Every year millions of people stream into big cities. It is well known that a big city offers many amenities and modern facilities. However, is urban life as wonderful as it seems…

Every year millions of people stream into big cities. It is well known that a big city offers many amenities and modern facilities. However, is urban life as wonderful as it seems to be? Personally, I think that city residents face plenty of problems. Firstly, pollution levels are dangerously high in big cities. Air pollution affects people's health and causes diseases such as asthma. Secondly, crime rates in cities are higher than in rural areas. Additionally, city residents have to face stressful situations every day. Doing things in a rush, noise, crowds, traffic jams, long commutes and the invasion of their personal space may turn their lives into complete chaos. Nevertheless, some people like the speed and convenience of urban life. First of all, a city provides a wide choice of entertainment. City residents can visit clubs, restaurants, cafes, discos, theatres, museums, art galleries, cinemas, and parks. Besides, people have more chances to receive a good education and to build a successful career in a big city. Anyway, I still believe that life in the countryside is quieter, healthier and safer. Only there you can breathe clean air and enjoy silence and the beauties of nature. To conclude, a lot of people enjoy living in a big city with a well-developed infrastructure, a competitive job market and a wide variety of social activities and events. Nonetheless, today, many city dwellers choose to leave crowded cities and return to a slower pace of ife. In the countryside, people are friendly and calm because their lives are much less stressful than the lives of city residents. ВЫДЕЛИТЬ ГЛАВНУЮ МЫСЛЬ И СОКРАТИТЬ