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Band 9: Has it changed much since you were a child?

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Absolutely, when I was born and raised there, it was a small country town, but now it has turned into a sprawling city. The population explosion and urban development have brought more job opportunities and modern facilities, yet they have also caused air pollution and gridlock traffic during rush hours.

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Absolutely, when I was born and raised there, it was a small country town, but now it has turned into a sprawling city. The population explosion and urban development have brought more job opportunities and modern facilities, yet they also caused air pollution and gridlock traffic during rush hours.

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The response directly addresses the question with a clear and comprehensive answer. It effectively highlights the changes observed since childhood, providing specific examples of both positive and negative impacts of urbanization. The language used is natural and sophisticated.

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