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I. Are cars doing more harm than good? Arguments 2. Traffic accidents caused by cars not only bring death and injury, but also make people suffer mentally and psychologically. 3. Every year car owners have to pay vast sums to the exchequer: road tax, purchase tax, oil tax, etc. This is a big drain on their resources. 5. Cars should be done away with. We should try to find a safer means of transport which will bring joy and comfort rather than injury and death. 9. Cars often produce air pollution and fill the cities with unbearable noise. Counter-arguments 1. Motorcars are highly desirable for obvious reasons. We should recognize this and adapt ourselves. 2. Motor cars enable people to become more mobile. Without cars, the world would still consist of isolated communities. 4. Possessing a car gives one a much greater degree of mobility, enabling him to move around freely. 7. Buses are often crowded and slow, especially during rush-hour. If there are more cars, people can get around more easily. 9. Cars and motorists are not to blame for road accidents. Problems like too many road signs, faulty traffic lights, sudden narrowing of a street and congested parking are the real cause of traffic accidents. 2. Are pets good for mankind? 　 Arguments　 2. Watching the everyday activities of a pet helps a child to understand nature and cope with problems. 3. Learning to care for a pet helps a child to grow up into a loving adult who feels responsible towards those dependent on him. 4. The great virtue of pets is that they can keep us company. 7. Often a cat or a dog can comfort us at times when human words dont help. 10. A pet dog brings its master (owner) a sense of confidence, for he can see in the dog that faithfulness does exist and he does have something to trust. Counter-arguments 1. Keeping pets is just a waste of time and resources. 2. The growing number of pets has caused serious hygiene problems that cannot be solved. 6. People nowadays are so crazy about pets tha