Some people believe that governments should spend more money on public transportation instead of building new roads. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

IT is admittedly true that,
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many countries,
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congestion has become a serious problem. Some people argue that the government should invest more in public
transportation
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rather than constructing new roads. I strongly agree with
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view because improving public transport can reduce
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problems
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environmental pollution.
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, developing public
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systems can decrease the number of private cars on the road. If people find buses and trains comfortable and affordable, they will prefer using them
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of personal vehicles.
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,
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congestion will be reduced significantly.
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The Prothom Alo,
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jams in major cities like Dhaka waste valuable working hours every day.
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, improving public transport is essential so that people can travel more efficiently.
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, better public
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not only saves time but
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protects the environment. When fewer private cars are used, air pollution decreases. In many cities, the air quality has become so poor that it feels as if breathing fresh air is impossible. Investing in eco-friendly buses and metro rail systems can help control pollution levels.
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, building more roads may temporarily solve
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problems, but it often encourages more car ownership. In conclusion, I believe that governments should
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public
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over road expansion.
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new roads may provide short-term relief, public transport development offers long-term benefits. If governments invest wisely, cities will become more
organized
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, cleaner, and comfortable for everyone.

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task response
Make the start very clear. Say your view in one simple line at the top.
coherence
Link ideas with simple words. Use 'first', 'also', 'then', 'therefore' to guide the reader.
examples
Add more real facts or examples to back your points.
grammar
Watch small grammar mistakes. For example, fix 'IT' and the 'In' after a comma.
structure
End with a short wrap up that restates your view.
strength
You show a clear view and keep it through the essay.
strength
Two main ideas are used with a short reason for each.
strength
A local city example is used to show the problem.
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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