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    Question

    Your professor is teaching a class on sociology. Write a post responding to the professor's question.
    In your response, you should do the following.
    - Express and support your opinion.
    - Make a contribution to the discussion in your own words.
    An effective response will contain at least 100 words.

    Doctor Achebe
    Today, we’re discussing the effects of various transportation means. Some argue that bicycles are an eco-friendly and healthy alternative to cars, while others believe that relying on outdated modes of transport is not a practical solution to modern traffic problems. What are your thoughts? Should the governments encourage the use of bicycles as a means of transportation?

    Claire
    I don’t think the government should encourage bicycles as a primary solution. In today's world, we should rely on technology to solve traffic problems, not return to primitive methods. For example, self-driving cars and smart traffic systems can optimize road usage and reduce congestion more effectively than bicycles. Instead of promoting bicycles, the government should invest in advanced technologies that can provide long-term, scalable solutions to traffic issues.

    Paul
    I believe the government should encourage bicycle use, even if they can’t completely replace cars. Bicycles are a great way to reduce traffic congestion and lower carbon emissions, especially for short-distance trips. For instance, if more people ride bicycles to work or school, there would be fewer cars on the road, which could help prevent traffic incidents. Encouraging bicycle use doesn’t mean abandoning cars altogether, it’s about creating a balanced transportation system that benefits everyone.

    范文正文

    I propose that governments should promote the use of bicycles. Paul’s perspective is valid; he noted that the key to addressing transportation problems lies in finding a balance among various modes of travel. In numerous urban areas, the final segment of a commute—commonly referred to as “the last mile,” which encompasses the distance from public transportation stops to either home or the workplace—often proves to be the most complex and inefficient part of the journey.【定语从句】 In this context, bicycles, particularly through ride-sharing services, can play a crucial role in solving the last mile problem. They offer a fast and convenient means of covering short distances while also reducing traffic congestion and carbon emissions. Although self-driving cars and smart traffic systems may seemingly decrease the likelihood of congestion, as Claire argued, these solutions do not resolve the parking challenges faced in urban environments.【让步状语从句】 Drivers often spend considerable time searching for parking spaces, especially in downtown areas. In contrast, this is not an issue for cyclists, as bicycles occupy significantly less room than cars.【原因状语从句】 Consequently, a given area can accommodate ten times as many bicycles as cars. Therefore, I believe that authorities should actively encourage the use of bicycles.

    用词用语整理

    本题是2025年2月15日托福学术讨论C套真题。题目中，教授问两位学生，政府是否应该鼓励人们使用自行车。Claire认为政府不应该将骑自行车作为解决交通问题的主要措施。人们应该优先投资技术。Paul认为政府应该鼓励使用自行车，而且这并不意味着不开车，而是要创造一种平衡的交通系统。
    本文采取“主体段+让步反驳+对比论证”的结构。我方同意Paul的观点，认为政府应该推广使用自行车。本文赞同Paul提到的“解决交通问题的关键在于创造一个平衡的交通系统。”文章较为详细地阐述了这种平衡的一个体现，即“最后一公里”问题。在很多大城市，人们从公交地铁站点到家或工作地点的路程往往让他们感觉路途劳累，很多人因此觉得乘坐公共交通不方便，更喜欢开车。然而，骑自行车能一定程度上解决这个问题。一些城市提供共享单车等服务，让短途出行更方便快捷，也减少了交通拥堵和碳排放。
    在阐述我方理由后，文章接着采用让步反驳的论证方式，提及对方Claire的观点，即应该采用自动驾驶汽车和智能交通系统等高科技手段来减少拥堵。但我方反驳道，这些解决方案忽略了与交通拥堵有关的另一个问题，也就是停车难。很多人花费大量时间才能找到一个合适的停车位，尤其是在市中心。这使得开车出行更加艰难。而上述高科技手段目前也没有解决停车问题。相比之下，骑自行车就不会出现这样的问题。因为自行车占用的空间小，甚至停一辆汽车的空间能放下10辆自行车。因此，我方总结道，政府应该积极鼓励自行车的使用。

    用词用语整理

    segment n. （群体或事物的）部分
    the last mile n. 最后一英里（在中国也叫“最后一公里”）。通常指从轨道交通或公交站点到家的一段路程。理想的步行距离不宜超过800米。但在现实中，不少地区由于缺乏足够的接驳交通，导致最后的步行距离过长，很不方便。一直以来，到家的“最后一公里”都是构建完善的公共交通体系的瓶颈之一。

    encompass v. 包含，包括（尤指很多不同事物）
    ride-sharing service n. 共享出行服务（例如拼车、共享单车等）
    其中“拼车”也叫“carpooling”。
    与之类似的还有ride-hailing，意为“约车，叫车”，而“网约车”可以称为“internet-based ride-hailing”。
    self-driving car n. 无人驾驶车。也可称为autonomous vehicle或self-driving automobile。
    smart traffic system n. 智能交通系统。是指通过各类计算机技术、传感器技术、数据通信技术等，实现城市交通管理、高速公路管理、机动车控制等方面的交通系统。

    【定语从句】
    In numerous urban areas, the final segment of a commute—commonly referred to as “the last mile,” which encompasses the distance from public transportation stops to either home or the workplace—often proves to be the most complex and inefficient part of the journey.
    这句话的主句是“The final segment of a commute often proves to be the most complex and inefficient part of the journey.”意为“通勤路上的最后一段通常是整个旅程中最复杂和低效的部分”。句中在两个破折号之间用定语从句解释了“最后一段路”是什么，也就是“最后一公里”问题。句子结构紧凑，内容充实。

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