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?

In today’s fast-paced world, urbanisation has become a major issue as people seek better access to infrastructure, healthcare, and transportation.
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, many young adults migrate to urban
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for job opportunities, often leaving their families behind in rural regions. From my perspective,
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trend brings more negative consequences than positive ones, as outlined below.
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, the migration of large populations into
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puts a considerable strain on urban infrastructure and housing.
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, development projects tend to focus only on
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rural
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are neglected.
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, more than half of Australia’s population lives in coastal
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as Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane.
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has led to issues
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as unaffordable housing, traffic congestion, and inflated prices for basic goods and services.
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, when rural populations decline, essential services
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as healthcare, education, and public transport become harder to maintain. Residents in these
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often have to travel long distances for medical care or to sell their agricultural products. Over time,
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isolation may lead to the abandonment of rural towns.
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, Japan has seen a rise in deserted villages as younger generations relocate to urban centres.
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the countryside offers a peaceful environment, the lack of opportunities pushes communities toward city life. In conclusion,
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urban migration may provide individuals with better personal opportunities, it can
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lead to imbalanced development. Governments should focus on distributing resources more evenly between
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and rural
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to ensure sustainable growth and community well-being.

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Provide more specific examples for each point to strengthen your argument.
structure
The essay has a clear introduction and conclusion, which effectively summarize the main points.
content
You present a strong argument about the negative effects of urban migration, which is well supported by relevant examples.

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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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