- Another serious consequence of overcrowding is a rising crime rate as poor living conditions may lead young people in particular to take desperate activities and turn to crime or drugs[r]
Trang 1Speaking Unit 12 Grade 7 AN OVERPOPULATION WORLD Overpopulation
1/ Overpopulation can lead to :
- Overcrowding and poor quality housing in many large cities.
- Poorly heated or damp housing could cause significant health problems , resulting in illness, such as bronchitis or pneumonia
- Another serious consequence of overcrowding is a rising crime rate as poor living conditions may lead young people in particular to take desperate activities and turn to crime or drugs.
- Crowded areas show greater amounts of violence and crime than areas with fewer people
- Along with living space, food is also used up by overpopulation
+ There is not always enough food to feed all of the hungry mouths living in these large cities + Overpopulation can create homeless, hungry people simply by using up all of the space and food
- Natural resources are also among the most important things used up by overpopulation
+ Things like fresh water, natural gas, and valuable metals can only go so far and there will come a time when we do not have enough for everyone
2/ The Government Should
- provides essential housing and healthcare for all its citizens
- setting up community projects to help foster more community spirit and help keep young people off the street is a good idea For example, youth clubs or evening classes for teenagers
would keep them occupied
- set up more police stations
Therefore, it is clear that the problems caused by overpopulation in urban areas are very serious
Yet if governments and individuals share a collective responsibility, then it may well become possible to offer some solutions