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Traditional customsTraditional customs are still important during weddings and religious festivals People wear traditional costumers and eat special foods It is important to maintain our different cultural identities We should celebrate festivals, teach traditional skills and protect historic places
Transport Traffic problems Traffic congestion is caused by commuters travelling to work Most people live in the suburbs outside city centre Commuters tend to travel at the same time of day They tend to travel alone Cars and road space are not used efficiently This causes traffic jams during the rush hour
Traffic solutions In order to reduce traffic we should change our working habits The internet can now be used to connect people More people could work from home Meetings can be held as video conferences Workers could be given flexible timetables Another solution would be to tax drivers Workers should share their cars and travel together In London, for example, there is a congestion charge This helps to raise money for better public transport Public transport needs to be reliable and efficient
Positives of Public transport We need to reduce our dependence on cars Parking a car can be extremely difficult in big cities Well-designed transport systems are comfortable and convenient Modern public transport can be fast and cheap Public transport can help to reduce pollution in cities Investment in buses and trains will ease traffic congestion Buses can be given special lands to avoid traffic
Negatives of public transport Public transport if often slow and unreliable Metro systems and trains are often dirty and crowded People feel like “sardines in a can” Cars are much more comfortable
Road safety Driving while tired or drunk is extremely dangerous Mobile phones can be a dangerous distraction for drivers They draw the driver’s attention away from the road The use of phones while driving has been banned in many countries Punishments are becoming stricter Television campaigns are used to remind people to drive safely Speed cameras have become more common Speed bumps are another form of traffic calming Many streets are designed with the aim of slowing traffic down
Water Importance of clean water Water is as necessary natural resource Humans need access to clean, safe drinking water in order to live Poor water quality is a major cause of disease and death in some countries Water usually needs to be treated before we can drink it Developing countries often lack the means to treat and supply water to citizens Developed countries tend to have much better sanitation Citizens have access to clean tap water Drinking water is not contaminated by sewage or waste water The supply of clean water would improve public health in many developing countries
Water supply Urban life would be impossible without water supply systems These systems are massive engineering projects Many professionals are involved in their planning, construction and maintenance The supply and distribution of water are major concerns Water is becoming scarce in some countries Areas that suffer droughts often need to import water As populations grow, there is more pressure on water supplies This could lead to a water crisis
Water and politics The supply of water is also an important political issue Huge amount of water are needed for agriculture and industry The irrigation of crops accounts for a large proportions of water use A water crisis could lead to political conflicts or even wars
Argument: water should be free Some people believe that water should be free for everyone Governments should supply water to all homes at no cost Private companies should not be allowed to profit from this natural resource Money from taxes can be used to pay for water supply systems
Argument: water should not be free If water is free, people take it for granted They do not think about how much water they waste They leave taps running while washing or brushing their teeth If we have to pay for water, we will use it more responsibly Water supply systems are extremely expensive Investment is needed to maintain and improve them Private companies may provide a better service than governments If they provide an efficient service, they will make more money They will repair leaks to avoid losing money
Bottled Water: Opinions Some people carry bottles of water wherever they go For example, they take bottles of water to work or to the gym They believe that bottled water is healthier than tap water They also argue that it tastes better However, other people believe that we should consume less bottled water Plastic water bottles add to litter and waste problems Companies should not be able to make a profit from water It is unethical to make money by selling packaged water There is no difference in quality between bottled and tap water
Work Date: 2015-12-11; view: 1428
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