Some people say that the bicycles are a good, modern means of transportation. Other say riding a bicycle has clear disadvantages. Discuss both viewpoints and give your own opinion.

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Cycling has been known as an effective way to improve physical health and improve the risk of obesity. While some people believe that nothing can compare to the utility of
this
simple transportation, some refute
this
notion. Both of these views will be discussed before my opinion is stated. On the one hand, no one can deny the fact that cycling brings various benefits to people. Noticeably, bicycles are the most useful form of transport to combat against
traffic
gridlock as well as environmental damages, as many cities are suffering from
traffic
jam due to the increasing number of private cars or other modes of vehicles. Bicycles are tiny and need less space on the road,
therefore
, cycles could be the key tool curbing
traffic
congestion. Apart from that, it does not need
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asoline, which means that cycles do not exhaust toxic fumes into the environment. So, not only does it reduce
traffic
jam, but
also
cycle does not cause meaningful pollution at the time of operation.
In addition
, Being a non-motorized transportation mode, the rider does not need to get a drivers’ license for it. The rider can ride on the bicycle at any time of the day and there are almost zero maintenance costs for the bicycle.
On the other hand
, it is argued by many people that riding is uncomfortable for them. They allege that the small seat is unable to hold their body.
Moreover
, being a non-motorized vehicle, it requires more physical
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than expected.
Besides
, bicycles are not a good choice as a reliable mode of transport when the weather is adverse.
For instance
, bicycles do not have sheds and when it rains heavily, one cannot ride on it. They
also
argue on the point that biking can cause pain. Cyclists have to utilize their lower back in order to power and control the cycle.
Consequently
, back pain is common in cyclists. In conclusion, it seems to me that on the whole the advantages of cycling on modern people are much weightier than the drawbacks based on a wide range of benefits they offer.
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Include an introduction and conclusion

A conclusion is essential for IELTS writing task 2. It is more important than most people realise. You will be penalised for missing a conclusion in your IELTS essay.

The easiest paragraph to write in an essay is the conclusion paragraph. This is because the paragraph mostly contains information that has already been presented in the essay – it is just the repetition of some information written in the introduction paragraph and supporting paragraphs.

The conclusion paragraph only has 3 sentences:

  • Summary
  • Restatement of thesis
  • Prediction or recommendation

Example:

To summarize, a robotic teacher does not have the necessary disciple to properly give instructions to students and actually works to retard the ability of a student to comprehend new lessons. Therefore, it is clear that the idea of running a classroom completely by a machine cannot be supported. After thorough analysis on this subject, it is predicted that the adverse effects of the debate over technology-driven teaching will always be greater than the positive effects, and because of this, classroom teachers will never be substituted for technology.

Start your conclusion with a linking phrase. Here are some examples:

  • In conclusion
  • To conclude
  • To summarize
  • Finally
  • In a nutshell
  • In general

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Environmental impact
  • Carbon footprint
  • Urban mobility
  • Cardiovascular exercise
  • Cost-effective
  • Traffic congestion
  • Cycling infrastructure
  • Road safety
  • Weather conditions
  • Sustainable transportation
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