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IELTS Task 2 Prompt

Some people believe that governments should invest more money in public transportation rather than building new roads. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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In today's world, many people believe that governments should invest more money in public transportation rather than building new roads. I totally agree with this idea because public transport can reduce traffic problems and help the environment.

Firstly, investing in public transportation can significantly reduce traffic congestion in major cities. When more buses, trains and metro lines are available, people are more likely to use them instead of driving their own cars. For example, cities like Tokyo and Singapore have excellent public transport systems, and as a result, there are fewer cars on the roads compared to cities that rely mainly on private vehicles.

Secondly, public transportation is better for the environment. Cars produce a large amount of carbon emissions, which contributes to global warming and air pollution. If governments invest more money in electric buses and modern rail systems, they can reduce the overall carbon footprint of the transportation sector. This is especially important now because climate change is becoming a more serious issue every year.

However, some people argue that building new roads is necessary to accommodate the growing number of vehicles. While this is true to some extent, it is important to note that building more roads often leads to more cars, which creates even more congestion. This phenomenon is known as induced demand.

In conclusion, I believe that governments should prioritize investment in public transportation over building new roads. Public transport offers benefits such as reduced congestion, lower emissions and improved quality of life for citizens. Although road construction is sometimes necessary, the long-term advantages of a strong public transport system far outweigh those of expanding the road network.

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Band 6.5 Writing Task 2

6.5

Overall

Task Response6.5

Coherence6.0

Vocabulary6.5

Grammar6.0

Weakest criterion: Coherence and cohesion

The essay has a clear position, but paragraph links are mechanical. Improve progression by making each topic sentence answer the previous paragraph.

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