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WRITING 9 – PROS AND CONS Recording: [Academic] Do the advantages of … outweigh the disadvantages? [General training] What are the advantages and disadvantages of …? NO NO NO: advantages = disadvantages? → unclear position (TR 6) ‘equal’ Position: Disadvantages > Advantages Introduction: Paraphrase the question → Answer (Disadvantages > Advantages) Body 1 - Advantages On the one hand, the benefits of … are clear. One prominent advantage is that … [Explain / Give an example]. Additionally, … [Explain / Give an example] Body 2 - Disadvantages On the other hand, / However, I am convinced that the aforementioned benefits pale in significance when compared to the drawbacks of … First, … [Explain / Give an example]. Worse still, / This is further compounded by the fact that … [Explain / Give an example] Conclusion

VER 1 (Template) Relocating businesses from urban centers to rural areas has been proposed by many governments as a solution to mounting transport and accommodation problems in cities. While this admittedly has certain benefits, I would argue that the drawbacks are more significant. On the one hand, shifting businesses to the countryside can be beneficial to a certain extent. One of the significant benefits is the potential to alleviate/ mitigate the problem of urban overcrowding. By encouraging / incentivizing companies to relocate, cities could experience reduced congestion in their transport networks and a decrease in housing demand, thereby improving the overall quality of life for urban residents. Moreover, rural relocation could be financially beneficial for businesses. The cost of land and property in the countryside is typically much lower than in urban centers, leading to reduced overhead/operational costs. This cost-saving measure could free up resources for businesses to invest in other areas, ultimately boosting their profitability. However, I am convinced that the aforementioned benefits pale in significance when compared to the drawbacks of moving businesses to rural areas. First, it could transfer urban problems to rural areas. A sudden influx of businesses and migrants could put an immense strain on rural infrastructure and resources, giving rise to such problems as higher traffic volumes, overburdened public services, and inflated rental prices. This could disrupt the lives of rural residents. Worse still, businesses could face significant hidden costs. This can be seen in the way relocating to rural areas often requires companies to construct facilities from scratch and establish a robust supply chain to combat the problem
of isolation in these areas. These expenses could be substantial, potentially exceeding/ offsetting any savings gained from cheaper property. In conclusion, notwithstanding certain benefits that transferring businesses to the countryside can confer, I would contend that these are overshadowed by the disadvantages.