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Traffic Congestion

Cause and Effect Essay


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Introduction

Three sentences2: Two background sentences

1: This essay will discuss


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Introduction: Background

Two sentences

Describe the current situation orDescribe the past and present orGive 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 of Abu 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 serious

problem.


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Introduction: Thesis

Thesis: Say what the essay will do

This essay will examine the causes oftraffic congestion in Abu Dhabi andlook at some of the effects.

discuss, analyze, examine, describe,outline, look at, mention, illustrate,review, explore, investigate


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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 growthRoad building cannot keep upRapid population growthLimited space on the islandHigh temperaturesChildren cannot walk to schoolNo staggered hours


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Causes: Sample 1

One of the main causes ofcongestion is the high number of

cars. Because of the emiratesrapid economic growth, mostresidents 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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Effects

Seven sentences (approx.)

Opening sentence (Topic)Effect 1, more informationEffect 2, more informationEffect 3, more information


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Effects

Higher levels of anger and frustrationMore air pollution due to emissions

Increased noise pollutionMore wasted time, delays at work andat school or when doing errandsReduced productivity

Less pleasant environmentHigher motoring costs (wasted fuel)


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Effects: Topic Sentences

This congestion has several adverseeffects.

Abu Dhabis traffic affects the city invarious ways.

Traffic jams have many negativeconsequences for the city.

Specify! Dont use pronouns like This or It in the opening.


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Effects: Sample 1

The biggest effect is increasedanger and frustration.

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

increased 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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Conclusion

Two or three sentences

Summarize the main ideas and/ orGive your opinion

Look to the Future


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Conclusion: Sample 1

Overall, Abu Dhabis traffic problems 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 I am confident that it canreduce traffic congestion in thefuture.


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Conclusion: Sample 2

Overall, too many cars for toofew road have lead 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 in the future.


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Cause and Effect Essay

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