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Lesson summary: Write a paragraph about traffic problems in a city/an area [EDITED]

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Wiki: Write a paragraph about traffic problems in a city/an area

In this lesson, we will look at the way to write a paragraph about traffic problems in a city/an area

I WRITING TASK

Besides some problems such as population and crime, there are a lot of traffic accidents happening every day in major cities. Write a short paragraph [110-140 words] about traffic problems in these places.

Task analysis

Task: Write a short paragraph about traffic problems in these places.

· People face not only traffic congestion but also air pollution caused by exhaust fumes from vehicles.

· Besides pollution and crime, major cities also suffer from traffic problems.

STEP 1: MAKE AN OUTLINE

Look back at the task. You can make an outline for your paragraph as the example below:


[1] [6-9] [2-3]: number of sentences

STEP 2: WRITE THE PARAGRAPH

Lets have a look at the example of a paragraph written using the outline above.

Note:

1. Topic sentence:

You need to paraphrase the task requirement.


2.Supporting sentences:


To connect the supporting sentences, you should use some linking words, such as Firstly/Secondly/Next/Thirdly/Because/Because of to link your ideas.


3.Concluding sentence:

The concluding sentence will suggest some solutions to/advice on these problems.


You should use some phrases such as In brief/In a word/ In short/To sum up.

OTHER USEFUL STRUCURES

>>>Stating reasons/explanations

1. Almost every road is full of motorbikes, cars and buses because people are in a hurry to their offices or schools.

=> clause + because + clause

2. Because of/Due to the low quality roads, a lot of accidents happen every day.

=> Because of/Due to + N/Ving, clause

3. Every street is crowed with different types of vehicles. Therefore, students are late for school.

=> Therefore, clause

4. Every street is crowed with different types of vehicles; therefore, students are late for school.

=> clause; therefore, clause

5. There are too many motorbikes on the streets during the rush hour, so people cannot move and miss important schedules.

=> clause, so clause

>>> Stating solutions

These problems can be solved if we build more roads.

To solve these problems, the government should improve the quality of the streets

>>> Other phrases

People face not only traffic congestion but also air pollution caused by exhaust fumes from vehicles.

Besides pollution and crime, major cities also suffer from traffic problems.


USEFUL IDEAS


STEP 3: USEFUL IDEAS





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