Task 2 is a short survey response (about 150–200 words, ~26 minutes). Choose one option, explain why, and support it with 2–3 reasons and short examples. No greeting or sign-off.
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Opening: I support bus-only lanes because they cut travel time and keep buses on schedule.
Reason A + example: During rush hour, trips that should take 20 minutes often become 40; dedicated lanes would keep routes moving.
Reason B + example: Faster trips bring new riders, which reduces traffic for everyone.
Close (optional nod): A small fare cut helps current riders, but lanes fix the main cause of delays.
Full sample (~175 words)
I support adding bus-only lanes because they cut travel time and make service reliable. Price matters, but people stop using buses when trips take too long or schedules are unpredictable.
First, dedicated lanes keep buses moving during rush hour. On Main Street, a 20-minute trip often becomes 40 because buses are stuck behind single-occupant cars. A bus lane would let vehicles bypass that jam and stay on schedule.
Second, faster, predictable trips attract new riders. Commuters plan around time, not small savings. If rides are quicker, more students and workers will switch from driving, which lowers traffic for everyone.
A small fare cut helps current riders, but it does not fix delays. When buses are late, people miss classes or shifts, and a 10% discount does not solve that problem. For these reasons, bus-only lanes deliver a bigger benefit for daily commuters.
Opening: I prefer more park washrooms because they serve families during long events.
Reason A + example: During weekend festivals, lines grow quickly; parents with young children wait 15 minutes or leave early.
Reason B + example: Clean facilities keep parks usable in winter and for seniors.
Close (optional nod): Extra benches are nice, but washrooms solve the main access problem.
Full sample (~165 words)
I prefer adding washrooms because they keep parks usable during long events.
First, weekend concerts bring crowds, and families face long lines near the stage. Last Saturday, the only washroom by the playground had a 15-minute wait, and several parents left early.
Second, clean facilities help seniors and winter users. People still walk in colder months, and having a warm, well-lit washroom makes the park practical year-round.
Benches are helpful, but they don’t solve the urgent issue on busy days. For these reasons, washrooms provide more value to regular park users.
Opening: I support longer library hours because they help students who work evenings.
Reason A + example: Many people finish shifts after 6 p.m.; staying open until 9 p.m. lets them study.
Reason B + example: Later hours spread visitors across time, which reduces crowding at computers.
Close (optional nod): Adding computers helps some users, but longer hours help more people.
Full sample (~170 words)
I support longer library hours because they help people who work evenings.
First, many students and newcomers finish shifts around 6 p.m., so a 7 p.m. closure prevents them from studying. If the library stayed open until 9 p.m., they could print assignments and use quiet rooms after work.
Second, later hours reduce crowding. When everyone must visit before 7 p.m., computers and printers are full. Extending hours spreads visitors across time and makes access fair.
Extra computers are helpful, but without more time, peak-hour crowding continues. For these reasons, longer hours serve the community better.
Opening: I prefer door-to-door electronics pickup because it prevents unsafe disposal.
Reason A + example: People often leave old devices in regular bins; pickups stop batteries from going to landfills.
Reason B + example: A scheduled pickup is easy for seniors who cannot carry heavy items.
Close (optional nod): Street bins help small items, but pickups fix the hazard.
Full sample (~170 words)
I prefer electronics pickup because it prevents unsafe disposal and helps people who cannot carry heavy items.
First, old phones and batteries sometimes end up in regular bins. A monthly pickup would remove hazardous parts safely and keep parks and alleys clean.
Second, scheduled service helps seniors and residents without cars. They can leave items at the door instead of taking a taxi to a depot.
Street bins are useful for small items, but they don’t handle larger devices. For these reasons, pickups are the better choice.
Opening: I support resident parking permits because they protect evening spots near homes.
Reason A + example: After 6 p.m., visitors fill the street, and residents carry groceries from two blocks away.
Reason B + example: Permits still allow limited guest parking with time limits, which keeps the street fair.
Close (optional nod): Free evenings help visitors, but permits meet daily needs for residents.
Full sample (~165 words)
I support resident permits because they keep evening spaces available near homes.
First, after 6 p.m., event visitors take most spaces, and residents carry groceries from far away. Permits would save a few spots for people who live on the block.
Second, permits can include guest passes and time limits so friends can still visit without taking spots all night.
Free evening parking helps visitors, but it causes daily problems for residents. For these reasons, permits are the better choice.
Opening: I prefer a simple dress code because it reduces costs and still keeps standards.
Reason A + example: Uniforms are expensive for families; a dress code lets students use clothes they already have.
Reason B + example: Clear rules (no logos, safe shoes) still keep the school professional.
Close (optional nod): Uniforms look tidy, but a dress code is more practical.
Full sample (~170 words)
I prefer a dress code because it reduces costs for families while keeping clear standards.
First, uniforms can be expensive, especially when students need more than one set. A dress code allows families to use clothes they already own while following simple rules.
Second, standards like safe shoes and no large logos keep the school professional without forcing one style.
Uniforms look tidy, but they are not necessary to create a respectful environment. For these reasons, a dress code is the better approach.
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