Some people think that strict punishments for driving offences are the key to reducing traffic accidents. Others, however, believe that other measures would be more effective in improving road safety. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
One of the social concerns today relates to how to improve road safety and reduce
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travelling on the streets. I’m going to discuss these opposing points of view. I myself strongly support the point of view of harsh punishment.
On the one hand, it is argued that the punishments for those who break the driving laws should be severe. Linking Words
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, harsh punishments like driving licence withdrawal will affect deeply to Linking Words
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they will be more conscious of driving in the future. Linking Words
For instance
, they cannot go to work every day as usual when their driving licence is withdrawn. Linking Words
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, they have to spend more money and time travelling by using taxis, buses etc. Linking Words
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feel regretful. They do not have to pay that fine if they take more control of their driving.
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to their own. A second point is that prevention is better than cure. A particularly good example here is when we drive carelessly, the risk of Add a missing verb
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traffic
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solve its side effects. So what the officers need to do is remind everybody constantly, let them understand deeply what is good or bad to each traveller and somehow they volunteer to obey the rules to protect themselves first
In conclusion, it is commonly thought that serious punishment for driving offences is the major factor to curtail the risk of Linking Words
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meanwhile, others assume that there are still different measures to keep road safety. Personally, I tend to believe that strong punishment is a more effective method. Use synonyms
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coherence cohesion
Ensure that each paragraph has a clear central idea and that these ideas are logically connected. Avoid long sentences that could confuse the reader. Use linking words to maintain flow.
task achievement
Present a balanced discussion of both views before providing your own opinion to ensure full task response. Supporting examples should be more varied and specific to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the topic.
Word Count
IELTS says that you should write a minimum of 250 words in writing task 2. If you go under word count you will lose marks in task response.
A very long essay will not give you a higher band score.
Aim for between 260 to 290 words in writing task 2. This will ensure a concise essay and will be realistic in terms of time management. You have only 40 minutes to write the essay and you need around 10 minutes of planning time, so you will not be able to write a long essay in 30 minutes.