IELTS Writing Task 2 – Topic: Enhancing Road Safety

1. Analyzing the Essay Question

The only way to improve road safety is to give much stricter punishments on driving offenses. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

(Cách duy nhất để cải thiện an toàn giao thông đường bộ là đưa ra những hình phạt nghiêm khắc hơn đối với các hành vi vi phạm lái xe. Bạn đồng ý hay không đồng ý như thế nào với ý kiến này?)

Main theme of the essay question: stricter punishments to enhance road safety (harsher penalties for violations to improve traffic safety)

2. Essay Outline (the only way to enhance road safety)

2.1. Introduction

There are various ways to introduce an essay. Below are suggestions for introducing using 3 sentences and 2 sentences (also the introduction used for this topic)

• Mở bài 3 câu (câu đầu tiên nêu background information về an toàn giao thông (road safety), hoặc các hình phạt khi vi phạm giao thông)
• Mở bài 2 câu

(1. Paraphrasing the topic) A recent rise in traffic incidents due to traffic violations has become a topic of concern, and road safety can only be achieved through stricter penalties. (2. Thesis statement) From my point of view, I partly agree with this because there are other measures that contribute to safer roads.

Highlighted Vocabulary: 

• A traffic incident /ˈɪn.sɪ.dənt/ (noun phrase) : một vụ việc đáng tiếc liên quan đến giao thông
• A traffic offence /əˈfens/ (noun phrase): một lỗi vi phạm trong giao thông

2.2. Body Paragraph

(3. Topic sentence – agree) On one hand, strict penalties are likely effective in promoting road user safety.

(4. Examples) These measures include authorities increasing fines, suspending driving licenses, or extending prison sentences.

(5. Explanation) The intention behind these measures is to ensure that violators fully understand the serious consequences associated with their offenses, thereby encouraging them to refrain from breaking driving laws in the future.

(6. Results) Consequently, governments ensure safe and efficient traffic systems for drivers to comply with.

• To confiscate /ˈkɒn.fɪ.skeɪt/ (verb): tịch thu
• To prolong /prəˈlɒŋ/ (verb): kéo dài
• To be attributable to something /əˈtrɪb.jə.tə.bəl/ (adjective phrase): bị gây ra bởi
• To refrain from doing something  /rɪˈfreɪn/ (verb): ngưng làm gì
• To abide by something /əˈbaɪd/ (phrasal verb): tuân theo điều gì

2.3. Body Paragraph 2

(7. Topic sentence – disagree) On the other hand, there is an opposing viewpoint advocating for additional measures to mitigate traffic violations.

(8. Introduce main idea 1) One approach involves expanding the number of traffic facilities and providing comprehensive road guidance.

(9. Examples – Supporting idea for main idea 1) For example, installing more speed cameras can serve to alert drivers to adhere to speed limits, and designing road curves can effectively calm traffic.

(10. Result – supporting idea for main idea 1) Consequently, these infrastructures aid in alleviating traffic congestion especially during peak hours.

(11. Introduce main idea 2) Another approach involves enhancing driving tests to ensure that license holders possess sufficient skills to meet test requirements.

(12. Contrast – supporting idea for main idea 2) Conversely, individuals who fail to meet the test criteria will not qualify for driver's licenses.

Vocabulary highlights:

• To comply with something /kəmˈplaɪ/ (verb): tuân thủ theo điều gì
• To appertain to something /ˌæp.əˈteɪn/ (phrasal verb): có mối quan hệ với hoặc liên quan đến cái gì

2.4. Conclusion

(13) In summary, while strict punishments are effective against driving offenders, other forms of penalty can also deter people from committing driving offenses.

3. Bài mẫu (Sample Answer)