PUBLIC TRANSPORT
# ADVANTAGES #
- Be safer: have fewer accidents
- Never think about the weather:
+ sun, rain, storm, dark at night
+ avoid getting wet, dust
- Feel comfortable and relaxed:
+ listen to music / read books / take a nap
+ can enjoy a less stressful journey by letting someone else do the driving
+ can enjoy the city view
+ do not have to worry about finding a parking space
- Be comfortable and fast (airplane): travel wherever I want and whenever I want
- Reduced traffic congestion: alleviated/ helped ease/ minimized/ improved/ lessened
+ it decreased traffic jams/ gridlock/ traffic delays in towns and cities/in urban areas.
- Environmental benefits:
+ Apparently, the amount of exhaust emitted from cars and motorbikes contributes significantly to
global warming and air pollution; therefore, encouraging the use of mass transit can help cut the level
greenhouse gases and reducing health problems.
- Cost-effectiveness:
+ Using public transportation is cheaper than private transport, specifically owning and operating a car
- Promotes physical activity
# DISADVANTAGES #
- Be inconvenient (Potential for delays):
+ Some public transportation vehicles run very slowly. Part of the reason is due to the very poor
infrastructure. / Transport infrastructure is in bad condition.
+ have long waiting times/ wait such a long time for the bus because it is common for them to be
around 10 minutes late, sometimes even more.
+ public transport systems are quite bad/ subpar and not up to standards, so in my opinion, they are
pretty unreliable
- Limited flexibility:
+ Most public transit run along fixed/established routes with set embarkation/ disembarkation points to
a prearranged timetable
- Have higher chances to get diseases/ Have a higher chance of getting diseases
+ Have a higher chance of getting diseases such as the flu, headaches, allergies, and so on, especially
those related to infectious diseases.
Ex: Have a higher chance of getting diseases if they are exposed to polluted environments ; Have a
higher chance of getting diseases due to their unhealthy lifestyle ; Have a higher chance of getting
diseases, especially those related to poor nutrition.
- Be pretty crowded at rush hours (7am, 5pm)
COUNTRYSIDE
# PLACES #
Rice fields, rivers, mountains,…
# BENEFITS #
- Access to nature and bring me a clean environment:
+ You can enjoy outdoor activities like hiking, camping, fishing, and hunting, all while experiencing
the peace and quiet of fresh air and a simple life.
+ There are fewer cars and less traffic on the road, and the abundance of trees, grass, and rivers helps
improve air quality.
- A lower cost of living in the countryside:
+ save a lot of money
+ Goods and services are generally cheaper, and homes are often less expensive to buy or rent.
- A greater sense of community:
+ people are more friendly, kind, opener, ensthusiastic
+ You're more likely to feel connected to your neighbors: live near each other, meet and talk to each
other every
# DRAWBACKS #
- They have lower incomes and fewer career opportunities. Young people may have limited
chances to develop their careers, and you may have to drive long distances to get to where you need to
be.
- Life can be boring due to limited amenities. Specifically, there may be few places of convenience
and leisure, such as restaurants, public parks, recreational parks, cinemas, shopping malls, downtown
boutiques, or entertainment options.
CITY
# PLACES #
Restaurents, cinemas, shopping malls, skyscrapers,…
# DRAWBACKS # (Cons / Negative aspects / Downsides / Detrimental factors)
- Cities have a polluted environment with poor air quality:
+ have fewer trees, rivers, mountains, and a lack of natural spaces
+ The traffic is so heavy, contributing to higher levels of air and noise pollution.
+ Additionally, the roads are often in poor condition.
- A higher cost of living:
+ The cost of living is higher, leading people to spend more money.
+ Food, drinks, tobacco products, and gasoline tend to be more expensive in cities.
- Life in cities can be/ is more dangerous, with higher crime rates:
+ People are more susceptible to/ easily attracted by social evils such as drinking, drug use, gambling,
and other harmful behaviors.
+ Additionally, cities may have higher levels of stress.
# BENEFITS # (Pros / Positive aspects / Good points / Positive outcomes / Betterment)
- Life is more interesting and so it has a various range of entertainment options such as restaurants,
parks, cinemas, and so on.
- Life is more convenient:
+ Citizens have easy access to hospitals, schools, supermarkets, and other services, or they may live
near them. They can meet new people, and cities offer many amenities, making it easier to run errands
and get what you need.
- Cities provide opportunities for financial growth and offer more career prospects. People tend
to have higher incomes, allowing them to save more money or purchase what they desire. Additionally,
cities offer a wider range of job opportunities, including higher-paying positions and chances for those
in the arts.
