[Amrita P] Writing Practice Test 936714

The graph shows the the energy units produced and consumed in U.S. over a period of time from 1950 to 2000.

We notice that the slope of the energy consumption line is steepter than the slope of the energy production one, meaning energy is being consumed at a much higher rate than it is being produced in the U.S.

From the year 1950 to the year 1975, we observe a parallel rate of enegy consumption to production. Eventhough the consumption is increasing the production is also simultaneously increasing to meet the demands. However the trend changes post 1975, when the U.S. energy consumption rates reach close to 90 units whereas the production rates are below 75 units. This leads to an increasing need for importing energy units to meet the growing consumption rates over the years.

Based on the trends of 1950 to 2000, the graph also shows approximate projections for the future. In the year 2025, we can see the rising trends of both energy consumption and production is continued. However, the energy consumption in U.S. highly surpasses the energy production which leads to increased energy imports from other countries.

The amount of traffic in cities at present is at an increasing trend. This leads congested roads giving rise to air pollution. The only effective way to reduce the amount of traffic on roads is by optimal elimination of the need to travel for daily work and shopping.

One of the major reasons for people to travel in cities is for work or education. If the option of connecting from home is available, then there would be no need for this added effort of travelling to site. This would be beneficial as the time engaged in active work or learning would not be effected by factors like traffic delays or atmospheric conditions. The other reasons people travel is for getting their groceries and shopping. This need could also be reduced by an network of home delivery services. People could just connect over the internet or phone to order what they need and the delivery service personnel would bring it directly to the customers home.

The above mentioned options would not only reduce the need for people to travel from home but also generate an additional avenue of employment. The availability of these alternatives would reduce the total number of cars on the street leading to uncongested roads and positive impacts on the emvironment. We have observed an example of this when the corona virus pandemic hit the world in 2020. As people were asked to isolate in there homes to curb the spread of the virus, the option to travel for work, education or shopping no longer existed. This led to switching to a different mode of daily operations. The concept of remote work came into play, all commercial operations were shifted online and delivery services helped people with there requirement of groceries and shopping. This resulted in empty streets and had a very positive impact on the environment.

Hence the example of the pandemic proves that by having an alternate option of working, learning or shopping for home can drastically reduce the amount of traffic on the roads in cities today.