Some people prefer to live in a small town. Others prefer to live in a big city. Which place would you prefer to live in? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.

I grew up in a small

town

and

then

moved to a big

city

, so I have experienced the good and bad sides of both. I never thought that I would like to live in a big

city

, but I was wrong. after ten years of living in one, I can'

t

imagine ever living in a small

town

again. Small towns and big

cities

both have some problems in terms of transportation. In a small

town

, you have to wen a car to ensure a comfortable living. You can'

t

get around without one because there isn'

t

any kind of public transportation. Big

cities

generally have heavy traffic and expensive parking, but there you have a choice of taking public transportation. It's not free, but it's often cheaper than driving when you consider gas and time. Especially if you don'

t

have a car; you're better off in the

city

. I love the excitement of big

cities

. Small towns have a slow pace. Large

cities

mean you have to adapt to a variety of situations, like finding a new route to work or trying a new restaurant. I enjoy that challenge very much. Another pail of the excitement of

city

living is the variety of cultural activities available? These things are rare in small ones. The final thing I like about large

cities

is the diversity of the people. The United States is made up of people of different races, religions, abilities and interests.

However

, you seldom find

such

a variety of people in a smaller

town

. I think that living in an area where everyone was just like me would quickly become boring. Of course, security is a concern, and that's one area where small towns are superior to big

cities

. Still, I would rather be a bit more cautious and live in a large

city

than feel secure but bored.