Directions:
A. Write an essay discussing the two opposite opinions given below, give both some reasons, and make your comments or suggestions.
There are two main opinions concerning the development of private cars in China: One maintains that their free development should be encouraged, while the other argues that it must be sternly restricted.
B. Time limit: 40 minutes
C. Word limit: about 200 words
D. Your essay must be written clearly on ANSWER SHEET Ⅱ.
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Should the development of private cars be encouraged or restricted in China? To judge this issue, we should look at three aspects: What are the advantages of private cars; what are their disadvantages; and is China ready for the free development of private cars?
First of all, the private car is a symbol of freedom. It enables an individual or a family to travel anywhere and at any time, without relying on public transport. It is convenient for shopping and transporting children to and from school. Moreover, in the case of illness, it can carry its owner or other sick person t o hospital without delay.
However, too many private cars can lead to traffic jams, thus slowing down life and work rather than speeding it up. In addition, automobiles are major polluter s of the atmosphere. And, last but not least, the more cars there are on the roads, the more traffic accidents occur. It seems to me that China, at its present stage of development, should restrict the number of private cars. For one thing, it would be a waste of resources to build a huge automobile industry at a time when only a few people can afford to buy cars. For another, the country must first bring pollution under control before adding to the problem with more cars. 背诵12


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