There are certain advantages of living in a big city.

1. Social life in big cities is a lot more interesting: there are many restaurants, theatres, museums and other interesting places where people can go to. 2. City dwellers have excellent educational opportunities; big cities usually have a great number of various schools, colleges and universities to choose from. 3. It’s much easier to find a good job in the city even without qualifications. 4. There are lots of supermarkets and specialty shops, many of them are open 24/7, which enables customers to do the shopping when it is most convenient for them. 5. Those living in a big city enjoy greater access to first-class health care facilities, which can be very important, especially for the elderly.

However, life in a big city has its disadvantages.

6. It is usually difficult to buy fresh, healthy food in big supermarkets. 7. Almost every big city has a lot of environmental problems; for example, the polluted air of a city is often dangerous to breathe. 8 Traffic congestion, especially during the rush hour, makes it difficult for people to get to work on time and keep their appointments. 9. Crime is another problem for big cities: people are scared to go out on the streets at night. 10. Apparently, a great many people in big cities feel lonely and depressed simply because there are always so many people around.