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I grew up in a small town and then moved to a big city, so I have experienced the good and bad  
sides of both. I never thought that I would like living in a big city, but I was wrong. After ten years of living in one, I can’t imagine ever living in a small town again.  
  
1 a, R5 U/ h8 P% wSmall towns and big cities both have some problems in terms of transportation. In a small town,  
% {, c4 l" j  t, j# \# h7 \. e; myou have to own a car to ensure a comfortable living. You can’t get around without one because  
there isn’t any kind of public transportation. Big cities generally have heavy traffic and expensive  
parking, but there you have a choice of taking public transportation. It’s not free, but it’s often  
cheaper than driving when you consider gas and time. Especially if you don’t have a car, you’re  
9 [! z5 W7 p5 a6 abetter off in the city.  
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' D' z, K9 \6 ~8 LI love the excitement of big cities. Small towns have a slow pace. Large cities mean you have to adapt to a variety of situations, like finding a new route to work or trying a new restaurant. I enjoy that challenge very much. Another pan of the excitement of city living is the variety of cultural activities available. There is a wide assortment of theatre, music and dance performances  
8 O9 O6 j+ P. }8 d- x, o* {available in big cities. These things are rare in small ones.  
6 q0 W2 f& b4 U$ j2 g: ?; F9 ^The final thing I like about large cities is the diversity of the people. The United States is made up of people of different races, religions, abilities, and interests. However, you seldom find such a variety of people in a smaller town. I think that living in an area where everyone was just like me would quickly become boring.  
Of course, security is a concern, and that’s one area where small towns are superior to big cities.  
Still, I would rather be a bit more cautious and live in a large city than to feel secure but bored.