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

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is one of the
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factors in our
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railway
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and private or individual
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drive
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on the road. These two types have both
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impacts, which influence our society that we need to think about. Some
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agree with the government spending on railways rather than
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others
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essay will explore my opinion and the reasons why I agree or disagree with
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, if the government support private
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by building new roads,
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that have their own cars or have enough money to pay for it will travel easier and more
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because of having many routes. But for the
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conditions, most
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motor vehicles
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fossil oil or natural gas
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be source of energy, which
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bad pollution that
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our atmosphere. As
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result, the bad air will be
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if we
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transport one by one. On the other
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, building more railways is
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ways
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to encourage
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more public transport that
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the number of individual cars, which
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bad air pollution.
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people
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have low or medium income can afford it
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of having their own cars.
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, it can be difficult for
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who live far away from
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station to come and
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kind of vehicle every day.
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conclusion, I agree that the government should spend money on railways rather than roads because
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from
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class can afford public transportation and it has better
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impacts
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our globe.
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task response
Work on expanding your ideas further. For example, you could discuss specific examples where investments in railways have benefited certain regions or countries.
coherence cohesion
Ensure that each paragraph clearly ties back to the main question or statement. This helps to maintain a strong logical flow throughout your essay.
introduction
Expand the introduction to briefly outline the main points that you will discuss in the essay. This makes your essay easier to follow.
task response
The essay presents a clear perspective on the issue, acknowledging both sides of the argument.
introduction conclusion
The essay has a clear introduction and conclusion, which appropriately summarize the arguments presented.
supported main points
The points discussed (environmental impact, affordability, ease of travel) are relevant and add value to the essay.

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