Where should we live? Some may choose to live in big cities, while other like the natural and quiet surroundings in countryside. As far as I am concerned, I would like to live in a big city because living in a big city has more advantages than living in countryside. , u5 ? r4 ?/ E$ `# W
# e. @1 Q; S0 P! W2 \9 t% N# xTo begin with, the city is the symbol of human civilization and there are a many facilities for
" a0 ?# L6 N8 X. u0 Rliving, recreation and health care. Therefore, living there is more convenient than living in ) N8 ^! m% a# _* U0 H/ _
countryside. For example, we can find a plenty of malls around our neighborhood, where we can
* H% k0 \) V8 }# X8 jbuy everyday necessities at a low price. Furthermore, people concern more about their health and
1 c, n! @) } rsafety than other things in their lives. In big cities, medical facilities and emergency services are
- U5 u8 I q I2 Q& U8 ?easily accessible than in countryside. Big cities also have convenient transportation and utility 1 }/ r* c2 x( _1 D5 s# q0 j4 p
systems. They also offer faster Internet connections. These all make our life easier in big cities.
8 y( j% F& d# T; wIn addition, we can take part in a variety of events in big cities. Human being likes to live together and need to interact with each other. In a big city, the population density is high therefore there : e8 p0 S0 F+ x1 b
are always plenty of social activities, sports events and concerts. There are more recreational ! l3 p, y4 y) F" y {- C1 Z
places in big cities, such as opera houses, movie theatres, clubs, and swimming pools. You will
/ F6 `! K& G& z" ^# z' b: Z- J6 hhave many kinds of entertainment in big cities, and meet many people. In countryside, however, the life may be dull and quite, and you may only have a few neighbors. Living alone with few
$ v4 }, x. P+ n# nactivities can easily cause mental diseases. - @) Q1 V' ]5 z5 }0 X
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Some may argue that the pollution in cities makes people sick. However, with automobiles and
) a, s% \: {1 o7 h2 t% wmodern highways we can easily take a break to expose to fresh air in countryside and sunshine on the beach. & u X2 S, I' o$ i
In conclusion, I strongly hold that living in big cities is much better than living in countryside
2 r& o: P; E( E) hbecause of the advanced facilities and social activities in cities. Moreover, the autos and highways enable us to enjoy the natural and quiet surroundings in countryside. |