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Band 4

Increase in the price of petrol is the best way to solve the traffic jams and pollution problem. To the what extent you agree or disagree with this statement. What other measures can be taken to solve traffic problem and pollution problem

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Traffic jams and
pollution
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is
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 always debatable
issue
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issues
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 in
present
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the present
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 time. Increment in the
price
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 of
the
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petrol is suggested as
a
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 best way to halt the situation. In my
opinion
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 there are many
otherways
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other ways
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 to fix the issue.
This
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 essay will
further
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 elaborate my views for favouring the other ways and will lead to
logical
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a logical
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 conclusion. Analyzing the statement and explaining
further
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 the first and
the
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foremost reason behind
this
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 is that usage of
the the
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vehicles
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 older than twelve years should be banned as only
price
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spike
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spikes
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 will not help, people will still keep on using aged
vehicles
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. Some people do not maintain their automobiles
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 more
pollution
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 is created. Adding to
this
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, there should be
increase
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an increase
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 in the
price
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 of the
vehicles
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 rather than the
price
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 of the petrol. Less use of energy will
make
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 less
pollution
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, implementing congestion pricing is another viable solution to these issues. The authority ought to charge private cars for entering congested areas during peak hours to discourage individuals from using private
vehicles
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 and encourage alternative means of transport. In consequence, it can effectively manage congestion and reduce
pollution
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To conclude
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, I believe that increasing the
price
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 of fuel is not the best way to curb the traffic and
pollution
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 problems because it may raise inflation. I believe that investment in public transportation and the implementation of congestion pricing would be the most practical solution to these problems.

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task achievement
Your introduction is clear, but you could enhance it by stating your position more definitively. Consider presenting a stronger thesis to guide the reader.
coherence and cohesion
Make sure to provide a clear transition between paragraphs to enhance the flow of your essay. Some sentences may benefit from more explicit linking words to help coherence.
task achievement
Your points are relevant, but expanding on them with further explanation or examples would strengthen your argument. For example, you could provide specific examples of cities that have successfully implemented congestion pricing.
content
Your essay presents a relevant argument against solely increasing petrol prices, showing critical thinking about the issue.

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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.

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