How is urbanization negatively affecting our society? The answer to this question is not a simple one. Urbanism
1, political instability, crime and aggressive behavior. Rapid population growth in urban areas
2. In the United States, the breaking of
3is an issue that has become increasingly noticeable in recent years, particularly in urbanized areas. The
4 and children are rarely seen in the inner cities any more. There is
5, and declining social family significance as America has transferred industrial, educational and recreational activities to
6outside the home. It is depriving families of their most characteristic,
7. The variations of people give rise to
8by race, religious practices, ethnic heritage, as well as economic and social status. Segregation often
9between social groups. This can cause
10to individuals or society. People will choose their
11according to many different ideals and needs, for example, what fits their budget. The government
12for development attempting to meet rapidly increasing demands for education, housing, agriculture and industrial development, transportation and employment. The government budget is
13 mainly due to differentiation in areas. Areas with higher income will obviously have
14to work with. Urban areas are usually lacking
15. Therefore they are not able to repair all the problems in these areas, such as
16. Due to the overpopulation, the rising divorce rate and the lack of employment opportunity,
17will continue to increase in urban areas. These children grow up in poverty and usually look at crime as
18. The problems in urban areas are far more serious than can be handled
19. We can only hope to contain them, and attempt to make sure that no more problems
20.
【正确答案】
1、promotes urban violence, 2、also perpetuates poverty., 3、the traditional family structure, 4、traditional parents, 5、a weakened bond of kinship, 6、specialized institutions, 7、historical functions, 8、segregation of people, 9、creates much tension and prejudice, 10、physical or mental damage, 11、destination or place of residence, 12、assumes major responsibility, 13、not equally distributed, 14、a higher budget, 15、in financial resources, 16、education, sanitation and many other categories., 17、crime and juvenile delinquency, 18、a quick and easy way out, 19、in any short-term efforts, 20、arise from the already existing ones.
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