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The Legged Shadow From my window, I saw a giant spider. No, I mean super giant, a monster. Crawling from the dark slit between apartment buildings across the street. Its bulky legs reached out, one by one, in an eerie pace. It was looking towards me as I was stunned by fear. I was hiding in my room. The lights were turned off, so I thought it couldn't see me. I got down on my bed, making my move slowly, getting away from my window to hide my presence even more. But then, I heard a screaming of a woman. Is she a victim? I didn't know. It was already out of my sight and I was too scared to peek. I hide inside my blanket and closed my eyes. I forced myself to sleep - or to wake? - I don't even know.

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[IELTS Writing Exercise] Private Cars and Pollution TOPIC As the number of private cars has increased, so too has the level of pollution in many cities. What can be done to tackle this increasingly common problem? Write at least 250 words. OUTLINE Thesis statement: There are some ways that we can do to reduce the pollution. 1. use eco-friendly fuel 2. plant more trees 3. use public transportation Private car were a privilege for rich people. But nowadays, it seems that every single person has a private car. Even some people have more than one car. This will bring problems, not just the traffic jam but especially the air pollution. Pollution will be bad for our health and environment. There are some ways that we can do to reduce the pollution. First, we can use alternative fuels, such as ethanol, biogas, or electric. Using fossil fuel is the cause of gas emission which contributes to global warming. Replacing it with eco-friendly fuels is one of the options to reduce pollution. But the problem is not all cars are compatible with these eco-friendly fuels and it is pretty expensive. Second, we should plant more trees. As we all know, trees can absorb carbon dioxide and produce oxygen. Carbon dioxide is the gas that is responsible for air pollution. It is the product of fossil fuel burning. So, planting more trees means less pollution. The most reasonable way to reduce pollution is using public transportation instead of private cars. According to my experience, using public transportation is cheaper and faster. We don’t have to buy fuels, pay tax, or spare money for car maintenance. In my country, there are many options for public transportations. We can take bus, train, taxi, or even online-based transportations like Uber. In brief, private cars have increased the level of pollution which can lead to global warming. Some options that we can do to reduce that are using alternative fuels, planting trees, and taking public transportation. In addition to that, I think the government is also responsible to make policy related to this issue. For example, they can increase the car tax and parking fee, so people will consider those before buying a private car.

Need partner(s) to practice IELTS speaking I need speaking partner who is available to do skype call around 8.30 p.m. (GMT+7) for 15-30 minutes, maybe 2-3 times a week. Preferrably those who are planning to take IELTS as well so we can take turn each time. We'll do IELTS speaking simulation, which includes: introduction, monologue, and q&a about a topic. If anyone interested, please comment below. Thank you.