Growing numbers of cities are making their centres pedestrian-only zones. What are the advantages and disadvantages?
Several expanding urban areas have converted their middle point into the passerby tract. As a consequence, the reduction in the level of pollution can be achieved,
however
, it will enhance the travelling distance and time for the dwellers of the place. Linking Words
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essay will discuss both- the positive and the negative impact of Linking Words
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change.
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, in most of the places, the middle areas are generally occupied by the market, and the housing colonies, Linking Words
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, require clean atmosphere. Linking Words
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is to say that, if these places do not allow vehicles, Linking Words
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the air and sound pollution can be minimised to a greater extent, making the environment the most appropriate for the society. Linking Words
As a result
, it will make shopping and living more comfortable and healthy for the public. Linking Words
For instance
, according to a survey conducted in France in 2014, a decrease in air contamination was observed, owing to the restriction of all the conveyances in the city centres after 5 p.m.
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can create a problem for daily travellers namely, students and workers. Linking Words
In other words
, the distance to be covered to reach their respective destination will enhance, because they will have to get to the station, bus stop or the parking lots by walking. Linking Words
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, the commuting time will rise, and they will be left with a few hours to enjoy with the family and friends. To exemplify, in 2017 in a town called Solan in India, numerous people living in the heart of the city shifted to the Highways, to reduce the duration of travel to work or college.
To conclude, there are some benefits of sections completely devoted for the walkers in a metropolis, Linking Words
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as decline in the pollution, Linking Words
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, it can lead to the wastage of time for commuting through the public or private transport.Linking Words
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Answer the 'Advantages and Disadvantages' topic
IELTS advantages and disadvantages questions normally give you a statement and ask you to comment on the advantages and disadvantages of that statement.
Answer structure for the type of essay
- Introduction
- Body paragraph 1 – advantages
- Body paragraph 2 – disadvantages
- Conclusion
Examples to start your body paragraph:
- The main advantage is...
- The disadvantage of this...
- The main benefit...
- Despite these advantages...
- One possible drawback...