Governments should spend money on railways rather than roads. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

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Whether or not authorities should spend money on building
railways
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rather
that
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than
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roads
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are
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is
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presented.
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there are valid
argues
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on both sides, I firmly believe governments better allocate funds on
roads
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for
trains
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as in the long run it would be beneficial for
environment
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the environment
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and
public’s
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safety in comparison to minor benefits
roads
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have like easier scheduling for drivers.
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with,
trains
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are more eco-friendly in comparison to
cars
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. To put it differently, by having more
railways
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we would be able to burn fewer fossil fuels in total because a single car can carry up to 5 people but a
train
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can carry at least
a
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apply
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100. A
train
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probably will not consume as much coal as 25
cars
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would.
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, the amount of
co2
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CO2
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in the atmosphere will reduce. And we can take steps to save our planet.
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, when individuals are driving their own
cars
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, especially at
nights
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night
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, the accident rate could go higher since many of them may feel sleepy.
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to say,
due to
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the negligence some drivers have, they may jeopardise their own lives
as well as
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the
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others
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of others
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.
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While by
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constructing more
railways
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and having more
trains
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,
this
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issue can easily be tackled as professional
drives
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drivers
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take
the
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responsibility and road crashes are likely to reduce.
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, it seems wiser for governments to fund
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the constructing
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constructing
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more
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of more
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railways
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.
However
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,
supports
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of
roads
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claim that we need more
roads
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because people should have the freedom
of
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to
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travel in the
time
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they want and they do not have to alter their plans to find a public transportation.
Although
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this
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may seem logical, the downsides of using
cars
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are more as I have mentioned above. To address
this
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problem, we can have more
railways
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and
trains
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so people will not have to wait for a long
time
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. Take
Tehran
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the Tehran
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to Karaj
train
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as an instance,
exceeded
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which exceeded
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from 2
trains
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in a day to 12 in
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last
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the last
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few years. Travellers had to wait for a long
time
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for a new
train
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. But now they only need to wait for a few minutes for a new ride.
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, even though there are strong beliefs about making
roads
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or
railways
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, I strongly assume,
if
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that if
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we have more
railways
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, both our
surrounding
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surroundings
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and welfare would benefit. And by implementing some rules we can find out ways for some problems like the waste of
time
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some passengers may experience.
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task response
While your essay presents a clear stance, be sure to support each argument with specific, detailed examples or hypothetical scenarios to illustrate your points more effectively. This can strengthen your argument and help you achieve a higher score for relevant examples and support.
coherence cohesion
To improve coherence and cohesion, consider refining the transitions between your ideas and paragraphs. This will help create a smoother flow throughout the essay, making it easier for readers to follow your arguments.
coherence cohesion
Your essay has a clear and structured logical flow, with a sound introduction and conclusion. This demonstrates your ability to organize ideas effectively.
task response
You successfully provide a comprehensive response to the task, addressing both sides of the argument and explaining your perspective clearly.

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.

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  • Flexibility
  • Rural areas
  • Integration
  • Sustainable
  • Efficiency
  • Infrastructure
  • Commuters
  • Public expenditure
  • Autonomous vehicles
  • Long-term investment
  • Accessibility
  • Connectivity
  • Modal shift
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