【答案解析】
{{B}}Owning a car{{/B}}
Should a person own
a car? This is an important question. In a large urban area, there are some good
reasons for owning a car. First, a car allows a person to move around freely.
With a car, there is no need to cheek a bus schedule or wait for a train.
Second, a car is a comfortable way to travel, especially in the winter time. In
bad weather, the driver stays warm and dry, while the poor bus or trains riders
might have to stand in the rain. Finally, driver is usually safe in a car at
night. The rider might need to walk down a dark street to get to a stop, or wait
on a dark corner.
There are, on the other hand, many good
reasons against owning a car. First, it can be very expensive. The price of fuel
continues to rise and car insurance can cost three or four hundred dollars a
year. In addition, it is expensive to maintain and repair a car. A simple
tune-up can cost 50 $. In an urban area, it might also Be expensive to park the
car. Second, owning a car can cause worry and stress. It is exhausting to drive
in rush-hour traffic, or to drive around and around looking for a parking space.
If you leave your car on the street, it might get stolen. That is something else
to worry about. Finally, everyone needs to think about pollution and energy
problems. Air pollution and noise pollution increase as more and more people
drive cars. More and more cars also burn more and more fuel. At present, drivers
may have to wait in long lines at filling stations in order to buy a couple
gallons of gasoline.
Should a person in an urban area own a car?
In order to answer the question, a person must weigh both sides. On the one
hand, there is freedom of movement, comfort, and safety. On the other hand,
there is expense, worry, and concern for the quality of life. For many people in
large cities, the reasons against owning a car outweigh the reasons for owning a
car. Therefore, the answer is negative, a person in an urban area should not own
a car.