BEST IELTS Writing Task 2, 3rd January

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IELTS WRITING TASK 2

People in big cities are facing many health challenges due to a high level of air pollution. What causes air pollution in big cities? Can you suggest some ways to deal with this situation?

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These days, people living in big cities are suffering from numerous health related problems as a consequence of poor air quality. This essay will discuss some possible causes of this problem, and some feasible solutions to solve the issue.

As a result of growing populations in large cities, there is an increasing number of vehicles on the roads these days. Exhaust fumes from vehicles that burn fossil fuels fill the air with toxic gases which are extremely unhealthy for people to breathe, and can lead to many diseases, including lung cancer. Another contributing factor to air pollution is construction, particularly in rapidly developing cities. Dust, and other tiny particles from construction sites, rise into the atmosphere and are inhaled by residents, leading to serious health problems. And lastly, emissions from agricultural activities, such as burning unwanted plant matter, and factories surrounding the cities, also add pollutants to the atmosphere, which can be blown into the city by the wind.

There are, however, a number of feasible solutions that could be implemented to try to deal with this problem. Firstly, governments should improve and expand public transportation systems in order to encourage residents to avoid using their own vehicles, which will help to decrease the amount of exhaust fumes being released into the atmosphere. Electric vehicles could also be subsidized by the government in order to further cut down on exhaust emissions. Secondly, governments should implement stricter control measures, and penalties, for emissions from agricultural and industrial activities. Furthermore, as cities expand, some factories may need to be relocated further away from the city in order to prevent toxic fumes being inhaled by local residents.

In conclusion, it is necessary that governments take appropriate action in order to prevent serious health problems, such as cardiovascular diseases and cancer, from occurring amongst citizens.

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