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TASK 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task

Write about the following topic:

In order to solve traffic problems, government should tax private car owners heavily
and use the money to improve public transportation.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of such a solution?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or
knowledge
Traffic congestion in many cities around the world is a big problem. One possible solution to this
problem is to impose heavy taxes on car drivers and use this money to make public transport
better. This essay will discuss the benefits and drawbacks of such a measure.
One of the first benefits of such a measure is that the heavy taxes would discourage car owners
from using their cars because it would become very expensive to drive. This would mean that
they would begin to make use of public transport instead, thus reducing traffic problems and
pollution as well. Another benefit would be that much more use would be made of public
transport if it was improved. It is often the case that public transport in cities is very poor. For
example, we often see old buses and trains that people would rather not use. High taxes would
generate enough money to make the necessary changes.
Nevertheless, there are drawbacks to such a solution. First and foremost, this would be a heavy
burden on the car drivers. At present, taxes are already high for a lot of people, and so further
taxes would only mean less money at the end of the month for most people who may have no
choice but to drive every day. In addition, this type of tax would likely be set at a fixed amount.
This would mean that it would hit those with less money harder, whilst the rich could likely
afford it. It is therefore not a fair tax.
To conclude, this solution is worth considering to improve the current situation, but there are
advantages and disadvantages of introducing such a policy.

TASK 2

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task

Write about the following topic:

 Smoking not only harms the smoker, but also those who are nearby. Therefore,
smoking should be banned in public places.

To what extent, do you agree or disagree?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or
knowledge
We cannot deny that smoking is not good for our health. Some people say that smoking should
be banned in public places. I strongly agree with this idea.

Firstly, smoking is the main cause of many diseases. Every year, thousands of people die
because they smoke. People can get lung cancer or other diseases. Smoking can affect both
smokers and non-smokers.

Secondly, people spend too much money on smoking because cigarette is expensive.

Finally, smoking can make the air dirty. Smokers give out dirty and smelly smoke into the air.

To sum up, we should ban smoking in public places.

TASK 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task
Write about the following topic:
Nowadays many people have access to computers on a wide basis and a large number
of children play computer games.
What are the positive and negative impacts of playing computer games and what can be done
to minimize the bad effects?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or
knowledge
It is the fact that more and more children play computer games. There are both good and bad
things of playing games.

On the one hand, when playing computer games, children can learn a lot of things. They learn
computer skills and English. Their hands and eyes become quicker.

On the other hand, however, playing games too much is not good for children’s health. Because
they have to sit and look at the screen for long hours, their eyes and back will hurt. Some
children do not even eat anything when they play games because they do not want to stop.
To minimize the bad effects, parents should advise their children what games they can play and
how long they should play.

To sum up, playing computer games has both good and bad effects. However, we can limit the
bad effects if we want.

TASK 2
You should spend 40 minutes on this task.
Some people like to travel with a companion. Other people prefer to travel alone. Which do
you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.

Write an essay to an educated reader to show your opinion. Include reasons and any relevant
examples to support your answer. You should write at least 250 words.
We cannot deny that traveling is becoming a more and more important part of our life. Some
people like to travel alone while others find it more interesting to have a partner. Personally, I
believe that traveling with a companion is much better.
Firstly, travelling with someone can help people save a lot of money. It is the fact that travel
agencies often offer good deals for groups of people. People can share hotel rooms, food,
travelling fee, or tickets. This can help people save money for other necessary things. This is the
reason why very few people travel alone.
Secondly, travelling with a companion is fun. During the trip, people experience a lot of new
things, meet many new people and they have desire to share these things with someone. People
can go sightseeing, and enjoy the beauty of the nature together, it would be much more
interesting
Finally, people can avoid a lot of problems when they have someone nearby. Let’s imagine when
you fall from the rock, if no one know, and you cannot walk to the hospital by yourself, how can
you save your life? Or when you are tired or ill during the holiday, and you may need help from
your partner.
To sum up, travelling with a companion is not only economical, fun but also useful.