IELTS Free lesson - BAND 5 Sample Academic Writing Task - Task 2 Task 2A You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Type the following topic. The first car appeared on the British roads in 1888. By the year 2000, there could be up to 29 million vehicles on the British roads. Alternative forms of transportation should be encouraged and international laws introduced to control the ownership and use of automobiles. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your response and include any relevant examples of your knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words. ------------------------------------------------- I agree, in case this control is good for both parties, including positive alternatives for the user. In São Paulo, Brazil, in the city where I was born, the same situation is happening. There are more cars than the city can afford because the traffic is horrible. People spend more than 2 hours in the car to drive 3 km. The government tried to change the habits of the population that was very stressed and unhappy, introducing bicycle paths and reducing the roads of the car, more public buses were available and free cycling was spreading throughout the city. It was a great idea, but no, it's not working the way they expected it, because the public buses were noisy, dirty and dangerous, the bike was uncomfortable and the people they drove did not respect the riders and so on. So, my conclusion is that all changes are accepted once there are well planned and it brings good solution and no more problems.