Discussion（Discuss both views）是 Task 2 第二常考的題型。最容易翻車的地方——兩邊平均發力，結果兩邊都沒深度。本篇示範怎麼在 285 字內把 View B 寫得比 View A 扎實，同時保留明確立場。
題目
Some people believe that governments should fund public transport rather than build more roads for private cars. Others disagree.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.
題型：Discussion。立場：偏向大眾運輸那方（但承認私家車道路的現實）。
完整範文（285 字）
¹ Urban mobility budgets are always finite, which forces governments into a difficult choice between expanding public transport networks and widening the road system for private vehicles. ² While both options have their supporters, this essay will argue that, on balance, investing in public transport delivers greater long-term value for the majority of citizens.
³ Those in favour of road expansion often point to convenience and personal freedom. ⁴ Cars allow door-to-door travel at any hour, which is particularly valuable for families with young children or for rural residents whom buses rarely serve. ⁵ Supporters also note that road infrastructure benefits commercial traffic — delivery vans, emergency services and tradespeople all rely on reliable road capacity, and congestion directly raises the cost of goods.
⁶ Nevertheless, I believe the case for prioritising public transport is considerably stronger. ⁷ Firstly, buses and metro systems move dramatically more people per square metre of street space: a single bus lane can shift roughly 4,000 commuters per hour, whereas the same lane handles fewer than 2,000 cars. ⁸ Secondly, public transport is far more equitable, since households that cannot afford a car — an estimated 30% in most Asian cities — remain trapped whenever road budgets take precedence. ⁹ Finally, the environmental argument is decisive: transport accounts for around a quarter of national emissions, and mass transit is the fastest way to cut this figure without forcing lifestyle change.
¹⁰ In conclusion, although the convenience of private vehicles is a legitimate concern, the capacity, fairness and climate benefits of public transport make it the more defensible use of limited government funds.
句句解析
§1 — Intro
- 句 1 (Hook): "Urban mobility budgets are always finite, which forces governments into..." — 不抄題，用「預算有限」切入把題目 framing 成 trade-off。Band 7 開場。
- 句 2 (Thesis + signpost): "...this essay will argue that, on balance, investing in public transport delivers greater long-term value..." — 明確立場 + 預告結構。Task Response 直接進 Band 7。
§2 — View A（對方觀點）
- 句 3 (Topic): "Those in favour of road expansion often point to..." — 用第三人稱呈現，清楚表示這不是我的觀點。
- 句 4 (Reason 1 + example): "Cars allow door-to-door travel..., which is particularly valuable for families..., rural residents whom buses rarely serve." — 具體化 + 用 whom 展示 relative clause 掌握度。
- 句 5 (Reason 2): "Supporters also note..." — 加一個商業角度的理由，讓 View A 看起來有誠意，不是稻草人。
§3 — View B（我的觀點——寫得更深）
- 句 6 (Pivot): "Nevertheless, I believe the case for prioritising public transport is considerably stronger." — Clear pivot + comparative (considerably stronger)。
- 句 7 (Reason 1 + 數據): "...a single bus lane can shift roughly 4,000 commuters per hour, whereas the same lane handles fewer than 2,000 cars." — 用具體數字對比，這是 Band 7+ 經常出現的招。
- 句 8 (Reason 2 — equity): "...households that cannot afford a car — an estimated 30% in most Asian cities — remain trapped..." — 把論點升級到社會公平議題，加深度。
- 句 9 (Reason 3 — climate): "Finally, the environmental argument is decisive..." — 三個理由層層推進（容量 → 公平 → 環境）。
§4 — Conclusion
- 句 10 (Concede + reassert): "although the convenience of private vehicles is a legitimate concern, the capacity, fairness and climate benefits..." — 讓步 + 重申三個理由的關鍵詞。乾淨俐落。
四項 Band 7 證據
Task Response: 7
- 兩個 view 都討論，但 View B 明顯發展更多（3 個理由 vs 2 個）
- Intro 跟 conclusion 都明確表態
- 每個理由都有 explanation 或 example
Coherence & Cohesion: 7
- 段落功能分明（§2 = View A, §3 = View B with opinion, §4 = conclusion）
- Linkers 多樣：Nevertheless, Firstly, Secondly, Finally, although
- Referent 清楚（Supporters, this figure, the case for prioritising...）
Lexical Resource: 7
- Topic-specific: urban mobility, road capacity, mass transit, commuters, emissions
- Academic: finite, equitable, decisive, legitimate, defensible
- 沒有重複 key word（public transport 換成 buses and metro, mass transit）
Grammar Range: 7
- Relative clause: families with young children or for rural residents whom buses rarely serve
- Passive: is particularly valuable, are trapped
- Complex noun phrase: the capacity, fairness and climate benefits of public transport
- Conditional-like: whenever road budgets take precedence
3 個可立即套用的技巧
技巧 1：把「另一邊」寫得有誠意
不要寫成 Some people think roads are better, but this is wrong. 那是 Band 5 的做法。用 often point to / supporters note / it is argued 等 reporting 動詞保持中立語氣。
技巧 2：View B 用「三個理由 + 具體數字」組合
單一理由 = Band 6.5。三個理由層層推進 + 至少一個數字 = Band 7+。記住 Discussion 題型你要比 View A 講得更多。
技巧 3：結論用「讓步句」
Pattern: "Although [View A 的合理之處] is a legitimate concern, [View B 的三個 key words] make it..."
這個 although 從句顯示你看過全局，不是只會選邊站。評分員會看到 balance。