In many countries around the world, rural people are moving to cities, so the population in the countryside is decreasing. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?

Nowadays an increasing
number
of
people
migrate from rural areas to
cities
, so the countryside society is declining.
While
there are many perspectives as to whether it is beneficial or not, I consider
this
propensity completely disadvantageous.
Firstly
, a rising
number
of rural inhabitants moving to
cities
causes overpopulation in urban areas.
That is
to say, growing demands from residents often exceed supplies that a place can offer, including
for example
places of accommodation. Paris is a prime example, where
as a result
of a huge
number
of rural immigrants between 2000 and 2010, it has become almost impossible to find a flat or home in
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city
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.
Therefore
,
it is clear that
a growing tendency to move to
cities
has caused a population explosion in many places.
Secondly
, as rural
people
emigrate from their hometowns, local customs are becoming extinct.
In other words
, because of a decrease in the
number
of
people
living there, the cultivation of certain traditions is becoming either less common
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or they simply disappear.
For instance
,
widely
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known Italian 'Toscanian Bread Festival' is no longer organized, because no
people
are familiar with the specific recipes, so
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a minority is willing to continue
this
local tradition.
Thus
, it can be seen that the growing tendency to emigrate from the countryside poses a threat to local heritage.
To conclude
, I am of the opinion that a rising
number
of rural
people
immigrations to
cities
is
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trend, as not only does it cause overpopulation in urban zones, but it
also
weakens the traditions of the countryside.
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Task Achievement
Ensure you fully address all parts of the task. Your essay should not only explain the negative consequences of rural-urban migration but also explore potential positive aspects, even if your position is that the negatives outweigh the positives. A more balanced view that acknowledges both sides of the development can demonstrate a full response to the question.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • rural-to-urban migration
  • population shift
  • positive impact
  • negative impact
  • urbanization
  • job opportunities
  • access to education
  • access to healthcare
  • urban infrastructure
  • rural traditions
  • cultural heritage
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