Recently, it is proposed that the price of cars and petrol be increased to combat the growing traffic and pollution problems. While I think this proposal may be helpful to a certain extent, it is far from the best solution.

Undoubtedly, the increased price of cars and petrol will discourage people from owning and using their own cars, which will surely contribute to the solution of traffic congestion and make big cities cleaner. Our modern lifestyle has made cars indispensable, but in many cases we can use public transport services such as buses and metro, or even ride bicycles, rather than driving our own cars. So if driving our own cars were made a great deal more expensive than using the public transport, many of us would very probably give up driving and opt for the more economical means. As a result, the road conditions and air quality in cities will be improved.

However, increasing the price of cars and petrol may cause unexpected problems. For one thing, it is not fair to those who depend their life on driving cars. Taxi drivers, for instance, may fall victim to this policy because the cost of their operation will go up and they can make less money out of this business. For another, as the higher price of cars and petrol prevents people with average income from driving their cars, it can do nothing to those really wealthy. Then we will face an awkward situation where the rich people enjoy the luxury of cars while most others have to suffer in the crowded public transport.

Therefore, to deal with the traffic and pollution problems, increasing the price of cars and petrol is not enough. The best thing for the government to do is perhaps make more investments on the construction of new roads, and introduce stricter traffic laws, rules and regulations. Meanwhile, if new environmentally friendly energy such as solar energy were developed and widely used, the pollution problem would also be effectively lessened.  

Recently, it is proposed that the price of cars and petrol be increased to combat the growing traffic and pollution problems. While I think this proposal may be helpful to a certain extent, it is far from the best solution.

最近，有人提议提高汽车和汽油的价格，以解决日益增长的交通和污染问题。虽然我认为这一建议可能在一定程度上有所帮助，但它远非的解决方案。

Undoubtedly, the increased price of cars and petrol willdiscourage people from owning and using their own cars, which will surely contribute to the solution of traffic congestion and make big cities cleaner. Our modern lifestyle has made cars indispensable, but in many cases we can use public transport services such as buses and metro, or even ride bicycles, rather than driving our own cars. So if driving our own cars were made a great deal more expensive than using the public transport, many of us would very probably give up driving and opt for the more economical means. As a result, the road conditions and air quality in cities will be improved.

毫无疑问，汽车和汽油价格的上涨将阻止人们拥有和使用自己的汽车，这肯定会有助于解决交通拥堵，并让大城市更清洁。我们的现代生活方式使汽车变得不可或缺，但在许多情况下，我们可以使用公共交通服务，如公共汽车和地铁，甚至骑自行车，而不是驾驶我们自己的汽车。所以如果驾驶我们自己的汽车比使用公共交通工具贵得多，我们中的许多人很可能会放弃驾驶，选择更经济的手段。结果，城市的道路条件和空气质量将得到改善。

However, increasing the price of cars and petrol may cause unexpected problems. For one thing, it is not fair to those who depend their life on driving cars. Taxi drivers, for instance, may fall victim to this policy because the cost of their operation will go up and they can make less money out of this business. For another, as the higher price of cars and petrol prevents people with average income from driving their cars, it can do nothing to those really wealthy. Then we will face an awkward situation where the rich people enjoy the luxury of cars while most others have to suffer in the crowded public transport.

然而，提高汽车和汽油的价格可能会引起意想不到的问题。首先，这对那些靠开车为生的人是不公平的。例如，出租车司机可能沦为这个政策的牺牲品，因为他们的运营成本会上升，他们从这个生意中赚的钱就会更少。另一方面，汽车和汽油价格的上涨让挣钱不多的普通人普通人无法开车，但对那些真正富有的人却没有任何用处。这样，我们将面临一个尴尬的局面：富人享受开汽车的奢华，而大多数其他人则不得不在拥挤的公共交通中受罪。

Therefore, to deal with the traffic and pollution problems, increasing the price of cars and petrol is not enough. The best thing for the government to do is perhaps make more investments on the construction of new roads, and introduce stricter traffic laws, rules and regulations. Meanwhile, if new environmentally friendly energy such as solar energy were developed and widely used, the pollution problem would also be effectively lessened.  

因此，应对交通和污染问题，提高汽车和汽油的价格是不够的。政府最应该做的也许是 投入更多来建设新道路，出台更严格的交通法律、法规和条例。同时，如果开发和广泛应用太阳能等新的环境友好型能源，污染问题也会得到有效的缓解。