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Some people think that it is best to live in a horizontal city while others think of a vertical city. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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Deciding on living in a
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 is the most important question for the majority of people considering its geographical arrangement and other amenities available in the place. some people prefer to live in the flat
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 which they consider best,while others go for the vertical
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. in the
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. vertical cities comprise skyrocket buildings, complexes and structures which try to accommodate the huge number of the growing populations in the small urban area.While accomodating dense ,population it gives birth to other problems like a traffic jam,air and water pollution as well as job crises and law and order issues.
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 arrangements give a roof to all eligible citizens but
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 give lots of stress and somewhat compromise with safety and independence of movements due to nuisance from drug addicts and mafias.
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 living in
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 places is costlier compared to the same horizontal
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. Horizontal cities constitute single-family homes,duplexes and small condominiums where density per square kilometre is very low compared to the vertical
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.citizens are friendly and respectful to others and common property,law and order are always in place.
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, no traffic issues and pollution at all.The work environment is less competitive and has peace of mind which make these places an ideal place for living. you can get more open space for activities like walking,playing and get-together while staying in the
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. In,conclusion ,as discussed in the above-mentioned paragraphs living in the horizontal
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 is superior to in the vertical
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,economical as well as good for long-term health,that's why I opted for a horizontal
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 rather than a vertical
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • horizontal city = a city with low-rise buildings spread over a wide area
  • vertical city = a city with many tall buildings
  • low-rise building = a building with only a few floors
  • high-rise building = a tall building with many floors
  • urban sprawl = a city spreading too far out
  • save land = use less land
  • public transport = buses, trains, and metro
  • green space = parks and open natural areas
  • housing demand = the need for more homes
  • convenient = easy and useful
  • crowded = full of people
  • private space = your own quiet area
  • commute = travel between home and work
  • cost of living = how much money people need for daily life
  • well-planned = designed in a smart and careful way
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