As greater number of people move to cities, and as cities expand in size, city life loses it’s appeal. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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| IELTS ESSAY CITY LIFE |
Urban areas, world over, are facing a growing influx of migrants; thus
overcrowding them and causing diverse and steep challenges to surface. This has
indeed led to a disenchantment from urban even though some defy this view.
Life in urban locales do not enjoys the same
reputation they had a few years ago since the an ever rising urban population
has resulted in a persistent disarray, which is making it harder for the
urbanites to experience comfortable living: they find themselves longing for a
view of open skies and green surroundings in street canyons dominated by
concrete constructions. Any attempts
made to ease this burden results
in an urban sprawl, which is predisposing city dwellers to great travelling
distances, longer commuting times; and hence stress.
Moreover, life in cities does not fascinate
many nowadays; it has been eclipsed by the rising costs of living and
subsistence. People residing in urban locations must part with a huge a chunk
of their earnings to pay for housing and other essentials, like food and clothing.
This leaves them with little savings; thus eroding the benefits of shifting to
urban locations.
Having said that, life in cities will
continue to ignite fascination, as some profess. Metropolitan areas have
employment opportunities galore, and people from a cross-section of skills, can
easily find work in their respective occupations. Besides this, these locations
afford people access to quality education, both basic formal tuition and
advanced university system. This can help many plan a secure future for not
only themselves but also for their children.
Hence, I feel, despite many quoting
reasons for their opinions about urban life losing its shine, metropolises and their
lifestyles will continue to enchant, and push more and more to relocate to
cities.
