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Sep 20, 2019

In a number of countries, some people think it is necessary to spend large sums of money on constructing new railway lines for very fast trains between cities. Others believe the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

 

Keywords

railway lines for very fast trains:

high-speed rail

high-speed rail projects

high-speed rail networks

bullet trains

 

spend money on:

devote money to

allocate money to

budget money for

invest in

investments in

 

construct:

construction

 

improve:

improvement

upgrade

upgradation

 

cities:

urban centers

 

public transport:

public buses and trains

 

Topic Specific Words

go sightseeing

the catering and accommodation sectors

greenhouse gas emissions

 

car exhaust fumes

the sustainable development of mankind