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Encourage immigration/hire workers from foreign countries

reduce the age dependency ratio ➜ contribute to the stability of the economy

Sprawling suburbs (n) /ˈsprɔːlɪŋ/

ngoại ô rộng lớn

Living in a high buildings city

Enable the sharing of basic facilities ➜ make high-rising urban centers more efficient than sprawling suburbs in terms of cost and energy. Ex: Water could be saved with smaller distribution and less pike leakage ➜ reduce our carbon footprint.

Living in a high buildings city → save time

Reduced need for lengthy commutes ➜ less time stuck in traffic congestion. ➜ ability to dedicate more time to meaningful work

Population density /ˌpɑpjəˈleɪʃən ˈdɛnsəti/ (n)

mật độ dân số

Rising living standards only benefit cities and not countryside

Rising standards benefit cities ➜ massive numbers of rural people migrate to cities in search of better employment, education and health care. ➜ overpopulation ➜ severe pressure on urban facilities, infrastructure and the environment

Discontent at/with sth /ˌdɪskənˈtent/ (n)

dissatisfaction. Widening the economic and social gap between wealthy urban areas and undeveloped rural regions. ➜ lead to social discontent ➜ cause the collapse of trust in the government

Reinvest (v) /ˌriːɪnˈvest/

tái đầu tư. Solution (Rising living standards only benefit cities and not countrysides) Take advantage of economic gains in cities to reinvest in rural regions. ➜ Specifically: improve rural infrastructure, establish high quality healthcare and educational institutions in remote areas. ➜ ensure that the basic needs for rural populations are fulfilled

Moving industries and business out of the cities → lead to reduced unemployment rates

create economic opportunities for rural areas. ➜ eliminate the need to make lengthy commutes to work in cities ➜ quitting jobs due to geographical inconvenience can be prevented ➜ lead to reduced unemployment rates

Halt sb/ sth /hɔːlt/ (v)

to stop; to make somebody/something stop, dừng lại. Alleviate the negative effects of uncontrolled urbanization ➜ halt environmental degradation in urban cities

(DISADVATAGES) Relocating factories to rural sites

distance between producers and consumers is lengthened ➜ build new routes to ensure quick shipping + provide adequate housing for employees ➜ costs a considerable amount of money

Susceptible to sth (adj) /səˈseptəbl/

very likely to be influenced, harmed or affected by something.

Moving industries and business out of the cities ⇒ potential health risks for both local people and food consumers in other parts of the country

Become more susceptible to groundwater pollution and soil contamination ➜ suffer from a decline in general health of livestock and quality of crops ➜ potential health risks for both local people and food consumers in other parts of the country.

Aging population → place tremendous pressure on state resources

Elderly people are more susceptible to health issues (Example: urinary incontinence, Alzheimer's disease) ➜ an increase in the proportion of the aged group = an increase in the prevalence of ill health ➜ costs of geriatric care increase ➜ place tremendous pressure on state resources

Ageing population

working-age population declines ➜ demand for labour is expected to outstrip supply ➜ suffer from a serious workforce shortage ➜ lead to a nation-wide decline in productivity ➜ result in a weakened economy

Public spaces → expand social circles

entrance is typically free of charge ➜ such places are inclusive of the variety of groups present in the city ➜ facilitate interaction between people from culturally and socially diverse backgrounds ➜ establish meaningful and long-lasting relationships ➜ expand social circles

Public spaces ➜ a vibrant social life outside of work and school

are popular venues for festivals, concerts and other cultural events ➜ offer a social space where people can assimilate and come together ➜ collectively enjoy themselves ➜ a vibrant social life outside of work and school

Respite from sth /ˈrespaɪt/ (n)

a short break or escape from something difficult or unpleasant. Public spaces → people can seek respite from the confinement of closed office spaces

Public spaces→ mitigate environmental impacts + (people can) seek respite from the confinement of closed office spaces

public spaces → have more greenery than any other public facility ➜ air quality is improved ➜ mitigate environmental impacts + (people can) seek respite from the confinement of closed office spaces

make, etc. a dent in something /dent/

ảnh hưởng đến tình hình (tài chính), to reduce the amount of something, especially money.

Public spaces ⇒ make a major dent in government budgets

proper maintenance requires a great deal of effort ➜ (example) recruit security teams to ensure the safety of everyone involved + prevent mugging, robbery and vandalism ➜ make a major dent in government budgets

Skyrocket (v) /ˈskaɪrɒkɪt/

(of prices, etc.) to rise quickly to a very high level. The economic boom sent property prices skyrocketing. Public spaces expand ➜ spaces for individual homes shrink ➜ property prices skyrocket (problematic for densely populated cities)

Increase retirement age

(more tax revenue ➜ provide a larger state budget to invest in the nation) + (increased supply of labour ➜ strengthen the economy)

Moving to smaller rural areas

experience a slow pace of life ➜ provide a respite from the hectic lifestyle of bustling metropolises ➜ beneficial for mental wellbeing

Endure to do sth (v) /ɪnˈdʊr/

chịu đựng. Have limited access to medical services ➜ endure lengthy wait times to receive medical services in rural towns ➜ might prove dangerous in case of emergencies

Scrutiny (n) /ˈskruːtəni/

inspection, giám sát, ktra chặt chẽ. Keeping professional and personal life separate is tricky ➜ personal space might be violated ➜ subjected to the constant scrutiny of townspeople

Conducive to sth /kənˈduːsɪv/ (adj)

making it easy, possible or likely for something to happen

Respite from sth /ˈrespaɪt/ (n)

a short break or escape from something difficult or unpleasant. The drug brought a brief respite from the pain.

Living in sprawling buildings

More functional outdoor space ➜ more exposure to natural scenery ➜ Conducive to relaxation and mental wellbeing. Reason: provide respite from the density and confinement of high-rise buildings.

Pursuit of sth /pərˈsuːt/ (n)

the act of looking for or trying to get something. Offer incentives to base companies in the countryside ➜ reduce the need to migrate to cities in pursuit of well-paying jobs ➜ alleviate the burden on cities caused by overpopulation + improve the quality of life in rural areas.