4. Conclusion
Repeat the idea that schools are already doing a good job teaching the traditional
academic subjects. If they start to teach practical skills, the study of important
academic subjects will suffer.
Here is an essay question on the topic of globalisation:
It has been said that the world is becoming a global village in which there are no
boundaries to trade and communication. Do the benefits of globalisation outweigh
the drawbacks?
Yesterday's video contained some useful ideas, but here are some more ideas from my
ebook:
Positives of globalisation:
• Business is becoming increasingly international.
• A global economy means free trade between countries.
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• This can strengthen political relationships.
• Globalisation can also create opportunities for employment.
• It encourages investment in less developed countries.
• It could reduce poverty in the developing world.
Negatives of globalisation:
• Globalisation can also lead to unemployment and exploitation.
• Companies move to countries where labour is cheap.
• This creates redundancies, or job losses.
• Some companies exploit their employees in developing countries.
• Salaries are low and working conditions are often poor.
• Global trade also creates excessive waste and pollution.
Note:
The American English spelling is 'globalization'. You can use either spelling in the
IELTS test.
Here is a question that a lot of students ask:
Is it acceptable to use "I" or "my" in IELTS writing?
As an ex-examiner, my advice is that you should use phrases like "I believe" or "in
my opinion" when the question asks for your opinion e.g To what extent do you
agree or disagree?
Some teachers tell students not to use "I" in academic essays, but this advice is really
for university academic writing, not IELTS.
Advertising is a very common topic in both the IELTS writing and speaking tests.
Here are some ideas from my
Positives of advertising:
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Companies need to tell customers about their products and services.
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Advertisements inform us about the choices we have.
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The advertising industry employs many people.
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Advertisements are often funny, artistic or thought-provoking.
Negatives of advertising:
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Advertisers aim to convince us that buying things leads to happiness.
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We are persuaded to follow the latest trends and fashions.
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Children can be easily influenced by advertisements.
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They put pressure on their parents by pestering or nagging.
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Opinions:
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Advertising should be regulated by governments.
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Advertisements that target children should be banned.
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Packaging for junk food should display clear health warnings.
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Overall, advertising is necessary but it needs to be controlled.
Do the benefits of tourism outweigh the drawbacks?
Here are some ideas. I've organised the vocabulary according to different perspectives
(different ways of looking at this issue).
Positives of tourism:
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