Midterm assessment on Reading &Writing

Midterm assessment on Reading &Writing
(semester 7)
Midterm Exam paper
Reading & writing
(o’qish va yozish amaliyoti)

Year 4 students

Group: 1912 Gained score_____/ 5
Student name : Ozotov Akbarjon Odiljon o'g'li

Task
Write a short statement of intent on any researchable topic you are interested in. (Minimum 250 words)
Include the following components of Statement of Intent:

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  Problem
  
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  Reasons for choosing the topic
  
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  Purpose
  
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  Hypothesis or assumption you are going to prove
  
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  Research questions
  
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  Research methodology
  

Past several decades have seen a considerable rise in the number of so-called vertical cities. Some argue such cities offer a better life and work environment than traditional, horizontal ones. Though both cities have their advantages, I am in favor of living in cities with a smaller number of skyscrapers.

The idea of living in a skyscraper-filled city can certainly be appealing to some people. The main appeal of a vertical city is the range of facilities available in one building. Unlike in an ordinary city, public facilities such as restaurants, bars, gyms and spa centers are clustered in one area in a vertical city, where they can be accessed more quickly. Another main advantage is short-to-no commute time. Since most skyscrapers are designed to be multi-purpose, one can generally expect to work and live in the same venue. Such a convenience makes daily travel redundant.
Despite some conveniences vertical cities offer, I suggest living in a horizontal city for two reasons. The first reason has to do with safety. Horizontal cities are, on the whole, relatively safe compared to urban areas with skyscrapers in case of natural disasters such an earthquake. Statistically speaking, chances of survival are higher for low-rise dwellers than they are for people residing in high-rise buildings. In this regard, it is more reassuring to live in a horizontal city. One other important consideration is psychological well-being. Because modern cities are often cramped with tall building and are thus less esthetically appealing and inviting, they tend to create feelings of tension and anxiety. However, hardly is this the case in horizontal cities, where there is a balance between modern constructions and places of nature such as parks and gardens.
In conclusion, while life in both vertical and horizontal cities are promising in terms of living and work, I personally recommend the latter, for they are generally safer and less psychologically taxing.