Cars or Bikes?

　　Cars and bicycles are similar in that they are both privately owned means of transport. In other words, they have in common the fact that the owner can decide when and where to go. However, there are a lot of difference between them. A car costs a lot more to buy than a bicycle.

　　In addition, it is far more expensive to run. For example, a car has to be insured, and must be serviced regularly; furthermore, spare parts for a car cost a lot of money. A ear uses petrol, which is expensive, whereas a bicycle uses only human energy.

　　On the other hand, as far as comfort is concerned, a car is better than a bicycle. In a car you are protected from the weather, have comfortable seats and plenty of room to can? people and luggage. A car is not only more comfortable than a bicycle, but it is faster as well. With respect to convenience, it is difficult to say which one is better. A bicycle is certainly easier to park!

　　To sum up, each one has its advantages and disadvantages.

　　Different students like different ways to go to school. As for me, I like to go to school on foot the most. There are four reasons.

　　Firstly, my home is not far away from my school. It takes me only twenty minutes to get to school. Secondly, the traffic on my way to school is heavy. There are a lot of bikes, buses and cars. I think it‘s safe to go to school on foot. Thirdly, I think walking is a kind of sport. It’s good for my health. Finally, I can listen to my MP3 when I am walking. It‘s fantastic, but a little dangerous.

　　These are the reasons why I like to go to school on foot the most. What about you?

　　作文翻译：

　　不同的人喜欢用不同的方式去学校。至于我，我最喜欢走路去学校，有四个理由：

　　首先，我家离学校不远。只要二十分钟就到学校了。第二，去学校路上的交通太拥挤了。有很多自行车，巴士和私家车。我觉得走路去学校很安全。第三，在我看来，走路也是一直运动。对我的健康有好处。最后，我可以一边走路一边听我的MP3。真是太棒了，不过就是有点危险。

　　这就是为什么我最喜欢走路上学的原因。你呢?