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Some countries invest a significant amount of money in promoting the use of bicycles. Why do you think this is the case? Does it have a positive or a negative impact on individuals and the society?

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Some countries invest significant amounts of money in promoting the use of bicycles. This essay will argue that governments do so primarily for health and environmental reasons, and that this trend has an overall positive impact on both individuals and society.
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Environmental concerns and health awareness are increasingly at the forefront of public policy, motivating countries to invest heavily in promoting the use of bicycles. It seems to me that this move benefits almost every member of society and, therefore, the investment is justified.
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Task 2 · Two-part questions

Two-Part Question Essay Task 2

Public spending·Transport·Public transport

Should governments spend more money on improving roads and highways, or on improving public transportation (buses, trains, subways etc.)? Why?

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Task 2 · Opinion essays

Opinion Essay Task 2

Public spending·Transport·Public transport

Governments should spend money on railways rather than roads. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

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Task 2 · Discussion essays

Discussion Essay Task 2

Transport·Public transport·Public spending

In a number of countries, some people think it is necessary to spend large sums of money on constructing new railway lines for very fast trains between cities. Others believe the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

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Task 2 · Opinion essays

Opinion Essay Task 2

Transport·Public transport·Public spending

Some people think it is more important to spend money on roads and motorways than on public transport systems. To what extend do you agree?

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Public spending·Housing·Transport

The restoration of historic buildings in major cities around the world involves significant government expenditure. These funds could be better allocated towards the development of new housing and road infrastructure. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Some countries invest a significant amount of money in promoting the use of bicycles. Why do you think this is the case? Does it have a positive or a negative impact on individuals and the society?

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You have approximately 40 minutes to complete this task. You need to write an essay addressing the topic below Nowadays people use bicycles less as a form of transport. Why is this the case? What can we do to encourage people to use bicycles more? Your essay should comprise a minimum of 250 words.

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Should governments spend more money on improving roads and highways, or on improving public transportation (buses, trains, subways etc.)? Why?

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Governments should spend money on railways rather than roads. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

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In a number of countries, some people think it is necessary to spend large sums of money on constructing new railway lines for very fast trains between cities. Others believe the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

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Some people think it is more important to spend money on roads and motorways than on public transport systems. To what extend do you agree?

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The restoration of historic buildings in major cities around the world involves significant government expenditure. These funds could be better allocated towards the development of new housing and road infrastructure. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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