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This is an IELTS writing task 1 letter from the real general training exam on the topic of writing a letter to an insurance company about losing a valuable item.
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Dave
On a recent holiday you lost a valuable item. Fortunately, you have travel insurance to cover the cost of anything lost. Write a letter to the manager of your insurance company. In your letter, explain
What you lost
How you lost it
What you want the insurance company to do
To whom it may concern,
I was on holiday the other week to Macau and while there, my laptop was stolen. The laptop is a MacBook Pro and was detailed in my insurance policy beforehand. Additionally, my AirPods, which were next to the laptop, are also gone now.
The event occurred at a local cafe. I left my bag, laptop, and earphones at my table while I went to the bathroom and when I returned several minutes later, they were all missing. I asked the cafe owner but he did not notice someone taking them and their security camera is out of order. We still reported the incident to the police.
I have attached the police report associated with the incident and hope that you will be able to reimburse me based on my policy as promptly as possible. Thefts while on holiday are covered in my membership. Please make a direct transfer to the associated account.
If you have any further questions, do not hesitate to contact me by email or phone.
Best Regards,
Arthur Lang
1. To whom it may concern,
2. I was on holiday the other week to Macau and while there, my laptop was stolen. 3. The laptop is a MacBook Pro and was detailed in my insurance policy beforehand. Additionally, my AirPods, which were next to the laptop, are also gone now.
1. The event occurred at a local cafe. 2. I left my bag, laptop, and earphones at my table while I went to the bathroom and when I returned several minutes later, they were all missing. 3. I asked the cafe owner but he did not notice someone taking them and their security camera is out of order. 4. We still reported the incident to the police.
1. I have attached the police report associated with the incident and hope that you will be able to reimburse me based on my policy as promptly as possible. 2. Thefts while on holiday are covered in my membership. 3. Please make a direct transfer to the associated account.
4. If you have any further questions, do not hesitate to contact me by email or phone.
5. Best Regards,
6. Arthur Lang
What do the words in bold below mean? Take notes on a piece of paper to aid memory retention.
To whom it may concern,
I was on holiday the other week to Macau and while there, my laptop was stolen. The laptop is a MacBook Pro and was detailed in my insurance policy beforehand. Additionally, my AirPods, which were next to the laptop, are also gone now.
The event occurred at a local cafe. I left my bag, laptop, and earphones at my table while I went to the bathroom and when I returned several minutes later, they were all missing. I asked the cafe owner but he did not notice someone taking them and their security camera is out of order. We still reported the incident to the police.
I have attached the police report associated with the incident and hope that you will be able to reimburse me based on my policy as promptly as possible. Thefts while on holiday are covered in my membership. Please make a direct transfer to the associated account.
If you have any further questions, do not hesitate to contact me by email or phone.
Best Regards,
Arthur Lang
Practice writing sentences with the words below on a piece of paper:
To whom it may concern dear
on holiday the other week while on vacation last week
while there when I was there
detailed in contained in
insurance policy beforehand coverage in my plan before the trip
Additionally also
gone missing
event occurred thing happened
local cafe nearby coffee shop
left forgot about
returned several minutes later came back after a bit
missing gone
notice realized
taking them stole
security camera is out of order surveillance not working
reported the incident to the police told the cops about it
attached included
police report associated with informoation about it reported to the cops
incident thing that happened
reimburse give money back
based on because of
policy as promptly as possible plan as quickly as can be done
Thefts things that are stolen
covered included
membership subscription, plan, policy
make a direct transfer to the associated account send right to my bank account
If you have any further questions, do not hesitate to contact me by email or phone contact me if there are questions
Best Regards sincerely
Practice with this tip using Google voice search to improve your pronunciation:
tuː huːm ɪt meɪ kənˈsɜːn,
ɒn ˈhɒlədeɪ ði ˈʌðə wiːk
waɪl ðeə,
ˈdiːteɪld ɪn
ɪnˈʃʊərəns ˈpɒlɪsi bɪˈfɔːhænd.
əˈdɪʃənli,
ɡɒn
ɪˈvɛnt əˈkɜːd
ˈləʊkəl ˈkæfeɪ.
lɛft
rɪˈtɜːnd ˈsɛvrəl ˈmɪnɪts ˈleɪtə,
ˈmɪsɪŋ.
ˈnəʊtɪs
ˈteɪkɪŋ ðɛm
sɪˈkjʊərɪti ˈkæmərə ɪz aʊt ɒv ˈɔːdə.
rɪˈpɔːtɪd ði ˈɪnsɪdənt tuː ðə pəˈliːs.
əˈtæʧt
pəˈliːs rɪˈpɔːt əˈsəʊʃɪeɪtɪd wɪð
ˈɪnsɪdənt
ˌriːɪmˈbɜːs
beɪst ɒn
ˈpɒlɪsi æz ˈprɒmptli æz ˈpɒsəbᵊl.
θɛfts
ˈkʌvəd
ˈmɛmbəʃɪp.
meɪk ə dɪˈrɛkt ˈtrænsfɜː tuː ði əˈsəʊʃɪeɪtɪd əˈkaʊnt.
ɪf juː hæv ˈɛni ˈfɜːðə ˈkwɛsʧənz, duː nɒt ˈhɛzɪteɪt tuː ˈkɒntækt miː baɪ ˈiːmeɪl ɔː fəʊn.
bɛst rɪˈɡɑːdz
Remember and fill in the blanks:
To whom it may concern,
I was o____________________________k to Macau and w__________e, my laptop was stolen. The laptop is a MacBook Pro and was d____________n my i_______________________________d. A_____________y, my AirPods, which were next to the laptop, are also g___e now.
The e___________________d at a l___________e. I l___t my bag, laptop, and earphones at my table while I went to the bathroom and when I r_____________________________r, they were all m________g. I asked the cafe owner but he did not n______e someone t__________m and their s___________________________________r. We still r__________________________________e.
I have a_________d the p_________________________________h the i__________t and hope that you will be able to r_________e me b__________n my p______________________________________e. T______s while on holiday are c______d in my m__________p. Please m________________________________________________________t.
I___________________________________________________________________________________e.
B_____________s,
Arthur Lang
Learn more about this topic in the video below and practice with these activities:
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https://www.boredpanda.com/lost-found-items/
Practice with the following speaking questions from the real IELTS speaking exam:
Practice with the related topic below and then check with my sample answer:
Write a letter to the manager of a cinema (movie theatre) about a jacket you have left behind after a film. In your letter:
This is my IELTS writing task 2 sample answer essay on the topic of newspapers and other media from the real IELTS exam.
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Dave
Some think newspapers are the best method for reading the news while others think other media is better.
Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
In recent years, many have argued that the best way to read the news is no longer in newspapers. In my opinion, though there are sentimental reasons to prefer newspapers, newer forms of media are far superior.
Those who continue to value newspapers tend to be older individuals. They have typically maintained this habit for years or even decades. Over such a long period reading newspapers, it is logical that they will have developed an emotional attachment to the act of buying and reading a physical copy of the news. For example, The New York Times continues to publish and sell physical copies of their paper in select markets. The people buying these papers could save time and money by reading the same articles online, but might be attracted to the feel and memories surrounding physical newspapers.
However, new forms of media allow audiences a wide range of choices that enhance the overall experience. A user accessing a media website can not only read an article from the convenience of their phone or laptop, but also take advantage of features like automatically generated text-to-speech, videos, links to related content, the ability to share an article, and more. All these features are also complemented by the ability to select a diversity of news sources. Instead of reading a single news outlet that might have a liberal or conservative bias, a discerning reader can seek out multiple viewpoints and find the news that is most trustworthy over time.
In conclusion, despite the respect due to the history of journalism, there are now a wide array of better options online. Individuals should nonetheless be wary of less trustworthy sources.
1. In recent years, many have argued that the best way to read the news is no longer in newspapers. 2. In my opinion, though there are sentimental reasons to prefer newspapers, newer forms of media are far superior.
1. Those who continue to value newspapers tend to be older individuals. 2. They have typically maintained this habit for years or even decades. 3. Over such a long period reading newspapers, it is logical that they will have developed an emotional attachment to the act of buying and reading a physical copy of the news. 4. For example, The New York Times continues to publish and sell physical copies of their paper in select markets. 5. The people buying these papers could save time and money by reading the same articles online, but might be attracted to the feel and memories surrounding physical newspapers.
1. However, new forms of media allow audiences a wide range of choices that enhance the overall experience. 2. A user accessing a media website can not only read an article from the convenience of their phone or laptop, but also take advantage of features like automatically generated text-to-speech, videos, links to related content, the ability to share an article, and more. 3. All these features are also complemented by the ability to select a diversity of news sources. 4. Instead of reading a single news outlet that might have a liberal or conservative bias, a discerning reader can seek out multiple viewpoints and find the news that is most trustworthy over time.
1. In conclusion, despite the respect due to the history of journalism, there are now a wide array of better options online. 2. Individuals should nonetheless be wary of less trustworthy sources.
In recent years, many have argued that the best way to read the news is no longer in newspapers. In my opinion, though there are sentimental reasons to prefer newspapers, newer forms of media are far superior.
Those who continue to value newspapers tend to be older individuals. They have typically maintained this habit for years or even decades. Over such a long period reading newspapers, it is logical that they will have developed an emotional attachment to the act of buying and reading a physical copy of the news. For example, The New York Times continues to publish and sell physical copies of their paper in select markets. The people buying these papers could save time and money by reading the same articles online, but might be attracted to the feel and memories surrounding physical newspapers.
However, new forms of media allow audiences a wide range of choices that enhance the overall experience. A user accessing a media website can not only read an article from the convenience of their phone or laptop, but also take advantage of features like automatically generated text-to-speech, videos, links to related content, the ability to share an article, and more. All these features are also complemented by the ability to select a diversity of news sources. Instead of reading a single news outlet that might have a liberal or conservative bias, a discerning reader can seek out multiple viewpoints and find the news that is most trustworthy over time.
In conclusion, despite the respect due to the history of journalism, there are now a wide array of better options online. Individuals should nonetheless be wary of less trustworthy sources.
In recent years these days
argued pointed out
read the news read a newspaper
no longer in newspapers not in physical papers
sentimental reasons emotional attachment
newer forms of media are far superior more recent news sources are better
value care about
tend to be are usually
typically maintained this habit for usually keep up this practice for
decades many years
Over such a long period for a while
logical rational
emotional attachment caring about
the act of buying and reading a physical copy of the news the action of purchasing a real newspaper
publish issue, send out into the world
sell physical copies sell newspapers
paper in select markets newspaper in certain places
save time not waste time
reading the same articles online read the same news on the internet
attracted care about
feel what that it feels, seems
memories surrounding physical newspapers remembering reading real newspapers before
new forms of media allow audiences a wide range of choices more recent news sources let people do more
enhance the overall experience make the reading better
user accessing a media website reader going online to read the news
from the convenience of the ease of using
take advantage of features use the extra stuff
automatically generated text-to-speech an article read aloud to you
links to related content hyperlinks to other articles
ability to share an article posting an article on social media
features elements, parts
complemented by supported by
select a diversity of news sources choose from different news items
Instead of rather than
single news outlet one source of news
liberal or conservative bias more modern or traditional prejudices
a discerning reader a person who is skeptical
seek out multiple viewpoints look for different opinions
most trustworthy over time can be trusted more
despite regardless of
respect due to reverence you should have for
history of journalism past writing of articles
wide array of better options many different choices
nonetheless regardless
wary of less trustworthy sources worried about unreliable sites
Practice saying the vocabulary below and use this tip about Google voice search:
ɪn ˈriːsnt jɪəz
ˈɑːɡjuːd
riːd ðə njuːz
nəʊ ˈlɒŋɡər ɪn ˈnjuːzˌpeɪpəz
ˌsɛntɪˈmɛntl ˈriːznz
ˈnjuːə fɔːmz ɒv ˈmiːdiə ɑː fɑː suːˈpɪəriə
ˈvæljuː
tɛnd tuː biː
ˈtɪpɪkᵊli meɪnˈteɪnd ðɪs ˈhæbɪt fɔː
ˈdɛkeɪdz
ˈəʊvə sʌʧ ə lɒŋ ˈpɪərɪəd
ˈlɒʤɪkəl
ɪˈməʊʃənl əˈtæʧmənt
ði ækt ɒv ˈbaɪɪŋ ænd ˈriːdɪŋ ə ˈfɪzɪkəl ˈkɒpi ɒv ðə njuːz
ˈpʌblɪʃ
sɛl ˈfɪzɪkəl ˈkɒpiz
ˈpeɪpər ɪn sɪˈlɛkt ˈmɑːkɪts
seɪv taɪm
ˈriːdɪŋ ðə seɪm ˈɑːtɪklz ˈɒnˌlaɪn
əˈtræktɪd
fiːl
ˈmɛməriz səˈraʊndɪŋ ˈfɪzɪkəl ˈnjuːzˌpeɪpəz
njuː fɔːmz ɒv ˈmiːdiə əˈlaʊ ˈɔːdiənsɪz ə waɪd reɪnʤ ɒv ˈʧɔɪsɪz
ɪnˈhɑːns ði ˈəʊvərɔːl ɪksˈpɪərɪəns
ˈjuːzər ˈæksɛsɪŋ ə ˈmiːdiə ˈwɛbˌsaɪt
frɒm ðə kənˈviːniəns ɒv
teɪk ədˈvɑːntɪʤ ɒv ˈfiːʧəz
ˌɔːtəˈmætɪkəli ˈʤɛnəreɪtɪd tɛkst-tuː-spiːʧ
lɪŋks tuː rɪˈleɪtɪd ˈkɒntɛnt
əˈbɪlɪti tuː ʃeər ən ˈɑːtɪkl
ˈfiːʧəz
ˈkɒmplɪmɛntɪd baɪ
sɪˈlɛkt ə daɪˈvɜːsɪti ɒv njuːz ˈsɔːsɪz
ɪnˈstɛd ɒv
ˈsɪŋɡl njuːz ˈaʊtlɛt
ˈlɪbərəl ɔː kənˈsɜːvətɪv ˈbaɪəs
ə dɪˈsɜːnɪŋ ˈriːdə
siːk aʊt ˈmʌltɪpl ˈvjuːpɔɪnts
məʊst ˈtrʌstˌwɜːði ˈəʊvə taɪm
dɪsˈpaɪt
rɪsˈpɛkt djuː tuː
ˈhɪstəri ɒv ˈʤɜːnəlɪzm
waɪd əˈreɪ ɒv ˈbɛtər ˈɒpʃᵊnz
ˌnʌnðəˈlɛs
ˈweəri ɒv lɛs ˈtrʌstˌwɜːði ˈsɔːsɪz
I_________________s, many have a__________d that the best way to r_________________s is n_____________________________s. In my opinion, though there are s________________________s to prefer newspapers, n_______________________________________r.
Those who continue to v_______e newspapers t____________e older individuals. They have t_________________________________________r years or even d_________s. O______________________d reading newspapers, it is l__________l that they will have developed an e____________________t to t________________________________________________________s. For example, The New York Times continues to p_________h and s___________________________s of their p_________________________s. The people buying these papers could s__________e and money by r__________________________________e, but might be a___________d to the f_____l and m_____________________________________s.
However, n____________________________________________________________s that e_____________________________e. A u_______________________________________e can not only read an article f___________________________f their phone or laptop, but also t______________________________s like a___________________________________h, videos, l______________________t, the a__________________________________e, and more. All these f____________s are also c___________________y the ability to s______________________________________s. I____________f reading a s___________________t that might have a l________________________________s, a____________________r can s_______________________s and find the news that is m_____________________________e.
In conclusion, d________e the r________________o the h______________________m, there are now a w___________________________________s online. Individuals should n_____________s be w_________________________________s.
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https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/trust-news-sites/
Some people think that newspapers are the best way to learn about current events. However, others believe that they can learn news better through other media.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
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Some believe that new science related to criminal forensics should be used to look at old cases.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that in many cities around the world there are constant traffic jams.
How true do you think this statement is?
What measures can governments take to discourage people from owning cars?
It has become increasingly common in recent years for cities to be inundated with cars and, consequently, increased levels of traffic. In my opinion, this is a very real phenomenon and governments could do more to encourage other modes of transport.
There is little doubt that the main cause of traffic is more cars in urban areas. One natural consequence of a burgeoning global middle class is a rise in automobile ownership. This is reflected not only in statistics but also in the day-to-day reality of millions living in densely populated cities such as Los Angeles, Beijing, and London. The average person living in those cities must choose between sitting in traffic, using public transport, or residing near to their workplace. There is little chance this pattern will change in the future as many people see owning a car as a sign of social status and a mark of success in life generally.
Since most car owners will not be dissuaded by higher prices, the best method to combat traffic is to stimulate other kinds of transportation. Since most cities already possess public transportation in the form of buses and subways, governments can simply commit to maintaining and expanding existing options. A standout example of this would be the London Underground which has dozens of lines and is maintained to a high standard. Another pragmatic solution would be to encourage the use of bikes and motorbikes. Many European countries do this by providing free bicycles for short rides. In Southeast Asian countries such as Vietnam, urban planners provide lanes specifically for compact motorbikes where there is far less traffic than in the lanes for bulky cars.
In conclusion, there is clear evidence that cities are more crowded than ever before and the state can curb this trend by enacting policies to promote bicycles and motorbikes in cities. This is a crucial reform not only for quality of life but also the environmental impact.
1. It has become increasingly common in recent years for cities to be inundated with cars and, consequently, increased levels of traffic. 2. In my opinion, this is a very real phenomenon and governments could do more to encourage other modes of transport.
1. There is little doubt that the main cause of traffic is more cars in urban areas. 2. One natural consequence of a burgeoning global middle class is a rise in automobile ownership. 3. This is reflected not only in statistics but also in the day-to-day reality of millions living in densely populated cities such as Los Angeles, Beijing, and London. 4. The average person living in those cities must choose between sitting in traffic, using public transport, or residing near to their workplace. 5. There is little chance this pattern will change in the future as many people see owning a car as a sign of social status and a mark of success in life generally.
1. Since most car owners will not be dissuaded by higher prices, the best method to combat traffic is to stimulate other kinds of transportation. 2. Since most cities already possess public transportation in the form of buses and subways, governments can simply commit to maintaining and expanding existing options. 3. A standout example of this would be the London Underground which has dozens of lines and is maintained to a high standard. 4. Another pragmatic solution would be to encourage the use of bikes and motorbikes. 5. Many European countries do this by providing free bicycles for short rides. 6. In Southeast Asian countries such as Vietnam, urban planners provide lanes specifically for compact motorbikes where there is far less traffic than in the lanes for bulky cars.
1. In conclusion, there is clear evidence that cities are more crowded than ever before and the state can curb this trend by enacting policies to promote bicycles and motorbikes in cities. 2. This is a crucial reform not only for quality of life but also the environmental impact.
It has become increasingly common in recent years for cities to be inundated with cars and, consequently, increased levels of traffic. In my opinion, this is a very real phenomenon and governments could do more to encourage other modes of transport.
There is little doubt that the main cause of traffic is more cars in urban areas. One natural consequence of a burgeoning global middle class is a rise in automobile ownership. This is reflected not only in statistics but also in the day-to-day reality of millions living in densely populated cities such as Los Angeles, Beijing, and London. The average person living in those cities must choose between sitting in traffic, using public transport, or residing near to their workplace. There is little chance this pattern will change in the future as many people see owning a car as a sign of social status and a mark of success in life generally.
Since most car owners will not be dissuaded by higher prices, the best method to combat traffic is to stimulate other kinds of transportation. Since most cities already possess public transportation in the form of buses and subways, governments can simply commit to maintaining and expanding existing options. A standout example of this would be the London Underground which has dozens of lines and is maintained to a high standard. Another pragmatic solution would be to encourage the use of bikes and motorbikes. Many European countries do this by providing free bicycles for short rides. In Southeast Asian countries such as Vietnam, urban planners provide lanes specifically for compact motorbikes where there is far less traffic than in the lanes for bulky cars.
In conclusion, there is clear evidence that cities are more crowded than ever before and the state can curb this trend by enacting policies to promote bicycles and motorbikes in cities. This is a crucial reform not only for quality of life but also the environmental impact.
It has become increasingly common in recent years for it happens more and more
inundated with filled with
consequently as a result
increased levels of traffic more cars on the road
very real phenomenon actual development
encourage push, motivate
modes of transport way of getting around
There is little doubt that almost definitely true
urban areas cities
One natural consequence one real result
burgeoning global middle class more people with money
automobile ownership having cars and private vehicles
reflected mirrored
statistics numbers
day-to-day reality real life
densely populated cities such as urban areas with lots of people
average person normal person
sitting in traffic in gridlocked streets
public transport buses, metros, etc.
residing near to their workplace living near where you work
There is little chance this pattern will change in the future not much of a chance it will be different later
sign of social status shows how rich you are
mark of success in life generally shows you have done well in life
dissuaded by not encouraged
best method to combat traffic best way to reduce too many cars on the road
stimulate encourage
possess have
in the form of in the way
subways metros, undergrounds
commit to maintaining and expanding existing options support what is there already
A standout example of this would be a good instance is
London Underground the subway in London
dozens many
maintained to a high standard kept to a good level
pragmatic solution real fix
providing free bicycles for short rides giving bikes to ride around
urban planners provide lanes specifically for compact people who plan cities carve out places for small
far less traffic than in the lanes for bulky cars a lot fewer people than in the places where big cars are
clear evidence good support
crowded lots of people
state can curb this trend government can hold back this pattern
enacting policies to promote putting in place laws to help
crucial reform key change
quality of life standard of living
environmental impact effect on nature
Practice saying the vocabulary below and use this tip about Google voice search:
ɪt hæz bɪˈkʌm ɪnˈkriːsɪŋli ˈkɒmən ɪn ˈriːsnt jɪəz fɔː
ˈɪnʌndeɪtɪd wɪð
ˈkɒnsɪkwəntli
ɪnˈkriːst ˈlɛvlz ɒv ˈtræfɪk
ˈvɛri rɪəl fɪˈnɒmɪnən
ɪnˈkʌrɪʤ
məʊdz ɒv ˈtrænspɔːt
ðeər ɪz ˈlɪtl daʊt ðæt
ˈɜːbən ˈeərɪəz
wʌn ˈnæʧrəl ˈkɒnsɪkwəns
ˈbɜːʤənɪŋ ˈɡləʊbəl ˈmɪdl klɑːs
ˈɔːtəməʊbiːl ˈəʊnəʃɪp
rɪˈflɛktɪd
stəˈtɪstɪks
ˈdeɪtəˈdeɪ riˈæləti
ˈdɛnsli ˈpɒpjʊleɪtɪd ˈsɪtiz sʌʧ æz
ˈævərɪʤ ˈpɜːsn
ˈsɪtɪŋ ɪn ˈtræfɪk
ˈpʌblɪk ˈtrænspɔːt
rɪˈzaɪdɪŋ nɪə tuː ðeə ˈwɜːkˌpleɪs
ðeər ɪz ˈlɪtl ʧɑːns ðɪs ˈpætən wɪl ʧeɪnʤ ɪn ðə ˈfjuːʧə
saɪn ɒv ˈsəʊʃəl ˈsteɪtəs
mɑːk ɒv səkˈsɛs ɪn laɪf ˈʤɛnərəli
dɪˈsweɪdɪd baɪ
bɛst ˈmɛθəd tuː ˈkɒmbæt ˈtræfɪk
ˈstɪmjʊleɪt
pəˈzɛs
ɪn ðə fɔːm ɒv
ˈsʌbweɪz
kəˈmɪt tuː meɪnˈteɪnɪŋ ænd ɪksˈpændɪŋ ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ ˈɒpʃᵊnz
ə ˈstændaʊt ɪɡˈzɑːmpl ɒv ðɪs wʊd biː
ˈlʌndən ˈʌndəɡraʊnd
ˈdʌznz
meɪnˈteɪnd tuː ə haɪ ˈstændəd
præɡˈmætɪk səˈluːʃᵊn
prəˈvaɪdɪŋ friː ˈbaɪsɪklz fɔː ʃɔːt raɪdz
ˈɜːbən ˈplænəz prəˈvaɪd leɪnz spəˈsɪfɪkᵊli fɔː ˈkɒmpækt
fɑː lɛs ˈtræfɪk ðæn ɪn ðə leɪnz fɔː ˈbʌlki kɑːz
klɪər ˈɛvɪdəns
ˈkraʊdɪd
steɪt kæn kɜːb ðɪs trɛnd
ɪˈnæktɪŋ ˈpɒlɪsiz tuː prəˈməʊt
ˈkruːʃəl ˌriːˈfɔːm
ˈkwɒlɪti ɒv laɪf
ɪnˌvaɪərənˈmɛntl ˈɪmpækt
I___________________________________________r cities to be i___________________h cars and, c_______________y, i__________________________c. In my opinion, this is a v____________________n and governments could do more to e____________e other m______________t.
T_________________________t the main cause of traffic is more cars in u_________________s. O___________________________e of a b______________________________s is a rise in a___________________________p. This is r______________d not only in s___________s but also in the d_____________________y of millions living in d_____________________________________s Los Angeles, Beijing, and London. The a____________________n living in those cities must choose between s___________________c, using p__________________________t, or r_______________________________________e. T______________________________________________________________e as many people see owning a car as a s____________________________s and a m___________________________________y.
Since most car owners will not be d_____________________y higher prices, the b__________________________________c is to s_____________e other kinds of transportation. Since most cities already p_______________s public transportation i______________________f buses and s____________s, governments can simply c________________________________________________________________________s. A____________________________________________e the L____________________________________d which has d____________s of lines and is m___________________________d. Another p___________________n would be to encourage the use of bikes and motorbikes. Many European countries do this by p__________________________________________s. In Southeast Asian countries such as Vietnam, u_____________________________________________________t motorbikes where there is f__________________________________________________________s.
In conclusion, there is c_____________e that cities are more c__________d than ever before and the s_________________________d by e________________________e bicycles and motorbikes in cities. This is a c_______________m not only for q________________e but also the e___________________________t.
https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/worst-traffic-cities-in-the-world/
When cars and cyclists use the same roads, there are often problems.
Why is this the case?
What are the solutions?