IELTS Writing Task 2: Tips & Models
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For one, the aged require extra attention from a country’s public health services, and this can put pressure on an economy. For example, ageing Canadians increasingly depend on free public health care that is funded by taxpayers. As the number of elderly Canadians increases, financing their medical needs is expected to put immense stress on the Canadian economy. Thus, this example makes it clear that growing numbers of old people in a society is a negative phenomenon.
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One of the main stimulants of consumerism within a country is advertising. As such, advertising can be seen as a necessary practice within any healthy economy. But often people counter this by saying that too much exposure to commercial promotions can cause societal problems. Both sides of this argument will be analyzed before a conclusion is reached.
On the one hand, advertising stimulates healthy spending, which can grow economies and create jobs. Take Coca-Cola, for example. Coca-Cola is a company that spends massive amounts on marketing every year. Because of this, it has become a brand that is recognized in the most remote corners of the earth. This level of recognition allows even the smallest of vendors anywhere in the world to create wealth through providing an attractive product with a powerful brand to potential customers. Thus, it is understandable why many people believe the benefits of advertising outweigh the drawbacks.
On the other hand, it is purported by many that advertising has negative ramifications on societies. For example, at Christmas time, American children are often the target of very elaborate marketing schemes hatched by large companies looking for holiday sales. As these sorts of campaigns can induce children to become overly concerned with commercial matters, many people worry this may interrupt their development as moral people. When seen in this light, it is clear why many people feel there are more drawbacks than benefits to advertising.
Following this look at both sides of the above debate, it is felt that advertising is much more positive than negative in nature. It is thus expected that the role of marketing within modern economies will not change much into the foreseeable future.
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Most would argue a basic understanding of events at both a national and international level is important. Whether one is more important than the other, however, is difficult to say. Both opinions will be analyzed in this essay before a reasoned conclusion is drawn
On the one hand, many people believe their nation’s interior issues should take reporting precedence over exterior ones. For example, elderly people in Canada, who tend to travel less than their younger counterparts, often focus on local news issues. The reason for this is that these domestic stories apply more directly to day-to-day life in Canada, and this is an area of news Canada’s elderly people are interested in. As this example shows, it is understandable why some people focus their attention more on national news reports than international ones.
However, on the other hand, others feel thoroughly understanding international events is more important than focusing on local news. People who typically share this point of view usually defend it by arguing that as cultures, economies and borders blur, a proper understanding of the world is necessary to retain competitiveness. Young people, such as university students, act as good examples here as their lifestyles employ more foreign travel and thus require a working knowledge of developments on the global stage. Thus, it is understandable why this point of view has garnered support.
After analyzing all sides of the above debate, it is argued that being equally versed in both national and international news is important. Thus, it is considered impossible to state that one of these reporting types is better than the other.
Sample 14
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In today’s world, the laws of supply and demand dictate the distances foodstuffs must travel before they are consumed. Often certain geographical areas are favourable for the production of particular foods. It is argued that the extreme distances some foods travel before reaching their consumers reflect positive trends occurring around the world. This will be shown by looking at the cultural and economic benefits that derive from international trade in edible goods.
For one, the trading of food between countries can be seen as evidence of cultural amalgamation, and this is a positive thing. For example, Japanese sushi, once considered an oddity among American circles, is now consumed as regularly in the United States as many American dishes. It is felt culinary exchanges such as this are evidence of the world’s ongoing growth towards a united culture. As the blurring of cultural differences can bring with it understanding, tolerance and peace, it is felt this example shows how the trading of foods over great distances can be seen as a positive thing.
In addition to this, the buying and selling of food among nations provides employment opportunities to workers around the world. For instance, global demand for coffee has allowed Columbia to exercise a geographical advantage it has in the production of this product. Because coffee can be shipped great distances without spoiling, this example acts as evidence of the benefits that derive from the transporting of foods to other countries. Thus, the positive results that come from foodstuffs traversing thousands of miles before consumption can be seen.
After analyzing how food permitted to travel around the world helps to create cultural understanding and stimulate economies, it has been proven that this brings with it more benefits than drawbacks. It is hoped the international foodstuffs trade continues to grow in an unshrinking manner.
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Most would agree that the word ‘happiness’ relates to the level of contentment and fulfillment an individual experiences in their life. It is proposed that the recent poll revealing higher percentages of happy people among developing countries allows for the establishment of conclusions on the social structure and culture of individualism seen in developed countries. The legitimacy of these conclusions will be shown in this essay.
Firstly, the rigidness with which a developed country’s social structure operates can be seen as one of the causes of lowered happiness levels. For example, ‘model’ students in the United States cannot simply have high grades but rather must strive to perfect themselves physically and morally as well. All too often, the stress of trying to fill this publicly accepted ideal lasts a lifetime. This example leads to the conclusion that the additional societal pressure experienced by people in developed countries reduces levels of happiness.
Secondly, developed countries tend to emphasize ‘individualism’ and this can also lead to unhappiness. For instance, young people in China often have a very close-knit family unit that can provide them moral support and advice throughout their lives. This sort of arrangement is not uncommon among developing countries, too. Developed countries, on the other hand, tend to encourage people to make their own decisions and to live with the consequences, which can often make people feel overloaded with burden. As this example shows, additional freedom can actually work against a person’s level of happiness
The results of the poll in question is felt to reflect the additional stresses people experience in developed countries. It is felt these same pressures will progressively become apparent in developing countries as they grow.
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The beliefs and values of young people are shaped through a myriad of influences. Among the most major of these are a child’s parents and teachers. However, it is argued that ultimately teachers have more influence than parents on the intellectual and social development of children. This will be proven by looking at how students are more attentive when interacting with teachers and how teachers engage students in an environment more conducive to emulation and learning.
Firstly, teachers have the opportunity to interact with their students during periods of the day when young people are more attentive. To illustrate, an American study once proved that human beings more readily commit new skills and ideas to memory in the morning as opposed to the afternoon or evening. As teachers spend five mornings a week with young people, this example makes it clear that they have an advantage over parents when it comes to developing a young person’s mind. Thus, it is clear that teachers affect the intellectual and social growth of a child in a manner that the child’s parents cannot match.
In addition to this, the classroom environment is a powerful place that puts a child in a frame of mind that encourages learning. For example, it has been proven that students who are home schooled tend to have more difficultly than classroom-taught students in absorbing the information their instructor presents to them. It is argued that this disparity exists because a classroom surrounds students with an environment of academia, and this promotes the acquisition of knowledge. As this sort of environment is not always present in a child’s home, it is clear that teachers are in many ways more influential than parents in expanding a child’s mind.
After looking at the above, it can be seen that instructors have advantages over parents when it comes to forming the minds of children. It is thus expected that the traditional classroom style of learning will not be drastically altered in the foreseeable future.
Sample 17
The rate of unemployment in some countries is high. Because of this, there is no need to complete an education beyond a primary school level. Write an essay either for or against this position.
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Many would agree that learning and the pursuit of knowledge should be continued throughout one’s life. Hence, the idea that education’s only merit is the fact it can help a person attain employment is considered ludicrous. Thus, it is argued that education past a primary school level is needed whether unemployment in a person’s country is high or not. This will be proven by looking at how education for education’s sake leads to both individual opportunities and discoveries that benefit humanity as a whole.
To start, people who commit themselves to education regardless of work conditions in their country catalyze events that can lead them to professional and personal opportunities down the road. For example, during the Great Depression the United States experienced extremely high levels of unemployment for several years. Despite this, people remained committed to the powers of education and thus when the cycle of unemployment finished they were able to engage in skilled labour. These opportunities would not have been possible for these people without education. As this shows, snubbing academia when faced with high unemployment is a faulty strategy to follow.
In addition to this, the merits of education are not simply tied to a person professionally, as the pursuit of intellectual development can lead to inventions that benefit all humanity. For example, Steve Jobs released the iPhone after he turned 50 and this revolutionary product only came as a result of his lifelong learning. As this example shows, education can produce much more than basic employment options. Thus, people should take on the challenge of education regardless of the working situation in their country.
After looking at this subject, it is obvious that education brings more to people than simply professional chances and thus should be embraced in all business climates. It is hoped future generations choose a path of lifelong learning.
A country’s future depends on its young people. Therefore, a country should invest heavily in its youth. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
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The youth of a nation play a critical role in a country’s future. Thus, the manner in which young people are raised is intrinsically tied to the capabilities of new generations of workers. It is agreed that a country should invest considerably in its youth. This will be shown by analyzing how such a practice can lead a nation to international competitiveness and how it can lead people to more charitable lives.
Firstly, a state’s ability to compete in the modern world is only as strong as its citizens’ minds. Take the Japanese education system as an example. Despite the crippling effects of the Second World War, Japan’s focus on education and the nurturing of academia played a part in leading the country to become the second largest economy in the world. This would never have been possible had the country not invested in and embraced the education of its young people. Thus, it is clear that a country’s commitment to its young people has direct ramifications on its future.
Secondly, people who grow up with the gift of a proper education can do more to help the needy in their country. For instance, Germany is a state that produces large numbers of highly capable medical practitioners, and this allows all German citizens to receive quality medical attention. Were Germany as a nation to cease investment in young people seeking a medical education, this service to the public could not be provided as effectively. Because of this, its clear that positive results come to nations that invest in their youth.
After analyzing how a country’s focus on its young people can lead to economical strength and domestic social benefits, the link between investment in youth and a nation’s future can clearly be seen. It is hoped the committing of national resources to youths is a practice employed around the world.
Sample 19
Most children spend a lot of time watching television and playing computer games. Should parents limit the time their children spend on such activities?
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Most would agree that modern lifestyles involve a barrage of electronic distractions. Unfortunately, children engage these electronic pass-times for extended periods and this can lead to negative outcomes. Thus, it is argued parents should control the quantity of time children commit to idle endeavors, such as television, computer games and the Internet. This will be proven by looking at how engaging these sorts of hobbies for long periods of time can negatively affect a child’s studies and health.
Firstly, children who idle away time in front of electronic toys tend to develop poor study habits. For example, a recent study in Canada revealed a negative correlation between the daily number of hours a high school student spends in front of the television and their marks in school. As this example shows, there is a clear and very obvious relationship between television exposure and academic performance. Thus, it is obvious that parents are best to restrict the amount of time children plug in to these sorts of mediums.
In addition to this, a child’s health can be negatively affected via overexposure to electronic device usage. Take childhood physical development as an example. As most would agree, a child’s physical development depends directly on their receiving a certain amount of exercise on a daily basis. This amount of exercise simply is not possible if this young person logs several hours in front of a computer every day. As this example shows, a parent’s control of a child’s media intake is required for the child’s well-being.
After analyzing the negative ramifications too must exposure to electronic mediums can have on young people, it has been proven that proper parental guidance must include efforts to ration a child’s television, computer and Internet exposure. It is hoped this essay helps persuade parents to more involved forms of parenting.
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In many countries, young children are looked after during the day while their parents go to work. In a sense, they are raised by guardians and not their biological parents. What is your opinion of this family arrangement?
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Customs regarding the raising of children vary from on culture to another. In many countries, children are cared for by daytime guardians while their parents work to build careers. It is argued that this form of rearing does not benefit children as much as when they are raised directly by their biological parents. This will be proven by looking at how such a family arrangement causes misguided values and feelings of abandonment among the young people in question.
Firstly, parents who choose their professional goals over raising their children run the risk of setting poor examples for their offspring. For instance, children of double-income families are often indirectly taught that money is more important than family unity. These children grow up with unhealthy opinions about the significance of income level and could potentially become adults who judge other human beings based on monetary status. As this reasoning shows, children are best raised by their parents.
Secondly, young children regularly separated from their parents may experience feelings of abandonment and this can lead to other problems. For example, it is a proven fact that Canadian children of single, working parents tend not to perform as well in school as their classmates from nuclear familial arrangements boasting a stay-at-home mother or father. This example shows that there is a clear link between a child’s academic performance and the level of attention they receive from their parents. Thus, it is clear that young people are not benefited when they are raised by guardians.
After analyzing the above points, the merits of regular parental presence can be seen. It has thus been proven that parents should avoid working patterns that are detrimental to the development of their children. It is hoped parents everywhere commit to do what they can to ensure they are the primary guidance-providers of their young ones.
Sample 21
Some people believe that advertisements targeting children may have negative effects on them, and suggest banning such advertisements as a solution. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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Advertising is a central component to the free market. As the catalyst for sales, it is not surprising that all divisions of a society are targeted, including the very young. However, it is argued that advertising aimed at children can have negative effects on them and should thus be banned. This will be proven by looking at how a child’s diet and attention span are altered when they are exposed to certain forms of promotion.
Firstly, it is quite evident that a child’s dietary preferences can be affected negatively by advertisements. For example, McDonald’s television commercials in the United States often depict young children having larger than life experiences in their restaurants. Relenting to their children’s nagging, parents can unfortunately allow the diet of their young ones to include fast food on a regular basis, thus leading to obesity. Today, the US has the highest rate of childhood obesity in the world and this indicates the negative ramifications targeted advertising can have on children.
In addition to this, advertising can shorten a child’s attention span and create excessive feelings of want. Take toy commercials, for example. Children are barraged on a daily basis with commercials advertising a wide variety of toys. If children are actually given these toys, they often are quick to stop playing with them and desire something new. This shortening of a child’s attention span can be seen as yet another reason why child-directed advertising lacks merit.
After looking at the above points, it is clear that promotional strategies focusing on the very young should be prohibited on the basis that they can lead to developmental problems in children. It is hoped parents everywhere monitor their children’s exposure to such mediums.
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Some people believe that schools should group their pupils according to academic ability. Others believe students should be grouped together regardless of academic ability. Write an essay supporting one side of this debate.
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The classmates a student interacts with on a day-to-day basis make up an important part of their academic experience. Many believe that a pupil’s learning is enhanced when students of varying academic skill surround them. However, it is argued that a student benefits most through regular interaction with students of similar intellectual potential. This will be shown by looking at how such an arrangement both poses healthy challenges to students and refrains from holding students back in their academic pursuits.
Firstly, by grouping students based intellectual strength, a classroom can provide an environment that engages young people at a level equal to their ability. Take language learning as an example. If a highly skilled language student is placed in the same classroom as a beginner, the class atmosphere is beneficial to neither. Further, it would be impossible for the teacher of this class to provide challenging material that caters to both student levels. Thus, the merits of classroom groupings based on skill level can be seen.
Secondly, intellectually superior students placed with less capable students may be held back in their studies. For example, Canadian public school systems do not categorize students based on their strengths, instead favouring to amalgamate all pupils into one collective class. Under such an arrangement it unfortunately becomes all too common for gifted students to be held back in their studies as their classmates struggle to understand basic concepts. As this example shows, arranging students by intelligence should be supported.
Following this look at class structure, it is felt education systems that discriminate between strong and weak students are beneficial to pupils as a whole. It is hoped these sorts of classroom arrangements return to popularity in the years to come.
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Most people watch foreign films before locally produced films. Why is this so? Would you support a government decision to invest in films in your country? Include examples in your essay.
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Today, select areas of the world boast well-established film industries. However, as most people do not come from countries with such film heavyweights, it is understandable why most movie consumers watch foreign films before locally produced ones. The Canadian government’s financial backing of the local film industry is supported. The merits of this will be shown by analyzing how such a move could bring more recognition to Canadian culture and how a growing film industry could attract the talent of the world.
Firstly, a burgeoning film industry could expose Canadian culture to the globe. This phenomenon has already occurred in India’s Bollywood. For example, movies like Baghban, which experienced moderate popularity in western countries, did a lot to promote international recognition of Indian family structure and culture. The same recognition could come to Canadian culture were its movie industry to grow in size. As this shows, a move to provide funding to Canadian moviemakers could have positive ramifications for the country at large.
Secondly, by providing the world a view of life in Canada through movies, greater pull for international talent could be established. For instance, many university graduates the world over travel to the USA to live and experience the images they know from the American movies they watch. They also bring with them the skills and abilities they have developed abroad and this make the United States a much more competitive country as a whole. Canadian movies could help to encourage a similar growth in international migration by doing the same and thus the benefits of funding such an industry can be seen.
After looking at how the government could promote the country’s image as a whole by investing in the movie industry, it has been shown why this is a channel that should be pursued. It is therefore hoped steps are taken to provide support to Canadian films.
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Some people think it is our moral duty to help poor people. Some people think that big amounts of money do not reach the poor. Discuss and give your opinion
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There is no question that poverty around the world is a major issue. However, often the responsibility and role the wealthy play in supporting the less wealthy is debated on both moral and practical grounds. Many believe as ethical human beings, people are required to support each other. Others feel the system for providing financial support is too flawed to be engaged. Both sides will be discussed in this essay before a conclusion is reached.
On the one hand, many people argue all humans have a moral obligation to help the less fortunate, and the merits of this are easy to see. For example, Mother Teresa devoted her life to rectifying dire living situations around the world. Her actions made it clear that a single individual can make a big difference, and this is the basis of the argument that all humans have a responsibility to each other. It is easy to see why many people support this point of view.
However, others counter this argument by citing basic flaws that make it difficult for modern people to help the poor. For instance, it is widely known that China’s political system is rife with corruption. For Chinese people wanting to donate money, there is of course a possibility that established organizations for human welfare are equally as corrupt. Thus, many fear that any financial help they provide will not actually reach those in need. When looking at this example, it is clear why many support the idea that donating money is in many ways fruitless.
After analyzing both sides of this argument, it is felt perhaps the best way to help others is to donate time instead of money. It is hoped more people will do what they can for the benefit of those in need.
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Some people think that the government should provide assistance to all kinds of artists including painters, musicians and poets. However, other people think that this is a waste of money. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
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An often debated topic is whether a government should provide its country’s artists with assistance or not. Many believe such assistance is a prudent use of a nation’s wealth and should thus be supported. However, others feel this kind of spending is wasteful. Both sides of the argument will be discussed in this essay before a conclusion is reached.
According to many, government funding of the arts can benefit a country’s cultural identity. A good example of this is the anime art culture of Japan. Today, anime is a globally recognized art form and as such, a huge draw for tourists. As this shows, providing government assistance to artists can have positive ramifications across different channels within a country. It is thus understandable why many people support this stance.
On the other hand, many argue this kind of spending is wasteful. The core of this argument typically spotlights developing countries. People basically feel that among these countries government money may perhaps best be used to solve social problems, such as establishing safe drinking water and roads to rural communities. When looking at the discussion in this light, the merits in not utilizing government funds on artists can be seen.
After examining both sides of the question, it is felt that in most circumstances government assistance to artists begets greater benefits to the country at large. Thus, it is hoped nations around the world responsibly tailor financial aid to their artists in a manor that best benefits the needs of their people.
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Some people think that schools are merely turning children into good citizens and workers, rather than benefitting them as individuals. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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Education and the schooling experience have evolved in the wake of new technologies such as the Internet. This in turn has had a profound effect on the training students receive and the ultimate people they become upon graduating. It is disagreed that schools today are producing mechanically-thinking workers and refraining from developing students as individuals. This will be shown by looking at the current changes underway in both modern and traditional school systems.
Firstly, many modern school curriculums are becoming computerized and this is doing a lot to encourage student development as individuals. Take South Korea, for example. Traditionally, Korean classrooms were packed with forty students and this provided very little face time between instructor and pupil. However, under a new government policy, all students are to receive tablet computers to allow them greater opportunity for interaction with their teachers and each other. In addition to this, these tablet computers also provide access to other learning resources that may cater to the particular needs of gifted or challenged young people. As this shows, the argument that today’s schools do not benefit pupils as individuals holds little merit.
In addition to this, trends within the developing world are also gravitating towards providing students with individualized school curriculums. In China, for example, middle and high school youths today are free to select a number of elective courses that allow them to demonstrate their skills in areas they are particularly strong in as well as develop their unique identities. As schooling continues to become more tailored to the needs of young people, it is difficult to see how the argument that schools do not produce dynamically thinking individuals holds much water.
After looking at how the world’s schools are increasingly making efforts to meet the needs of individual students, it is hard to see the plausibility of any counter argument. Thus, it is hoped the educational experience of young people will continue to evolve in a manner that meets their needs.
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High school aged students should be taught how to manage money. Do you agree or disagree?
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Often, people debate whether personal money management is a suitable topic for a high school classroom. However, having an understanding of monetary manipulation is a skill that everyone in the world needs to have at least basic knowledge of. Thus, it is agreed that high school aged students should be taught how to manage money. This will be shown by analyzing how such a course can both instill good business sense in young people as well as prepare them for the working world they face after finishing their education.
Firstly, one of the merits of educating students about money matters is that it often fosters business success later in life. For instance, a high school friend of mine was taught how to manage money by his father, who owned and ran a car dealership. Today, this same friend runs a very profitable company, no doubt partly because of the financial information his father bestowed upon him. As this shows, providing young people with information regarding how to handle money is a good thing.
In addition to this, teaching adolescents about how to regulate their funds helps to prepare them for independence. For example, during my senior year in high school, I was privileged enough to be enrolled in an accounting course which taught a unit of study entitled ‘Managing Money’. I found that the topics covered in this unit were extremely helpful the following year when I moved on to university and out of my parents’ house. As my experience shows, teaching young people how to be financially independent can be helpful to them later in their lives.
After looking at how adolescents are benefitted through basic monetary instruction, it has been proven that this course of study is a positive thing. Thus, it is hoped that high school aged students the world over be exposed to some kind of training regarding the handling of money.
Sample 28
The popularity of news media often has significant influence on people’s lives. Some people believe this to be a negative development. Do you agree or disagree?
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Since the invention of modern media, news feeds have become an increasingly invasive force in the lives of all human beings. However, it is disagreed that the development of news media is negative. This will be shown by looking at how news media encourages both awareness and transparency within the world.
Firstly, modern media sources have made great inroads in the spreading of knowledge. For example, the Internet allowed (and continues to allow) the world to witness the uprisings of the Arab Spring. Had these images not been made available to a scrutinizing global audience, it is possible the entire phenomenon could have cost many more lives than it did. As this example shows, modern news media allows the human family to keep watch of each other and provide aid if it is needed.
In addition to this, news media sources have developed transparency and accountability the world over, which has done a lot to tackle corruption. Take the tragic high-speed train crash in China as an example. Despite trying to quickly bury the carriages involved, the Chinese government was forced to admit that serious corruption problems had plagued the project from the beginning. The healthy dialogues that the media coverage of this unfortunate event sparked will hopefully continue to encourage integrity within the Chinese government. It is for reasons such as this that news media should be thought of as a positive entity in the world.
After looking at how news media helps to develop awareness and transparency, its benefits can clearly be seen. It is hoped free press will continue to grow with the help of technology and modern tools.
Sample 29
People nowadays live longer than they used to. What caused this situation? Is it a negative or positive development?
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People today enjoy longer life spans than at any other point in human history. The most notable causes of this are generally accepted to be the medical and technological advancements of the twentieth century and the heightened ability of nations to share information with each other. It is argued these advancements and the ultimate postponement of death yield positive results the world over. This will be proven by looking at how longer life spans give people more time to contribute creatively to the world as well as a chance to develop a heightened level of wisdom that only comes with age.
Firstly, the longer people live, the more time they have to create things and the richer human culture becomes. A tragic example of the caliber of talent humanity can lose when great creators die young is Mozart. Mozart died in his thirties, which was young, even for his time. Had he the privilege of living longer, he could have contributed so much more to the world. Thus, it is clear why the extending of the mortal deadline should be seen as a positive thing.
Another constructive quality that comes as a result of living a long time is wisdom. As most people would agree, persons of age tend to have a deeper understanding of the world than their younger counterparts. Thus, it is argued the collective wisdom of humanity could be increased simply by providing more people with the opportunity to live longer. It is for this reason that the idea of extending lifespan is considered a good thing.
After looking at how age allows people to create more in addition to awarding them wisdom, it is felt that the delaying of the point at which a person passes can only be seen as a positive thing. It is hoped human evolution will continue to postpone the inevitable arrival of death.
Sample 30
In most parts of the world people are living longer. What are the possible causes of this situation? Is this a negative or positive development?
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Longevity in the world over has been increasing for a variety of reasons. Babies born today enjoy much longer life spans than those of their parents. It is argued that this increase is a positive phenomenon and that the main causes of it are both the deepening of medical understanding and the sharing of such information between people via tools like the Internet. These causes will be examined in detail to prove their value in the lengthening of worldwide life spans.
Firstly, medical advancements over the last century have allowed people to postpone death. Among the more significant discoveries that made this possible is the development of antibiotics. Antibiotics, now available to most people the world over, dramatically lower incidences of infection and have thus greatly curbed the number of people the world over who die due to diseases once thought incurable. Thus, advancements in science can be seen as one of the more major contributors to the extending of worldwide life spans.
Secondly, the Internet and the information shared across it has made the debunking of ineffective medical practices much easier. For example, medical folklore in countries like Ghana and rural China dictate new mothers avoid washing themselves for a month after giving birth. Before tools like the Internet, ridiculous and unsanitary practices such as this were widely believed to be in the best interests of the mother’s health. Today, few people in either country would argue in favour of this postnatal tradition. Thus, the Internet has allowed people to share life-promoting information the world over.
In conclusion, human life is precious and the global extending of life spans should be seen as positive. It is hoped medical discoveries continue to increase in number and that access to the Internet continues to grow, allowing longevity to be a pleasure enjoyed everywhere.
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