BEST IELTS Writing Task 2, 8th January

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IELTS WRITING TASK 2

Many cities have areas where the only cars are taxis and buses. Is this a positive or a negative development? What are the effects of this on individuals and society?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.

SAMPLE ANSWER

Banning cars from the centre of various cities around the world has been a strategy to reduce pollution and encourage people to use public transport. It has had various positive effects for both individuals and for society as a whole.

In my opinion, banning cars from the centre of cities is a very positive development. Fewer cars on the road means less pollution and fewer fossil fuel resources being used up. Although the effect on resources might be relatively negligible, it can create a newer way of thinking regarding the dynamics of transport within cities and this could be the most important benefit to society. Some people working in the centre of these cities may complain about inconvenience, but I feel this is a small price to pay.

Another benefit is that it could cause people to use public transport or even bicycles. Using public transport, especially if the public transport uses clean sources of power, will significantly raise air quality levels in cities, which will of course benefit everyone. The clean air could even further encourage the use of bicycles, which would in turn promote more healthy lifestyles and less obesity. This would contribute on an individual level to people’s well-being and a better and longer life, and on a societal level, it would lessen the strain on public health resources. Governments could encourage this by creating more bicycle lanes to make cycling easier and safer.

In my opinion, it is clear that banning cars from the centre of cities is significantly beneficial. These benefits can be seen at the level of the individual and for society as a whole.

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