‎ Some young people leave the countryside to live in cities or towns, leaving only ‎older people in the countryside. What are the problems of this issue? What can ‎be done to solve this problem?‎

It
becomes
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a trend that younger generations decide to move to urban
areas
and leave elderly citizens in the rural
area
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areas
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.
This
essay will elaborate more on the problem caused by
this
phenomenon and the solution that can be used to tackle it.
To begin
with, many people
move
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to towns will cause a housing crisis in the cities. As many immigrants come to towns, they need to buy or build houses to live.
In contrast
, the land available is not equivalent to the quantity of incomers which increases time by time.
Thus
, the housing area will not
sufficient
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for all citizens.
For example
, there are many houses built adjacent to rivers in Jakarta, and studies showed that many of them are actually immigrants.
This
issue is not solely
housing
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a housing
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concern, it will affect
to
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people's health who live there in
long
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the long
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term. Talking about a solution,
government
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the government
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needs to increase
countryside's
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the countryside's
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minumum
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minimum
wage. As the average salary increases, it will attract young individuals to stay in the countryside. Higher income is one of the main reasons why
younger
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the younger
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generation
decide
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to make a career in the urban
areas
,
hence
,
this
proposed policy will dissuade them.
For instance
, Jakarta's regional
minumum
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minimum
wage is around Rp 4,800,000 per month,
whereas
Tegal is only half of it. It surely influences many fresh graduates to find
better
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a better
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living in the towns. In conclusion,
housing
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the housing
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crisis in
the
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apply
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urban
areas
is predicted to
be happened
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happen
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by
trend
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the trend
a trend
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of moving to cities.
Government
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The government
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,
however
, can increase the minimum wage
of
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in
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rural
areas
to attract
the
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apply
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young people to stay.
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task achievement
Try to expand on the impact of the housing crisis in urban areas to make the argument stronger and more comprehensive. You might also want to discuss more than one problem caused by young people leaving the countryside.
coherence cohesion
Ensure smooth transitions between points to enhance readability. Linking sentences and cohesive devices could be refined for better flow.
task achievement
While the solution provided is valid, consider mentioning additional solutions to address the issue comprehensively, such as improving facilities and opportunities in the countryside.
coherence cohesion
Clear structure with a distinct introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion.
task achievement
Good use of specific examples to illustrate points, making the arguments more concrete and relatable.
coherence cohesion
Main points are supported with adequate explanations and examples.

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • aging population
  • labor shortages
  • economic decline
  • cultural erosion
  • brain drain
  • social isolation
  • rural development
  • infrastructure decay
  • migration
  • healthcare
  • social services
  • local industries
  • agriculture
  • local businesses
  • cultural heritage
  • traditions
  • loneliness
  • mental health
  • investment
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