Matric English Essay Life in a Big City

Matric English Essay Life in a Big City

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Matric English Essay Life in a Big City


City is one of the most exciting places to live. Life in a big city is a whirl of activities.

"God made the country and man-made the town"

In the city the life is fast and artificial. Daily life is ever too busy, and restless. One has to fight against time and pace cities are the products of civilization.

Life in a big city is an interminable war in different battle fields. All the necessities and comfort of life are available to the city people. Everything is within the reach. Life is full of luxuries and is very mobile.
City has many things to offer from entertainment and convenience. Most advanced medical facilities are available to the city dwellers. There are large numbers of hospitals and clinics in the city. The hospitals have highly qualified staff and the most expensive and advanced equipment. Other than the hospitals, there-are numerous pharmacies and medical stores.

"All great art is born of metropolis"

A large number of jobs are available in the cities. That's why it’s easier to find a job in the city. Very often people from the countryside move to the cities in order to find decent jobs. There are many educational institutions in cities which have a high standard for the students of all levels. In this way acquisition of knowledge is easier and better in cities. Excellent universities are present in cities for higher education which is a big advantage. The people in the cities are well educated. They are more advanced and enlightened than the people who live in the villages. Skilled workers and technicians are in great demand.

"A great city is not to be confounded with a populous one"

The entertainment is the most exciting part about city life. There are many entertainment facilities for everyone. There are lots of theaters, amusement parks, restaurants, shopping malls and stores in the cities. Other than this there are other entertaining venues such as football, cricket stadiums, arenas and clubs in the cities.

"Recreation is not only joy but need of a man"

In spite of this, there are wide roads in the cities with proper signs and signals. There are vast means of transport for the public that have lessened the distances. Necessities of life are easily available and in a variety.

"What is a city, but the people true people are the city"

There is a mad competition of getting material gains in the cities. Everyone is hypnotized by money and Luxuries. There is no place for emotions and sentiments. There is a strong contrast in different areas in the cities. The slum areas are present behind the posh areas. Life in posh areas is a bed of roses while in slum areas it's a bed of thorns.

"In cities life is heaven for the rich and hell for the poor"

The smoky atmosphere and the dirty and insanitary condition of cities because of factories and industries are pitiable. The lack of pure diet and fresh air are the deficiencies of cities. The poisonous and exhaust gases emitted from the vehicles result in health problems.

"Today's city is the most vulnerable social structure ever conceived by man"

Most of the cities are facing the problem of overpopulation. This is resulting in many other problems such as traffic, lack of housing facilities and food. Now, cities have unfortunately become very dangerous and unhealthy places to live. There are higher crime rates in cities which is a threat to everyone. The rush of traffic and heavy vehicles produce a lot of noise pollution. At the peak hours the noise of the passing traffic is so high that one cannot even hear the either.

Everything has some drawback and problems are everywhere but these problems can be solved by honesty, education, awareness and literacy. But still life in city is very colorful and worth enjoying.


Written by:  Shahid Bashir  &  Shakel

Compiled by: Asad Hussain

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