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Some people spend most of their lives living close to where they were born. What might be the reason for this? What are the advantages and disadvantages?

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Some individuals prefer to stay in the
place
 where they were born ****
due to
 the absence of money for
relocation
 or their loyalty to the motherland.
Although
this
 approach has its positive sides
such
 as convenience and
feeling
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 of security, it has
such
 drawbacks as stagnation and lack of diversity in
life
. When
people
 choose to live their whole
life
 near
to
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the
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 home town, it can be caused by several factors. First of all, financial issues can have a significant influence on their decision since sometimes
relocation
 can be extremely expensive.
Secondly
, their desire to stay may exist
due to
the
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 loyalty to their
morherland
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motherland
.
For example
, some
people
 will not leave their village or city notwithstanding
with
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such
circuimstances
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circumstances
 as war. On the one hand, there are a few benefits of staying in the
place
 where you were born. It is very
convinient
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convenient
 to live there
,
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 because there is a high chance that your relatives or school friends
also
 continue to live there and can provide you
a
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helping hand when needed. It leads to the immanent feeling of security for locals which can play a significant role in
the
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wellbeing
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well-being
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.
On the other hand
,
people
 who do not change their habitat during
the
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 whole
life
 can face many drawbacks.
For example
, individuals may stop their personal development when they do not have significant challenges in their
life
 (
such
 as
necessity
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 to find a comfort zone in the new
place
 after
relocation
). On top of that, their personal development lacks
of
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diversity since they do not meet a lot of new
different
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and different
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people
 during
the
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 lifetime. In conclusion,
financial
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the financial
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 side and personal traits are crucial when considering the reasons behind an idea to dedicate a
life
 to one
place
while
such
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decision
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a decision
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 has its positive and negative sides. It should be mentioned, that
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 balanced approach should be used
while
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 deciding on
such
 an important matter as
relocation
.
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  • Can’t speak smoothly without pauses.
  • Use simple words and lack vocabulary.
  • Feel nervous and anxious when speaking.
Topic Vocabulary:
  • Migration
  • Settlement
  • Hometown
  • Roots
  • Community
  • Emotional attachment
  • Sense of familiarity
  • Social network
  • Bond
  • Safety
  • Proximity
  • Support system
  • Heritage
  • Limited options
  • Risk aversion
  • Adaptability
  • Comfort zone
  • Unfamiliarity
  • Exploration
  • Adventurous spirit
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