Best of the semester - 3

      Acton is a small town in the Midwest.  It has a population of 2,500.  As the mayor in this town for ten years, I make all my efforts to protect this town from being dangerous.  Last month, Stanly Manufacturing decided to open a large factory in Acton.  When I hear of this news, I feel shocked because if the big factory is built in this quiet and clean place, it will bring several negative effects.  First of all, that factory will bring a lot of pollution.  Air in this town will fill with exhaust fumes and clear water will become waste water which people may get sick if they drink it.   A lot of noise will be made because of the factory.  People living here will have a miserable life as a result of the pollution. 

      Second, with the factory in this town, the population will increase, owing to many migrators from different areas.  In fact, on account of these migrators, the town’s public security will become more dangerous than before.  The crime rate will rise for the people whose jobs are occupied by those who come from other places or the people who can’t find a job for the population is more than working opportunities.

      Third, though the small town may turn into the big city with the prosperity that the factory brings, people who live here will become aloof because everyone wants to make money instead of chatting with their neighbors.  Due to all of these reasons, I strongly disagree that the factory is established in this peaceful town.  As the mayor in this town for ten years, I will try my best to keep the dangerousness from Acton.