IELTS Essay: Car Ownership

Vocabulary Answers

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It has become increasingly common in recent years for it happens more and more

inundated with filled with

consequently as a result

increased levels of traffic more cars on the road

very real phenomenon actual development

encourage push, motivate

modes of transport way of getting around

There is little doubt that almost definitely true

urban areas cities

One natural consequence one real result

burgeoning global middle class more people with money

automobile ownership having cars and private vehicles

reflected mirrored

statistics numbers

day-to-day reality real life

densely populated cities such as urban areas with lots of people

average person normal person

sitting in traffic in gridlocked streets

public transport buses, metros, etc.

residing near to their workplace living near where you work

There is little chance this pattern will change in the future not much of a chance it will be different later

sign of social status shows how rich you are

mark of success in life generally shows you have done well in life

dissuaded by not encouraged

best method to combat traffic best way to reduce too many cars on the road

stimulate encourage

possess have

in the form of in the way

subways metros, undergrounds

commit to maintaining and expanding existing options support what is there already

A standout example of this would be a good instance is

London Underground the subway in London

dozens many

maintained to a high standard kept to a good level

pragmatic solution real fix

providing free bicycles for short rides giving bikes to ride around

urban planners provide lanes specifically for compact people who plan cities carve out places for small

far less traffic than in the lanes for bulky cars a lot fewer people than in the places where big cars are

clear evidence good support

crowded lots of people

state can curb this trend government can hold back this pattern

enacting policies to promote putting in place laws to help

crucial reform key change

quality of life standard of living

environmental impact effect on nature