IELTS Writing Correction Service /
Writing Samples /
Band 6

Many cities have areas where the only cars are taxis and buses. Is this a positive or negative development?

#cities #areas #cars #taxis #buses #development
Some
people
 might say that banning private
cars
 from going to the city centre is a potential benefit. I agree with the veracity of
this
 view and
this
 essay will tackle some reasons for
this
 situation. First and foremost, by applying
this
 action, there might be
less
Change the quantifier
fewer
show examples
people
 using their own
cars
, which somewhat could reduce their carbon footprint, resulting in a decrease in the level of air pollution. As the more
people
 choose to use public transport, the less carbon dioxide is emitted from a number of private
cars
In addition
, each individual can benefit from sitting on a taxi or bus.
Instead
 of concentrating on driving their
cars
,
people
 are able to enjoy the scenery or have a rest after a stressful day. They
also
 do not need to worry about traffic accidents
as well as
 the rules they have to obey.
However
, some
argued
Wrong verb form
argue
show examples
 that
while
traveling
Change the spelling
travelling
show examples
 on public transport,
people
 might have a higher risk of infectious diseases. It is true that if a person, who does not know they have been infected, coughs and sneezes in front of other
people
’s faces, others easily have that disease.
On the contrary
,
people
 have been raised awareness about some types of diseases and hygiene measures could be introduced and applied for buses and taxis,
then
this
 will probably be safe for
travelers
Change the spelling
travellers
show examples
. In conclusion, the decrease in the number of
cars
 tends to be a positive development as
this
 will help improve the traffic system
better
Rephrase
apply
show examples
, and I believe
this
 rule is one of the great inventions
in
Change preposition
of
show examples
 human beings.
Submitted by Andy on

Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this site’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to Writing9 with appropriate and specific direction to the original content.

grammatical range
Ensure clear and consistent use of verb tenses and sentence structure
coherence and cohesion
Use a variety of cohesive devices to link ideas and paragraphs for improved coherence
lexical resource
Expand vocabulary range to include precise and varied language
task achievement
Ensure all parts of the essay directly relate to the task prompt and develop a clear argument

Fully explain your ideas

To get an excellent score in the IELTS Task 2 writing section, one of the easiest and most effective tips is structuring your writing in the most solid format. A great argument essay structure may be divided to four paragraphs, in which comprises of four sentences (excluding the conclusion paragraph, which comprises of three sentences).

For we to consider an essay structure a great one, it should be looking like this:

  • Paragraph 1 - Introduction
    • Sentence 1 - Background statement
    • Sentence 2 - Detailed background statement
    • Sentence 3 - Thesis
    • Sentence 4 - Outline sentence
  • Paragraph 2 - First supporting paragraph
    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
  • Paragraph 3 - Second supporting paragraph
    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
  • Paragraph 4 - Conclusion
    • Sentence 1 - Summary
    • Sentence 2 - Restatement of thesis
    • Sentence 3 - Prediction or recommendation

Our recommended essay structure above comprises of fifteen (15) sentences, which will make your essay approximately 250 to 275 words.

Discover more tips in The Ultimate Guide to Get a Target Band Score of 7+ »— a book that's free for 🚀 Premium users.

Essentional vocabulary list for IELTS Writing 7+

Learn how to write high-scoring essays with powerful words.
Download Free PDF and start improving you writing skills today!
What to do next:
Look at other essays: