Cohesive devices IELTS Writing Task 2

[...] gender equality is a fundamental human right, there are still some areas of human activity where it has not been achieved.

[...] it may be true that a lot of workers wish to take early retirement, there are many others in their mid-sixties who find it unfair to be forced to stop

working.

[...] the world's population is aging rapidly, it would seem a good idea to encourage people to have more children.

The Earth now has fewer trees to combat CO2 emissions [...] wanton deforestation.

Many countries still lack basic human necessities such as clean water and shelter, [...] the need for increased international aid.

In my opinion, private car ownership should be restricted [...] exacerbate the problem of pollution and congestion in cities.

The government needs to invest massively in the public transport system [...] commuters have an effective alternative to driving.

[...] being faster and more comfortable, modern trains are also

much more environmentally friendly than cars and buses.

Arctic wildlife is endangered by the melting of the ice caps. [...], coral

reefs, which are among the most biodiverse ecosystems on Earth, are at the mercy

of rising ocean temperatures.

Bottled water is often touted as indisputably safe and pure. [...],

most brands of bottled water contain tiny particles of plastic which we ingest when

drinking.