-up】 Other than a small garbage-related
problem, the living conditions of my town would be judged good especially for
students.
♦Your Sample Essay Structure
【Introduction = Outline】
【Point 1】
【Point 2】
【Point 3】
【Conclusion = Wrap-up】
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