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IELTS Model Answers

Public Transport vs Road Expansion

Academic

Writing Task 2

GovernmentEnvironmentTransport

Question

Governments should invest more in public transport than in road expansion. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Model Answer

Many people argue that governments should prioritise over new roads. Better buses and trains can cut congestion and improve in cities. However, road networks remain important for logistics and for communities with poor coverage. In my view, I largely agree with investing more in in dense cities, while still maintaining essential roads.

Glossary

public transport

Shared systems such as buses, trains, and metros that move many passengers.

air quality

How clean or polluted the air is, often worsened by traffic fumes.

mass transit

Large-scale public transport systems designed to carry high volumes of people.

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