Part Ⅵ Writing (45 min)
Traffic congestions are a headache in many cities across thecountry as a result of rapid increase of private cars. Therefore,some people suggest that a limit be put on the number ofprivate cars. Do you agree or disagree with such a proposal?Write a composition of about 400 words on the followingtopic：
In the first part of your essay you should state clearly your main argument, and in the second partyou should support your argument with appropriate details. In the last part you should bring whatyou have written to a natural conclusion or make a summary.
You should supply an appropriate title for your essay.
Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness. Failure to follow theabove instructions may result in a loss of marks.
Should We Put a Limit on Private Cars?
A Limit Should Not Be Put on Private Cars
Owing to economic development and improvement in living standards of common people, moreand more private cars are on road. Some believe private cars have brought convenience andmobility to the owners while others argue that private automobiles deserve a limit on the increasingnumber. As far as I see it, we should not put a limit on private cars.
First of all, the private car is a symbol of freedom and wealth. The private car has given us afreedom and convenience our ancestors could not dream of. We can travel to relatively remoteplaces that it is hard to reach on foot or public transport rarely goes to. A car enables an individualor a family to travel at any time they wish. With a car there is no need to wait for the bus in thebitterly cold or under the scorching sun. Furthermore a car can serve as a symbol of one’s wealth,which makes him or her proud of his or her accomplishments and glorious past.
Secondly, a car can make our work more efficient and life more convenient. Nowadays manyChinese can enjoy the comfort and luxury of owning a private car. Having a car of one’s ownmeans no more traveling to work on crowded buses or subway trains; no more waste of time forwaiting at the bus stop or train station. With a car one does not have to worry about the possibledanger their child suffers when they are elbowing their way through the crowd, instead they candrop off the children at school on the way to work. In the case of illness, the car takes its owner orother sick person to hospital without any delay.
Last but not least, lifting bans on private cars will stimulate the automobile industry, which providesjobs for a large team of workers. Known as a sunrise industry, Chinese automobile industry needsstrong and continuous fueling from domestic demand. If more people buy cars, the industry willembrace continued growth, thus contributing more to the national economy. Moreover, itsgrowth will trigger the boom of related industries like iron and steel production and energy.
In conclusion, the advantages of private cars convince us that we should not put a limit on thenumber of private cars. What we should do at the moment is to perfect the transportinfrastructure to ensure private cars to go faster and more safely.