Some people believe that today’s TV programs promote good development among children, but others believe that they are dangerous to their mental growth. What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of TV shows for children?
[The above line is the instruction for IELTS Task 2. Below is the outline of an essay in response to that task. Notice how the writer organizes his ideas in accordance with the instruction!]
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Advantages:
TV provides education and broadens their knowledge
It also is cost-efficient; it delivers knowledge without forcing them to go out or spend some additional money
Disadvantages:
TV may peg children on their sofas, making them move less and socialize less
Some popular contents may lead them to adopt wrong values.
Monday, May 14, 2007
Outline for essay responding to Task 2 IELTS
In many countries police have problems with speeding drivers, who risk the lives of others and themselves. What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggest?
[The above line is the instruction for IELTS Writing Task 2. Below is the outline for the essay. Watch how the writer lists and organizes the ideas that MATCH the instructions! It is VERY IMPORTANT that you write an essay that MEETS the criteria given by the instructions.]
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[The above line is the instruction for IELTS Writing Task 2. Below is the outline for the essay. Watch how the writer lists and organizes the ideas that MATCH the instructions! It is VERY IMPORTANT that you write an essay that MEETS the criteria given by the instructions.]
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Causes:
First, sanction is lax.
Second, some people just have the desire to drive fast.
Solution:
First, punishment should be tougher, backed up by high-technology.
Second, more intense campaign should be addressed to drivers, followed by facilities for racing where these people can satisfy their hunger for speed.
Model of an argumentative essay
Creative artists should always be given the freedom to express their own ideas (in words, pictures, music, or film) in whatever way they wish. There should be no government restrictions on what they do. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
[The above line is the task set by the IELTS for Writing Task 2. The following is the essay. Watch the organization of ideas!]
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An opinion maintains that absolute freedom should be given to artists in order for them to explore artistic potentials as fully as they can. Government should not interfere with this intention, and should let these artistic geniuses explore things and do things as they wish in the name of the beauty of aesthetic expression. Such view, in my personal opinion, should not be encouraged. I present below two main reasons why I disagree with this opinion (= THESIS STATEMENT = inti dari argumen.)
First (transition signal), absolute freedom does more damage than good. This is true with everything, including arts. If artists have unlimited freedom in their hands, they will break some social boundaries which have been keeping order in the society. Nude poses, for example [include example], while undoubtedly constitute a pure expression that an artist would like to display, will stir chaos if performed in front of the public with strict religious codes.
Secondly, unlimited freedom may in some cases endanger the artists themselves. If they go far beyond the line of safety, they will expose themselves to risks, which may range from injuries to death. Some years ago a female artists plunged to her death when performing a happening act intended to protest the building of skyscrapers in a section of New York city [illustration]. Had the police successfully prevented her from doing that dangerous jump, the artist would have been still alive. Thus, to some extent, the role of government in limiting some aspects of life will also benefit artists.
In short [transition signal for concluding], freedom is of course important but it should always be exercised to a safe limit. The limit should be such that while it permits creative expression to flourish among artists, it still protects the public rights for enjoying decent artistic show and keeps the artists safe.
[The above line is the task set by the IELTS for Writing Task 2. The following is the essay. Watch the organization of ideas!]
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An opinion maintains that absolute freedom should be given to artists in order for them to explore artistic potentials as fully as they can. Government should not interfere with this intention, and should let these artistic geniuses explore things and do things as they wish in the name of the beauty of aesthetic expression. Such view, in my personal opinion, should not be encouraged. I present below two main reasons why I disagree with this opinion (= THESIS STATEMENT = inti dari argumen.)
First (transition signal), absolute freedom does more damage than good. This is true with everything, including arts. If artists have unlimited freedom in their hands, they will break some social boundaries which have been keeping order in the society. Nude poses, for example [include example], while undoubtedly constitute a pure expression that an artist would like to display, will stir chaos if performed in front of the public with strict religious codes.
Secondly, unlimited freedom may in some cases endanger the artists themselves. If they go far beyond the line of safety, they will expose themselves to risks, which may range from injuries to death. Some years ago a female artists plunged to her death when performing a happening act intended to protest the building of skyscrapers in a section of New York city [illustration]. Had the police successfully prevented her from doing that dangerous jump, the artist would have been still alive. Thus, to some extent, the role of government in limiting some aspects of life will also benefit artists.
In short [transition signal for concluding], freedom is of course important but it should always be exercised to a safe limit. The limit should be such that while it permits creative expression to flourish among artists, it still protects the public rights for enjoying decent artistic show and keeps the artists safe.
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