问答题 3. 大城市的美好未来
After graduating from colleges, most graduates have to face a difficult choice of where to find a job. Should university graduates choose jobs in large modem cities, such as Beijing, Shanghai, or Guangzhou? People have different ideas. Read carefully the opinions from both sides and write your response in about 200 words, in which you should first summarize briefly the opinions from both sides and give your view on the issue.
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YES

　　In big cities like Beijing, Shanghai
and Guangzhou, young people can
have many more opportunities than in
small towns. Those big cities are usually
economically developed areas in
China, and therefore many Chinese
and international companies choose to
do business there. For young university
graduates, they can have far more
chances to find a promising job in big
cities.
　　If college graduates choose to
work in big cities, they can have
opportunities to get in touch with
elites in every field. Many forums and
international meetings are held in big
cities, providing great opportunities for
young people to enrich their knowledge
and renovate their thinking. Living
and working in big cities can broaden
their horizons.
　　In modem big cities, one's ability
is far more important than his family
background. As long as one is diligent
and hard-working, he can build
up a bright future by himself.

　　Big cities like Beijing and Shanghai
are the most developed areas in
China, but at the same time, the
living cost there is also too high to
afford. Although the salary in big
cities is higher than that in small
towns, the cost is even higher.
　　The competition in big cities
is too fierce, and the pace of life
there is too fast for people to bear.
In some top 500 companies, it is
quite common for employees to
work till night. In order to get
promotion, young people have to
face greater pressure, and therefore
both their mental and physical
health is often facing threats.
　　If graduates choose to work in
small cities or towns, their salary
may not be that high, but they can
live a healthy and normal life. Instead
of working overtime, they
can relax themselves on the weekend,
such as going outdoors and
attending gatherings.

【正确答案】[范文]

Bright Future in Big Cities

When it comes to the vast pool of young and underemployed college graduates, they are really on the horns of a dilemma of choosing a proper place to start their career. To choose a modern big city like Beijing or Shanghai, or to stay in a small town, is a tough question. Some graduates prefer big cities for the metropolises remain a strong appeal to them with the multitudinous opportunities. Small towns, in some other graduates' opinion, create a comfortable work environment.
In my point of view, I believe youth is for us to strive, and there is no better place for us to do so than big cities. Firstly, although the working condition in big cities is far more arduous, we can still give full play to our initiative. As long as we keep making efforts toward our dreams, we will surely enjoy a rosy future. If graduates can weather the initial difficult situations, what they embrace will be a strong mind to overcome more difficulties, which is a very important element for them to succeed in the future. Secondly, in big cities, there are more chances for graduates to improve themselves. Once they seize the chance, their sweat and tears will get rewarded. Lastly, owing to the fact that many companies and organizations at home and abroad are situated in highly developed cities, young graduates are more likely to widen their intellectual horizons in big cities.
In conclusion, I strongly hold that it is better for graduates to choose a job in big cities. The abundant opportunities there will enable young people to exploit their potential and realize their dreams. Although life in big cities may be more difficult and arduous, all the efforts and hardship will be paid off if we are determined to seize the opportunities.

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