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What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in a big city?
At the beginning of the twentieth century only one-tenth of the world's population lived in cities. Today, only nearly half the inhabitants of the planet live in rural zones. Ever since the great Industrial Revolution in England, people have been attracted to the city for many reasons, including work opportunities and pleasures that urban life offers. There is no doubt that living in a big town has both positive and negative consequences.
One undisputed advantage of city life is the large quantity of things people can do in their free time. If we consider the entertainment facilities in urban areas, city dwellers have so many options, like theatres, art galleries, museums, amusement parks, restaurants, libraries, etc. Another positive aspect is the countless public services that make life easier and more comfortable. For example, the public transport system and health centres. Cities also provide well-equipped police forces which work to maintain order and public safety.
On the other hand, there are some drawbacks. Towns are very noisy places. Construction companies are permanently building houses or repairing roads, and garbage trucks usually make an infernal noise when emptying wheelie-bins in the early morning hours. In addition, not only are cities boisterous but they are also quite dirty. There are dog faeces everywhere, and sidewalks are covered with chewing gum and cigarette butts.
Taking everything into account, city life has serious inconveniences and great benefits. Personally, I think the advantages outweigh the shortcomings. Moreover, most of the problems of urban areas could be easily solved.
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