TIPS Writing Question 1 Your essay should have the following elements.

Title Introduction/Overview

The Changes in the Mode of Transport 1. The graph shows the changes in the mode of transport to and from work in a city in 1950, 1975 and 2000. 2. A newspaper article from the Malaysian Times providing an extract from a speech made by the Minister of Environment The trend shows the increased dependency on cars as mode of transport to travel to work in more recent years and a corresponding decline of walking or cycling as the preferred mode of transport which may affect the environment. 1. The number of those driving to work rose from 5% in 1950 to 25% in 1975 and reached 42% in 2000. 2. In 1950, the number of bus commuters was 25%, increased by 10% in 1975 then dropped to 25% in 2000. 3. The percentage of cyclist declined from 40% in 1950 to 10% in 1975. In 2000, this dropped further to 4%. 4. Only 2% walked to work in 2000, dropping from 30% in 1950 and 6% in 1975. 5. No one used motorbikes or trains in 1950. However, in 1975, 22% used motorbikes but this dropped to 19% in 2000. Only 2% used the train in 1975 but this increased to 12% in 2000. 6. The Malaysian Times reported in 2000 that the Minister of Environment urged commuters to help save the environment and lead a healthier lifestyle by taking the train, car-pool, cycle or walk. 1. The cars popularity rose dramatically from 1950 to 2000. While commuters were urged to save the environment, personal convenience seems to influence the choice of transportation the most. Thus cycling or walking popularity as the mode of transport continued to decline. 2. With the increase in the use of cars, motorbikes and trains as the selected mode of transport for those commuting to work, this may affect the environment with the increase emission of smoke and carbon dioxide as well as affect overall health with the lack of physical movement.

Overall Trend

Key Features: ANALYSIS of Data: Numbers

Key Features: SYNTHESIS of Data: Trends/Changes

Conclusion:

In conclusion, commuters in recent years prefer to drive, take the train or ride the motorbike to and from work. Or While commuters were urged to save the environment and lead a healthy lifestyle, personal convenience seems to influence the choice of transportation the most.

Prediction:

If this trend continues, the environment as well as our overall health could be affected. The government should organize awareness campaigns on the importance of protecting the environment and leading a healthier lifestyle.

Proposal:

Exercise: Now attempt the END-2010 MUET Writing Paper for Question 1 by completing the table below.

Title Introduction/Overview Overall Trend Key Features: ANALYSIS of Data: Numbers

Key Features: SYNTHESIS of Data: Trends/Changes

Conclusion: Prediction: Proposal: