Large cities are blessed with abundant educational resources, with more prestigious schools and highly qualified teachers for students to choose. Children growing up there are therefore more likely to achieve academic success than their small-city counterparts.
advanced transportation
多样且发达的交通方式—地铁,共享单车,租车—便利了人们出行。
Large cities boast varied and advanced modes of transport, from subways to shared bikes to rental cars, that facilitate people's daily travel.
job opportunities
一、二线城市—企业众多且繁荣—能找到得体的工作,提高工作前景。
Many people, notably college graduates, flock to first- and second-tier cities, where businesses abound and thrive, in the expectation/hope of landing decent jobs and improving their career prospects.
Small town
low cost of living
物价低—平稳度过预算低的时期
the price of commodities is more
affordable for college students—overcome the probation period of uptight budget
房子买得起—稳定的生活,提高生活质量
Whereas houses are eye-wateringly expensive in big cities, they are comparatively affordable for most in small towns. With home ownership often comes a stabler life and thus a higher standard of living.
a strong sense of happiness
竞争低,压力低
relatively less competitive atmosphere—>not feel so stifled /low stresses and strains of urban living
容易找到满意且擅长的工作—发挥潜能—享受工作
reap a satisfying job that they are competent to—bring their potential into full performance in the career—enjoy working
慢节奏的生活方式
The slow-paced way of life commonly seen in small towns is a magnet for those tired of the stresses and strains of urban living.
人口少—交通不拥堵—通勤便利
the population is not so dense—the traffic jam will occur less frequently and people's commuting will be more convenient
环境污染少
Less environmental pollution—>beautiful environment and pleasant scenery