The fact that the world’s cities are getting more and more crowded is well-known. Cities such as Tokyo, Sao Paolo, Bombay and Shanghai are now considered ‘mega-cities’, because of their enormous size and huge populations. There are two main reasons why these and other cities are becoming so crowded; one economic, the other socio-cultural.
First, the primary cause of cities becoming so crowded is economic. As a country develops, its cities become the engines of development, thus jobs are available in these areas. Frankfurt, Istanbul, Bombay and Sao Paolo are all the economic centres of their countries. For example, Tokyo was the motor for Japan’s rapid economic development in the 1960’s and 70’s; as a result, its population increased rapidly. People moved to Tokyo because they could find employment and establish economic security for themselves and their families there.
- At present the media affect people s lives significantly What impact does this have on society is it a negative or positive development 56
- In many countries children are engaged with some kind of paid work Some people regard this completely wrong while others consider it as value able work experience important for learning and responsibilities Discuss both sides with your opinion
- In future nobody will buy printed newspapers or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying What extent do you agree or disagree with the statement 73
- Today many children spend a lot of time playing computer games and little time on sports Why is it Is it a positive or negative development 84
- Young people are often influenced in their behaviors and situations by other of the same age This is called peer pressure Do the disadvantages of peer pressure outweigh the disadvantages 73