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In a number of counties, some people think it is necessary to spend large sums of money on constructing new railway lines for very fast trains between cities. Others believe the money should be spent to improving existing public transport. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

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In many nations, some people argue that the government should spend huge amount of
money
 on building new railways to run rapid trains between cities.
However
, other people opine that the expense should be used to improve the public transport which they already have. In my opinion, I believe that using
money
Suggestion
the money
 for constructing new express railways has big advantages for countries. In
this
 essay, I will discuss both points of view carefully. In some developing countries, there are critical issues about existing public transports. For one thing, some cities of industrialized nation were developed rapidly, and many public transportation equipment has been established decades ago.
Therefore
, the equipment of transportation is now exhausted. If the facilities, roads, and vehicles became too old, it may cause accidents and it would be very dangerous for users. The government would be advised to improve the existing public transportation as a main part of infrastructure for safety life of citizens.
On the other hand
, I believe that constructing fast new rail systems are essential because it would help to prosper the whole area of the nation.
First
 and foremost, connecting far places by rapid railway would be a good method to incite people to travel to the places which is located far from a big city.
Still there
Accept comma addition
Still, there
 are not enough transportations to some rural areas, many people find it difficult to approach these places. If these railways develop and enable people to access to countryside from a big city very quickly, those rural areas may develop economically. In conclusion,
although
 some people opine that spending
money
 for improving the existing public transportations is
primary goal
Suggestion
the primary goal
a primary goal
, I believe that it is more important to use
money
Suggestion
the money
 to develop the express railways between cities.

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • high-speed trains
  • travel time
  • business activities
  • tourism
  • cutting-edge technology
  • competitive
  • global scale
  • innovation
  • progress
  • alleviate traffic congestion
  • lower carbon emissions
  • sustainable mode of transportation
  • cost-effective
  • existing infrastructure
  • upgrades
  • positive impact
  • daily commutes
  • quality of life
  • environmental disruption
  • natural landscapes
  • urban skylines
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