Ielts sample writing part 1x

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SAMPLE IELTS WRITING

Plan A:

To begin with, it is undeniable that ________________. One reason is that ________________.

For example, ________________________. Another justification is that

___________________________. For instance, _______________________. It is thus arguable

that _________________.

Plan B:

However, there are no less convincing arguments for _____________. This will be proved when

looking at ___________. For example, _______________. This leads to ______________ no

matter who/how/where/when/what __________. If ____ (alternative)_______. Therefore,

________ can be seen.

Plan C:

On the one hand, it is clearly seen that _____________. Take ____ as an example.

What/when/how/where _______ (bring to our society)/(verb to object) is _______. Because

___________________, _______________. As this shows, _______________. It is reasonable

why _____________.

Plan D:

Some people say _________, and they are reasonable. Firstly, _____________. For example,

___________. Secondly, ____________. As _________, _________. Last but not least,

___________. In____, ___________. As a result, _____________.

N a t i o n a l E c o n o m i c s U n i v e r s i t y

Plan E:

It is no doubt that _______________. In fact, _________________________. To illustrate this

point, ___________________. Additionally/moreover, ____________. ________ due to ______.

From all above discussions, __________ is proved.

Plan F:

It is true that ________________. Firstly, __________________. As ____ as_____,

____________________. This brings about __________. Secondly, _________________. This

can be explained by looking at ______________. Indeed, ____________________________.

Therefore, __________________.

Plan G:

One the one hand, it is reasonable to say that ________________. It is because nowadays, with the

blooming of _________, _________________. Being + V-ed, ________________. The more

___________, the more ___________, and the more _______________. Of course/in fact,

_______________. It is thus arguable that _________.

Plan H:

Firstly, it is widely perceived that __________. As ____________, ___________. For example,

___________. This once again confirms that _________, and there is no reason to believe that

___________.

1. 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.

(270 words, band 9)

2. Which words or phrases in the following paragraph might be considered 'band 7 or

higher'?

It is true that there are some disadvantages to learning a foreign language at primary school

age. The main problem is that young children need to study other subjects which can be

considered as more important than a second language. The core subjects in most primary schools

are the mother tongue language, mathematics and science, and it can be argued that lessons in a

new language take valuable study time away from these key disciplines, as well as causing

confusion in the young learners. In particular, some people might worry that lessons in the new

language could delay the development of a child’s first language.

3. Successful sports professionals can earn a great deal more money than people in other

important professions. Some people think this is fully justified while others think it is

unfair. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Half-of the essay:

It is true that the top sports people earn incredibly high salaries. Although reasons can be

given to justify this, I personally believe that sports stars should be paid much less.

There are several reasons why some people support high incomes in sport. Firstly, people

who reach the highest levels in any sport must be uniquely talented. For example, it is rare to find

someone with the football skills of Messi or Ronaldo, and it can be argued that these players

deserve salaries that reflect their abilities. Secondly, even the most talented sports professionals

must undergo many years of training to develop the skills and fitness required, and this takes great

commitment, dedication and passion. Finally, sports salaries are only high because audiences and

fans are willing to pay to watch their favourite stars.

4. Marriages are bigger and more expensive nowadays than in the past. Why is this the

case? Is it a positive or negative development?

It is true that weddings have become more costly and extravagant in recent years. There are

several reasons for this, and in my view it is a negative trend.

• Marriages have become bigger and more expensive for three main reasons. Firstly, people in

developed countries are wealthier than their ancestors were in the past. They therefore have more

money to spend on weddings, which are seen as one of life’s most important and unforgettable

occasions. Secondly, in today’s globalized world, people see photos of celebrity weddings and

want to copy them. For example, when Prince William got married here in England, the ceremony

was shown on television and many people were influenced by what they saw. Finally, the wedding

industry has grown, and many companies have an interest in selling products and services to us,

using persuasive marketing techniques.

• The main reason marriages have gone bigger is because of advance in technology. By which I

mean, with the use of recent technology we can invite many more people than we did in the past. It

is even possible to invite someone living outside out national boundaries by E-card invitation.

What more, many people are attending weddings becuase of advance in transport system.

Nowdays, it has become fashion to spend more money, and they get attention from other people by

spending more money. People want society to remember their wedding for a long time so they

spend more and invite more people.

• It is noticeable that weddings have become more costly and extravagant in recent years. There are

several reasons for this, and in my view it is a negative trend.

Firstly, it is believed that weddings have become more commercialise. The movies and

advertisements have portrayed many modest weddings, which make many things such as big

jewellery, diamond rings and honeymoon trip indispensable elements of a wedding. This

arrangement clearly requires a large amount of money. Secondly, wealthy families would like to

gain social status, so they want to make a big wedding for their children to impress their guests and

friends. In fact, this is true in many Asian countries, where weddings are often involved big

restaurants with many interesting set-ups that make guests amazed. Thus, it is understandable why

marriages are more expensive and bigger.

This phenomenon is also associated with several drawbacks. This kind of weddings

undoubtedly places a tremendous pressure on young couples who want to settle down early. Since

they are at beginning of their career, hardly they can afford for such costly weddings. As a result,

some are reluctant and defer their marriage plan in the future. Furthermore, because of the modest

weddings on the television or magazines, it causes an increase of materialism in the society. People

are likely to judge the happiness of a couple bases on the setup of weddings or how much couple

spend on their weddings. This would dilute the true purpose of weddings, which is the ceremony

that unites man and woman for the rest of their life journey.

In conclusion, wedding is an important event in life. However, people are advised to consider

the financial capacity of their partners to design a suitable wedding for themselves.