C E Traffic Congestion

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Traffic Congestion

Cause and Effect Essay


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Introduction

Three sentences

2: Two background sentences

1: This essay will discuss


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Introduction: Background

Two sentences

Describe the current situation or

Describe the past and present or

Give one side and the other side


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Introduction: Background Ex.1

Describe the current situation

Abu Dhabi is a modern city, but itfaces a modern problem. Everymorning and evening, the streets arecrowded with cars, taxis and trucks.


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Describe the past and present

Thirty years ago there were only ahandful of cars in the dusty town ofAbu Dhabi. Today, the streets arebumper-to-bumper with modern 4WDvehicles, luxury saloons, and taxis.


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Give one side and the other side

Abu Dhabi is one of the most highlydeveloped cities in the Arab world.However, traffic congestion is a seriousproblem.


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Introduction: Thesis

Thesis: Say what the essay will do;

This essay will examine the twoobvious causes of traffic congestion in

Abu Dhabi in terms of the _______and _______.

This essay will illustrate the twoprimary implications of traffic

congestion in Abu Dhabi in terms ofthe _______ and _______.

discuss, analyze, describe, investigate,

outline, look at, mention, illustrate,

review, explore,


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Sample Introduction

Abu Dhabi is a modern city, but it also

has a modern problem. Every morningand evening, the streets are crowdedwith cars, taxis and trucks. This essaywill examine the two obvious causes oftraffic congestion in Abu Dhabi in

terms of the _______ and _______.


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Causes

Seven sentences (approx.)

Opening sentence (Topic) Cause 1, more information

Cause 2, more information

Cause 3, more information


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Causes: Topic Sentences

The first main factor that hascontributed to Abu Dhabis trafficproblems is _________.

Abu Dhabis gridlock is the result of__________.

The real reason for Abu Dhabistraffic problems is _________.

Specify! Dont use pronouns like This or Itin the opening.


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Causes

No trains, trams, buses, metro, etc (poor publictransport infrastructure)

Too many taxis

Everybody can afford a car due to rapideconomic growth

Road building cannot keep up

Rapid population growth

Limited space on the island

High temperatures

Children cannot walk to school

No staggered hours


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Causes: Sample 1

One of the main causes ofcongestion is the ever escalating

number of cars. Because of theEmirates rapid economic growth,most residents can afford privatevehicles.


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Causes: Sample 2

Another contributing factor is thelack of a public transport

infrastructure. The absence ofbuses, trains or an undergroundforces residents to rely on cars ortaxis.


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Causes: Sample 3

The road system is another causeof congestion. Although the roads

are highly developed, plannershave not been able to keep upwith the rapid expansion of the

population. Frequent road works

also lead to delays.


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Effects

Seven sentences (approx.)

Opening sentence (Topic) Effect 1, more information

Effect 2, more information

Effect 3, more information


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Effects

Higher levels of anger and frustration

More air pollution due to emissions

Increased noise pollution More wasted time, delays at work and

at school or when doing errands

Reduced productivity

Less pleasant environment

Higher motoring costs (wasted fuel)


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Effects: Topic Sentences

This congestion has brought aboutan adverse effect on _________.

Abu Dhabis traffic affects ________negatively.

Traffic jam triggers many negativeconsequences on the city.


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Effects: Sample 1

The tremendous effect is theincreased anger and frustration.

Commuters and shoppersexperience delays, resulting intension and stress as they sit intraffic. This can even lead to an

increasing accident rates.


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Effects: Sample 2

Another adverse effect is on theenvironment. Air quality declines

as vehicle emissions rise. Noiselevels also increase. In general,the city becomes a less pleasant

place to live or work.


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Effects: Sample 3

A major effect is on productivityand efficiency. Workers and

students are late for work orschool. Salesmen and travelerswaste hours in traffic jams,leading to lost profits.


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Conclusion

Two or three sentences

Summarise the main ideas and/or Give your opinion

Look to the Future


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Conclusion: Sample 1

Overall, Abu Dhabis trafficproblems are caused by an over-reliance on private transport anda failure to keep up with therapidly expanding population.However, the city has shown itcan solve problems in the past,

and it is feasible that trafficcongestion can be reduced in thefuture.


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Conclusion: Sample 2

Overall, too many cars for toofew road have led to severe

congestion in the city. However,if the municipal authoritiesencourage residents to use publictransport, I am sure Abu Dhabi

will continue to be a pleasant cityto live in the future.


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