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Several factors contribute to traffic congestion in Abu Dhabi, including a lack of public transportation infrastructure, rapid population growth, and an overreliance on private vehicles. This causes effects like increased air and noise pollution, worker stress and tardiness, and reduced productivity. To solve these issues, the city needs to encourage public transit use and expand road capacity to match its growing population.
Several factors contribute to traffic congestion in Abu Dhabi, including a lack of public transportation infrastructure, rapid population growth, and an overreliance on private vehicles. This causes effects like increased air and noise pollution, worker stress and tardiness, and reduced productivity. To solve these issues, the city needs to encourage public transit use and expand road capacity to match its growing population.
Several factors contribute to traffic congestion in Abu Dhabi, including a lack of public transportation infrastructure, rapid population growth, and an overreliance on private vehicles. This causes effects like increased air and noise pollution, worker stress and tardiness, and reduced productivity. To solve these issues, the city needs to encourage public transit use and expand road capacity to match its growing population.
Three sentences 2: Two background sentences 1: “This essay will discuss…” Introduction: Background
Two sentences
Describe the current situation or
Describe the past and present or Give one side and the other side Introduction: Background Ex.1
Describe the current situation
Abu Dhabi is a modern city, but it
faces a modern problem. Every morning and evening, the streets are crowded with cars, taxis and trucks. Introduction: Background Ex.2
Describe the past and present
Thirty years ago there were only a
handful of cars in the dusty town of Abu Dhabi. Today, the streets are bumper-to-bumper with modern 4WD vehicles, luxury saloons, and taxis. Introduction: Background Ex.3
Give one side and the other side
Abu Dhabi is one of the most highly
developed cities in the Arab world. However, traffic congestion is a serious problem. Introduction: Thesis
Thesis: Say what the essay will do
This essay will examine the causes of
traffic congestion in Abu Dhabi and look at some of the effects.
has a modern problem. Every morning and evening, the streets are crowded with cars, taxis and trucks. This essay will examine the causes of traffic congestion in Abu Dhabi and look at some of the effects. Causes
Seven sentences (approx.)
Opening sentence (Topic)
Cause 1, more information Cause 2, more information Cause 3, more information Causes: Topic Sentences
Several factors have contributed to
Abu Dhabi’s traffic problems.
Abu Dhabi’s gridlock is the result of
several factors.
There are several reasons for Abu
Dhabi’s traffic problems.
Specify! Don’t use pronouns like This or It
in the opening. Causes
No trains, trams, buses, metro, etc (poor public
transport infrastructure) Too many taxis Everybody can afford a car due to rapid economic growth Road building cannot keep up Rapid population growth Limited space on the island High temperatures Children cannot walk to school No staggered hours Causes: Sample 1
One of the main causes of
congestion is the high number of cars. Because of the emirate’s rapid economic growth, most residents can afford private vehicles. Causes: Sample 2
Another contributing factor is the
lack of a public transport infrastructure. The absence of buses, trains, or an underground forces residents to rely on cars or taxis. Causes: Sample 3
The road system is another cause
of congestion. Although the roads are highly developed, planners have not been able to keep up with the rapid expansion of the population. Frequent road works also lead to delays. Effects
Seven sentences (approx.)
Opening sentence (Topic)
Effect 1, more information Effect 2, more information Effect 3, more information 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) Effects: Topic Sentences
This congestion has several adverse
effects.
Abu Dhabi’s traffic affects the city in
various ways.
Traffic jams have many negative
consequences for the city.
Specify! Don’t use pronouns like This or It
in the opening. Effects: Sample 1
The biggest effect is increased
anger and frustration. Commuters and shoppers experience delays, resulting in tension and stress as they sit in traffic. This can even lead to increased accident rates. Effects: Sample 2
Another adverse effect is on the
environment. Air quality declines as vehicle emissions rise. Noise levels also increase. In general, the city becomes a less pleasant place to live or work. Effects: Sample 3
A major effect is on productivity
and efficiency. Workers and students are late for work or school. Salesmen and travelers waste hours in traffic jams, leading to lost profits. Conclusion
Two or three sentences
Summarize the main ideas and/or
Give your opinion
Look to the Future
Conclusion: Sample 1
Overall, Abu Dhabi’s traffic
problems are caused by an over- reliance on private transport and a failure to keep up with the rapidly expanding population. However, the city has shown it can solve problems in the past, and I am confident that it can reduce traffic congestion in the future. Conclusion: Sample 2
Overall, too many cars for too
few road have lead to severe congestion in the city. However, if the municipal authorities encourage residents to use public transport, I am sure Abu Dhabi will continue to be a pleasant city to live in in the future. Traffic Congestion