Some people prefer to live in a small town. Others prefer to live in a big city. Which place would you prefer to live in? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.

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Some people prefer to live in a small town. Others prefer to live in a big city. Which place would you prefer to live in? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.

Many a times, I have heard my parents discussing about retiring and going back to their hometown. They say it’s not just because they miss being there but also because it is more peaceful. Also there are no cars and machines to make pollution there. However I differ from what they think. Given a choice between living in a small town and city I would prefer to live in a big city.

I have grown up in a city so it’s obvious that I am not accustomed to town life. I remember my father taking me once to his hometown for my summer vacation. Although my parents enjoyed it very much I did not. ...

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