Some cities have vehicle-free days when private cars, trucks, and motorcycles are
banned in the city center. Public transportation like buses, taxis, and metros are
advised. To what extent do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
During vehicle-free days in some cities, private means of transport like cars, trucks, and
motorcycles are restricted from traveling in the city center; instead, citizens are
encouraged to use public vehicles. While this policy comes with both its downsides and
benefits, I believe that the latter is eclipsed by the former. The forthcoming paragraphs
shall clarify my viewpoints.
On the one hand, a reduction in the number of cars and motorcycles on the road
contributes to solving some problems in crowded areas. Banning private vehicles on
certain days would provide citizens with an incentive (they are given some reward like
money to utilize public transport? Probably not. Just use “encourage”) to utilize the
availability of public transportation such as buses and trams. As a result, traffic congestion
during rush hours can partly be eased, and the air would suffer less from (it’s not the air
that suffers; it is the organisms which breathe the air; change to “the air would be
less contaminated by”) harmful (suggestion: change to “noxious”) emissions as well.
Therefore, traveling in the city center would become a less frustrating task, especially for
daily commuters.
On the other hand, imposing prohibitions on private vehicles would bring up various
inconveniences. A large number of citizens have been accustomed to traveling through
the city center every day for multiple purposes, so this policy is likely to interfere with these
people’s routines since they would have to cram themselves in packed buses and trams,
walk longer distances or take a detour to get to their destinations. It would even be more
burdensome in urgent situations when traveling time can have a significant impact on their
businesses. Besides, restriction on the number of vehicles would not solve the matter of
air pollution completely (the aim of the policy in question is definitely not to eliminate
the problem “completely”; its purpose is merely to abate the effects), since the
amount of dust emitted is often directly proportional to the volume of the vehicle itself.
To conclude, instead of making the city center entirely vehicle-free for several days, I
believe that only limiting the number of vehicles to some extent and making allowance for
particular cases would be a less extreme approach to the issues of transportation in cities.
Comment:
● The conclusion leads to a more controversial scenario. If the number of
vehicles is merely limited to some extent, the government must specify which
vehicles may not enter the city. Will it be motorbikes versus cars, or old cars
versus new cars? This will be interpreted as a discriminatory, anti-poor
policy.
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Outline
Good teaching is more important in scholastic success than individual ability. To
what extent do you agree or disagree?
Agree, good teaching > individual ability
However, individual ability also play an important role -> Neither should be dismissed
Good teaching:
Well-qualified lectures and appropriate educational strategies
-> Initial guidance
Lay foundation for future studies
Individualized support
-> Motivate students and provide knowledge
Facilitate student's learning process (bridge their knowledge gap)
However: Cannot put the entire blame on the educators for students’ poor grade
Because -> Individual ability:
Determination/diligence
Talent and intelligence
Keep everything tidy (extreme)
Keep workplace tidy:
- Organized
- Professional workplace
Overly tidy: backfire
- OCD =))
- Pain in the ass for surrounding ppl
Reading books
- Fostering emotional connection
- Nurturing creativity
- Stimulating/exercising the imagination
-> Mentally visualize, and decode words
Challenge norms, encourage critical thinking, explore alternative possibilities
Fast-pace nature
Ability: Yes/No
Capacity: How talented
Adrenaline rush
risk takers
adventure seekers
dopamine
challenge themselves
break one’s limit
a sense of purpose
Sensors vs Intuitors
Live in the present: practical, enjoy every mmts of ur life to the fullest
Live in the future: goal-oriented, motivation