①逆に、反対に

②対照的に

③SがVする一方で、SがVしているが

④AはBを上回る

⑤Aはデメリットより多くのメリットがあります

⑥〜に関して言うと

⑦〜に関しては、〜の点で

⑧〜に関して、〜の件について

⑨〜的に言えば

⑩〜と言えば、〜について言うと

⑪私の意見では

⑫その点に関して（この点に関して）

①

I know that, in big cities, we have many facilities, such as spacious parks, cinemas, libraries and so on. But, there are several drawbacks to believing that big cities are the best places to live. I disagree with the idea that big cities are the best places to live. I have two points to make.

My first reason is that living in big cities is very stressful. This is because life there is very busy and competitive.  

Take commuting, for example. Generally speaking, we spend an hour or more on crowded trains. Or we have to endure rush-hour traffic on our way to and from work. Moreover, in big cities, there is less nature. Big cities are full of buildings and pavement. Therefore, we can neither slow down nor relax.

My second reason is that everything is expensive in big cities.

For example, daily living expenses are very high. Monthly rent is also extremely high compared with that of rural areas. It's especially hard for low-wage earners to make ends meet in big cities. Moreover, the crime rate is high in urban areas and we have to be very careful to avoid being robbed at night. Even noise levels are high!

To put it simply, big cities are becoming more and more industrialized and densely populated.

Therefore, people living in big cities have busier, more hectic lives compared with those living in rural areas. Such a lifestyle makes one very stressed out. Plus, everything in big cities is more expensive than elsewhere. Once again, I disagree with the idea that big cities are the best places to live. 

②

It's often said that “love is blind ”. Literally speaking, especially during the dating period of a relationship, it's impossible to see a loved one as he or she really is. Furthermore, married people must compromise on at least something - large or small - every day. I disagree with the idea of getting married. I have two points to make. 

The first reason for supporting this opinion is that it's difficult to find the right person for you. 

To be specific, about 27% of all first marriages in Japan are estimated to end in divorce. Divorce makes us both mentally and physically tired. It also hurts us financially. If we get married with the wrong person, we have to deal with disagreeable traits, habits, and finally, probable divorce. As a result we may experience emotional and financial distress. 

The second reason for supporting the negative side is compromise. To be specific, marriage and later parenthood restrict one's freedom. We can't pursue our hobbies with zeal, like playing a role-playing game (RPG) all night long. In a sense, we have to put up with our spouses' mood - good or bad - all the time. Plus, once we have children, we have to take care of them２4/ 7 until they become independent. Besides, children are also a great financial burden. Therefore, we can't spend our hard-earned money freely.

In a nutshell, there is no guarantee when choosing a person to marry. Marriage is like the lottery. We don't have to risk staking our life on the possibility of choosing the correct marriage partner. Remaining single, we can live happily. For these reasons, I disagree with the idea of getting married.

③

Meg : I prefer living in apartment buildings to living in detached houses.

Tim : Really? What makes you feel that way?

Meg : First of all, living in apartment buildings is time saving and safe. Before going out, all you have to do is to lock the door. It's a snap. Furthermore, especially nowadays, buildings are equipped with code-activated doors and sophisticated surveillance cameras at the entrance. Therefore, we don't have to worry about thieves so much.

Tim : It may be true, but I don't quite agree with your opinion. Did you know the number of thieves breaking into apartments is increasing? It's because the people living there rely too much on the security system and therefore have less awareness of anti-crime measures. This lax attitude makes it easy for thieves to break into apartments.

Meg : Do you have any convincing data to prove it?

Tim : No, but I prefer living in detached houses. Detached houses have many benefits. They give us a lot of space and privacy. For instance, houses are usually more spacious and can hold a lot of furniture, household appliances, and so on in them. We can also have gardens and easily keep pets. Most importantly, children can have enough space to play.

Meg : I understand your point. However, without official statistical data, your opinion lacks persuasiveness. I believe separate houses are pricier than apartment buildings, especially in urban areas. Moreover, an apartment's floor has no raised thresholds and is therefore, barrier-free. The older you get, the harder it is to walk over bumps. Therefore I believe living in apartment buildings is apt for elderly people.

Tim : I don't think you get my point. I prefer living in detached houses because I value my privacy and would like my own space. We each have our own preferences and opinions about the type of housing we want. Let's face it. You can't force your ideas on me.