In the past, most people lived in small villages where everyone knew everyone else. Nowadays, most people live in large cities where they only know a few people in their area.What do you think were the advantages and disadvantages of living in a small community?

Nowadays, more people live in big cities than in small villages.
However
, in the past, a
lot
of people lived in small villages. Personally, I think there were a
lot
of advantages and disadvantages of staying in a small neighbourhood. As I know, there were positive things
of
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about
living in a small community.
Firstly
, people could know each other well, so they must have had a close relationship and helped each other easily.
Secondly
, the life there was safe because there were
ow
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
low
crime rates and no traffic jams.
Thirdly
, the living cost was low and the economy was self-sufficient;
thus
, it was easy to live there.
However
, there were a
lot
of disadvantages when living here.
Firstly
, I think the lack of privacy was a very uncomfortable thing. Some curious neighbours could always discuss each other's life.
Secondly
, the shortage of services like hospitals, schools, accommodation,...
was
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Was
a bad thing
also
, as a consequence, there did not have a good education,
healthcares
the preservation of mental and physical health by preventing or treating illness through services offered by the health profession
healthcare
service.
As a result
, the living standard was not good.
Thirdly
, there were not enough jobs for people who want to find occupants. Because of the lack of jobs, there were low incomes. Fourthly, the bad living conditions were serious issues too. Because they caused a
lot
of dangerous diseases like cholera, even cancer,... To sum up, in my opinion, the disadvantages of living in a small community outweigh the advantages as I have discussed above.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Sense of community
  • Bond
  • Close-knit
  • Tight-knit
  • Belonging
  • Familiarity
  • Security
  • Support system
  • Social connections
  • Look out for
  • Have someone's back
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