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Essay The Pros and Cons of Cycle Lanes
Don’ t you think it is unfortunate that people cannot cycle to school or to the city centre safely? One way to make it safer for people to cycle in the city is to create cycle lanes.
Cycle lanes would make the city centre a better place for a lot of people. Firstly, they would make it safer for cyclists and reduce accidents. They would not have to watch out for cars all the time. Furthermore, cycle lanes may encourage people to cycle and leave their cars at home. This would reduce pollution and have a positive effect on many people’ s health.
On the other hand, cycle lanes have certain disadvantages. To begin with, they take up road space and this may lead to narrower lanes for cars and traffic jams. Cycle lanes are also expensive to create.
All things considered, although there are some disadvantages to cycle lanes I believe that the advantages outweigh the disadvantages. So perhaps it’ s time for us all to get on our bikes?
Essay The Advantages and Disadvantages of Keeping Animals in Zoos
Most people would agree that zoos are important for the preservation of animals. However many others believe that animals are like prisoners in zoos and that they would be happier in their natural habitats.
There are a number of disadvantages to keeping animals in zoos. To start with, animals do not thrive in confined spaces. For example, animals can become depressed or go mad. Also, animals that have lived in a zoo rarely return to their natural habitat. It would be impossible for them to survive.
On the other hand, zoos have some advantages, too. Firstly, breeding programmes and a lot of important research is conducted in zoos. Also, animals now have large enclosures. Furthermore, zoos help educate people about wildlife protection and animal conservation.
All things considered, the advantages of keeping animals in zoos outweigh the disadvantages. For these reasons, I strongly agree that zoos are important for the protection of animals.
My favourite pastime
It’ s difficult for me to say what my favourite pastime is. I enjoy hanging out with my friends and playing computer games. I’ m also the sporty type and I love playing football. But above all, I suppose going clubbing is what I most like doing in my free time.
My favourite character, film
I love Batman. It’ s brilliant. I really like his mysterious character. I’ m crazy about Meet the Parents as well; I laugh a lot every time I watch it. I also found Harry Potter an enjoyable film. The main character Harry is a clever teenage wizard who is respected by his friends.
Plans for holidays
I’ m not sure where I’ ll go on holiday this summer. Italy has always been my favourite holiday destination, but I’ d like a change this year. I’ ve always wanted to visit Ireland and I had been thinking of going there, but I heard it’ s
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