What can we do to reduce traffic in our city?
1) Heavy traffic is one of the most serious problems that our cities have to deal with nowadays. What can we do, then, to reduce traffic in our city centres?
2) To begin with, it is important to improve public transport and to encourage people to use it to commute to work and to school. The result would be fewer cars in the city and consequently fewer traffic jams.
3) Another solution would be to encourage people to participate in car sharing programmes. This means several employees would share one car to work instead of each coming in their own car. Again, this would reduce the number of cars on the streets.
4) Finally, it would be a good idea to create more cycling lanes. If this was done, people would be encouraged to cycle instead of taking their car.
5) To sum up, there are many ways to reduce traffic in the city. Applying just some of these ideas would result in a lot less traffic in our cities.
1) Suggestions
1 Ban cars from city centres.
2 Make drivers pay a tax for driving into the city.
3 Improve public transport.
4 Build car parks outside city limits.
5 Promote car-pooling (drivers take turns driving others into the city).
Results
a) People will think twice about using their cars if it costs them money.
b) People will choose to use buses, trams or trains; there will be less traffic, and less pollution.
c) Drivers will leave their cars outside the city; there will be fewer cars being driven in the city.
d) Traffic will be reduced. For example, instead of four people driving four cars, there will be one car with four people in it.
e) There will be no cars at all; it will be safer and healthier for people who work and live in the city centre.
2) Essays providing solutions to problems are normally written in a formal style, and so you should avoid using colloquial expressions, short forms or personal language. In the first paragraph we state the problem. In the main body paragraphs we write our suggestions supported by possible results. We write our suggestions in separate paragraphs. In the conclusion we summarise our suggestions.
3a) To introduce suggestions: To begin/start with, One way to, Another solution would be, Another way to ... would be ...
To express effect: thus, therefore, as a result, consequently, so, as a consequence To conclude: All in all, To sum up, All things considered
5) What are we going to do with all this litter?
Suggestions
1 Fine people who litter.
2 Get young people involved in clean-up programmes.
3 Set up recycling schemes in your area.
4 Only buy products with biodegradable1 packaging.
Results
a) If people know thai they will have to pay it they litter, they will stop doing it.
b) This way landfill sites will not become so full.
c) They will become interested in keeping parks and their neighbourhoods clean and tidy.
Девушка по имени Скитер Филан<span>, закончив обучение в университете, возвращается домой, в небольшой город Джексон</span>, столицу штата Миссисипи. Она мечтает стать журналисткой или писательницей, вырваться в бурную жизнь больших городов. Но приличная девушка с Юга не должна даже думать о подобном. По мнению её матери Шарлотты девушке следует выйти замуж и родить детей. За время отсутствия Скитер их дом покинула чернокожая горничная Константин <span>, которая работала там уже почти 30 лет и помогала воспитывать маленькую Скитер. Причины ухода туманны: Шарлотта говорит, что Константин ушла по собственному желанию, чему не верит Скитер.</span>
<span><span>AstanaАстана</span><span>Today Astana is not only the capital of Kazakhstan but also one of the most beautiful Asian cities. Formerly, it was a small town known as Akmola, which served as a Russian fortification. The location for the town was chosen as a strategic point and a caravans’ route. For a long time the town was famous for its fairs and trade connections. People from all corners of Central Asia travelled there to buy and sell the goods. Being situated on the banks of scenic Ishim River, Astana attracts thousands of visitors each year. Today it is a rapidly growing modern city. It is full of magnificent attractions, educational institutions, hotels, office buildings and other commercial structures. It boasts well-developed transport infrastructure and rather favourable environment. The population of the city is a bit over 800, 000 people. The sights of the city are especially attractive. Among them, the Bayterek Tower, the Khan Shatyr Entertainment Center, the Nur Astana Mosque and many other picturesque attractions. The Bayterek Tower is especially important for local residents. It’s the symbol of happiness and prosperity. In fact, it accommodates the art gallery, the restaurant and the aquarium. Generally speaking, the inhabitants of Astana are considered to be very friendly and magnanimous. That’s another reason to visit this welcoming south capital. Its present name the city got in 1998, when the President of the country decided to rename it. The summers in the city are hot and dry, while the winters are frosty and long. It goes without saying that all governmental organizations and large business centers of Kazakhstan are now placed there. Each year the city hosts numerous diplomatic and industrial meetings.<span>Сегодня Астана является не только столицей Казахстана, но и одним из красивейших городов Азии. Раньше это был небольшой город, известный как Акмола, который служил русской фортификацией. Место для города было выбрано как стратегический пункт и путь для караванов. В течение долгого времени город славился своими ярмарками и торговыми связями. Люди со всех уголков Центральной Азии отправлялись туда за покупкой и продажей товаров. Располагаясь на берегу живописной реки Ишим, Астана ежегодно привлекает тысячи посетителей. Сегодня это быстро растущий современный город. Он полон великолепных достопримечательностей, учебных заведений, гостиниц, офисных зданий и других коммерческих строений. Он может похвастаться хорошо развитой транспортной инфраструктурой и весьма благоприятными условиями. Население города составляет чуть более 800, 000 человек. Достопримечательности города особенно привлекательны. Среди них, башня Байтерек, Хан Шатыр, мечеть Нур Астана и многие другие живописные места. Башня Байтерек особенно важна для местных жителей. Это символ счастья и процветания. На самом деле, она вмещает художественную галерею, ресторан и аквариум. В целом, жители Астаны считаются очень дружелюбными и великодушными. Это еще одна причина, из-за которой следует посетить эту радушную южную столицу. Свое нынешнее название город получил в 1998-м году, когда президент страны решил переименовать его. Лето в городе жаркое и сухое, а зима морозная и долгая. Само собой разумеется, что все правительственные организации и крупные бизнес-центры Казахстана теперь находятся там. Каждый год в городе проходит множество дипломатических и промышленных встреч.</span></span></span>
You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Emily.We are having a Maths test tomorrow.It makes me feel scared!I would rather have three language tests instead of one Maths test.I really find learning foreign languages interesting and not difficult at all... ...What subject is the most difficult for you?What do you do to improve your English?What language apart from English would you like to learn and why?... Write her a letter and answer her 3 questions.Write 100-120 words.Remember the rules of letter writing.
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К чему тут вариант 3, неизвестно. Ко всем есть местоимения.