IELTS Writing Task 2 with sample answer.
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Some people think that a car is the best way to travel in cities while others believe a bicycle is a better way.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You should write at least 250 words.
Sample Answer :
People tend to use both cars and bicycle in today’s modern cities. However, when it comes the question of whether car is better or bicycle, they are divided in their opinion. In the instance, both modes of commuting have their merits and demerits, I prefer bicycle.
To start with, people prefer car over bicycle for multifarious reasons. First of all, people choose car because it is more convenient to drive where they want to go, no matter if it is short or long distance, or sunny or rainy day. Secondly, cars have comfortable, spacious capacity and all the modern facilities. That is to say that they can travel with family by car and can enjoy music, videos, etc. in an air-conditioned environment whereas only two people can travel if they ride bicycle. Thirdly, in this consumerist world, with cars, people wear their status on the road. Everyone distinguishes them from others. For example, a friend of mine recently learned a thing about rolling status symbols when he purchased Mercedes E-Class Sedan. He drove the new car and immediately got many comments from colleagues and others like, “nice car, you must be doing good”.
However, an increasing number of people tend to ride bicycle in the recent years. First and foremost, more and more people are becoming aware of global warming. Bicycle does not emit toxic fumes into the atmosphere. In addition to this, it eliminates the oil, fuels, and hydraulic fluids dripped by cars onto the road surface. This means that bicycle produces no meaningful pollution when in operation. Secondly, there is also an awareness of health that regular commuting by bicycle may help lose weight and improve overall health. That is to say that people could easily burn 600 calories an hour through brisk cycling though it depends on individual riding style and city road condition. Another advantage of bicycle is that it needs less space to park than car. People can easily store a dozen bicycles in a single car-sized parking place. Considering these issues, I contend that bicycle is the smart choice right now.
In a word, there is not a single shade of doubt that both modes have pros and cons. After discussing in details, I have come to the point that we should remove cars from the driveways and start covering pavement on two wheels.