Making an Argument 70

Some people think that the automobile has improved modern life.
Others think that the automobile has caused serious problems. What is
your opinion? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

There is no question that the automobile has improved modern life. It

has opened up job opportunities to people, it has allowed families to stay
connected, and it has given people the chance to travel to new places. The
automobile is one of the best modern inventions.
With an automobile, a person has more choices of places to work. He
can work near his home or farther away. He can even take a job in another
city without having to go there to live. Without an automobile, a person can
work only near his home or near a bus stop. His choices are much more
limited.
With an automobile, it is much easier for a person to visit his family.
Families these days often become separated. When children grow up, they
find jobs in other cities. If they have cars, it is easy for them to visit their
parents and other relatives whenever they want to. Without an automobile,
they have to spend time and money taking a bus or train. It is not easy to
visit their relatives as often.
With an automobile, a person can explore new places. He can just get
in the car and drive wherever he wants to go, whenever he wants to. He has
the opportunity to see new places and new people. He learns more about the
world. Without an automobile, a person can go only where the bus, train, or
plane takes him. It is not very convenient.
The automobile has greatly improved modern life. It has opened up
new worlds and new opportunities to people. It has made many things
possible. Where would we be without it?
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