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IELTS Writing Task 2/ IELTS Essay:

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

Write about the following topic:

Most major cities around the world continue to grow at a phenomenal rate due to the massive increase in population. This has led to a general decline in the quality of life in city areas as the environment becomes more crowded and polluted.

Give some reasons why this growth has occurred and suggest some practical solutions to this problem.

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.

Write at least 250 words. 

Model Answer:

The tremendous expansion of the metropolises and the worsening environment in such areas is one of the major dilemmas in the contemporary world. Our classic towns and villages with gardens, trees and playgrounds have turned into ugly concrete jungles which have led to a deterioration in the living standards. This has primarily happened due to mass migration of population to cities for better career options. Establishment of pristine(new or almost new, and in very good condition 崭新的) societies and self-reliant suburban systems can improve the situation dramatically.

This urban sprawl(a large area of land covered with buildings, especially ones that have been added gradually over a period of time 城市发展) could be attributed to several causes. Firstly, the migration of skilled and unskilled workers from rural to modernized societies, seeking for a better job and higher quality of life, have accelerated it. Secondly, city-centric education, healthcare and other amenities have tempted people to move to cities. This colossal movement of population to metro areas have increased the costs while declined the living standard. For instance, more than a thousand people live in one square kilometre in many South Asian cities. When population density increases to such level, it is only natural that the living standard would decrease and pollution would reach to a staggering level.

The government need to find solutions to prevent the deterioration of cities and the living standards of residents. Firstly, this issue could be resolved by constructing pristine societies where environmental standards can rival what used to be in our cities in retrospect(thinking about a past event or situation, often with a different opinion of it from the one you had at the time). Then, the states can encourage people to live in towns and rural areas by providing important facilities, such as health coverage and child benefits. Moreover, the development of the suburban area is also essential. That could be achieved by developing schools, social amenities(something intended to make life more pleasant or comfortable for people 生活娱乐设施) and health care services and setting higher minimum wages in towns and rural areas.

In conclusion, the explosion of profound municipalities(a city or town with its own local government, or the local government itself 自治市) kills our future and hope. So governments, civil societies and each citizen, must tackle this crisis before it aggravates( to make a bad situation worse) beyond our control.