Ace - WT-2

HOW ESSAYS ARE MARKED
Here's a simplified version of the marking system for IELTS writing:
Task response
 The essay fully addresses the task; it is "on topic" at all times, and it
definitely answers the question.
 The position (opinion / overall answer) is clear throughout the essay. It is

presented in the introduction, and then supported in the rest of the essay
(with no surprises in the conclusion!).
 Lots of detail is given. Ideas are "fully extended" (explained in depth) and
well supported.
Coherence and cohesion

 Ideas are presented in a logical and organised way.
 There is definitely a good "flow" to the essay, so that the argument builds
and develops. Paragraphing is well managed, and each paragraph is well
constructed.
 Cohesive devices (linking) are used in an effective but subtle way - they help
with the development of ideas, but do not overshadow those ideas.
Lexical resource (vocabulary)

 A wide range of vocabulary is used.
 Vocabulary is used appropriately, skillfully and naturally in the development

of ideas.
 There are several examples of "less common" items of vocabulary, all of
which are used appropriately.
Grammatical range and accuracy

 A wide range of structures is used.
 There are no mistakes!
Some people believe that studying at university or college is the best route to
a successful career, while others believe that it is better to get a job straight
after school.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Here's my full introduction and conclusion, as well as some ideas for the main body
paragraphs:
Introduction
When they finish school, teenagers face the dilemma of whether to get a job or
continue their education. While there are some benefits to getting a job straight after
school, I would argue that it is better to go to college or university.
Paragraph 1: benefits of getting a job

The option to start work straight after school is attractive for several reasons.
(IDEAS: start earning money, become independent, gain experience, learn skills, get
promotions, settle down earlier, afford a house, have a family)
Paragraph 2: benefits of higher education (my opinion)

On the other hand, I believe that it is more beneficial for students to continue their
studies.
(IDEAS: some jobs require academic qualifications, better job opportunities, higher
salaries, the job market is very competitive, gain knowledge, become a useful
member of society)
Conclusion
For the reasons mentioned above, it seems to me that students are more likely to be
successful in their lives if they continue their studies beyond school level.
Relationship between people is one of the significant parts of our life.
Certainly, today technologies have a huge influence on the style of life
generally and on interacting people on society especially. I strongly
agree that development of new technology has a positive impact.
Firstly, this is due to the fact that people have an opportunity to be in
touch with relatives and friends no matter where you are and secondly,
progress in technology’s world helps us in business and study.
Without any doubts, nowadays new services and devices help keep in
touch with family and friends. Therefore, you can be far away from
home, though, using mobile phones or Internet and social networks
you are not able to feel loneliness. Meanwhile, old types of
communication are going down. For instance, you should mot write
the letters and wait he answer lots of time, today services, such as
“Skype” and “Face book” enable interact with friends all over the world.
This is one of the reasons why I believe that communication with using
new technology has a positive impact.
We cannot deny that in a fast moving world improvement of business

and educational system cannot be imaged without technology. Internet
and telephones allow business people interact with partners from
different countries ever meeting each other. Moreover, plants of new
services help study and communicate with teachers even if you live in
another country. For example, students from different counties have
opportunity get a distance educational in American and Australian
universities using “Skype”. This creates new possibilities for people
who cannot leave their hometown or are not able to pay for living in
another country.
In conclusion, new technologies help us communicate with family and

friend and also help for progressing of international business and
study. Consequently, technology development makes our life easy and
this is positive effect on the people’s relationship.
Childhood obesity is becoming a serious problem in many countries. Explain
the main causes and effects of this problem, and suggest some possible
solutions.
Here are some ideas for this topic:
It has generally been observed that in some countries, especially in
developed countries many people are suffering from obesity, and this
leads to decreasing of their health and fitness level. This phenomenon
has certain causes which I will investigate, and I will proceed with some
possible measures to overcome this problem.
To begin, I believe one of the main causes that associate with obesity
is the changing of people’s eating habits. Unfortunately, these days
people tend to eat increasingly junk foods which include; fast foods,
snacks and other types of unhealthy foods. On the other hand,
nowadays more than ever there are food companies who produce
unhealthy foods.
Additionally, other cause for elevation of people’s average weight is

the change in people’s lifestyle. Unlike old times, currently outside
work is less physical, and majority of people perform their job behind
their desk and simultaneously people are becoming more and more
busy which leaves them no time to do daily exercises.
However, for any problem there is a solution. Hence, to overcome the

obesity problem we have to start from food companies. Firstly,
governments must apply more monitoring on them and at the same
time governments have to increase the tax rate for those food
companies who produce unhealthy foods, so as a result of increasing
the cost, less people would afford to consume their products.
Secondly, people have to take more care of their eating habits and
avoid unhealthy foods as much as they can. Thirdly, no matter how
much we are busy daily exercise should be part of everybody’
schedule.
To sum up, I strongly believe that if those measures that i have

mentioned above implemented properly we can easily overcome
obesity and as a result we would have more healthy and fit people.
In some countries, governments are encouraging industries and businesses

to move to regional areas outside the big cities.
Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
It is true that many governments have persuaded (no doubt) industries

and businesses to relocate to the suburban areas. While this trend may
have several drawbacks, I personally believe that its benefits are
greater.
Admittedly, moving industries and businesses to regional areas is

problematic up to a point. Firstly, not all the workers are willing to
leave their family to resettle in rural areas. Besides, local workers are
often unqualified and thus, in need of training courses. Consequently,
companies are likely to find themselves lacking in skilled workforce in
the short term. Secondly, poor infrastructure in remote areas can make
the idea of moving industries’ location less attractive.
However, the relocation of factories and companies, without a doubt,

may partially help solve many urban problems and improve general
living standards. These movements definitely lead to the flow of
workers to less dense (Crowded) areas which subsequently lessens the
burden on public infrastructure in major cities. As a result, traffic
congestion, hospital and school overload are alleviated (improve) and
people can enjoy a better life.
Another significant advantage is the decrease in production cost. More

specifically, factory owners can make use of abundant raw materials in
the countryside which often require little or no transportation costs. In
addition to that, rental costs in less populous places are considerably
lower than that in densely (heavily) populated cities. Eventually, the
cost of production becomes lower, making the final products more
competitive.
In conclusion, despite a number of shortcomings, it seems to me that

the change in the location of industries and businesses from large
cities to rural areas is more beneficial
Generalist - a person competent in several different fields or activities
Diminish – Reduce or Weaken
Undoes – Open
Innate – Inborn or Natural
Harness – Connect or Attach

In the last century, the first man to walk on the moon said it was "a giant leap
for mankind”. However, some people think it has made little difference to our
daily lives.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
For this question, I would write that "I agree to some extent". Then I would write one
main paragraph about each side of the argument:
1.Introduction: I agree to some extent. Make it clear that you have a balanced
opinion.
2.One side: In practical terms, sending a man to the moon has not changed
most people's lives. We have not benefited in terms of our standard of
living, health etc. In fact, governments have wasted a lot of money that
could have been spent on public services.
3.Other side: On the other hand, putting a man on the moon was a huge
achievement that still inspires and interests people today. It showed us that
we can achieve anything we put our minds to.
4.Conclusion: The fact that man has walked on the moon might not have had
a direct effect on our daily lives, but it was an inspiring achievement.
Some people believe that there should be fixed punishment
for each type of crime. Others, however, argue that the
circumstances of an individual crime, and the
motivation for committing it, should always be taken
into account when deciding on the punishment.
1. Introduction: topic + response
People have different views about whether punishments for crimes should be fixed.
Although there are some advantages of fixed punishments, I believe that it is better
to judge each crime individually.
2. Benefits of fixed punishments
There are some good arguments for having one set punishment for each crime.
IDEAS: easy, fair justice system; everyone is aware of the punishment for each
crime; fixed punishments could deter (discourage) criminals.
3. Benefits of not having fixed punishments
However, I would argue that the circumstances of a crime and the criminal’s
motivation should have an influence on the punishment.
IDEAS: judge can decide the best response; a more humane system; example:
stealing to feed a family compared to stealing for profit.
4. Conclusion: repeat your response
In conclusion, despite the advantages of fixed punishments, it seems to me that
each crime should be judged taking both the circumstances and motivation into
account.
Sample Answer 1:
Have you ever thought about being a judge? There may be various situations in our
daily lives in which our judgments are needed to be expressed. But is it really as
simple as the situations we encounter every day when it comes to judging serious
crimes? For a long time, it has been a controversial issue whether there must be
fixed punishments for any kind of crime or the incentive is an influential factor that is
crucial to be considered. I personally approve of the latter belief since there are a lot
of crimes in which the criminal is not really guilty.
On the one hand, a group of people dogmatically (strictly) believe the punishment for
any crime ought to be fixed regardless of the crime’s motive. They state that if felons
(criminals) know there is severe punishment even for small crimes, they are hindered
and will never attempt to commit a crime. Therefore, the violence and crime rates
decline considerably and thus a better society we will have. For instance, in Saudi
Arabia, the punishment for robbery is of one the robber’s hands being cut
irrespective of what he has stolen, an apple or a car.
On the other hand, the other group of society argues that where the felony
(offence/Crime) stems (Stop) from must be investigated and the motivation should
be taken into consideration when sentencing a criminal. As a justification, they cite
that there are situations in which the crime has not been done deliberately
(purposely) or the culprit is not the real wrongdoer. In particular, in an involuntary
(uncontrolled) homicide (murder/killing), the killer might be the victim since it might
have self-defence, or a robbery for feeding a family differs from robbing for profit. In
this case, the judge is who can decide the best penalty considering every aspect and
condition of crime perpetration (performed).
On the whole, even though fixed punishments can be extremely beneficial in the
decrease of crime rate and may culminate (terminate/end) in a safer society, the
justice system should be flexible enough towards certain felonies and consider the
crime’s rationale (reasons) and conditions for giving the most appropriate
(suitable/right) verdict.
Sample Answer 2:
In recent years, there has been a rise in the number of crimes being committed.
Many people are of the opinion that these wrong-doings should be classified
categorically. However, I believe that each offence should be looked upon in a
subjective manner, taking into account the nature and severity of these unlawful
activities.
Giving a fixed punishment would definitely make court proceedings a lot quicker.
This is because the judges would not need to decide what type of punishment
criminals would deserve as it would have been already decided for them. However,
this is an unfair practice as some of the criminals may not deserve the punishments
given to them. For example, a person robbing a convenient store will not deserve the
same punishment as a person robbing a bank because the degree of the crime is not
as severe as the latter.
On the other hand, deciding a crime according to the situation and motive of it make
perfect sense as it would ensure that the lawbreaker is given a fair trial and the right
punishment is handed down to him. For instance, a mentally ill person who commits
a murder would be judged accordingly, instead of being grouped into the same
category of all the other type of murderers. This, therefore, will make the trial balance
and fair.
In conclusion, my opinion is that the punishment for a crime should be made up

based on all the factors leading up to the unlawful action rather than providing
judgement based on the classification of crimes into types.
As much as the modern society is advancing in the field of technology, it is

increasingly ignoring the importance of human relations. In the midst of this worrying
trend there have been demands for making unpaid social service mandatory for high
school students. I firmly support this suggestion. Glancing over the immense
implications to both the helper and the helped will shed light on the need and
importance of this step.
To begin with, having to go through the act of social service will instill a sense of
community in the students. This is something that has gone missing in this era of
social disintegration and change. Having to witness the power of community effort at
a still young age will certainly make sure that the coming generations would have a
world where personal needs do not completely oust the community ones. This
renewed sense of being part of the community might as well be the answer to so
many social issues like crime and drug abuse that breed in the lack of social support.
Moreover, even those on the receiving end of these acts of kindness will feel inspired
to contribute in whatever way they can. Acts of charity are contagious and always
trigger a chain reaction. This is evident from the fact that we ourselves feel inspired
to become better human beings when we hear stories of selflessness and sacrifice.
Thus to empower those in need does not end at what they receive, the spirit carries
on through them to offer the same to others. The sheer implications hidden in these
acts warrant that these be integrated into the education programme for high schools
students.
To summarize, the sense of responsibility to community and the contagious nature of

selfless acts coupled with the benefits that these can provide to the society as a
whole are reasons enough for it to be implemented. I am fully in support of this step
as it is a step towards making the world a better place to live in. It is recommended
however that the program be implemented in a seamless manner that fits in well with
existing structure of the education programme.
It is argued that the annual extinction of many languages is not a problem because having just
a few languages leads to a more convenient life. It is disagreed that the convenience of using
just a few key languages makes the dying out of less spoken dialects (languages) acceptable.
This essay will first discuss the importance of language to culture, and secondly the fact that
learning a few common languages is unrealistic, followed by a reasoned conclusion.
A language is not just a group of spoken words but the key to someone’s culture. Language
has evolved over thousands of years to reflect what it means to be from a particular place. For
example, the Irish language has one of the widest vocabularies in the world and reflects their
tradition of storytelling. Despite this, English has become the first language of the Irish, as
many feel it makes it easier to communicate with the world.
By speaking just a couple of languages, such as English and Chinese, you alienate (Separate
or distance) billions of people throughout the world. English may be common, but it is not the
‘lingua franca’ (a language that is adopted as a common language between speakers
whose native languages are different) many people think it is and it would take
generations for everyone to learn it. Countries like Korea and Vietnam have been trying to
adopt English as a second language for a long time, but most of their people still can’t fully
grasp it. However, English has been the language of business for a long time and it should be
encouraged to help a country become more economically competitive.
To conclude, commonly spoken languages may make life more straightforward, but this
should not be at the expense of less prevalent languages, in order to avoid the erosion of
culture and the alienation (Unfriendliness) of many countries.
Essay topics: In recent years some countries have experienced very

rapid economic development. This has resulted in much higher
standards of living in urban areas but not in the countryside.
This situation may bring some problems for the country as a whole.
What are these problems?
How might they be reduced?
Over the last few years, a growing number of people hold a

view that the development of the economy is increasing
considerably and this development can lead to a growth in
the life standards in urban areas and as a result there will be
a gap between rural and urban areas which can cause several
problematic issues for country as a whole.
First of all, the governments do not pay too much attention

to the countryside and do not provide rural areas with
appropriate facilities. Moreover, a majority of plants and
industries are in urban areas and because of this people who
live in the rural areas are not able to find jobs. These
problems can lead to an imbalance between the living
standards of the cities and the countryside. This imbalance
can also create some problems for people. For instance,
countrymen can migrate to the cities in order to live in the
better condition and to find a job with a high salary or in the
city they may have more opportunity to study. The migration
of people to the city have some adverse effects too. For
example, it can lead to the overpopulation and urban sprawl
(spoiled). A solution for tackling these issues is that the
government should pay more attention to the countryside
and provide these places with available facilities and increase
the number of workplaces.
In conclusion, although there are several problems in the

economic development in the cities, these issues can be
solved by the government. In my view, the government have
to solve these problems, otherwise it will be very problematic
in the future to tackle these problems.
Some people think men and women have different natural abilities that
make them suitable for different types of work. Others, however,
believe that both men and women can be equally suited to do any type
of work. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Every individual has its own individuality. It has been seen that men
and women are always being rationalized as according to their talents
and abilities and regarding to this some people assert that men and
women have different natural abilities that make them suitable for
different types of work. While others presume that both men and
women can be equally suited to do any type of work? Both aspects
have their own importance.
To begin with, it is undeniable that men and women substantially vary
in physical fitness and in the ability to restrain stress. Nowadays are
countless jobs available in the surrounding so that one can choose as

according to his/her ability and liking. There are numerous works
which differentiate between the ability of doings for an illustration
(design). Firstly, the work which requires great physical strength such
as site jobs and the jobs which deal with heavy loaded vehicles such as
driver etc in that scenario men are the only one which can replete
(Complete) from the job not women which are considered as soft and
sensitive on the flip side the job related to communication. For
example the jobs which need immense politeness and patience’s and
good amount of communication skills such as job of a receptionist or
nowadays it has been seen that the teaching and human resources are
amok (madly or eagerly) adopted by the women.
Besides this, there are some jobs in which any of the men or women
could do and the foremost example is the jobs in mass media where
both the men and women show their creativity by performing in front
of the camera or behind the camera. The teaching jobs as the
education is the fastest growing industry currently, both men and
women shows great liking in this field and the job as a generalist in
which both men and women are badly needed and in addition to this,
jobs on airways, as women has great penchant (Desire or fondness) of
becoming a air hostess and nowadays girls are even flying through the
endless sky as well as a pilot. This asserts that there are countless jobs
available in the market for both men and women. However, one just
has to fetch the opportunity. Moreover in 21st century both men and
women are rubbing shoulders to each other and are constantly running
towards their desired goals.
To recapitulate (Sum up), I would like to say that there are some
certain jobs which suits as according to ability but on the other hand
there are more number of jobs in which both men and women shows
there contribution.
Behaviour in schools is getting worse. Explain the causes and effects of this
problem, and suggest some possible solutions.
Here are some ideas for two main body paragraphs:
Causes of bad behaviour in schools:

1.bad behaviour / lack of discipline
2.large classes / difficult to teach
3.disruptive students / family background
4.parents / lenient / spoil
Possible solutions:
1.schools / clear rules
2.teachers / punish disruptive students
3.parents / support / school rules
4.parents / take responsibility / children’s behaviour
A good way to practise your writing is to try making full sentences with these ideas
e.g. One reason for bad behaviour is the lack of discipline in many schools.
Essay topics: It is important to learn the difference between right and
wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this
distinction.
To what extend do you agree and disagree with this opinion?
What sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to
use to teach good behaviour to children?

It is true that knowing right or wrong is necessary for children. While it
is argued that punishment is important to teach them the difference, I
believed that some soft kinds of penalties are needed to teach them to
improve characteristics.
On the one hand, there are many reasons why I am in favour of

necessity of punishment. One of the significant reasons is that
punishment helps not to repeat the same mistake. One good example
here is that children afraid of doing bad behaviour providing that
punishment they are given. Another reason for believing is that they
will listen to their guarding advice. This can be illustrated by the
example that infant will learn attentively and obey their parents when
they are told not to do a wrong.
On the other hand, even though it is believed that punishment is good

for children behaviour, it is unrealistic to think that punishment
require at childhood. The principal reason for saying is that they can
be mentally shocked. This is largely based on the fact that a number of
children at the early stage become disabled by throwing a duster or
slapping on the ears as a teacher’s retribution (revenge) at a school.
Despite these arguments, it is considerable that light punitive

(disciplinary) actions can be acceptable for juniors. One reason for this
is that it is not such severe that they could not tolerate. One notable
example is that they are given the punishment, which includes more
home work for doing a mistake in school tasks and correctly repetition
of doing a wrong at home, unless they do respect any elderly person
and home works regularly.
In conclusion, although there is little argument against punishment, I

must say that light punishment is required for the betterment of
children.
Some people who have been in prison become good citizens later, and it is
often argued that these are the best people to talk to teenagers about the
dangers of committing a crime.
It is true that ex-prisoners can become normal, productive members of society. I

completely agree with the idea that allowing such people to speak to teenagers
about their experiences is the best way to discourage them from breaking the law.
In my opinion, teenagers are more likely to accept advice from someone who can
speak from experience. Reformed offenders can tell young people about how they
became involved in crime, the dangers of a criminal lifestyle, and what life in prison
is really like. They can also dispel any ideas that teenagers may have about
criminals leading glamorous lives. While adolescents are often indifferent to the
guidance given by older people, I imagine that most of them would be extremely
keen to hear the stories of an ex-offender. The vivid and perhaps shocking nature of
these stories is likely to have a powerful impact.
The alternatives to using reformed criminals to educate teenagers about crime would
be much less effective. One option would be for police officers to visit schools and
talk to young people. This could be useful in terms of informing teens about what
happens to lawbreakers when they are caught, but young people are often reluctant
to take advice from figures of authority. A second option would be for school teachers
to speak to their students about crime, but I doubt that students would see teachers
as credible sources of information about this topic. Finally, educational films might be
informative, but there would be no opportunity for young people to interact and ask
questions.
In conclusion, I fully support the view that people who have turned their lives around
after serving a prison sentence could help to deter teenagers from committing
crimes.
(287 words, band 9)
Some people think the main purpose of schools is to turn children into good
citizens and workers, rather than to benefit them as individuals.
Notice that the opinion is clear in each one.
Agree:
People have different views about what the main purpose of schools should be.
Personally, I agree that a school's role is to prepare children to be productive
members of society.
Disagree:
Many people argue that the main role of schools is to prepare children for their future
jobs. However, I believe that the purpose of education should be to help children to
grow as individuals.
Balanced view:
To a certain extent I agree that the role of schools is to prepare children to be
productive members of society. However, I also believe that the education process
has a positive impact on us as individuals.
The older generations tend to have very traditional ideas about how people
should live, think and behave. However, some people believe that these ideas
are not helpful in preparing younger generations for modern life.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
It is true that many older people believe in traditional values that often seem
incompatible with the needs of younger people. While I agree that some traditional
ideas are outdated, I believe that others are still useful and should not be forgotten.
On the one hand, many of the ideas that elderly people have about life are becoming
less relevant for younger people. In the past, for example, people were advised to
learn a profession and find a secure job for life, but today’s workers expect much
more variety and diversity from their careers. At the same time, the ‘rules’ around
relationships are being eroded as young adults make their own choices about who
and when to marry. But perhaps the greatest disparity between the generations can
be seen in their attitudes towards gender roles. The traditional roles of men and
women, as breadwinners and housewives, are no longer accepted as necessary or
appropriate by most younger people.
On the other hand, some traditional views and values are certainly applicable to the
modern world. For example, older generations attach great importance to working
hard, doing one’s best, and taking pride in one’s work, and these behaviours can
surely benefit young people as they enter today’s competitive job market. Other
characteristics that are perhaps seen as traditional are politeness and good
manners. In our globalised world, young adults can expect to come into contact with
people from a huge variety of backgrounds, and it is more important than ever to
treat others with respect. Finally, I believe that young people would lead happier lives
if they had a more ‘old-fashioned’ sense of community and neighbourliness.
In conclusion, although the views of older people may sometimes seem unhelpful in
today’s world, we should not dismiss all traditional ideas as irrelevant.
(299 words, band 9)
Universities should accept equal numbers of male and female students in

every subject. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In my opinion, men and women should have the same educational opportunities.
However, I do not agree with the idea of accepting equal proportions of each gender
in every university subject.
Having the same number of men and women on all degree courses is simply
unrealistic. Student numbers on any course depend on the applications that the
institution receives. If a university decided to fill courses with equal numbers of males
and females, it would need enough applicants of each gender. In reality, many
courses are more popular with one gender than the other, and it would not be
practical to aim for equal proportions. For example, nursing courses tend to attract
more female applicants, and it would be difficult to fill these courses if fifty per cent of
the places needed to go to males.
Apart from the practical concerns expressed above, I also believe that it would be
unfair to base admission to university courses on gender. Universities should
continue to select the best candidates for each course according to their
qualifications. In this way, both men and women have the same opportunities, and
applicants know that they will be successful if they work hard to achieve good grades
at school. If a female student is the best candidate for a place on a course, it is
surely wrong to reject her in favour of a male student with lower grades or fewer
qualifications.
In conclusion, the selection of university students should be based on merit, and it

would be both impractical and unfair to change to a selection procedure based on
gender.
(265 words, band 9)
Many people prefer to watch foreign films rather than locally produced films.
Why could this be?
Should governments give more financial support to local film industries?
It is true that foreign films are more popular in many countries than domestically
produced films. There could be several reasons why this is the case, and I believe
that governments should promote local film-making by subsidising the industry.
There are various reasons why many people find foreign films more enjoyable than
the films produced in their own countries. Firstly, the established film industries in
certain countries have huge budgets for action, special effects and to shoot scenes
in spectacular locations. Hollywood blockbusters like ‘Avatar’ or the James Bond
films are examples of such productions, and their global appeal is undeniable.
Another reason why these big-budget films are so successful is that they often star
the most famous actors and actresses, and they are made by the most
accomplished producers and directors. The poor quality, low-budget filmmaking in
many countries suffers in comparison.
In my view, governments should support local film industries financially. In every

country, there may be talented amateur film-makers who just need to be given the
opportunity to prove themselves. To compete with big-budget productions from
overseas, these people need money to pay for film crews, actors and a host of other
costs related to producing high-quality films. If governments did help with these
costs, they would see an increase in employment in the film industry, income from
film sales, and perhaps even a rise in tourist numbers. New Zealand, for example,
has seen an increase in tourism related to the 'Lord of the Rings' films, which were
partly funded by government subsidies.
In conclusion, I believe that increased financial support could help to raise the quality
of locally made films and allow them to compete with the foreign productions that
currently dominate the market.
(294 words, band 9)
Some people think that strict punishments for driving offences are the key to
reducing traffic accidents. Others, however, believe that other measures would
be more effective in improving road safety. Discuss both these views and give
your own opinion.
People have differing views with regard to the question of how to make our roads
safer. In my view, both punishments and a range of other measures can be used
together to promote better driving habits.
On the one hand, strict punishments can certainly help to encourage people to drive
more safely. Penalties for dangerous drivers can act as a deterrent, meaning that
people avoid repeating the same offence. There are various types of driving penalty,
such as small fines, licence suspension, driver awareness courses, and even prison
sentences. The aim of these punishments is to show dangerous drivers that their
actions have negative consequences. As a result, we would hope that drivers
become more disciplined and alert, and that they follow the rules more carefully.
On the other hand, I believe that safe driving can be promoted in several different
ways that do not punish drivers. Firstly, it is vitally important to educate people
properly before they start to drive, and this could be done in schools or even as part
of an extended or more difficult driving test. Secondly, more attention could be paid
to safe road design. For example, signs can be used to warn people, speed bumps
and road bends can be added to calm traffic, and speed cameras can help to deter
people from driving too quickly. Finally, governments or local councils could reduce
road accidents by investing in better public transport, which would mean that fewer
people would need to travel by car.
In conclusion, while punishments can help to prevent bad driving, I believe that other
road safety measures should also be introduced.
These days more fathers stay at home and take care of their children while
mothers go out to work. What could be the reasons for this? Do you think it is
a positive or a negative development?
It is true that men are increasingly likely to take on the role of househusband, while
more women than ever are the breadwinners in their families. There could be several
reasons for this, and I consider it to be a very positive trend.
In recent years, parents have had to adapt to various changes in our societies. Equal
rights movements have made great progress, and it has become normal for women
to gain qualifications and pursue a career. It has also become socially acceptable for
men to stay at home and look after their children. At the same time, the rising cost of
living has meant that both marriage partners usually need to work and save money
before starting a family. Therefore, when couples have children, they may decide
who works and who stays at home depending on the personal preference of each
partner, or based on which partner earns the most money.
In my view, the changes described above should be seen as progress. We should be

happy to live in a society in which men and women have equal opportunities, and in
which women are not put under pressure to sacrifice their careers. Equally, it seems
only fair that men should be free to leave their jobs in order to assume childcare
responsibilities if this is what they wish to do. Couples should be left to make their
own decisions about which parental role each partner takes, according to their
particular circumstances and needs.
In conclusion, the changing roles of men and women in the family are a result of
wider changes in society, and I believe that these developments are desirable.
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Wild animals have no place in the 21st century, so protecting them is a waste
of resources. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people argue that it is pointless to spend money on the protection of wild
animals because we humans have no need for them. I completely disagree with this
point of view.
In my opinion, it is absurd to argue that wild animals have no place in the 21st
century. I do not believe that planet Earth exists only for the benefit of humans, and
there is nothing special about this particular century that means that we suddenly
have the right to allow or encourage the extinction of any species. Furthermore,
there is no compelling reason why we should let animals die out. We do not need to
exploit or destroy every last square metre of land in order to feed or accommodate
the world’s population. There is plenty of room for us to exist side by side with wild
animals, and this should be our aim.
I also disagree with the idea that protecting animals is a waste of resources. It is
usually the protection of natural habitats that ensures the survival of wild animals,
and most scientists agree that these habitats are also crucial for human survival. For
example, rainforests produce oxygen, absorb carbon dioxide and stabilise the
Earth’s climate. If we destroyed these areas, the costs of managing the resulting
changes to our planet would far outweigh the costs of conservation. By protecting
wild animals and their habitats, we maintain the natural balance of all life on Earth.
In conclusion, we have no right to decide whether or not wild animals should exist,
and I believe that we should do everything we can to protect them.
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Happiness is considered very important in life.

Why is it difficult to define?
What factors are important in achieving happiness?
It is no doubt true that the majority of people would like to be happy in their lives.
While the personal nature of happiness makes it difficult to describe, there do seem
to be some common needs that we all share with regard to experiencing or achieving
happiness.
Happiness is difficult to define because it means something different to each

individual person. Nobody can fully understand or experience another person’s
feelings, and we all have our own particular passions from which we take pleasure.
Some people, for example, derive a sense of satisfaction from earning money or
achieving success, whereas for others, health and family are much more important.
At the same time, a range of other feelings, from excitement to peacefulness, may
be associated with the idea of happiness, and the same person may therefore feel
happy in a variety of different ways.
Although it seems almost impossible to give a precise definition of happiness, most

people would agree that there are some basic preconditions to achieving it. Firstly, it
is hard for a person to be happy if he or she does not have a safe place to live and
enough food to eat. Our basic survival needs must surely be met before we can lead
a pleasant life. Secondly, the greatest joy in life is usually found in shared
experiences with family and friends, and it is rare to find a person who is content to
live in complete isolation. Other key factors could be individual freedom and a sense
of purpose in life.
In conclusion, happiness is difficult to define because it is particular to each

individual, but I believe that our basic needs for shelter, food and company need to
be fulfilled before we can experience it.
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Families who send their children to private schools should not be required to
pay taxes that support the state education system.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people believe that parents of children who attend private schools should not
need to contribute to state schools through taxes. Personally, I completely disagree
with this view.
For a variety of reasons, it would be wrong to reduce taxes for families who pay for
private education. Firstly, it would be difficult to calculate the correct amount of tax
reduction for these families, and staff would be required to manage this complex
process. Secondly, we all pay a certain amount of tax for public services that we may
not use. For example, most people are fortunate enough not to have to call the
police or fire brigade at any time in their lives, but they would not expect a tax
reduction for this. Finally, if wealthy families were given a tax discount for sending
their children to private schools, we might have a situation where poorer people pay
higher taxes than the rich.
In my opinion, we should all be happy to pay our share of the money that supports
public schools. It is beneficial for all members of society to have a high quality
education system with equal opportunities for all young people. This will result in a
well-educated workforce, and in turn a more productive and prosperous nation.
Parents of children in private schools may also see the advantages of this in their
own lives. For example, a company owner will need well qualified and competent
staff, and a well-funded education system can provide such employees.
In conclusion, I do not believe that any financial concessions should be made for
people who choose private education.
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Nowadays celebrities are more famous for their glamour and wealth than for
their achievements, and this sets a bad example to young people.
It is true that some celebrities are known for their glamorous lifestyles rather than for
the work they do. While I agree that these celebrities set a bad example for children,
I believe that other famous people act as positive role models.
On the one hand, many people do achieve fame without really working for it. They
may have inherited money from parents, married a famous or wealthy person, or
they may have appeared in gossip magazines or on a reality TV programme. A good
example would be Paris Hilton, who is rich and famous for the wrong reasons. She
spends her time attending parties and nightclubs, and her behaviour promotes the
idea that appearance, glamour and media profile are more important than hard work
and good character. The message to young people is that success can be achieved
easily, and that school work is not necessary.
On the other hand, there are at least as many celebrities whose accomplishments
make them excellent role models for young people. Actors, musicians and sports
stars become famous idols because they have worked hard and applied themselves
to develop real skills and abilities. They demonstrate great effort, determination and
ambition, which is required for someone who wants to be truly successful in their
chosen field. An example is the actor and martial artist Jackie Chan, who has
become world famous through years of practice and hard work. This kind of self-
made celebrity can inspire children to develop their talents through application and
perseverance.
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When choosing a job, the salary is the most important consideration. To what
extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people choose their jobs based on the size of the salary offered. Personally, I
disagree with the idea that money is the key consideration when deciding on a
career, because I believe that other factors are equally important.
On the one hand, I agree that money is necessary in order for people to meet their
basic needs. For example, we all need money to pay for housing, food, bills, health
care, and education. Most people consider it a priority to at least earn a salary that
allows them to cover these needs and have a reasonable quality of life. If people
chose their jobs based on enjoyment or other non-financial factors, they might find it
difficult to support themselves. Artists and musicians, for instance, are known for
choosing a career path that they love, but that does not always provide them with
enough money to live comfortably and raise a family.
Nevertheless, I believe that other considerations are just as important as what we

earn in our jobs. Firstly, personal relationships and the atmosphere in a workplace
are extremely important when choosing a job. Having a good manager or friendly
colleagues, for example, can make a huge difference to workers’ levels of happiness
and general quality of life. Secondly, many people’s feelings of job satisfaction come
from their professional achievements, the skills they learn, and the position they
reach, rather than the money they earn. Finally, some people choose a career
because they want to help others and contribute something positive to society.
In conclusion, while salaries certainly affect people’s choice of profession, I do not

believe that money outweighs all other motivators.
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Some people think that in the modern world we are more dependent on each
other, while others think that people have become more independent. Discuss
both views and give your own opinion.
People have different views about whether we are more or less dependent on others
nowadays. In my view, modern life forces us to be more independent than people
were in the past.
There are two main reasons why it could be argued that we are more dependent on
each other now. Firstly, life is more complex and difficult, especially because the cost
of living has increased so dramatically. For example, young adults tend to rely on
their parents for help when buying a house. Property prices are higher than ever, and
without help it would be impossible for many people to pay a deposit and a
mortgage. Secondly, people seem to be more ambitious nowadays, and they want a
better quality of life for their families. This means that both parents usually need to
work full-time, and they depend on support from grandparents and babysitters for
child care.
However, I would agree with those who believe that people are more independent
these days. In most countries, families are becoming smaller and more dispersed,
which means that people cannot count on relatives as much as they used to. We
also have more freedom to travel and live far away from our home towns. For
example, many students choose to study abroad instead of going to their local
university, and this experience makes them more independent as they learn to live
alone. Another factor in this growing independence is technology, which allows us to
work alone and from any part of the world.
In conclusion, while there are some reasons to believe that people now depend on
each other more, my own view is that we are more independent than ever.
Foreign visitors should pay more than local visitors for cultural and historical
attractions. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
It is sometimes argued that tourists from overseas should be charged more than
local residents to visit important sites and monuments. I completely disagree with
this idea.
The argument in favour of higher prices for foreign tourists would be that cultural or
historical attractions often depend on state subsidies to keep them going, which
means that the resident population already pays money to these sites through the
tax system. However, I believe this to be a very short sighted view. Foreign tourists
contribute to the economy of the host country with the money they spend on a wide
range of goods and services, including food, souvenirs, accommodation and travel.
The governments and inhabitants of every country should be happy to subsidise
important tourist sites and encourage people from the rest of the world to visit them.
If travellers realised that they would have to pay more to visit historical and cultural
attractions in a particular nation, they would perhaps decide not to go to that country
on holiday. To take the UK as an example, the tourism industry and many related
jobs rely on visitors coming to the country to see places like Windsor Castle or Saint
Paul’s Cathedral. These two sites charge the same price regardless of nationality,
and this helps to promote the nation’s cultural heritage. If overseas tourists stopped
coming due to higher prices, there would be a risk of insufficient funding for the
maintenance of these important buildings.
In conclusion, I believe that every effort should be made to attract tourists from
overseas, and it would be counterproductive to make them pay more than local
residents.
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Some people think that governments should give financial support to creative
artists such as painters and musicians. Others believe that creative artists
should be funded by alternative sources. Discuss both views and give your
own opinion.
People have different views about the funding of creative artists. While some people
disagree with the idea of government support for artists, I believe that money for art
projects should come from both governments and other sources.
Some art projects definitely require help from the state. In the UK, there are many
works of art in public spaces, such as streets or squares in city centres. In Liverpool,
for example, there are several new statues and sculptures in the docks area of the
city, which has been redeveloped recently. These artworks represent culture,
heritage and history. They serve to educate people about the city, and act as
landmarks or talking points for visitors and tourists. Governments and local councils
should pay creative artists to produce this kind of art, because without their funding
our cities would be much less interesting and attractive.
On the other hand, I can understand the arguments against government funding for
art. The main reason for this view is that governments have more important
concerns. For example, state budgets need to be spent on education, healthcare,
infrastructure and security, among other areas. These public services are vital for a
country to function properly, whereas the work of creative artists, even in public
places, is a luxury. Another reason for this opinion is that artists do a job like any
other professional, and they should therefore earn their own money by selling their
work.
In conclusion, there are good reasons why artists should rely on alternative sources
of financial support, but in my opinion government help is sometimes necessary.
Nowadays animal experiments are widely used to develop new medicines and
to test the safety of other products. Some people argue that these experiments
should be banned because it is morally wrong to cause animals to suffer,
while others are in favour of them because of their benefits to humanity.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
It is true that medicines and other products are routinely tested on animals before
they are cleared for human use. While I tend towards the viewpoint that animal
testing is morally wrong, I would have to support a limited amount of animal
experimentation for the development of medicines.
On the one hand, there are clear ethical arguments against animal experimentation.
To use a common example of this practice, laboratory mice may be given an illness
so that the effectiveness of a new drug can be measured. Opponents of such
research argue that humans have no right to subject animals to this kind of trauma,
and that the lives of all creatures should be respected. They believe that the benefits
to humans do not justify the suffering caused, and that scientists should use
alternative methods of research.
On the other hand, reliable alternatives to animal experimentation may not always be
available. Supporters of the use of animals in medical research believe that a certain
amount of suffering on the part of mice or rats can be justified if human lives are
saved. They argue that opponents of such research might feel differently if a member
of their own families needed a medical treatment that had been developed through
the use of animal experimentation. Personally, I agree with the banning of animal
testing for non-medical products, but I feel that it may be a necessary evil where new
drugs and medical procedures are concerned.
In conclusion, it seems to me that it would be wrong to ban testing on animals for

vital medical research until equally effective alternatives have been developed.
In the developed world, average life expectancy is increasing. What problems

will this cause for individuals and society? Suggest some measures that could
be taken to reduce the impact of ageing populations.
It is true that people in industrialised nations can expect to live longer than ever
before. Although there will undoubtedly be some negative consequences of this
trend, societies can take steps to mitigate these potential problems.
As people live longer and the populations of developed countries grow older, several
related problems can be anticipated. The main issue is that there will obviously be
more people of retirement age who will be eligible to receive a pension. The
proportion of younger, working adults will be smaller, and governments will therefore
receive less money in taxes in relation to the size of the population. In other words,
an ageing population will mean a greater tax burden for working adults. Further
pressures will include a rise in the demand for healthcare, and the fact young adults
will increasingly have to look after their elderly relatives.
There are several actions that governments could take to solve the problems
described above. Firstly, a simple solution would be to increase the retirement age
for working adults, perhaps from 65 to 70. Nowadays, people of this age tend to be
healthy enough to continue a productive working life. A second measure would be for
governments to encourage immigration in order to increase the number of working
adults who pay taxes. Finally, money from national budgets will need to be taken
from other areas and spent on vital healthcare, accommodation and transport
facilities for the rising numbers of older citizens.
In conclusion, various measures can be taken to tackle the problems that are certain
to arise as the populations of countries grow older.
(265 words, band 9)
Some people regard video games as harmless fun, or even as a useful

educational tool. Others, however, believe that videos games are having an
adverse effect on the people who play them. In your opinion, do the drawbacks
of video games outweigh the benefits?
Many people, and children in particular, enjoy playing computer games. While I
accept that these games can sometimes have a positive effect on the user, I believe
that they are more likely to have a harmful impact.
On the one hand, video games can be both entertaining and educational. Users, or
gamers, are transported into virtual worlds which are often more exciting and
engaging than real-life pastimes. From an educational perspective, these games
encourage imagination and creativity, as well as concentration, logical thinking and
problem solving, all of which are useful skills outside the gaming context.
Furthermore, it has been shown that computer simulation games can improve users’
motor skills and help to prepare them for real-world tasks, such as flying a plane.
However, I would argue that these benefits are outweighed by the drawbacks.
Gaming can be highly addictive because users are constantly given scores, new
targets and frequent rewards to keep them playing. Many children now spend hours
each day trying to progress through the levels of a game or to get a higher score
than their friends. This type of addiction can have effects ranging from lack of sleep
to problems at school, when homework is sacrificed for a few more hours on the
computer or console. The rise in obesity in recent years has also been linked in part
to the sedentary lifestyle and lack of exercise that often accompany gaming
addiction.
In conclusion, it seems to me that the potential dangers of video games are more
significant than the possible benefits.
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There are many different types of music in the world today. Why do we need
music? Is the traditional music of a country more important than the
international music that is heard everywhere nowadays?
It is true that a rich variety of musical styles can be found around the world. Music is
a vital part of all human cultures for a range of reasons, and I would argue that
traditional music is more important than modern, international music.
Music is something that accompanies all of us throughout our lives. As children, we

are taught songs by our parents and teachers as a means of learning language, or
simply as a form of enjoyment. Children delight in singing with others, and it would
appear that the act of singing in a group creates a connection between participants,
regardless of their age. Later in life, people’s musical preferences develop, and we
come to see our favourite songs as part of our life stories. Music both expresses and
arouses emotions in a way that words alone cannot. In short, it is difficult to imagine
life without it.
In my opinion, traditional music should be valued over the international music that
has become so popular. International pop music is often catchy and fun, but it is
essentially a commercial product that is marketed and sold by business people.
Traditional music, by contrast, expresses the culture, customs and history of a
country. Traditional styles, such as ...(example)..., connect us to the past and form
part of our cultural identity. It would be a real pity if pop music became so
predominant that these national styles disappeared.
In conclusion, music is a necessary part of human existence, and I believe that

traditional music should be given more importance than international music.
(261 words, band 9)
Some people think that all teenagers should be required to do unpaid work in
their free time to help the local community. They believe this would benefit
both the individual teenager and society as a whole.
Do you agree or disagree?
Many young people work on a volunteer basis, and this can only be beneficial for
both the individual and society as a whole. However, I do not agree that we should
therefore force all teenagers to do unpaid work.
Most young people are already under enough pressure with their studies, without
being given the added responsibility of working in their spare time. School is just as
demanding as a full-time job, and teachers expect their students to do homework
and exam revision on top of attending lessons every day. When young people do
have some free time, we should encourage them to enjoy it with their friends or to
spend it doing sports and other leisure activities. They have many years of work
ahead of them when they finish their studies.
At the same time, I do not believe that society has anything to gain from obliging
(Helpful) young people to do unpaid work. In fact, I would argue that it goes against
the values of a free and fair society to force a group of people to do something
against their will. Doing this can only lead to resentment (anger) amongst young
people, who would feel that they were being used, and parents, who would not want
to be told how to raise their children? Currently, nobody is forced to volunteer, and
this is surely the best system.
In conclusion, teenagers may choose to work for free and help others, but in my
opinion we should not make this compulsory.
(250 words, band 9)
Some people believe that hobbies need to be difficult to be enjoyable.

Some hobbies are relatively easy, while others present more of a challenge.
Personally, I believe that both types of hobby can be fun, and I therefore disagree
with the statement that hobbies need to be difficult in order to be enjoyable.
On the one hand, many people enjoy easy hobbies. One example of an activity that
is easy for most people is swimming. This hobby requires very little equipment, it is
simple to learn, and it is inexpensive. I remember learning to swim at my local
swimming pool when I was a child, and it never felt like a demanding or challenging
experience. Another hobby that I find easy and fun is photography. In my opinion,
anyone can take interesting pictures without knowing too much about the
technicalities of operating a camera. Despite being straightforward, taking photos is
a satisfying activity.
On the other hand, difficult hobbies can sometimes be more exciting. If an activity is
more challenging, we might feel a greater sense of satisfaction when we manage to
do it successfully. For example, film editing is a hobby that requires a high level of
knowledge and expertise. In my case, it took me around two years before I became
competent at this activity, but now I enjoy it much more than I did when I started. I
believe that many hobbies give us more pleasure when we reach a higher level of
performance because the results are better and the feeling of achievement is
greater.
In conclusion, simple hobbies can be fun and relaxing, but difficult hobbies can be
equally pleasurable for different reasons.
Nowadays the way many people interact with each other has changed because
of technology.
In what ways has technology affected the types of relationships that people
make? Has this been a positive or negative development?
It is true that new technologies have had an influence on communication between
people. Technology has affected relationships in various ways, and in my opinion
there are both positive and negative effects.
Technology has had an impact on relationships in business, education and social

life. Firstly, telephones and the Internet allow business people in different countries
to interact without ever meeting each other. Secondly, services like Skype create
new possibilities for relationships between students and teachers. For example, a
student can now take video lessons with a teacher in a different city or
country. Finally, many people use social networks, like Face book, to make new
friends and find people who share common interests, and they interact through their
computers rather than face to face.
On the one hand, these developments can be extremely positive. Cooperation
between people in different countries was much more difficult when communication
was limited to written letters or telegrams. Nowadays, interactions by email, phone or
video are almost as good as face-to-face meetings, and many of us benefit from
these interactions, either in work or social contexts. On the other hand, the
availability of new communication technologies can also have the result of isolating
people and discouraging real interaction. For example, many young people choose
to make friends online rather than mixing with their peers in the real world, and these
‘virtual’ relationships are a poor substitute for real friendships.
In conclusion, technology has certainly revolutionised communication between

people, but not all of the outcomes of this revolution have been positive.
(257 words, band 9)
We cannot help everyone in the world that needs help, so we should only be
concerned with our own communities and countries.
Some people believe that we should not help people in other countries as long as
there are problems in our own society. I disagree with this view because I believe
that we should try to help as many people as possible.
On the one hand, I accept that it is important to help our neighbours and fellow
citizens. In most communities there are people who are impoverished (poor or
bankrupt) or disadvantaged in some way. It is possible to find homeless people, for
example, in even the wealthiest of cities, and for those who are concerned about this
problem, there are usually opportunities to volunteer time or give money to support
these people. In the UK, people can help in a variety of ways, from donating clothing
to serving free food in a soup kitchen. As the problems are on our doorstep, and
there are obvious ways to help, I can understand why some people feel that we
should prioritise local charity.
At the same time, I believe that we have an obligation to help those who live beyond
our national borders. In some countries the problems that people face are much
more serious than those in our own communities, and it is often even easier to help.
For example, when children are dying from curable diseases in African countries,
governments and individuals in richer countries can save lives simply by paying for
vaccines that already exist. A small donation to an international charity might have a
much greater impact than helping in our local area.
In conclusion, it is true that we cannot help everyone, but in my opinion national

boundaries should not stop us from helping those who are in need.
(280 words, band 9)
In recent years, there has been growing interest in the relationship between
equality and personal achievement. Some people believe that individuals can
achieve more in egalitarian societies. Others believe that high levels of
personal achievement are possible only if individuals are free to succeed or
fail according to their individual merits.
What is your view of the relationship between equality and personal success?
In my opinion, an egalitarian society is one in which everyone has the same rights
and the same opportunities. I completely agree that people can achieve more in this
kind of society.
Education is an important factor with regard to personal success in life. I believe that
all children should have access to free schooling, and higher education should be
either free or affordable for all those who chose to pursue a university degree. In a
society without free schooling or affordable higher education, only children and
young adults from wealthier families would have access to the best learning
opportunities, and they would therefore be better prepared for the job market. This
kind of inequality would ensure the success of some but harm the prospects of
others.
I would argue that equal rights and opportunities are not in conflict with people’s
freedom to succeed or fail. In other words, equality does not mean that people lose
their motivation to succeed, or that they are not allowed to fail. On the contrary, I
believe that most people would feel more motivated to work hard and reach their
potential if they thought that they lived in a fair society. Those who did not make the
same effort would know that they had wasted their opportunity. Inequality, on the
other hand, would be more likely to demotivate people because they would know
that the odds of success were stacked in favour of those from privileged
backgrounds.
In conclusion, it seems to me that there is a positive relationship between equality

and personal success.
(260 words)
Some people think that museums should be enjoyable places to entertain

people, while others believe that the purpose of museums is to educate.
Discuss both views and give you own opinion.
People have different views about the role and function of museums. In my opinion,
museums can and should be both entertaining and educational.
On the one hand, it can be argued that the main role of a museum is to entertain.
Museums are tourist attractions, and their aim is to exhibit a collection of interesting
objects that many people will want to see. The average visitor may become bored if
he or she has to read or listen to too much educational content, so museums often
put more of an emphasis on enjoyment rather than learning. This type of museum is
designed to be visually spectacular, and may have interactive activities or even
games as part of its exhibitions.
On the other hand, some people argue that museums should focus on education.
The aim of any exhibition should be to teach visitors something that they did not
previously know. Usually this means that the history behind the museum’s exhibits
needs to be explained, and this can be done in various ways. Some museums
employ professional guides to talk to their visitors, while other museums offer
headsets so that visitors can listen to detailed commentary about the exhibition. In
this way, museums can play an important role in teaching people about history,
culture, science and many other aspects of life.
In conclusion, it seems to me that a good museum should be able to offer an

interesting, enjoyable and educational experience so that people can have fun and
learn something at the same time.
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after school.
The option to start work straight after school is attractive for several reasons. Many
young people want to start earning money as soon as possible. In this way, they can
become independent, and they will be able to afford their own house or start a family.
In terms of their career, young people who decide to find work, rather than continue
their studies, may progress more quickly. They will have the chance to gain real
experience and learn practical skills related to their chosen profession. This may
lead to promotions and a successful career.
studies. Firstly, academic qualifications are required in many professions. For
example, it is impossible to become a doctor, teacher or lawyer without having the
relevant degree. As a result, university graduates have access to more and better job
opportunities, and they tend to earn higher salaries than those with fewer
qualifications. Secondly, the job market is becoming increasingly competitive, and
sometimes there are hundreds of applicants for one position in a company. Young
people who do not have qualifications from a university or college will not be able to
compete.
successful in their careers if they continue their studies beyond school level.
(271 words, band 9)
Several languages are in danger of extinction because they are spoken by

very small numbers of people. Some people say that governments should
spend public money on saving these languages, while others believe that
would be a waste of money.
Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
It is true that some minority languages may disappear in the near future. Although it
can be argued that governments could save money by allowing this to happen, I
believe that these languages should be protected and preserved.
There are several reasons why saving minority languages could be seen as a waste
of money. Firstly, if a language is only spoken by a small number of people,
expensive education programmes will be needed to make sure that more people
learn it, and the state will have to pay for facilities, teachers and marketing. This
money might be better spent on other public services. Secondly, it would be much
cheaper and more efficient for countries to have just one language. Governments
could cut all kinds of costs related to communicating with each minority group.
Despite the above arguments, I believe that governments should try to preserve
languages that are less widely spoken. A language is much more than simply a
means of communication; it has a vital connection with the cultural identity of the
people who speak it. If a language disappears, a whole way of life will disappear with
it, and we will lose the rich cultural diversity that makes societies more interesting. By
spending money to protect minority languages, governments can also preserve
traditions, customs and behaviours that are part of a country’s history.
In conclusion, it may save money in the short term if we allow minority languages to
disappear, but in the long term this would have an extremely negative impact on our
cultural heritage.
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Explain some of the ways in which humans are damaging the environment.
What can governments do to address these problems? What can individual
people do?
Humans are responsible for a variety of environmental problems, but we can also
take steps to reduce the damage that we are causing to the planet. This essay will
discuss environmental problems and the measures that governments and individuals
can take to address these problems.
Two of the biggest threats to the environment are air pollution and waste. Gas
emissions from factories and exhaust fumes from vehicles lead to global warming,
which may have a devastating effect on the planet in the future. As the human
population increases, we are also producing ever greater quantities of waste, which
contaminates the earth and pollutes rivers and oceans.
Governments could certainly make more effort to reduce air pollution. They could
introduce laws to limit emissions from factories or to force companies to use
renewable energy from solar, wind or water power. They could also impose ‘green
taxes’ on drivers and airline companies. In this way, people would be encouraged to
use public transport and to take fewer flights abroad, therefore reducing emissions.
Individuals should also take responsibility for the impact they have on the
environment. They can take public transport rather than driving, choose products
with less packaging, and recycle as much as possible. Most supermarkets now
provide reusable bags for shoppers as well as ‘banks’ for recycling glass, plastic and
paper in their car parks. By reusing and recycling, we can help to reduce waste.
In conclusion, both national governments and individuals must play their part in
looking after the environment.
Under the British and Australian laws a jury in a criminal

case has no access to information about the
defendant’s past criminal record. This protects the
person who is being accused of the crime.
Some lawyers have suggested that this practice should be
changed and that a jury should be given all the past
facts before they reach their decision about the case.
Do you agree or disagree?
It is believed, and rightly so, that a person learns from his past and makes his future bright
by correcting the mistakes committed in the past. Due to this, a person should not be judged,
as a whole, by his past deeds only. Due weight age must be accorded to the present
circumstances in which the person commits an act, which may either give a positive or a
negative result.
Different nations across the globe have different set of rules in respect of criminal cases that
come across the jury of such nation. The jury under the British and Australian laws has no
access as regards the past criminal record of a defendant. This provides an edge to the
defendant, as the jury comes to a decision in vacuum. Moreover, in absence of previous
criminal record the jury does not arrive at a decision due to any biasness or pre-conceived
notion about the character of the defendant. This situation, undoubtedly, favours the
defendant.
However, another school of thought believes that the jury must be aware of the past criminal
records of the defendant. According to the believers of this school, an access to the past
criminal records, actually provides a factual, realistic and reasonable platform to the jury to
deliver their judgment. The past records, as a matter of fact, provides the insight into the
nature, character, upbringing, social level, mental health and numerous other factors of the
defendant. With the help of these tools, it becomes easy and logical for the jury to read the
subconscious mind of such defendant. Moreover, it also facilitates the jury to take a
reasoned, well defined, appropriate, conscious, deliberate, judicious and prudent decision.
As a matter of fact, in the recent case of a known gangster that made headlines in the
criminal magazine, The ABC, it was only due to the knowledge of modus operandi of the
said gangster in past records, that the jury over-ruled the theory of reasonable doubt that
was illusioned by the advocate of the defendant.
In short, in my opinion, the jury must be made aware of the past records to provide them the
opportunity to have a full 360 degree view about he defendant, as a whole.
Sample Answer 2
No one can argue that there is no perfect judicial system at the moment. Each
country has a slightly different approach to the way of prosecution. British and
Australian laws have juries, who are valuable at times when evidence is not
enough to make a verdict. At the moment juries have no access to a prosecuted
person’s criminal record in order to deny them from making an emotion-based
decision. However, some people believe that this practice should be changed. I
tend to disagree with them.
To begin with, jury system is founded upon the principle that juries should judge
based on facts and provided evidence. They should use their human emotions and
intuition only to fill the so called ‘’legal gap’’ at times when even though evidence
is clear, it cannot be used by judge due to legislative formalities. Giving juries
additional information about accused person’s criminal past would result in more
emotion based decisions and break the understanding of a fair and fact-based trial.
Furthermore, there have been numerous cases of people with threatening looks,
wrongfully sentenced for years in prison without sufficient evidence of a crime.
Even though some people may say that providing criminal records to juries does
not make an accused person look guilty, but simply gives them more information,
practice have shown that it is more likely for a jury to misinterpret this
information as a clear sign of tendency to make crimes.
In conclusion, in my opinion juries should be provided with facts and evidence of

the crime only. Personal information about accused information, such as criminal
records can cause an emotion-based decision rather than result in a fair trial.
Essay topics: In some parts of the world it is becoming popular to
research the history of one's own family. Why might people want to do
this? Is it a positive or negative development?
A Family is one of the natural masterpieces and an essential cell of

every society. Genealogy reflects lifestyle of our ancestors and group
belonging. The main idea of these researches is providing people with
curiosity facts about their social origin. Some sceptic (Disbelievers)
considers this activity as waste of time, but the advocate’s recon, that
it can change an attitude towards your life.
History helps to build bridges between ancient and present times;

moreover this is a cognitive activity. There are a rich variety of reasons
for searching for family roots. Some people are interested in this
pastime out of curiosity, and this is their hobby. Perhaps, they secretly
hope that they have famous or wealthy ancestors. Moreover, making
investigations allows to spend quality time with family members and to
educate children. For the others, this occupation is walk of life. Surfing
the Internet, users may stumble on an irritating advertisement that
offer their service to find long-lost or distant relatives. From my point
of view, such agencies present people lost chance on reunification.
Also, there are many rich people who find an eminent forefather to
raise their social status among high society.
In addition, one more positive aspect of history is broadening outlook,

because looking for information makes a brain promote logical
thinking and other mental skills.
In a nutshell, the modern world has gotten stuck in material values and
forgotten about true sense of existence; in my opinion doing such
discoveries would help people to be closer and on the same wave.
Sample Answer 2
Nowadays, there is an increasing interest in tracing one’s roots. There are several
reasons that justify these curiosities and, in my opinion, people’s interest in their
genealogy has a positive effect on their evolution.
There are several factors that motivate people to gather information about their
predecessors. Firstly, they may want to get to know their ancestors as people. For
example, they may try to find out what kind of jobs they had, or whether they were
rich or poor. Secondly, people may want to collect information about their
predecessors for posterity. This could help their children to understand themselves
better by travelling back in time. Finally, individuals may choose to dig up their family
tree to learn about their roots, about who they are.
In my view, being aware of the history of one’s family has a positive impact on his
development. Searching for information about our predecessors can be a wonderful
journey of discovery. People can find out exciting details about their family history.
For instance, they may find out that one of their ancestors was a king, or occupied
another important position. Furthermore, individuals may get to know some relatives
of whose existence they did not know before. This way they could expand their
family by developing a close relationship with the persons they just met. Also, people
can have a completely new outlook on life; they may see things from a different
perspective, a more positive one.
In conclusion, there are various factors that influence people’s decision to investigate
the history of their family. In my view this can be extremely beneficial for their
personal development.
The position of women in society has changed markedly in

the last twenty years. Many of the problems young
people now experience, such as juvenile delinquency,
arise from the fact that many married women now work
and are not at home to care for their children.
Model Answer 1: (Agreement)

Over the last twenty years the women empowerment and employment have gone
through rapid changes and more women are working in different sphere of society
than ever. This is in fact advantageous for the overall growth a county and at the
same time this is one of the main reasons the juvenile delinquency has increased
nowadays.
First of all, a child needs the tenderness and guidance of parents and if both parents
are working they have very little time to spend with the children. The trends of both
working parents is leading depression, lack of morality and lose family tie which have
severe psychological damage among the teenagers. This is directly leading to issues
like crime, drug and immoral activities conducted by the adolescents.
Again, this is a long time trend that a father would bring the daily breads for the
family while mother would foster and take care of the children in most of the society
and with the women empowerment, this harmony has been changed. There is no
harm in women employment and in fact this is positive from many perspectives and
yet we can see an immense competition among the married couple especially
regarding their career while they totally overlook their needs for their children.
Fatherhood is important and he has many roles to play for the children but a mother,
as we have seen throughout the century, makes the major share of contribution
towards upbringing the children. When a mother has very little time to share with her
kids, the problem related to juvenile crime increases.
The teenage time is a very sensitive time in every one’s life and if parents can’t
contribute their duties at that time, the children have a chance to go astray. With
working mothers this is happening more than ever.
Model Answer 2: (Disagreement)

It is certainly true that the position of women in society has undergone a dramatic
change in the past twenty years but I do not feel that this is a direct cause of the
indisputable increase in juvenile-related problems during this period.
It is now accepted that young women should find work on leaving school; indeed to
rely totally on their parents' financial support is no longer an option in many families.
Likewise, once they get married, the majority of women continue working since the
financial pressures of setting up a house and establishing a reasonable standard of
living often require two incomes.
Twenty years ago it was common for women to give up work once they had children
and devote their time to caring for their children. This is no longer the general rule
and the provision of professionally-run child care facilities and day nurseries have
removed much of the responsibility for child rearing that used to fall to mothers.
However, these facilities come at a cost and often require two salaries coming into a
family to be afforded.
I do not believe that the increase in the number of working mothers has resulted in
children being brought up less well than previously. Indeed it could be argued that by
giving mothers the opportunity to work and earn extra money children can be better
provided for than previously. There is more money for luxuries and holidays and a
more secure family life is possible. Of course there are limits as to the amount of
time that ideally should be spent away from home and the ideal scenario would be
for one of the parents (often the wife) to have a part-time job and thus be available
for their children before and after school. It is important to establish the correct
balance between family life and working life.
Model Answer 3: (Mixed Opinion)

The issue whether 'married women should work or should stay at home to care their
children' is always a disputable issue. Strong arguments are present from both the
sides and let us discuss in a detailed way.
Firstly, married women should work to get financial independence and her income
helps the family too. Nowadays, expenses are increasing day by day and this extra
income definitely helps the family to overcome the expenses. I observed that the
families who are having two salaries always can afford the better education for their
children, can have better lifestyle, and can plan better savings. Everybody is aware
that currently many women got good education and gained skills which are required
for the industry. So married women should go the work and utilize their skill which
helps to the Society.
There is other side of coin always. Married women have more responsibility about
their children. Children are connected more to mother, so mother should take care of
children. Mother should teach children about society, need of education. If married
women become busy with the work, children future will become uncertain. I observed
some children are grown in a systematic way who are taken care by mother.
In Conclusion, I prefer married women should work as well as concentrate on

children career. They should balance their work and personal life. Male too need to
help women in children's care.
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Some people think that universities should provide graduates with
knowledge and skills needed n the workplace. Others think that the
true function of a university should be to give access to knowledge for
its own sake, regardless of whether the course is useful to an
employer. What, in your opinion, should be the main function of a
university?
Education is a very important thing for human’s life. People can have a
good position in a company by completing high level of education. The
importance of education toward human’s life has forced another need
to complete by educational institution, including university. Regarding
this issue, some people believe that university should place itself as a
media for the students to gain knowledge, no matter it will be useful
for the employer of the students. Some other people believe that
university should be able to answer today’s need in getting a high
quality of students who is able to apply their knowledge and skill in
the workplace.
For some idealistic people, education should be a thing which is

enjoyed by students. Students may not be forced as a creature who is
obsessed in getting exact-oriented knowledge. They believe that this
kind of orientation will block them in getting wider scope of
knowledge. Therefore, university should not have such kind of
limitation as well in seeing it. University should be the right place for
students to enjoy learning process, without thinking about whether it
will be useful for them in their workplace or not.
On the other hand, some other people think that focus in studying the
needed knowledge and skills to apply in the workplace is essential to
be prepared by university. In fact, there are many companies which
send their worker to take higher level of education to achieve their
goal. The sending of workers to study is an important step for them as
it can significantly improve the performance of the company.
Therefore, it is expected by the company to get qualified graduates
that to support the development of the company.
Personally, I believe that university should play its role in being a place
to prepare graduate with a clear focus on skills and knowledge needed
in the workplace. It will make the education itself be a significant
process to achieve the long-term goal of taking the learning process in
the university.
Feb & March, 2016
Without capital punishment (the death penalty) our lives are

less secure and crimes of violence increase. Capital
punishment is essential to control violence in society.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Model Answer 1: (Agreement: Capital punishment is essential to control violence in society.)

Before talking about the essential role of death penalty, you have to think about the meaning, and the
purpose, of any kind of punishment. If you consider that the purpose is to prevent the guilty from being
nasty again, you can be seduced by an argumentation in favor of the suppression of capital punishment.
But you have to think about another aspect of the problem: a punishment is also useful to impress people,
to make them fear the law. In fact, let's take the example of a young misfit, which has grown in a violent
atmosphere, influenced by older delinquents, etc. He lives in the streets; he's got no aim but to survive.
This is the kind of person who could possibly kill someone for money, or even for fun .Why would he fear
prison? Life would be easier for him there. In addition, in many cases, when you behave normally, you can
benefit from penalty reductions. This young misfit needs to be impressed; he needs to know that the law is
a frontier. When you cross it, you can lose your life. That is why capital punishment helps keeping a
distance between robbery and murder. If you abolish it, you suppress the difference between these two
types of crime, which are completely different.
But there is also a limit to define: even if death penalty is unavoidable, it would be a crime to apply it to
inadequate cases. If there is no premeditation or past facts which can justify such a punishment, it is far too
strict to apply death penalty. That is why the lawmakers have to establish precisely the context in which
capital punishment car being pronounced. That is the price to pay to limit violence without using excessive
violence.
Alternative Answer 3: (Disagreement: Capital punishment is NOT mandatory to control violence in

society.)
The argument about the capital punishment or death penalty is a very controversial one. Some people think
that without death penalty it is impossible to retain the law and order in a country while others stand totally
against the capital punishment and describe it as inhuman. Both sides have their logic to support their
opinion. In my opinion, capital punishment should be only used in a situation where there is no other
alternative. Otherwise, penalties rather than death should be tried to punish any one.
Sometimes the law and order of a country become so fragile and out of control that the Government and
law enforcing agencies must show the mass people that a criminal is punished severely and other should
not dare to do the same crime. In these cases many criminals are hang till death or even send to the
electronic chairs and there really left no alternative rather than that. Again there comes situations even in a
very peaceful society that all the people show contempt to the criminal and expect some exemplary
punishment. For example: All the people expect a terrible penalty for a serial killer or a lunatic rapist. Most
of these killers and criminals are severely damaged psychologically and the possibility for their being
normal again is almost zero. These kind of person who has taken other people's lives and dignity should be
punished with highest penalty like death to make the society a better place to live in. Finally those who
betray with the country and compromise with the enemy with the freedom of the motherland should be
hang till death in other word should be given capital punishment because of their heinous act.
But we must consider that, we can't create a living being and we never have the right to take the lives of a
living being. So if we punish even a single innocent soul with the punishment he/she does not deserve then
the whole system will be corrupted. If an innocent people is imprisoned and proved not guilty at a later time
we can at least take him/her out from the prison but what if we've already killed him/her? There would be
no way to remorse and the whole law will be condemned. Moreover, if there are chances that a criminal
will remorse for what he/she has done and will lead a normal and peaceful life, then he/she should be given
a chance.
I believe that, some criminals are simply dangerous for the society and will always be no matter how much
opportunities and support they are given, and they should be given the death penalty. But if there is a
slightest chance that the criminal was a victim of the situation and tried to save his/herself or any logic in
favour of the crime, should be given chance at least once. And the capital punishment should be used only
in some extreme cases rather than using it as the law prevailing policy.
Alternative Answer 5: (Mixed Opinion)

I think, imposing death penalty as a punishment to all criminals to reduce crime have been a constant
subject of debate all the world in recent years. As the generations pass on, the way people thoughts
regarding issues related good and bad also changed. As technology goes on improving day by day it
serves for both positive and negative purposes. So, ultimately some people think that capital punishment is
the only way to make lives more secure resulting decrements violence in society. I strongly believe that
imposing of punishment should be appropriate to the crime that had been done.
Firstly, there are many crimes that jeopardize (risk) the lives of society. Crimes like religious wars, cyber
crimes, robbery, addiction to drugs etc. All these crimes start with a single person who involves many
innocent people to have a role in crime scene. So, assigning death penalty to all criminals is not correct
and not possible too. So, head of the gang to be taken into custody and teachings relevant to moral values
to taught so as hand over this criminal to society as a changed person who promotes peace. For, instance,
cyber crime is common nowadays, to control it control it initial steps to be taken to catch the criminal and
investigate to find out purpose of crime. So, if crime was done deliberately then imprisonment for particular
period in more than enough.
Secondly, there are few other crimes which disturb society's peacefulness. Crimes like terrorism, Murders,
Gang rape etc. come into this category. These are the crimes which will have adverse effects threatening
the lives of innocent people. For example, the great scientist Noble, invented dynamite for useful purpose
to blast the hills to solve transport problems but it was mishandled by few people. Terrorists like ' …..... ‘who
is responsible for wiping out many lives of people ought to be executed. So, for these types of cases,
capital punishment is first and final punishment. By doing this, it admonishes other criminals thinking of
doing crimes. Ultimately violence will be diminished resulting fall in crime rate.
In a nut shell, it is rudimentary for every individual to work for society that no innocent human should be
punished and also to protect peace in society. It is obvious that criminal who devastated the peacefulness
of world and hit the lives of many people ought to be hanged.
In many countries, children are engaged in some kind of paid work. Some people
regard this as completely wrong, while others consider it as valuable work
experience, important for learning and taking responsibilities.
What are your opinions on this?
Whether paid work is beneficial or harmful for a child is a controversial topic. Some people
are convinced working can aid a child’s development, while others want to ban any kind of
child labour. A child’s focus should undoubtedly be on its education, but I am convinced that
some work experience can help teenagers in growing up and making better career choices.
On the one hand, taking a job can influence a child‘s health, development and academic
performance negatively. Every effort must be made to avoid exploitation of children. Most
physically exhausting work, and working at night or in dangerous places pose a threat to
children’s and teenager’s health and these are forbidden by law in most countries. Moreover,
I believe it is crucial to ensure all children get an education instead of working full time
at a young age, in order that they have a chance to find skilled employment later in life. It is
worth considering that it can be challenging for students to work and perform well in school.
Children working may find less time for their homework and social activities and may
feel overwhelmed. Moreover, teenagers, who are working may find working life more
appealing than attending school and drop out of school altogether. Finally, the kinds of jobs
usually held by children are low paid, unskilled jobs that do not provide much of a learning
experience.
On the other hand, gaining some practical experience in a casual or summer job can
improve a child’s self esteem, sense of responsibility, motivation to study and may help them
to discover their interest and talents outside the school‘s curriculum. If students can find
work in a field of their interest or tutor younger students it can be advantageous for their
studies despite taking up some time. Additionally, working gives children some practical life
experience like teaching them the value of money. Children may be proud of their work and
accompanying responsibilities, which will boost their self esteem and sense of
independence from their parents. Lastly, realizing how much there is to learn to succeed in
working life might motivate them to study harder.
All in all, I believe some work experience is advantageous for children and their education by
giving them a window into work life. It remains to see if in the future increasing competition
and study pressure will leave room for children to work while attending school.
Some people think the main purpose of schools is to turn children into good
citizens and workers, rather than to benefit them as individuals.
Here are 3 different introductions. Notice that the opinion is clear in each one.
Agree:
People have different views about what the main purpose of schools should be.
Personally, I agree that a school's role is to prepare children to be productive
members of society.
Disagree:
Many people argue that the main role of schools is to prepare children for their future
jobs. However, I believe that the purpose of education should be to help children to
grow as individuals.
Balanced view:
To a certain extent I agree that the role of schools is to prepare children to be
productive members of society. However, I also believe that the education process
has a positive impact on us as individuals.
Model Answer
It is true that the modern education system places too much emphasis on
improving the job-worthiness of children and that is hardly surprising. Jobs
are important. If they weren’t, job-oriented courses wouldn’t have been so
popular among students. As you can probably see, professional courses
like medicine, engineering and MBA attract more students than courses like
arts or pure science. That means both want schools and colleges to turn
them into employable adults.
While it is true that there is an emphasis on making children good citizens

and workers, it is wrong to assume that schools don’t benefit children as
individuals. In fact, children learn a lot of life-skills from school. Schools
teach children to interact one another. It teaches them to respect authority;
it nourishes their leadership skills and teaches them how to work as part of
a team. Schools also teach children the need to be disciplined. All of these
skills are essential to grow into good adults.
I even think that children who receive formal schooling have an advantage
over those who are home schooled. That is because the school is a
microcosm of the world outside. It teaches kids all the skills necessary to
survive in the world outside. What’s more, the advancements in modern
technology now allow schools to offer individualized curriculums. Many
schools now give students the freedom to choose the courses they want to
study. It allows them to demonstrate their skills. Modern technology, which
most schools have embraced in a big way, also gives children more
opportunity to interact with their teachers and peers.
As schooling tend to become more and more tailored to suit the individual
needs of young people, it is hard to see how the argument that schools
don’t benefit children individually holds water.
In most parts of the world, structures and roles of the family have
changed. What changes have occurred? Are the changes positive or
negative?
The family structure has changed dramatically. The way a

family was normally run back in the 50s and 60s is not how it is
now. Some people still like to think that things are still being
run that way. Our grandparents still like to think that's how
things are. They cannot accept that nowadays women are
bringing in the money too.
The roles of women and men have sort of switched in a way. In

the 50s the mother was the one that had to stay home and take
care of the kids. The men were the ones that would leave every
morning and got to work, come home and dinner would be on
the table. Now men and women are both working. Sometimes
some women bring home more than their husbands. I think this
is something that was a positive transaction to happen to
women. Women needed to break out of that cook, clean, and
watch children stage.
Not only have the roles changed for men and women, it's
changed also for children and teenagers. Sometimes teenagers
and children have as much responsibility as the parents. If
teenagers have younger siblings, sometimes they have to pick
them up from school, cook them dinner, and give them bathes.
It’s like as if they take on the role of the parents. Back in the
50s teenagers would not worry about giving bathes, or cooking
dinners. The mother would be the one to do that.
Teenagers now have it better than their parents. Even though

some teenagers do not want to admit it, but we do. We have it
better because we have so much more freedom. My mother
had to go to school and then work that was pretty much it. She
was not allowed to go out like I do. Her mother was very strict.
Teenagers now have so many more things to do. We have
computers, game systems, and stereos. We get to go out
sometimes whenever we want; all together I think we have a lot
more freedom.
So in conclusion, times have changed. I think our culture has

accepted it and moved with it. Some people cannot ace.
There is an argument between scientists regarding wild animals.

Some of them believe in saving wild animals of all kinds, others,
however, are interested in saving only particular species. Discuss
both views; give your own opinion and examples.
The conservation of wildlife is a hotly debated topic. Slowly but steadily we are
becoming aware of the need to protect wildlife. Some scientists believe that only
certain species of animals should be protected; others are of the opinion that all
forms of wildlife should be protected. I agree with the latter point of view.
I firmly believe that all forms of life born here have a right to live here. Human
beings are the only species that have trouble coexisting with other forms of life. We
behave as if the whole world belonged to us. We exploit other forms of life to
satisfy our need and greed. Tigers, lions and crocodiles are being killed for their
skin. Elephants are being killed for their precious tusks. Snakes are being killed; so
are whales. Sadly many of these species are now facing the threat of extinction.
I cannot agree with the argument that only selected species should be protected.
Scientists who put forward this theory are only concerned with the well-being of
the mankind. The species that they want to protect will most probably be the ones
that are beneficial to human beings. That is the only reason they want to protect
those species in the first place. Unfortunately, this tactic has several downsides. To
start with, all forms of life are essential to protecting the biodiversity and
ecosystem. If one species becomes extinct because of our wrongdoings or factors
beyond our control, it is going to have an impact on other species as well.
Unfortunately, we are yet to realize this. Our greed is destroying in the planet. We
don’t realize that we will also get destroyed when other species die.
To conclude, the argument that only certain species of life should be protected
doesn’t hold water. It stems from the belief that we own this planet and that every
other form of life exists for our benefit. If we are really concerned with our well-
being, it is time we did something to protect the planet and its inhabitants without
discriminating one against the other.
Some people say that the government should invest in trains and
the subway system to prevent traffic congestion in large cities.
Others, however, think it should build wider roads. Discuss both
views and give your own opinion and examples
Trains are a faster and greener mode of transport. A single train can carry many
thousands of people. Therefore, the argument that the government should invest in
trains to reduce the traffic congestion certainly holds water. In my opinion, the
government should also build wider roads.
Railways are not necessarily an alternative to roadways. They are both important
modes of transport used by millions of people every day. Railways complement
roadways and vice versa. Because of this reason, the government needs to invest in
both.
Generally speaking, people do not normally use trains for travelling short
distances. For example, very few people will board a train to go to the supermarket
or the library in their town. They are more likely to take a bus or a car. If the roads
aren’t wide, they will get stuck in the traffic.
People don’t always live or work within walking distance of the railway station.
Also, trains don’t reach every part of a city. By contrast, roads connect almost all
areas. In Mumbai, for example, people use both trains and buses/cars every day.
They use the bus service to reach the railway station. They need both wider roads
and more reliable trains to commute faster. Ideally, a city should have both – a
well-developed rail network and wider roads.
To conclude, we need to build both wider roads and a better rail network to solve
the traffic woes of a city, Roads cannot always be a substitute for trains. Likewise,
trains cannot be a substitute for cars or buses.
There is an increasing trend of old people living longer in many

countries around the world. Do you think this has a positive or a
negative effect on the population as a whole? Give your own
opinion and relevant examples.
Model Answer 1:
With the advancement of modern science and medical science, people are
enjoying a longer life than before and in many countries people are well aware
of the population growth and as a result having only one kid or two. These
reasons lead the fact that in many countries, the proportion of older people is
growing faster. This has both the positive and negative effects.
At first, older people are more experienced and can contribute largely by
counselling the young generation. There are some professions like teaching
where an experienced teacher can be more benevolent than a young teacher.
Again, older people are the witness of the history and they can revile the past to
us more practically than others. Finally, since young members of a family are
busy at outside and cannot manage time to share with kids, so the older people
can be very good companion to those kids and can help them to rise in a family
environment rather than in a day-care- centre.
On the contrary, in some societies older people are considered to be burden

especially in those areas where people suffer from extreme poverty. Older
people require more attention and extra care and the touch of relatives. But
because of generation gap and poverty, they are often ignored and that is a
horrible experience for them. Again, naturally aged people cannot do physical
labour and that is why they have very practical contribution to the society
compared to their young counterparts.
Considering all the issues , though it might seem little harsh but I think that a
considerable portion of older people can be helpful for all of us but if this reach
to an extreme proportion then it is a bad omen both for the new generation and
the old people themselves.
Model Answer 2:
Thanks to the technological and scientific advancements, people's lives have

become significantly progressed, particularly in improving human health with
the most modern applications and effective treatments. It is inevitable that the
remarkable increase in life expectancy has been a phenomenon in many
countries as well as impacted both positively and negatively on their societies.
Older adults have been appreciated as the valuable and essential resource to
their communities with material and immaterial contributions which benefit the
younger. The increased longevity might create many time opportunities for
those who still eager to pursue their working or researching passion for societal
development, encouraging the young generations to inherit and attempt more
for further success. The retirement age has been adjusted in most of working
fields in order that the elderly can work longer with their contributing
expectation, particularly the working year maximum of 60 for men and that of
55 for women.
In spite of significant values that the elderly can bring to the society, there are
some negative implications which might put the government and the whole
community under financial and healthcare pressure. The more people retire the
heavier pension burden the state has to carry. After a certain period of time for
working, whether their living standards are better, they still have right to receive
social welfare from their government. Therefore, many countries consequently
take more consideration into budget distribution for this section. Additionally,
the increasing amount of older adults is more likely to exacerbate
overpopulation worldwide, which will lead to many overloaded facilities as
hospitals, retirement homes and housing provision.
The constant proliferation in aging population has been obviously creating both
benefits and burdens to their societies. Therefore, the government in every
country should implement aging-friendly policies and efficient programs so as
to mitigate this issue's negative influences and still progress people's standards
of living.

In many countries television shows many foreign-made programs. The
dominance of imported entertainment is harmful to the cultures of
these countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In this century, some multinational companies expand their business

to other places. Some of them take advantage from broadcasting
business such as television channel that rely on television programs.
Moreover, in many countries television presents many foreign-made
programs. Some people think that dominance of imported
entertainment damage to cultures and some other people claim that
import program television brings a beneficial role for their life.
Television is the one of medium that cannot be separated from

people’s life, since years it takes some roles such as entertainment or
information source for societies. As development of International
Corporation expands their network in many countries, they open
business to explore broadcasting sector such as television channels.
They show programs television such as sports, music, film, and
fashions. Some people claim that it can be harmful because it
influences their local customs. Similarly, foreign-made program could
replace the local cultures. This condition is caused by expanding of
foreign business massively; many young people think that western
style is better than local culture. They prefer adore import fashion as
part of lifestyle, then they try to imitate celebrity’s style. For example,
in Indonesia many teenagers who feel proud to copy style from famous
public figure especially performance and lifestyle, and some of them
begin to wear out the local culture or eastern culture. As a result, they
are closer with western style than their tradition.
Other people believe that there are some benefits from abroad made-
program. They could take many advantages from some programs
which show knowledge and information in particular channel such as
BBC Channel or Discovery Channel. Overseas television programs bring
more knowledge or news fast because they give more up-to-date
information about important events that happened from all over the
world. In addition, some people give assessment that local television
program is under-quality especially for unreasonable cinema series
that frequently appear in particular moment and this condition
transfers bad effects for young generation because it leads wrong
imaginative for them. So, this phenomenon makes people tend to
choose external entertainment source such as abroad film. For
illustrate, so many people come to movie theatre to see foreign movies
that more fascinating than local production, they know that there are
differences of quality from local entertainment which seem
monotonous for audience, it proves that foreign made-programs give
an essential role for them.
In my point of view, there are two opinions that believe import

entertainment could be harmful for local society because inappropriate
with their customs and other people give reason that foreign
entertainment has better quality than local entertainment because full
fill the expectation of viewers and it is claimed useful for them. So, this
condition needs concern from some sides especially from local citizens
to improve the quality of entertainment so that be able to compete
with other countries, then local society should be prudent to filter
some abroad made-programs toward inconvenient programs. This
phenomenon is the consequence of globalization era where people
should prepare to confront with modern age.
In conclusion, the development of technology changes people’s view

how to enjoy the entertainment. They have decided to involve in this
modern era to consume many sources from other countries but people
need to prevent the negative sides from particular programs that show
unsuitable with their customs or cultures. It is true that dominance of
imported entertainment take potential market in several countries and
this situation could force the local entertainment production, and this
phenomenon is caused by expanding of globalization that deliver
some effects which make people have to ready to face the advanced
era.
As a result of the widespread use of the machine and the development of modern
technology, goods have become increasingly cheaper, causing consuming more. For
one thing, this trend has improve the material standard of living. For another, plenty
of resources have been consumed and environment has been polluted due to the
rise in consumption. In my opinion, this trend has brought advantages and
disadvantages.
Thanks to the progress in modern technology and breakthroughs in industry, a large

number of goods are affordable for people, from digital products to beautiful clothes,
which makes people live a wonderful life. For example, cell phones, which only the
rich could afford in the early 1990s, began to be prevalent among the public ten
years later due to the progress in manufacture. This small digital communication tool
enables people to reach others easily. There is a large amount of evidence to
confirm that the public benefit so much from increasing cheaper goods (e.g.,
automobiles, computers, TVs, etc.).
However, people tend to consuming too much goods has also caused many
problems. Firstly, this trend has created severe environmental problems. For
instance, in order to meet the endless requirements of customers, companies tend to
enlarge production by building more factories. Consequently, these new factories
erode thousands of acres of forest which is the habitats of numerous animals
including those endangered. In addition, energy crisis become worse. Recently, most
of machines are driven by fossil resources like coal and oil, which are non-renewable
resources. Therefore, people should buy what they really need and should not waste
them.
To conclude, goods becoming cheaper better people's life while this trend has also
caused some problems such as the destruction of ecosystem and energy crisis.
When shopping, customers should consume in moderation.
Differences between countries become less evident each year.
Nowadays, all over the world people share the same fashions,
advertising, brands, eating habits and TV channels. Do the advantages
outweigh the disadvantages of this?
It is true that many aspects of culture are becoming increasingly

similar throughout the world. Although this trend has some benefits, I
would argue that there are more drawbacks.
On the one hand, the globalization of fashion, brands, eating habits

and other areas of culture has some benefits. Firstly, it increases the
knowledge and information about other cultures. Our understanding of
other people and cultures therefore increases. Secondly, the globe has
become a global village, thanks to technology like the internet and
satellites which brought this world so close. Thirdly, we get the best
aspects of different cultures like best foods and products are sold all
over the world. As a result, people have more choices ever than before.
Finally, it would be much cheaper and more efficient for countries to
have a unique identity.
On the other hand, I believe that the disadvantages of cultural

globalization are even more significant. Firstly, sometimes we get the
worst aspects of certain culture such as junk or fast food which is not
good for health. Secondly, traditional customs, clothing etc. might
disappear due to the influence of foreign culture. If a culture
disappears, the whole way of life will disappear with it and we will lose
the rich cultural diversity which makes societies more interesting.
Finally, People are wearing almost same clothes all over the world. As a
consequence, few brands like Nike, Addidas are occupying the big
market. Unemployment and gap between different nation’s economies
will therefore increase in some way.
In conclusion, it seems to me that the drawbacks of globalization, in

terms of cultural habits such as clothes we wear or the foods we eat,
do outweigh the benefits.
Young people are important resources to their country, but governments may
ignore some problems faced by young people in running the country. In your
experience, what does the government need to do for supporting of helping
young people? Please identify those problems and give your idea or suggestion
to solve the issue.
In contemporary society, human beings are progressing at an amazing rate on

various realms. However, the problems had by youngsters, which were often
ignored by the governments and societies, have reached such proportions that
elderly people doubt whether they belong to the promising generation. This
phenomenon has sparked intense attention. It is essential for us to analyse the
problems and then pinpoint some effective remedies.
As far as I am concerned, several key problems are thought to be significant in this

issue. To start with, the main hazard lies in the fact that the next generation is
becoming violence in many aspects. Specifically, the pupils in primary schools
begin to be fighters. The victims are often afraid to notice their teachers or parents.
As a result, the schools are no longer safe places. Besides, the problem that more
and more spoiled children is a serious one. These parents, who are too busy with
their work, probably have little spare time to accompany kids. In order to
compensate, they buy their children whatever they need or ask. Then children
would never be content if they cannot get what they count. Additionally, less and
less family has the anxiety about the food. Yet, increasing number of children are
wasting food, water and everything.
Based on the above analysis, comprehensive solutions should be designed to

alleviate the problems. In the first place, it is the media that mislead our young
people. The violent stories or scenes featured in the movies or programs will
theoretically lead our kids more prone to violence. The administration of the media
should be more rigid. Then, governments could make laws to make parents
responsible. Parents must use their time to supervise their kids and point out their
weaknesses. Last but not lease, leaders should recognize education is the only
long-term key to the problems of youngsters.
Obviously, the next generation calls for more public attention. We have seen and
continue to see the drawbacks and severe problems of the young people. We cannot
afford to lose our future. Only when effective measures are taken by the
government can we make sure we can have a brighter future.
Student at school and universities far more from lessons with

teachers than from other sources (such as the Internet and
Television). To What extent do you agree or disagree?
Learning is an essential activity for students, without learn they cannot

pass the exam and get the high score. Nowadays, many students rely
on study in school with teacher. However, there are many learning
sources such as internet, television and ext. I convince that not only
study with explained by teacher but also student must explore the
other sources to gain more knowledge.
They rely on study with teacher. It is probably because they cannot

understand when study by themselves. Furthermore, they do not have
opportunity to ask the teacher when they self-taught study. For
instance, the teacher should held and be guide disabilities students,
because they need tutorial from teacher and know how to study with
their limitation. Likewise, many students believe that study in school
with helped and explained by teacher is enough to know the subject
and pass the exam with flying colours.
While, By contrast, some students have their own comfortable learning

style namely Autodidact. They comfort to learn by themselves, even
though in class room they study with other students. They argue that
study in school with teacher is just introduction to broaden horizons
and to know other things. Moreover, Teacher is a guide and helps
them know the basic of subject's material. Afterwards, there are many
sources that can be used by students. For Instance, Internet is
favourable sources of students now which is the consideration is
accessible and provide many sources and useful information for them
especially using Google, yahoo, Wikipedia and soon
To sum up, there are pros and cons about this issue. In my opinion,
teacher is only a guide for students and it is better to make it balance
between study with teacher and self-taught study from other sources.
However, if they do not understand the information which provided by
internet or others, they can ask teacher in classroom later.
Some people believe that anyone can create art such as painting, poetry,
music and so on. Others think that a person should have special abilities to
create art. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Now – a – days, football supporters are behaving violently. What are the
causes? How can we solve it?
Nowadays the differences between countries are becoming less evident

because we see the same TV shows, advertisements, fashion and follow the
same brands. To what extent the advantages of this trend outweigh its
disadvantages?
It is undoubtedly the case that the world today has become a global village. One of
the effects of this is that increasingly people in all corners of the world are exposed to
similar services and products and adopt similar habits. My view is that this is largely
a beneficial process and in this essay I will explain why.
The first point to make is that there are some downsides to this process of cultural
globalisation, but these are relatively minor. The most significant of these
disadvantages is that it can weaken national culture and traditions. For example, if
people watch films and television programmes produced in the United States,
sometimes they adopt aspects of the lifestyle of the American characters they see on
television. Typically, however, this only affects minor details such as clothing and
does not seriously threaten national identity.
When we turn to the other side of the argument, there are two major points to make
in favour of this process. The first of these is that the more we share habits, products
and services, the better we understand each other and this reduces prejudice against
other nations. The other point relates to modernity. It is a sign of progress in a
society that people no longer are restricted to brands and advertisements from their
own society but are able to access more international goods. If, for example, there
were unable to drink Coca Cola or wear Nike, then that would mean their society was
not part of the international community.
In conclusion, I understand the point of view of people who worry about cultural
globalisation because it is a threat to national traditions. However, this is outweighed
by its positive impact on international understanding and the fact that it represents
progress within a society.
Some people say that the best way to improve public health is by
increasing the number of sports facilities. Others, however, say that
this would have little effect on public health and that other measures
are required.
Nowadays, career and work come in first in most people's life. So,
many do not care about their health at all. Some people believe that
the most suitable way to improve the level of health is by increasing
the number of sports facilities while others consider that this would
have little influence on public health and that other steps are required.
Let us analyse both aspects before drawing a reasoned conclusion.
There are several reasons why building sports facilities could improve
public health. To begin with, not everyone has chance to go to sports
facilities placed in different parts of the city. Many do not have time
because of their work. Also, most people are tired after work, so they
do not have desire to get involved in any activity, even if they have
enough time. Therefore, having many sports centres would encourage
people to participate in them. By this routine, sport can be a part of
people's life as well as career, and sport leads to healthy life.
On the other hand, there are points to be made against the view that a
large number of sports facilities are a good solution to increase public
health. First, people can do exercises in their houses. For instance,
everyone can do push-up and pull-up in their homes. It costs only a
little money to get some equipment. Second, having many sport
centres decreases the family economy. If this kind of centres enters
our daily life, hardly anyone could stay away from them. In addition,
sports facilities require experienced experts in order not to be harmful.
So, a large number of sport centres can decrease the level of their
work and the health of people.
To sum up, there are convincing arguments both to support and refute
the view that increasing sport facilities can improve the level of health.
As far as I am concerned, increasing these facilities would have
tangible effect on the public health, but other steps are required.
April 2016
after school.
The option to start work straight after school is attractive for several reasons. Many
young people want to start earning money as soon as possible. In this way, they can
become independent, and they will be able to afford their own house or start a family.
In terms of their career, young people who decide to find work, rather than continue
their studies, may progress more quickly. They will have the chance to gain real
experience and learn practical skills related to their chosen profession. This may
lead to promotions and a successful career.
studies. Firstly, academic qualifications are required in many professions. For
example, it is impossible to become a doctor, teacher or lawyer without having the
relevant degree. As a result, university graduates have access to more and better job
opportunities, and they tend to earn higher salaries than those with fewer
qualifications. Secondly, the job market is becoming increasingly competitive, and
sometimes there are hundreds of applicants for one position in a company. Young
people who do not have qualifications from a university or college will not be able to
compete.
successful in their careers if they continue their studies beyond school level.
(271 words, band 9)
Access to computers has increased significantly over recent decades, and the
number of children playing games on computers has increased too. This essay will
consider the positive and negative impacts of this and discuss ways to mitigate
against the potential negative effects.
With regards to the positive effects, playing computers games can develop children’s
cognitive skills. Many popular games require abstract and high level thinking skills in
order to win, skills that may not be taught at school. For example, children need to
follow instructions, solve complex problems and use logic in many of the games that
are currently popular. Such experience will be beneficial to a child’s progression into
an adult.
However, concerns have been raised about the prolific use of computer games by
children, much of this related to the violence they contain. The problem is that in
many of the games children are rewarded for being more violent, and this violence is
repeated again and again. For instance, many games involve children helping their
character to kill, kick, stab and shoot. This may lead to increased aggressive
feelings, thoughts, and behaviours.
In order to minimize these negative impacts, parents need to take certain steps.
Firstly, some video games are rated according their content, so parents must check
this and ensure their children are not allowed to have access to games that are
unsuitable. Parents can also set limits on the length of time games are played.
Finally, parents should also take an active interest in the games their children are
playing so they can find out how they feel about what they are observing.
To sum up, there are benefits of computer games, but there are disadvantages too.
However, if parents take adequate precautions, the severity of these negative
impacts can be avoided.
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Some celebrities say that their private lives shouldn’t come under media
scrutiny. Other people, however, believe that they should accept it as part
of their fame. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Celebrities live under constant media surveillance. Every aspect of their life
makes headlines. Some of them certainly enjoy the attention they get;
others have problems with it.
Celebrities thrive on the media attention they get. That is exactly what
makes them celebrities. No one complains when they are making news for
all the right reasons. Even celebrities who guard their personal lives have
no problems when the media praises them for their immaculate sense of
dressing or their flamboyant lifestyle. They themselves post personal
photos on their social profiles. But when the same media lambast them for
wearing the wrong outfit or dating the wrong person, they get upset. They
get upset when the media publishes their unflattering images.
Just like any other person, celebrities also have a right to privacy. But when
you decide to be a celebrity, you are actually agreeing to live under
constant media scrutiny and public attention.
There are several benefits to being a celebrity. Celebrities enjoy good

popularity. This popularity helps them endorse products and make
truckloads of money. They are icons to millions of people. Naturally people
want to know about their personal lives and the media satisfy that hunger.
This often results in the intrusion of privacy.
To conclude, constant media scrutiny is a by product of stardom. A person

who enjoys the benefits of being a celebrity must be willing to take the
negative aspects as well. In my opinion, celebrities should take this
sportingly. By choosing to become a celebrity they themselves have agreed
to be in the limelight. So, they should take any intrusion into their personal
life as part of their fame.
Some people think one should stay all their life in the same job, whereas others
advocate changing jobs from time to time.
People tend to differ when it comes to the opinion whether one should change job frequently.
On the one hand, many people think one should keep doing the same job all throughout the
life where as other advise that is not the way to go. The merits of both the arguments will be
analysed before a conclusion is provided.
Firstly, there are immense benefits that professionals enjoy sticking to a same job. But the
most obvious ones are security and enhanced expertise in a specific domain that they gain
during their tenure in the workplace. For example, a civil engineer who is designing the
architecture of bridge for years knows all the nitty-gritty details of the factors for building a
robust bridge. Because of his vast experience, his company will also be interested to retain
him as the same level of competency cannot be expected from a newcomer. This supports
the argument that continuing the same job over years has several positive facets.
However, many other people argue in favour of changing jobs recurrently. The main reason
being when individuals work in several jobs they usually add more skills to their portfolio and
this definitely improves their employability. For instance, when a wildlife photographer
changes his job and joins an advertising agency, not only his skills get enhanced, he is also
considered as more dynamic and versatile. Additionally, spending too long in a job also
make people feel monotonous. This makes clear why the idea of shifting jobs is suggested.
After looking at these two opposing points of view, it is felt that changing jobs every once in a
while is of more benefit. However, it is recommended that one should judge the situation
prior to make a decision.
Every year several languages die out. Some people think

that this is not important because life will be easier if
there are fewer languages in the world.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Model Answer 1
It is argued that the annual extinction of many languages is not a problem
because having just a few languages leads to a more convenient life. It is
disagreed that the convenience of using just a few key languages makes the
dying out of less spoken dialects acceptable. This essay will first discuss the
importance of language to culture, and secondly the fact that learning a few
common languages is unrealistic, followed by a reasoned conclusion.
A language is not just a group of spoken words but the key to someone’s
culture. Language has evolved over thousands of years to reflect what it means
to be from a particular place. For example, the Irish language has one of the
widest vocabularies in the world and reflects their tradition of storytelling.
Despite this, English has become the first language of the Irish, as many feel it
makes it easier to communicate with the world.
By speaking just a couple of languages, such as English and Chinese, you

alienate billions of people throughout the world. English may be common, but it
is not the ‘lingua franca’ many people think it is and it would take generations
for everyone to learn it. Countries like Korea and Vietnam have been trying to
adopt English as a second language for a long time, but most of their people still
can’t fully grasp it. However, English has been the language of business for a
long time and it should be encouraged to help a country become more
economically competitive.
To conclude, commonly spoken languages may make life more straightforward,

but this should not be at the expense of less prevalent languages, in order to
avoid the erosion of culture and the alienation of many countries.
(289 words. Band 9)
Model Answer 2
We live on the planet where thousands of languages exist.
Unfortunately, we face the fact that number of languages die out every
single year. While it is true that our life will be easier with fewer
languages, however, I would argue that extinction of single language is
a serious problem that we should pay more attention on it.
Many factors that determine in the establishment of language had

been identified by linguists. One of the most obvious factors is
geographical condition. As the earth has various geographical
circumstances, it is not surprising if thousands of different languages
have existed in all over the world. Unfortunately, considerable
problems appeared when we started to enter the globalization era. One
people feel hard to speak with another people who have different
languages. This is the reason why some people think that we need to
unify our language and the extinction some languages is one of the
indirect way to attain that goal. In their opinion, the more languages
extinct is the best for us.
On the other hand, it seems to me that the fact of language extinction

is an indicator of the domination of single language and culture. Every
single language comes together with the culture. If some languages
would extinct, it means that some cultures would extinct as well. No
one will say that the extinction of culture is not important.
To sum up, in my opinion, the extinction of some languages is a

serious problem since it indicates the domination of any language and
culture. It will bring some difficulties to us to build the just world.
Note: Answer resembles the same
“Location, location, location” isn’t typically the phrase that comes to mind when you
start thinking about which college to attend.
However, it’s one of the more important aspects of choosing where you’ll spend the next
four years after high school. Some of us are homebodies; while others love to spread
their wings a long way from what feels familiar. In order to help you make this decision a
bit easier, I’ve used my own experience and some others to show the pluses and minuses
of going to college far away. It’s hard to classify what exactly counts as “far away”.
Typically if your parents can’t come knocking on your front door whenever they please,
then you’ve officially left the nest. As a rule of thumb, we’ll say any school that’s farther
than a 7-hour drive from home is considered far away.
Advantages
 As stated above, your parents can’t come knocking whenever they want. You’re
not going to see your parents mini-van rolling up when you’re in the middle of one of
your football tailgates or come bother you during finals. Even more importantly, they
won’t be as likely to come and visit you if you don’t do as well on your finals as expected
(although I’m sure none of you have to worry about that).
 The farther away from home you get, the less likely you’ll be to run into a face you
know. To some people this is comforting. They want to leave the past where it is and turn
the page to a new chapter. If you want to completely submerge yourself in a new
environment, besides the ambience of college itself, journeying farther away for school
will set this in stone.
 Another advantage of not having the need to be close to home, means you have a
greater pool of colleges to choose from. If you know what you want to major in
this gives you the ability to really find a school with a program and situation that
fits your individual circumstances.
Disadvantages
 The other side of the parent pickle means that you aren’t going to be able to have
the comforts of home whenever you want. You’ll have to wait for breaks and long
weekends if you want to cure your homesickness. My friend Brianna who goes to Arizona
State University has been going through this because her family and boyfriend are back
in Illinois. She’s seriously contemplating changing schools starting next Fall semester.
 Speaking of sickness, if you happen to get really sick or there is an emergency,
your parents aren’t exactly waiting on standby. Whether it’s a financial emergency, like
you’ve lost your credit or debit cards, or a real emergency, like your apartment burning
down (it definitely happens), some people like the thought of always being able to go
home for assistance.
 Living far from home is certainly pricey as opposed to living an hour or so away.
Other than just the regular prices of food and other comforts, the travel expenses are
definitely going to factor in at some point. This includes any care package your parents
may want to send you and every time you go home, especially if you have to fly.
 Unless you live in an exceptionally large state like Texas or California, chances are
“far away” means out-of-state, which means out-of-state tuition. If you go to a school
closer to home you’ll often get the benefit of reduced tuition fees and that can
dramatically decrease any likely debt the majority of students will have after they
complete college. Going to a school far away usually means forfeiting this perk.
 The farther away you live, the harder it’s going to be to move most of your
belongings, especially if “going to school” means you need a boarding pass. Moving to
the other side of the country equals one of two things, unless special criteria exist. One,
you have a lengthy road trip ahead of you and your parents have it on the way back. Two,
you have a lot of baggage fees to pay and some furniture to buy when you land.
It is more important for a building to serve a purpose than to

look beautiful. Architects shouldn’t worry about
producing building as a work of art.
Do you agree or disagree with this?
Model Answer:
The buildings have both the structure and function, but here the question arise that
which one is more important, the structure or the function. The structure consist of
the outlook of the building, all kind of embellishment comes under it. The more
attention were given to the structure blocking area or renovation of any building
according to modernization, whether it is Home, Hotel, Mosque, Church,
Restaurants, School, College, Universities or Office. Architecture were more curious
and apprehensive regarding designed and outlook. But the fact is that functions are
more important like a building is more valuable if it is full filling all the criteria of
serving well, full filling all the needs of people.
Currently in the developed countries buildings are compared in the long run of
adornment, the more beautiful buildings attracts more visitors to rush for live in or
earn more compared to others. It’s a universal phenomenon that beauty attracts the
brain, many study were conducted in USA on the structure or function of the building,
which revealed that majority of people were found to be associated with the stunning
structure of building, one more fact was discovered that curvy buildings attract more
people than straight line building. In the developing countries more focus was given
to the functions like serving quality, comfort, and cheap rates etc, as more focus was
education rather than expensive school or college building, hotel stay with cheap
rates rather than classy hotel with full luxuries room, shopping from a store rather
than a branded stuff from a big well decorated shopping mall. The developing
country also began to follow the developed country in the long run of outer beauty of
a building which is alarming sign for creating a sense of comparison or complex
among people.
Instead of creating a structure wise comparison, functional comparison should be

encouraged, as those building should be appreciated who are full filling their
functions well with cheap rates with the major focus on productive goals.
Some people think that the best way to reduce crime is to give longer prison
sentences. Others, however, believe there are better alternative ways of
reducing crime.
Discuss both views and give your opinion
Model Answer
Crime is a serious and growing problem in most societies. Although many people
believe that the best way to tackle this is to place people in prison for longer periods,
others are of the opinion that other measures will be more effective.
There are benefits of giving offenders longer prison sentences. Firstly, spending a
long time in prison provides an opportunity for the prison services to rehabilitate a
prisoner. For example, someone who has committed a serious offence such as
assault will need a long time in prison in order to be sure they can be re-educated
not to re-offend. In addition to this, longer prison sentences will act as a deterrent for
someone who is thinking of committing a crime.
However, some people argue that leaving people in prison for a long time means that
they will mix with other criminals and so their character will not improve. One
alternative is community service. This gives an offender the opportunity to give
something positive back to society, and so it may improve their character. Also, the
government could focus its resources on the causes of crime, which would lead to
less crime in the future.
In my opinion, it is important to look at alternative methods. Many countries have

lengthy prison sentences, but crime has continued to increase throughout the world,
so it is clear that this is not completely effective. That said, long prison sentences
should remain for those who commit serious crimes such as assault or murder, as
justice for the victim and their family should take priority.
To conclude, there are good arguments for and against long sentences, so
governments must continue to research the various methods of crime reduction to
ensure effective policies are in place.
(290 words)
Nowadays businesses face problems with new employees who just

finished their education and lack some interpersonal skills such as the
ability to work in a team. What do you think is the main cause of the
problem? How can it be resolved?
It is sometimes argued whether the government subsidy for

post-graduate should be used equally over all area or be
concentrated on scientific fields only. I completely agree with
the idea that the limited fund must be allocated on more
practical studies.
There are several reasons why the government should spend

on science areas of post-graduate education. Since the
government’s expenditure is a kind of investment which is
expected to be shown some degree of output either tangible
or intangible, not one-side charity or donation, it is natural
that the given budget is invested to one that is more likely to
bring high-return, and it would be science parts. Moreover,
there is not even a single civilization without advanced
technologies. Therefore researching distinct and outstanding
technical knowledge would be a key to develop the country.
For example, the progressive technologies of Europe which
was based on substantial support since 17th century made
the richest countries in the world until these days.
I firmly believe, however, that allocating subsidiaries on every

field in graduate schools is inappropriate. Firstly, students
who study in master or doctoral courses are willing to pay
their tuition fee. They actually do not need financial aids.
Secondly, there is no reason to support individuals who study
for their own interests; Experts at literature are less likely to
devote national interests in comparison with engineering
major. Finally, the demand for liberal arts studies is much
lesser than natural science and engineering majors in the
post-graduate level. Since many of companies and
institutions usually prefer candidates who are highly
educated especially about practical academics rather than
abstract one, people tend to be reluctant to apply master
course of philosophy or that sorts of studies.
In conclusion, my view is that governments should focus the

funds on scientific research that makes the nation wealthier,
and it is ineffective to spread money to whole areas evenly.
Some people argue teaching children of different abilities together

benefits all of them. Others believe that intelligent children should be
taught separately and given special treatment. Discuss both views and
how do you think about it?
Education is the mandatory part of life and every child has a
birth right to have primary education and to learn the basics
of language and mathematics. Mental level of every student
differs from each other and so every classroom has all type of
students from average to brilliant.
Assessment of every student is done by teachers on the

behalf of their performance in studies. Whole class has
varying abilities but all students are kept together in order to
make a balance. Moreover keeping the pupils together
provide a chance to average students to learn from better
students and this motivates them to become competitive in
life.
However special attention on intelligent students is an

innovative idea as they are the future of the world. Close
attention helps a child to enhance his skills and become more
perfect in the subjects. In addition to it a student can easily
gain knowledge and can learn more while staying away from
the mischievous students of the class.
As every stick has two ends, similarly teaching intelligent

students separately will be like discrimination to the average
students. They will not able to compete and this can affect
their motivation. Furthermore, they will lose the chance of
learning from their better performing friends. On other hand
this can also affect the performance of toppers and they can
become over confident and lose their interest in study.
Considering the matter in fair light education meant for

overall development of the child and makes him social and
successful. Extra classes can be given to intelligent pupils as
they have some special needs but we have no right to
marginalize the students from one another. Doing this will be
like providing fake education.
Poor students or students who come from rural areas often
find it is difficult to get access to the university
education, so some people think universities should
make it easier for them to study at.
Model Answer 1:
It is believed that students who come from low income family background or remote
areas find some difficulties in continuing their undergraduate and graduate studies,
therefore it is suggested that college and universities should provide special
pathways for them. To a certain points, I would agree with the statement, but there
should be additional requirements that these students must fulfill, and the following
essay will discuss about it in details.
On the one hand, many students who come from a poor family or live in a rural area
found some difficulties in entering universities. It is mostly due to the low quality of
secondary education. The low class students could only enroll low quality schools,
while for those who live in remote areas, they are taught by junior teachers, who are
still gaining some teaching experiences. As a result, they could not get the maximum
quality education that they should get, and could not compete with other students
when they participate in the registration test for entering universities. Therefore, it is
suggested that post secondary institutions should allocate some seats and provide
some subsidy for them.
However, despite of the special pathways, the institutions should provide some entry
tests and academic background checking for these students. Universities must
ensure that these students have some potential and eagerness to learn, and they
have good academic score in their secondary school studies, therefore the allocated
seats and subsidized funds would not be a waste. This filter is a must, since many of
these students are entering universities but they are serious in learning and studying.
In conclusion, it is a fact that students from low economy background or live in rural
areas find difficulties in entering post secondary schools. Many people suggested
that these institutions should give special pathways for them. I do agree with the
statement, but some test should be given to these students, therefore only those
who are serious in studying will be enrolled.
June 2016
Many countries spend large amounts of money on world sporting events such
as the Olympic Games and football World Cup. Instead these monies can be
spent on encouraging young children to take up sports at a young age. Do you
agree or disagree with this statement?
ANSWER:
Large amount required to spend for Olympic Games and foot ball world cup. Some support
while others think that huge amount should be spent on young children to train them as
sportsperson. In this essay, I strongly agree to the statement, huge amount should be spent
to motivate and to shape young sports athletes.
Countries should spend enormous money for special training for the children who as eager
to learn. Motivate youngsters by providing scholarships who are winning in the local
competitions. They should provide well equipped facilities and amenities for sportsperson.
Moreover, they have to form a successful team which contains trained coach, energetic
athletes and medical practitioner. It strengthens patriotism among youngsters to serve for the
country and make the country proud by winning world record.
On the other hand, organizing sports competition will economically profit for the countries.
They try to show to best way to attract investors and business. It will attract many tourist to
their country and it result in more foreign currency transaction. Moreover, local industry like
tourism, hotels, restaurants and so forth benefited by the visitors. It increases commercial
and residential development; common that people return as residents; there by demand for
housing and other services. Heighten local awareness, interest resulting in a great sense of
pride and ownership. It improves local community's visits a change to experience other
cultures which broadens understanding.
In a nutshell, though spending money on conducting sports event will earn great revenue but
investing monies for youngsters will improve sports in the country. More athletes would be
motivated and win for their country and which improves status around the world and give
pride and proud to their nation.
As well as making money, businesses also have social responsibilities. To

what extent do you agree or disagree?
Businesses have always sought to make a profit, but it is becoming increasingly

common to hear people talk about the social obligations that companies have. I
completely agree with the idea that businesses should do more for society than
simply make money.
On the one hand, I accept that businesses must make money in order to survive in a
competitive world. It seems logical that the priority of any company should be to
cover its running costs, such as employees’ wages and payments for buildings and
utilities. On top of these costs, companies also need to invest in improvements and
innovations if they wish to remain successful. If a company is unable to pay its bills
or meet the changing needs of customers, any concerns about social responsibilities
become irrelevant. In other words, a company can only make a positive contribution
to society if it is in good financial health.
On the other hand, companies should not be run with the sole aim of maximising
profit; they have a wider role to play in society. One social obligation that owners and
managers have is to treat their employees well, rather than exploiting them. For
example, they could pay a “living wage” to ensure that workers have a good quality
of life. I also like the idea that businesses could use a proportion of their profits to
support local charities, environmental projects or education initiatives. Finally,
instead of trying to minimise their tax payments by using accounting loopholes, I
believe that company bosses should be happy to contribute to society through the
tax system.
In conclusion, I believe that companies should place as much importance on their

social responsibilities as they do on their financial objectives.
(285 words, band 9)

More and more people are migrating to cities in search of a better life, but city
life can be extremely difficult. Explain some of the difficulties of living in a city.
How can governments make urban life better for everyone?
Cities are often seen as places of opportunity, but there are also some major
drawbacks of living in a large metropolis. In my opinion, governments could do much
more to improve city life for the average inhabitant.
The main problem for anyone who hopes to migrate to a large city is that the cost of
living is likely to be much higher than it is in a small town or village. Inhabitants of
cities have to pay higher prices for housing, transport, and even food. Another issue
is that urban areas tend to suffer from social problems such as high crime and
poverty rates in comparison with rural areas. Furthermore, the air quality in cities is
often poor, due to pollution from traffic, and the streets and public transport systems
are usually overcrowded. As a result, city life can be unhealthy and stressful.
However, there are various steps that governments could take to tackle these
problems. Firstly, they could invest money in the building of affordable or social
housing to reduce the cost of living. Secondly, politicians have the power to ban
vehicles from city centres and promote the use of cleaner public transport, which
would help to reduce both air pollution and traffic congestion. In London, for
example, the introduction of a congestion charge for drivers has helped to curb the
traffic problem. A third option would be to develop provincial towns and rural areas,
by moving industry and jobs to those regions, in order to reduce the pressure on
major cities.
In conclusion, governments could certainly implement a range of measures to

enhance the quality of life for all city residents.
(273 words, band 9)

Nowadays people get married and have children after the age of 30. Is
it a positive or negative development? Give your opinion and examples
based on your experiences.
Marriage is a natural phenomenon and different people have different

opinion about the age of getting married and having kids. Marriages
carry with great responsibilities in future. It is therefore no surprise
that a person’s age comes under scrutiny when the marriages do not
become successful. Many feel that getting married and having children
at the age of 30 is an appropriate time, while others feel that such age
for getting wedding could be an obstacle in life. However, I think above
the age of 30 is the right time to get hitched and it will bring positive
development in one’s life.
First of all, tying a knot after 30 and having a baby will create a great
value in their relationship and most importantly, a couple will get
enough time to establish their career in any desired profession before
the marriage. There will not be any disagreements in terms of making
future plans as the couples are matured enough at this stage to
comprehend the future steps. As a result, personal goals can be
achieved easily.
Further, women are prepared both physically and mentally well at this
age and they will be less likely to suffer from post natal depression.
For example, a friend of mine recently had a baby and she does not
have any symptoms of post natal depression as she is now 31 years
old. But, on the other hand her sister is just 21 and had a first child;
worried all the times. Thus, it is proved that maturity plays a great role
for the entire development of an individual.
To conclude, there is no doubt that getting married and having baby in

early 30s will not only bring the happiness and joys in life but also
assist profoundly to lead an individual to great success.
Many people think that the government should spend money to explore
the outer space, while others believe that it’s a waste of public
money.
Discuss both views and include your own opinion.

Every year many developed countries spend billions of dollars for space
research. While this research carries some hope for the involved scientists,
the investment in such research is highly questionable, especially in
developing and underdeveloped countries.
There are few reasons for continuing to search the outer space. The first of
these is the possibility of finding natural resources which are scarce on our
planet. Lack of space is becoming a common concern for many governments
and this could be eased if the scientists are able to locate an inhabitable
space on other planet. Another possibility is that the extra-terrestrial
species may be far advanced in science and medicine. This would be
beneficial to us as they may help us find cures for some of the terminal
diseases.
On the other hand, there are many drawbacks of spending money
on unexplored space. Firstly, it is extremely expensive and requires great
technical knowledge. The US government, for example, allocates billions of
dollars for their optimistic space projects. This money is largely a burden on
tax payers and does not have any direct positive effect on their life. This
money could better be invested for the welfare of their citizens so that the real
investors of the money could benefit.
Considering above facts, it seems to me that few western countries are over-
ambitious and spend little too much on space exploration. I, personally,
believe that many societal problems could be resolved if this amount is
diverted towards major problems of a country. Developing and under-
developed world, in particular, should never choose to divert
their taxpayers’ money toward such projects when they are struggling to meet
the basic necessities of their citizens.
Key to Colours:
Blue: these are good band 7.0 vocabulary. You can get more than band 7.0
with such vocabulary.
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Children often find it difficult to study mathematics and philosophy. Some people think that
these subjects should be optional in the study curriculum. Do you agree or disagree? Give
your opinion and examples from your own experience.
Mathematics and Philosophy are considered to be the core of academic learning; and with
the growing relevance of education, more and more people have started laying emphasis on
these disciplines though some strongly feel that pupils, who find it hard to cope with these
subjects, should be spared, and that these subjects should excluded from formal syllabus.
Mathematics is regarded as a very difficult subject that consumes a lot of time of those
pupils, who are not aptly equipped with skills to handle the problems and queries posed to
them. This often leads them to waste some really valuable time that could be used more
productively in some other domains in which learners have interest and an inclination to
learn. Besides this, , philosophy is purely, knowledge for sake of knowledge, a subject for
deep thinkers and those who seek development of intellect; and not every student has an
inclination towards such deep study as they seek to pursue such subjects that offer practical
rather than theoretical knowhow.
On the contrary, ignoring and excluding subjects such as math and philosophy would prove
to be counterproductive for the young learners. Math goes a long way in developing the
analytical and problems solving skills among the kids that could prove to be really valuable
for their personal and professional lives later in life as adults.
Similarly, philosophy is a subject of great importance for the students as it helps them pick
up skills about appreciating the world and its peculiar features – for which one needs
appropriate knowhow and an in depth thinking. This discipline helps in fostering rational
thinking and assisting in mental development.
To sum up, I feel that exclusion of academic subjects like math and philosophy would not be
productive, henceforth they should be retained.
The money given to help poor countries does not solve the problem of poverty, so
rich countries should give other types of help instead.
It is true that an enormous amount of money has been poured into impoverished nations to
help them escape from poverty. While this solution is sometimes effective, I personally
believe that financial aid does not fully tackle the problem, and other types of aid need to be
implemented.
Firstly, money given to destitute nations does not always reach people in need. In
developing countries, lack of transparency and an ineffective management system has
enabled prevalent corruption in government. It is therefore likely that monetary support from
other countries would bring about benefits to only governmental officials instead of the poor.
Another problem with giving out money is that in most cases recipient countries do not have
necessary resources such as manpower, technology, infrastructure or management system
in place to make the best use of financial aid. For instance, in my country, a large amount of
money from foreign governments was spent on building health care centers in rural areas,
but those centers were soon abandoned or operated at less than one tenth capacity due to
lack of health care professionals, lack of electricity and clean water, etc. Another illustration
would be in agricultural field. We received monetary support from international funds to
increase productivity of crops, but we had no experience in conducting researches before
implementing a project, in project management and evaluation. As a consequence, a large
amount of money was wasted on ineffective programs proposed by incompetent leaders.
Furthermore, it is undeniable that financial aid can sometimes do more harm than good, and
worsen the situation in poor countries. Some developed countries gave out monetary
support to ruling oligarchy in Africa under the name of economic development, but for
hindered political reasons as well. They might want to gain international preference, to win
support from their citizens before election, or to enhance their political influence in recipient
countries, etc. In such cases how the money would be spent was not their concern. Leaders
in recipient countries therefore used the money to strengthen their position, by enriching
themselves or purchasing weapons to suppress opponents. Had it not been for the financial
aid, people in these poor countries might have been able to overthrown their incompetent,
greedy authority. Financial aid in this case became an obstacle for revolutions against
dictatorship, social progress and poverty eradication.
In conclusion, monetary support alone could not eliminate poverty. Other types of help such
as technological support, staff training, infrastructure development and management system
improvement is required to handle the problem.
University students always focus on one specific subject, but some
people think that universities should encourage their students to study
a wide range of subjects in addition to their own subject. To what
extent do you agree or disagree?

Tertiary education is seen as the foundation of one's career prospect.
However, people display different views regard whether students
should attend one particular subject or vice versa. In my opinion,
acquiring knowledge of different fields carries more benefits
On one hand, there is a widely accepted notion that studying one

subject enables students to devote themselves to that area and seek to
become professionals. This is particularly true in the case of learning
subjects such as law, medical and engineering, which require years of
theoretical knowledge and training. Since the time constraints,
students have to throw themselves into the area of interest rather than
taking other subjects. However, such students are more likely to have
less career path. For example, psychology students may end up
working as a psychologist or a consultant.
On the other hand, common sense tells us that one can acquire more
practical skills and knowledge if he/she enrols a variety of courses,
which potentially enhance student's employability. This is especially
true in this day and age. Companies opt to recruit employees with
multi-skills and a wide range of academic knowledge. For instance, if
an accounting student is familiar with marketing and human resource
management, perhaps he/she would be able to present more
strategically advices in terms of company operation. In addition,
students who exposed to different subjects are easier to find where
their passion is located. Especially for first year students, attending
other subjects allows them to reconsider their goals and choose the
correct pathway towards their future studies.
In conclusion, although the advantage of focusing on one field of

studying is evident, I am of the opinion that students benefit more
from learning broadly.
Some people think that teenagers who commit crimes should be

treated the same way as adult criminals. To what extent do you agree
or disagree?
Juvenile offenses are increasing day by day in this modern world. Many
people believe that juvenile delinquency should be deal similar to the
arrogant criminals. In my opinion, youngsters committing crimes due
to the way to nurture, psychological problems faced in their childhood
days and mental illness, they cannot be treated as other criminals.
Undeniably, different factors manipulate youngsters to perpetrate

misdemeanour. Young people who distracted by movies which expose
more of violent, murder, robbery and romance. It influences them to
do misdeed to the society. Due to peer pressure or mischievous
company they expose to drugs at the very young age and it could
persuade them to execute law-breaking pursuit. Besides, young people
who are addicted to adult computer games which encourage them to
try in real time situation. For example, school students were killed by
his classmate using a gun of the recent incident in the United States of
America.
Furthermore, an autistic youth carry out offense due to rejection from

peers or society. A youngster who is insane by birth unknowingly
makes crime. An immature adolescent unable to think independently
where brainstorm by the miscreants to motivate them to do felony. In
addition, rebels kidnap children and train them for their terrorist
activity at the young age. For example, moist groups in India kidnap
children and induce for the activities against the government.
To conclude, some minors are offending due to not cherished well by

their parents, immaturity, brainstormed by the offender, mental illness
are the reasons for the youngsters assaulting others. They can be
helped through the legal system of the government and rehabilitate
them to become an excellent future generation.
In the past, people used to travel abroad to look many differences from their home
country. Nowadays, the sceneries in places all over the world are more and more
similar. What are the causes of the similarities? Do you think the advantages of this
similarity outweigh the disadvantages?
Travelling is a common way that can help people to explore more about the world. However,
it is no doubt that globalization make the world looks more and more similar. Without going
aboard, we can also have the same life with people from other places. In my view, cultural
globalization also brings us cultural assimilation, although we may not prevent this trend of
similarity, something that related to local culture and history inside cannot be replaced.
First of all, with the help of globalization, people can get to know variety of cultures much
easier than before. We can choose to browse website, watch movies and read books to
decrease the time which is spent on travelling. That indeed helps to broaden our horizon and
prevent the "cultural shock" which happened very often in the old times due to less
developed transportation and communication tools.
As a result of massive urban sprawl, our city is becoming crowed with limited space. We
may find that all downtown areas around the world are built up with all kinds of skyscrapers,
same cafe shops and restaurants. It is quite similar view when people travelled to financial
centre of Hong Kong, Singapore and Shanghai. Travellers might decrease with losing their
curiosity and being tired of looking that same scenery all the time.
On the other hand, I don't think that all those similarity bring us advantages. When all the
thing are becoming similar with each other, the culture diversity will be destroyed at the
same time. Scenery does not only mean what is appearing like, but also contain local culture
and history. It is a negative influence that some minority cultures may be replaced, even be
on the verge of extinction when we develop our modern cities.
In a summary, the similarities are an inevitable outcome of modernization and cultural

globalization. It indeed bring people closer, it have a potential threat to our local culture.
Therefore, it is suggested that we should consider a balance between city development and
cultural preservation.
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HOW ESSAYS ARE MARKED

Here's a simplified version of the marking system for IELTS writing:

 The position (opinion / overall answer) is clear throughout the essay. It is

Coherence and cohesion

Lexical resource (vocabulary)

 Vocabulary is used appropriately, skillfully and naturally in the development

Grammatical range and accuracy

Paragraph 1: benefits of getting a job

Paragraph 2: benefits of higher education (my opinion)

We cannot deny that in a fast moving world improvement of business

In conclusion, new technologies help us communicate with family and

Additionally, other cause for elevation of people’s average weight is

However, for any problem there is a solution. Hence, to overcome the

To sum up, I strongly believe that if those measures that i have

In some countries, governments are encouraging industries and businesses

It is true that many governments have persuaded (no doubt) industries

Admittedly, moving industries and businesses to regional areas is

However, the relocation of factories and companies, without a doubt,

Another significant advantage is the decrease in production cost. More

In conclusion, despite a number of shortcomings, it seems to me that

Diminish – Reduce or Weaken

Innate – Inborn or Natural

Harness – Connect or Attach

In conclusion, my opinion is that the punishment for a crime should be made up

As much as the modern society is advancing in the field of technology, it is

To summarize, the sense of responsibility to community and the contagious nature of

Essay topics: In recent years some countries have experienced very

Over the last few years, a growing number of people hold a

First of all, the governments do not pay too much attention

In conclusion, although there are several problems in the

make them suitable for different types of work. Others, however,

of work. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

and women are always being rationalized as according to their talents

women can be equally suited to do any type of work? Both aspects

have their own importance.

To begin with, it is undeniable that men and women substantially vary

in physical fitness and in the ability to restrain stress. Nowadays are

countless jobs available in the surrounding so that one can choose as

which differentiate between the ability of doings for an illustration

sensitive on the flip side the job related to communication. For

good amount of communication skills such as job of a receptionist or

amok (madly or eagerly) adopted by the women.

of the camera or behind the camera. The teaching jobs as the

education is the fastest growing industry currently, both men and

jobs on airways, as women has great penchant (Desire or fondness) of

towards their desired goals.

Causes of bad behaviour in schools:

2.large classes / difficult to teach

3.disruptive students / family background

4.parents / lenient / spoil

1.schools / clear rules

2.teachers / punish disruptive students

3.parents / support / school rules

4.parents / take responsibility / children’s behaviour

wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this

To what extend do you agree and disagree with this opinion?

What sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to

use to teach good behaviour to children?

On the one hand, there are many reasons why I am in favour of

On the other hand, even though it is believed that punishment is good

Despite these arguments, it is considerable that light punitive

In conclusion, although there is little argument against punishment, I

It is true that ex-prisoners can become normal, productive members of society. I

(287 words, band 9)