For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the challenges of
living in a big city. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.
The Challenges of Living in a Big City
With the development of economy and urbanization, the number of big cities is
constantly increasing in China. While big cities are attracting more and more
people, they also bring many challenges, such as traffic jam and pollution, just
to name a few.
The first problem that really bothers me is the traffic congestion during rush
hours. I hate waiting for buses and being late for school or work. The next
problem is that the large population in big cities makes them so crowded
that we can hardly find a peaceful place unless staying at home. Supermarkets
always crowded, so are chemas and parks. Another consequence of the large
population is that it intensifies the inadequacy of high-quality medical and
educational resources, thus decreasing residents' sense of happiness.
As a result, although I am frequently asked whether I like to live in a big city
or not, my answer is always 'no, definitely not.' What about you?