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Traffic Congestion Cause and Effect Essay Introduction 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 Guangzhou 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 or forty years ago there were only a handful of cars in the growing city of Guangzhou. 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 Guangzhou is one of the most highly developed cities in China. 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 Guangzhou and look at some of the effects. Sample Introduction Guangzhou is a modern city, but it also 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 Guangzhou 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 Guangzhou’s traffic problems. Guangzhou’s gridlock is the result of several factors. There are several reasons for Guangzhou’s traffic problems. Specify! Don’t use pronouns like This or It in the opening. Causes Too many taxis and private cars Everybody can afford a car due to rapid economic growth Road building cannot keep up Rapid population growth Limited space in the city No staggered hours Lack of bus lanes Failure of people to observe the road rules Causes