Writing task 2:

The best way to solve the traffic and transportation problem is to encourage people to
live in cities rather than suburbs or countryside. Do you agree or disagree?

The issue of traffic and transportation is a ubiquitous concern in numerous cities worldwide. The
prevalent argument suggests that encouraging individuals to live in cities, rather than suburbs or
rural areas, is the optimal solution to tackle this issue. While this proposal possesses certain
advantages, it fails to provide the best possible outcome.

On the one hand, many individuals advocate for urban living as an ideal means to reduce traffic.
This is primarily due to the fact that it would reduce traffic on roads by promoting alternative modes
of transportation such as walking, cycling, and public transportation, which are more readily
available and convenient in urban areas. This, in turn, would result in fewer cars on the road, less
traffic congestion, and a reduction in air pollution caused by automobiles.

On the other hand, resorting to urban living as a means to reduce traffic jams is overly simplistic.
This argument overlooks the reality that cities are already overpopulated and the increased
population density could put more strain on the transportation infrastructure, exacerbating the
existing traffic problems. Moreover, with the influx of people, it would reduce the quality of life for
those already residing in cities due to the scarcity of resources and space.

To conclude, although encouraging individuals to reside in cities may lessen the traffic on roads, it is
not the optimal solution to the traffic and transportation problem. This is because it would result in
cities becoming overpopulated. Therefore, alternative solutions should be explored to effectively
address this issue.

A ubiquitous concern (n) Một mối lo/quan tâm phổ biến, ở khắp
mọi nơi.
Prevalent (a) Phổ biến, thịnh hành
An optimal solution (n) Giải pháp tối ưu
Suburbs = suburban areas = outskirts = Ngoại ô
edge-of-town areas/regions (n)
Proposal = suggestion (n) Sự đề xuất
Possess certain advantages (v) Có một vài mặt thuận lợi.
Outcome (n) Results or effects of an action/event.
Live in urban areas = urban living Sống ở thành phố.
To advocate for (v) Ủng hộ cho ST.
An ideal means to V (n) Một phương tiện lí tưởng để làm gì.
Automobile = car (n) Xe hơi
Traffic jams = traffic congestion (n) Kẹt xe
A reduction in air pollution caused by Giam ô nhiễm không khí do xe ô tô.
automobiles (n)
Resort to ST (v) (n) Tận dụng, dùng đến.
Overlook (v) Lờ đi, bỏ qua
Cities are already overpopulated Thành phố đã đông dân quá mức.
The increased population density Mật độ dân số tăng lên.
Put more strain on ST (v) Đặt nhiều căng thẳng lên ST
Transportation infrastructure (n) Hạ tầng giao thông
Exacerbate ST (v) Làm ST tệ hơn, làm trầm trọng hơn.
Exacerbate existing traffic problems (v) Làm trầm trọng thêm những vấn đề giao
thông hiện tại.
The influx of people (n) Dòng người đổ về
The scarcity of resources and space (n) Sự khan hiếm nguồn tài nguyên và không
gian.
Lessen = reduce (v) Giam đi, làm giảm.
Alternative solutions should be explored Những giải pháp thay thế khác
(n)