Governments should spend money on railways rather than roads. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Undoubtably
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, a proper network for both
train
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trains
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and other vehicles is one of the biggest
contribution
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contributions
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to the
countries’
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countries
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economy. Some people believe
hat
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that
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authorities should invest more in improvements of
railways
that
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than
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spending on road system.
Although
I agree with
this
view, I would argue that
development
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on
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of
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roads
should not be ignored. On the one hand, every private vehicle uses
roads
for many purposes,
such
as travelling and daily commuting. In fact, the number of automobiles is playing an ever-increasing role, leading to high repetition erosion on
roads
.
This
, in turn,
increase
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increases
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the chances of road accidents. To give an example, approximately
one tenth
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of the accidents recorded
in
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apply
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this
year
was
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were
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related to
poor quality
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poor-quality
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roads
.
Thus
, for the safety of the passengers,
proper
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the proper
a proper
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amount of money
need
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needs
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to
be spend
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to improve road quality.
On the other hand
, the quality of the railway is directly linked with the country’s economy.
In other words
, carriage over
railways
can make a huge contribution financially, because, compared to delivery by automobiles, train has more storage. To endure
such
enormous weight,
railways
have to be well-made and
it
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they
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should be inspected and repaired frequently.
Furthermore
,
due to
high
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its high
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speed and
large
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a large
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volume of
storage
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storage,
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it is far more beneficial
that
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than
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regular vehicles. In fact, almost all developed countries have a proper railway system. In conclusion, it seems to me that fiscal outgoings on
railways
is
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are
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beneficial.
However
, officials should not forget or stop making improvements on
roads
.
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task achievement
You've done a great job of presenting a balanced view, acknowledging the importance of both railways and roads for a country's infrastructure and economy. To further improve, try to ensure that every argument is backed up by a specific example or a piece of evidence. This will make your argument more compelling.
coherence cohesion
Your essay has a clear structure with an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion, which is excellent. To enhance coherence, consider using a wider range of linking words and phrases to clearly show the relationship between ideas.
coherence cohesion
Attempt to expand your vocabulary by using synonyms and more complex expressions. This not only helps avoid repetition but also showcases your language capability to the reader.
task achievement
Effectively presented a balanced viewpoint, considering both sides of the argument.
task achievement
Provided specific examples, like the reference to 'one tenth of the accidents' and the mention of the economic benefits of railways, which strengthens your position.
coherence cohesion
Maintained a clear logical flow throughout the essay, which makes it easy for the reader to follow your argument.

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  • Regional development
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  • Feasibility
  • Flexibility
  • Rural areas
  • Integration
  • Sustainable
  • Efficiency
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