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73、政府如何让城市生活更美好

　　24．题目： More and more people are migrating to cities in search of a better life , but city life can be extremely difficult . Explain some of the difficulties of living in a city . How can governments mak urban life better for everyone ?
　　范文：
　　Cities are often seen as places of opportunity , but there are also some major drawbacks of living in a large metropolis . In my opinion , governments could do much more to improve city life for the average inhabitant .
　　The main problem for anyone who hopes to migrate to a large city is that the cost of living is likely to be much higher than it is in a small town or village . Inhabitants of cities have to pay higher prices for housing , transport , and even food . Another issue is that urban areas tend to suffer from social problems such as high crime and poverty rates in comparison with rural areas . Furthermore , the air quality in cities is often poor , due to pollution from traffic , and the streets and public transport systems are usually overcrowded . As a result , city life can be unhealthy and stressful .
　　However , there are various steps that governments could take to tackle these problems . Firstly , they could invest money in the building of affordable or social housing to reduce the cost of living . Secondly politicians have the power to ban vehicles from city centres and promote the use of cleaner public transport , which would help to reduce both air pollution and traffic congestion . In London , for example , the introduction of a congestion charge for drivers has helped to curb the traffic problem . A third option would be to develop provincial towns and rural areas , by moving industry and jobs to those regions , in order to reduce the pressure on major cities .
　　In conclusion , governments could certainly implement a range of measures to enhance the quality of life for all city residents .
　　(273 words , band 9)