TOEFL 6
TASK 2
PART 3 contrast opinion
What do you like and what do you dislike about traveling by airplane? Explain your opinions
Thinking about the first aspect of this topic, one thing I like about air travel is that it is a quick, convenient, and safe way to visit foreign destinations. Recently I read an interesting article about this subject. According to what I read, traveling by airplane is much safer than traveling by another method such as by automobile or train. The article also mentioned that air travel is both faster and more convenient than traveling to another country by road, rail or ship.
In contrast, one thing I dislike about air travel is how expensive it is. In my experience, traveling by plane usually costs at least twice as much as traveling by car, train, or bus. For example, even though I can fly from my home in France to Spain, Portugal, the UK, and other places in less than 90 minutes, the cost of an airline ticket is usually several hundred dollars. Taking a train to these destinations would be slower, but the price would be less than $100, which is more affordable.
In conclusion, for the reasons given, I believe there are both good points and bad points about air travel. Overall, however, I think the advantages of air travel outweigh the disadvantages.
Natural expressions
Just under one quarter od
Nearly 20 percent of
Sometimes like half of all
Almost two thirds
About seven in every ten
Around 90 out of 100
Contrast opinion question
Some believe cars are the best vehicles for traveling short distances. Others think bicycles are better. Discuss these views.
Thinking about the first aspect of this topic, in most cases cars are a very fast and convenient way to carry out daily activities like going to a shopping mall or visiting a friend who lives nearby. Recently I read an interesting article about this subject. According to what I read, on average journeys by car take less than 17 minutes, but journeys by other vehicles like bicycles or buses take much longer. The article also mentioned that people prefer cars because they offer protection from the weather.
In my experience, riding a bicycle helps me stay fit and healthy but driving a car makes me gain weight because I am not doing any exercise. To give an example, in the winter I rarely ride my bicycle because it is cold and I usually feel unhealthy and overweight, but in the summer I ride my bicycle as often as I can, so I feel healthy and strong.
In conclusion, for the reasons given, I feel that both bicycles and cars have some advantages, depending on the situation. Overall, however, I think the advantages of traveling by bicycle outweigh the advantages of going by car.
Exercises:
Compare and contrast traveling long distances by train with traveling long distances by airplane. Give details to support your points.
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of traveling somewhere with friends and traveling somewhere alone. Which method of traveling do you prefer? Why?
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