This is an IELTS writing task 2 sample answer essay on the topic of public art.
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IELTS Essay: Public Art
Some people believe that the government should spend more money putting in more works of art like paintings and statues in cities to make them better places to live in.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some feel governments should invest more in public art in cities to boost the quality of life. Personally, I am in disagreement with this idea because it has little actual importance for the average citizen.
On the one hand, public art beautifies a city. A city stripped of all art gives off the dreary appearance of being purely for utilitarian value and the daily rigour of work. In contrast, cities that have invested heavily in public art, such as New York City, offer their residents a beautiful and inspiring home. A child who sees sculptures and murals walking home will feel the city is a nicer place to live and workers passing by works of art will have some emotional relief from the demands of the day. This not only builds up the character of urban areas for local inhabitants and instills a sense of pride, but also attracts tourists and professional artists to the city, both of which contribute to a vibrant city.
Nonetheless, public art has little quantifiable positive value. Most city-dwellers are too engrossed in their hectic schedules to notice public art. This art, therefore, means nothing to most locals, while also diverting an outsized share of a city’s budget. There are other more vital areas requiring development such as high-end infrastructure, well-rounded healthcare systems, and modern recreational facilities. Moreover, the public space used to house these works of art cannot be used for practical purposes including critical public facilities like restrooms, bus stops or parks. Those who rely on these other facilities will have more trouble finding them and their quality of life may be somewhat impacted by a preference for art.
Despite the aesthetic value of public art, government bodies should focus more on urban issues that truly matter to their constituents. There must be a degree of balance but it should always tip more towards pragmatic concerns.
Analysis
1. Some feel governments should invest more in public art in cities to boost the quality of life. 2. Personally, I am in disagreement with this idea because it has little actual importance for the average citizen.
Paraphrase the overall essay topic.
Choose a clear side. Read more about introductions here.
1. On the one hand, public art beautifies a city. 2. A city stripped of all art gives off the dreary appearance of being purely for utilitarian value and the daily rigour of work. 3. In contrast, cities that have invested heavily in public art, such as New York City, offer their residents a beautiful and inspiring home. 4. A child who sees sculptures and murals walking home will feel the city is a nicer place to live and workers passing by works of art will have some emotional relief from the demands of the day. 5. This not only builds up the character of urban areas for local inhabitants and instills a sense of pride, but also attracts tourists and professional artists to the city, both of which contribute to a vibrant city.
Write a topic sentence with a clear main idea at the end.
Explain your main idea.
Give a specific example.
Develop the example.
Finish developing the example fully.
1. Nonetheless, public art has little quantifiable positive value. 2. Most city-dwellers are too engrossed in their hectic schedules to notice public art. 3. This art, therefore, means nothing to most locals, while also diverting an outsized share of a city’s budget. 4. There are other more vital areas requiring development such as high-end infrastructure, well-rounded healthcare systems, and modern recreational facilities. 5. Moreover, the public space used to house these works of art cannot be used for practical purposes including critical public facilities like restrooms, bus stops or parks. 6. Those who rely on these other facilities will have more trouble finding them and their quality of life may be somewhat impacted by a preference for art.
Write another topic sentence with a new main idea.
Explain your main idea.
Continue to explain or develop the idea.
Give specific examples to support your idea.
The more detail, the better!
Conclude with a strong statement.
1. Despite the aesthetic value of public art, government bodies should focus more on urban issues that truly matter to their constituents. 2. There must be a degree of balance but it should always tip more towards pragmatic concerns.
Summarise your main ideas and repeat your opinion.
Add a final thought. Read more about how to write an IELTS conclusion here.
Vocabulary
What do the words in bold below mean?
Some feel governments should invest more in public art in cities to boost the quality of life. Personally, I am in disagreement with this idea because it has little actual importance for the average citizen.
On the one hand, public art beautifies a city. A city stripped of all art gives off the dreary appearance of being purely for utilitarian value and the daily rigour of work. In contrast, cities that have invested heavily in public art, such as New York City, offer their residents a beautiful and inspiring home. A child who sees sculptures and murals walking home will feel the city is a nicer place to live and workers passing by works of art will have some emotional relief from the demands of the day. This not only builds up the character of urban areas for local inhabitants and instills a sense of pride, but also attracts tourists and professional artists to the city, both of which contribute to a vibrant city.
Nonetheless, public art has little quantifiable positive value. Most city-dwellers are too engrossed in their hectic schedules to notice public art. This art, therefore, means nothing to most locals, while also diverting an outsized share of a city’s budget. There are other more vital areas requiring development such as high-end infrastructure, well-rounded healthcare systems, and modern recreational facilities. Moreover, the public space used to house these works of art cannot be used for practical purposes including critical public facilities like restrooms, bus stops or parks. Those who rely on these other facilities will have more trouble finding them and their quality of life may be somewhat impacted by a preference for art.
Despite the aesthetic value of public art, government bodies should focus more on urban issues that truly matter to their constituents. There must be a degree of balance but it should always tip more towards pragmatic concerns.
Answers
invest put money into
boost increase
quality of life standard of living
I am in disagreement with don’t agree with
little actual importance not much real impact
average citizen normal person
beautifies makes beautiful
stripped of doesn’t have
dreary appearance boring look
purely for utilitarian value only for its use
daily rigour of work daily grind of a job
invested heavily giving a lot of money to
offer their residents give to citizens
inspiring elevating
murals large paintings
passing by walking past
emotional relief makes you feel better
demands of the day rigor of work, life
builds up the character creates a sense of identity
urban areas cities
local inhabitants people who live there
instills imparts
attracts makes come there
contribute to a vibrant city makes the city better
nonetheless regardless
little quantifiable positive value not much actual import
city-dwellers city residents
engrossed lost in
hectic schedules busy days
notice pay attention to
means nothing to has no value to
diverting sending in a different direction
outsized share of a city’s budget take up too much money
vital areas important parts
high-end infrastructure roads, plumbing, electricity, etc.
well-rounded healthcare systems hospitals
modern recreational facilities gyms
moreover furthermore
house verb of house
practical purposes concrete reasons
critical public facilities key places for all residents
Some feel governments should i_______t more in public art in cities to b______t the q______________e. Personally, I______________________h this idea because it has l_________________________e for the a________________n.
On the one hand, public art b_____________s a city. A city s______________f all art gives off the d__________________e of being p_________________________e and the d______________________k. In contrast, cities that have i_____________________y in public art, such as New York City, o________________________s a beautiful and i_____________g home. A child who sees sculptures and m________s walking home will feel the city is a nicer place to live and workers p_____________by works of art will have some e____________________f from the d_____________________y. This not only b____________________________r of u_____________s for l____________________s and i_____________s a sense of pride, but also a____________s tourists and professional artists to the city, both of which c_________________________y.
N________________s, public art has l________________________________e. Most c____________________s are too e______________d in their h_________________s to n_________e public art. This art, therefore, m_________________o most locals, while also d______________g an o____________________________t. There are other more v_____________s requiring development such as h____________________________e, w____________________________s, and m______________________________s. M_____________r, the public space used to h__________e these works of art cannot be used for p______________________s including c_________________________s like restrooms, bus stops or parks. Those who r__________n these other facilities will have more trouble finding them and their quality of life may be s______________________d by a p_______________________t.
Despite the a_____________________e of public art, g_____________________s should focus more on u_______________s that t_________________r to their c_______________s. There must be a d__________________e but it should always t___________________________________s.
This is an IELTS writing task 2 sample answer from the general training test about the topic of leisure time.
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IELTS Writing Task 2 General Training Sample Answer: Malls and Leisure Time
Shopping is now one of the most popular forms of leisure activities in many countries for young adults.
Why is this?
Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
Shopping has become more common as a result of the introduction of large shopping malls. I strongly believe this has brought considerable economic benefits to society at large.
Since the advent of the mall, companies have relentlessly sought new ways to attract consumers, resulting in today’s megamalls. In the past, shoppers would make dedicated trips to specific stores for products. In the 1980s in the United States, the novel combination of shopping plazas and department stores with entertainment venues like state-of-the-art cinemas and appetizing foods courts made them the centre of social activity for a generation. It is therefore no wonder that youths and adults alike the world over opt to spend their time and money shopping at malls that cater to all their needs.
While some might argue that shopping is largely a waste of time, I feel that its economic advantages outweigh other concerns. Masses of wealthy middle-class consumers contribute greatly to economic prosperity and that brings various benefits to all socioeconomic classes. A counter-point illustrating this would be in Japan in the last two decades where a long recession has decimated the middle-class, leading to decreased shopping, closures of malls and a stagnant economy. The government has desperately lowered interest rates in order to stimulate the type of spending that malls encourage. Malls, as one crucial part of a consumer society, serve to encourage spending and national prosperity.
In conclusion, an increasing number of people frequent malls for their convenience and this boosts the economy. If governments were to invest more money in tax cuts this would further encourage spending at malls and help developing nations and developed ones whose growth has plateaued.
Analysis
1. Shopping has become more common as a result of the introduction of large shopping malls. 2. I strongly believe this has brought considerable economic benefits to society at large.
1. Since the advent of the mall, companies have relentlessly sought new ways to attract consumers, resulting in today’s megamalls. 2. In the past, shoppers would make dedicated trips to specific stores for products. 3. In the 1980s in the United States, the novel combination of shopping plazas and department stores with entertainment venues like state-of-the-art cinemas and appetizing foods courts made them the centre of social activity for a generation. 4. It is therefore no wonder that youths and adults alike the world over opt to spend their time and money shopping at malls that cater to all their needs.
Write a clear topic sentence answering the first question with your opinion at the end.
Explaing your main idea.
Start a specific example and develop it fully.
State the results of your example.
1. While some might argue that shopping is largely a waste of time, I feel that its economic advantages outweigh other concerns. 2. Masses of wealthy middle-class consumers contribute greatly to economic prosperity and that brings various benefits to all socioeconomic classes. 3. A counter-point illustrating this would be in Japan in the last two decades where a long recession has decimated the middle-class, leading to decreased shopping, closures of malls and a stagnant economy. 4. The government has desperately lowered interest rates in order to stimulate the type of spending that malls encourage. 5. Malls, as one crucial part of a consumer society, serve to encourage spending and national prosperity.
Write another topic sentence with a new main idea.
Explaing your main idea.
Give an example or counter-example.
Develop the example.
State the final results.
1. In conclusion, an increasing number of people frequent malls for their convenience and this boosts the economy. 2. If governments were to invest more money in tax cuts this would further encourage spending at malls and help developing nations and developed ones whose growth has plateaued.
Repeat and summarise your main ideas.
Add a final thought/detail. Read about conclusions here.
Vocabulary
What do the words in bold below mean?
Shopping has become more common as a result of the introduction of large shopping malls. I strongly believe this has brought considerable economic benefits to society at large.
Since the advent of the mall, companies have relentlessly sought new ways to attract consumers, resulting in today’s megamalls. In the past, shoppers would make dedicated trips to specific stores for products. In the 1980s in the United States, the novel combination of shopping plazas and department stores with entertainment venues like state-of-the-art cinemas and appetizing foods courts made them the centre of social activity for a generation. It is therefore no wonder that youths and adults alike the world over opt to spend their time and money shopping at malls that cater to all their needs.
While some might argue that shopping is largely a waste of time, I feel that its economic advantages outweigh other concerns. Masses of wealthy middle-class consumers contribute greatly to economic prosperity and that brings various benefits to all socioeconomic classes. A counter-point illustrating this would be in Japan in the last two decades where a long recession has decimated the middle-class, leading to decreased shopping, closures of malls and a stagnant economy. The government has desperately lowered interest rates in order to stimulate the type of spending that malls encourage. Malls, as one crucial part of a consumer society, serve to encourage spending and national prosperity.
In conclusion, an increasing number of people frequent malls for their convenience and this boosts the economy. If governments were to invest more money in tax cuts this would further encourage spending at malls and help developing nations and developed ones whose growth has plateaued.
Answers
as a result the outcome is
introduction of since they started
considerable economic benefits good for the economy
society at large all of society, all citizens
advent beginning of
relentlessly sought looking hard for
attract consumers bring in shoppers
resulting in the result/effect is
megamalls really big malls/shopping centres
make dedicated trips going there just for
novel combination new mix
plazas publick places
department stores malls
entertainment venues cinemas, arcades, etc.
state-of-the-art cinemas new movie theatres
appetizing foods courts enticing restaurants in a mall
centre of social activity social hub
for a generation for all people born around the same time
no wonder little surprise
alike the same
the world over everywhere in the world
cater to all their needs can do whatever they want there
largely a waste of time mostly not a good use of time
economic advantages outweigh other concerns benefits to the economy more important than
masses large groups of people
wealthy middle-class consumers people with some money, not too rich or poor
economic prosperity good for the economy
socioeconomic classes rich and poor people
a counter-point illustrating this would be in an example of the opposite case is
long recession lengthy economic downturn
decimated hurt a lot
closures of malls malls closing down
stagnant economy economy not growing
desperately lowered interest rates hurriedly cut the rate for borrowing money
stimulate encourage
crucial part key element
consumer society people shopping
encourage spending stimulate buying
national prosperity a country making money, doing well
frequent go to a lot (verb)
boosts increases
tax cuts reducing the money you have to pay in taxes
growth has plateaued stable, not increasing or decreasing
Shopping has become more common a___________t of the i________________f large shopping malls. I strongly believe this has brought c______________________________s to s_________________e.
Since the a__________t of the mall, companies have r_______________________t new ways to a________________________s, r_____________n today’s m_______________s. In the past, shoppers would m______________________s to specific stores for products. In the 1980s in the United States, the n________________________n of shopping p_________s and d____________________s with e________________________s like s__________________________s and a___________________________s made them the c_________________________y f_____________________n. It is therefore n________________r that youths and adults a______e t__________________r opt to spend their time and money shopping at malls that c______________________s.
While some might argue that shopping is l_____________________e, I feel that its e______________________________________s. M_________s of w________________________________s contribute greatly to e__________________________y and that brings various benefits to all s_____________________________s. A__________________________________________n Japan in the last two decades where a l____________________n has d____________d the middle-class, leading to decreased shopping, c________________________s and a s__________________y. The government has d_____________________________s in order to s______________e the type of spending that malls encourage. Malls, as one c_______________t of a c______________________y, serve to e________________________g and n__________________________y.
In conclusion, an increasing number of people f______________t malls for their convenience and this b__________s the economy. If governments were to invest more money in t___________s this would further encourage spending at malls and help developing nations and developed ones whose g______________________d.
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This is an IELTS writing task 2 sample answer essay on the topic of whether or not historical objects should be returned to their country of origin.
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IELTS Essay: Historical Objects
Historical objects should be brought back to their country of origin.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many today are calling for historical objects currently residing in, largely Western, museums to be returned to their nation of origin. In my opinion, though these items were typically acquired fairly, repatriating them would go a long way to easing international resentment against past colonial powers.
The argument of the institutions currently displaying these items is that they have a legal right. Some objects were unlawfully stolen, but the majority of those have already been sent back. The artifacts now in exhibitions have proofs of sale. The prices appear to modern observers as scandalously low but they were agreed upon in another era and there is no legal basis to revoke these sales. The British Museum in England, for example, has produced unequivocal evidence that all the items they preserve were fairly bargained for and obtained. In any other situation, demanding a product that has been sold be returned would not even be broached and items of historical and cultural importance should be no different.
Regardless of the just case museums can make, there is a practical argument for returning these objects that does not exist for keeping them. A good example of this is in many African countries where their historic artifacts were pillaged during colonialism. The powers that, in effect, stole their history tended to be predominately white, European nations like The United Kingdom, The Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, France, and Spain. Since many of these wealthy countries now charge expensive fees to view artefacts from poorer African countries, a natural resentment festers. By returning the property, some of the pain of colonialism could abate. Countries subjected to colonial rule will be able to move past feelings of hostility if there is an attempt made to rectify and sanction the offenders.
In conclusion, though many of these cultural relics were bought legally, there is critical value in giving them back as they can repair historically fraught relations. Every country must balance these an abstract respect for justice against these more utilitarian concerns.
Analysis
1. Many today are calling for historical objects currently residing in, largely Western, museums to be returned to their nation of origin. 2. In my opinion, though these items were typically acquired fairly, repatriating them would go a long way to easing international resentment against past colonial powers.
Paraphrase the overall essay topic.
Give a clear opinion – choose a side! Read more about introductions here.
1. The argument of the institutions currently displaying these items is that they have a legal right. 2. Some objects were unlawfully stolen, but the majority of those have already been sent back. 3. The artifacts now in exhibitions have proofs of sale. 4. The prices appear to modern observers as scandalously low but they were agreed upon in another era and there is no legal basis to revoke these sales. 5. The British Museum in England, for example, has produced unequivocal evidence that all the items they preserve were fairly bargained for and obtained. 6. In any other situation, demanding a product that has been sold be returned would not even be broached and items of historical and cultural importance should be no different.
Write a clear topic sentence with a main idea at the end.
Explain your main idea.
Continue to explain or develop your main idea.
Don’t switch to a new idea – keep adding more detail to your first one.
Give a clear example.
Conclude with the further possible results/implications.
1. Regardless of the just case museums can make, there is a practical argument for returning these objects that does not exist for keeping them. 2. A good example of this is in many African countries where their historic artifacts were pillaged during colonialism. 3. The powers that, in effect, stole their history tended to be predominately white, European nations like The United Kingdom, The Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, France, and Spain. 4. Since many of these wealthy countries now charge expensive fees to view artefacts from poorer African countries, a natural resentment festers. 5. By returning the property, some of the pain of colonialism could abate. 6. Countries subjected to colonial rule will be able to move past feelings of hostility if there is an attempt made to rectify and sanction the offenders.
Write another topic sentence with a new main idea at the end.
Begin an example early in the paragraph if possible.
Explain the example.
Keep developing the example.
Vary long and short sentences.
Conclude your example with a strong statement.
1. In conclusion, though many of these cultural relics were bought legally, there is critical value in giving them back as they can repair historically fraught relations. 2. Every country must balance these an abstract respect for justice against these more utilitarian concerns.
Repeat your opinion and summarise your main ideas.
Add a final thought. Read more about conclusions here.
Vocabulary
What do the words in bold below mean?
Many today are calling for historical objects currently residing in, largely Western, museums to be returned to their nation of origin. In my opinion, though these items were typically acquired fairly, repatriating them would go a long way to easing international resentment against past colonial powers.
The argument of the institutions currently displaying these items is that they have a legal right. Some objects were unlawfully stolen, but the majority of those have already been sent back. The artifacts now in exhibitions have proofs of sale. The prices appear to modern observers as scandalously low but they were agreed upon in another era and there is no legal basis to revoke these sales. The British Museum in England, for example, has produced unequivocal evidence that all the items they preserve were fairly bargained for and obtained. In any other situation, demanding a product that has been sold be returned would not even be broached and items of historical and cultural importance should be no different.
Regardless of the just case museums can make, there is a practical argument for returning these objects that does not exist for keeping them. A good example of this is in many African countries where their historic artifacts were pillaged during colonialism. The powers that, in effect, stole their history tended to be predominately white, European nations like The United Kingdom, The Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, France, and Spain. Since many of these wealthy countries now charge expensive fees to view artefacts from poorer African countries, a natural resentmentfesters. By returning the property, some of the pain of colonialism could abate. Countries subjected to colonial rule will be able to move past feelings of hostility if there is an attempt made to rectify and sanction the offenders.
In conclusion, though many of these cultural relics were bought legally, there is critical value in giving them back as they can repair historically fraught relations. Every country must balance these an abstract respect for justice against these more utilitarian concerns.
Answers
calling for requesting
historical objects relics from a country
residing in staying in, housed
largely Western mostly from European countries
returned to given back
nation of origin where they come from
typically acquired fairly usually bought legally
repatriating giving back to the original country
go a long way contributes a lot towards
easing international resentment reducing tension between countries
past colonial powers countries that used to own other countries
institutions governments, companies, etc.
displaying showing
legal right entitled to
unlawfully stolen taken illegally
majority most of
already been sent back repatriated already
artifacts documents, relics, paintings, sculptures, etc. from the past
exhibitions displays of items
proofs of sale documents showing something was bought
appear seem
modern observers modern people, people today
scandalously low shockingly little
agreed upon contracted
another era a different time
no legal basis unlawful
revoke these sales overturn the contract
British Museum a museum in England with many historic items
unequivocal evidence clear proof
preserve keep safe
fairly bargained for agreed upon fairly
obtained received
in any other situation in comparable conditions
demanding asking for
broached asked
cultural importance key for a country’s culture
no different the same
regardless of nonetheless
just case fair situation
practical argument pragmatic view
historic artifacts relics from the past
pillaged stolen
colonialism a period when European countries controlled countries around the world
powers important countries
in effect essentially
stole their history took their relics, artifacts
predominately white mostly white
wealthy countries rich nations
charge expensive fees ask for a lot of money
natural resentmentfesters normal animosity grows
property what someone owns
pain of colonialism resentment from the past
abate disappear
subjected to colonial rule under the rule of European countries
move past get over
hostility resentment towards
attempt made tried to
rectify fix
sanction punish
offenders those who did something wrong
cultural relics historic artifacts
legally within the bounds of the law
critical value very important
repair historically fraught relations fix problems between countries
Many today are c______________r h___________________s currently r_______________n, l_________________n, museums to be r_____________o their n________________n. In my opinion, though these items were t__________________________y, r__________________g them would g_______________y to e______________________________t against p_______________________s.
The argument of the i___________________s currently d_________________g these items is that they have a l______________t. Some objects were u_______________________n, but the m_____________y of those have a___________________________k. The a_____________s now in e______________s have p_______________e. The prices a____________r to m___________________s as s_____________________w but they were a_______________n in a______________a and there is n_________________s to r__________________s. The B_______________m in England, for example, has produced u_________________________e that all the items they p______________e were f_________________________r and o_____________d. I_____________________n, d_______________g a product that has been sold be returned would not even be b______________d and items of historical and c_________________e should be n_________________t.
R__________________f the j______________e museums can make, there is a p_____________________t for returning these objects that does not exist for keeping them. A good example of this is in many African countries where their h____________________s were p___________d during c______________m. The p__________s that, i__________t, s__________________y tended to be p_________________________e, European nations like The United Kingdom, The Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, France, and Spain. Since many of these w_____________________s now c______________________s to view artefacts from poorer African countries, a n_____________________________s. By returning the p_____________y, some of the p______________________m could a_________e. Countries s______________________________e will be able to m____________t feelings of h___________y if there is an a______________e to r__________y and s__________n the o___________s.
In conclusion, though many of these c_________________s were bought l___________y, there is c________________e in giving them back as they can r__________________________________s. Every country must b__________e these an a_____________________t for justice against these more u_________________________s.
This is an IELTS writing task 2 sample answer related to looking after children from the real past IELTS test.
This is an interesting question but there are some tricky areas as well.
The question is:
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? Is it a positive or negative development?
In some ways, the question is too easy – the answer is too obvious.
That can make it harder to write about.
Keep scrolling to read how I handled this both easy and hard question!
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IELTS Essay: Looking after Children
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? Is it a positive or negative development?
It is becoming increasingly common for fathers to be primary caretakers while wives develop their careers. I believe this is because of a societal shift in gender relations and it is a positive development.
The most obvious cause of more women in the workplace is modern gender relations. As recently as the 1950s in the United States, it was the unquestioned role of women to cook, clean, and look after the children. Many progressive women began to feel that they were more than their biological prerogative and feminism movements sprouted up in the 1960s. There have been years of struggle and the wage gap is still a hotly debated issue but now most reasonable adults accept that both men and women should have equal opportunity to pursue a career.
On the whole, I believe this is a positive development because women can contribute greatly to society. Since women have come into the workforce en masse there are countless examples of high performing professionals including CEOs like Shery Sandberg, athletes like Serena Williams, and authors like Margaret Atwood. That belies the impact of millions of women performing well in the average job. A company meeting a few decades ago might have been more one-sided in its male dominated viewpoints, but now it is likely to showcase more female viewpoints. This added perspective is one key to creative thinking and greatly enhances decision-making and the resultant products and services of many companies.
In conclusion, the advent of women in the workforce has brought great benefits to the world. The pertinent question is now how quickly will all parts of the world adopt these progressive improvements.
Analysis
1. It is becoming increasingly common for fathers to be primary caretakers while wives develop their careers. 2. I believe this is because of a societal shift in gender relations and it is a positive development.
I paraphrase the overall essay topic to begin.
Then write clear answers to both questions. Read more about introductions here.
1. The most obvious cause of more women in the workplace is modern gender relations. 2. As recently as the 1950s in the United States, it was the unquestioned role of women to cook, clean, and look after the children. 3. Many progressive women began to feel that they were more than their biological prerogative and feminism movements sprouted up in the 1960s. 4. There have been years of struggle and the wage gap is still a hotly debated issue but now most reasonable adults accept that both men and women should have equal opportunity to pursue a career.
I write a clear topic sentence with my main idea at the end.
Then I start a especific example.
And develop the example.
I state the full results so that my idea is fully developed.
1. On the whole, I believe this is a positive development because women can contribute greatly to society. 2. Since women have come into the workforce en masse there are countless examples of high performing professionals including CEOs like Shery Sandberg, athletes like Serena Williams, and authors like Margaret Atwood. 3. That belies the impact of millions of women performing well in the average job. 4. A company meeting a few decades ago might have been more one-sided in its male dominated viewpoints, but now it is likely to showcase more female viewpoints. 5. This added perspective is one key to creative thinking and greatly enhances decision-making and the resultant products and services of many companies.
Here is another topic sentence with a new main idea.
Then I explain and begin developing the idea.
I vary my use of long and short sentences.
I include a hypothetical example.
Finally, I state the full results.
1. In conclusion, the advent of women in the workforce has brought great benefits to the world. 2. The pertinent question is now how quickly will all parts of the world adopt these progressive improvements.
I repeat my opinion.
Then I add a final thought/detail. Read more about conclusions here.
Vocabulary
What do the words in bold below mean?
It is becoming increasingly common for fathers to be primary caretakers while wives develop their careers. I believe this is because of a societal shift in gender relations and it is a positive development.
The most obvious cause of more women in the workplace is modern gender relations. As recently as the 1950s in the United States, it was the unquestioned role of women to cook, clean, and look after the children. Many progressive women began to feel that they were more than their biological prerogative and feminism movements sprouted up in the 1960s. There have been years of struggle and the wage gap is still a hotly debated issue but now most reasonable adults accept that both men and women should have equal opportunity to pursue a career.
On the whole, I believe this is a positive development because women can contribute greatly to society. Since women have come into the workforce en massethere are countless examples of high performing professionals including CEOs like Shery Sandberg, athletes like Serena Williams, and authors like Margaret Atwood. That belies the impact of millions of women performing well in the average job. A company meeting a few decades ago might have been more one-sided in its male dominated viewpoints, but now it is likely to showcase more female viewpoints. This added perspective is one key to creative thinking and greatly enhances decision-making and the resultant products and services of many companies.
In conclusion, the advent of women in the workforce has brought great benefits to the world. The pertinent question is now how quickly will all parts of the world adopt these progressive improvements.
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increasingly common more and more popular
primary caretakers main persona responsible for looking after the kids
societal shift change in how society thinks
gender relations how men/women interact
most obvious cause clearest source
modern gender relations recent developments in males and females in society
as recently as starting as soon as
unquestioned role undoubted place
look after take care of
progressive women forward thinking women
biological prerogative what our bodies are meant to do naturally
feminism movements the rights of women
sprouted up started to appear
struggle conflict with
wage gap differences in pay
hotly debated issue fiercely argued topic
most reasonable adults accept the majority of normal people recognise
equal opportunity the same access, ability
pursue a career have a job
contribute greatly add a lot
come into the workforce start working
en massein total
countless examples many instances
high performing professionals top level workers
belies undermines
performing well doing a good job
average job normal work
a few decades ago 20 – 30 years ago
one-sided not showing both perspectives
male dominated viewpoints the opinions of men
showcase display
female viewpoints women’s opinions
added perspective different viewpoint
one key one important part
greatly enhances decision-making makes a big difference in making decisions
resultant products products produced as a result
advent of women start of women
brought great benefits to the world added a lot of positives for everyone
It is becoming i______________________n for fathers to be p___________________s while wives develop their careers. I believe this is because of a s___________________t in g_________________s and it is a positive development.
The m__________________e of more women in the workplace is m_____________________s. A_________________s the 1950s in the United States, it was the u____________________e of women to cook, clean, and l______________r the children. Many p_____________________n began to feel that they were more than their b___________________e and f______________________s s_________________p in the 1960s. There have been years of s___________e and the w____________p is still a h__________________e but now m_________________________t that both men and women should have e________________________y to p________________r.
On the whole, I believe this is a positive development because women can c____________________y to society. Since women have c_____________________e e___________ethere are c______________________s of h____________________________s including CEOs like Shery Sandberg, athletes like Serena Williams, and authors like Margaret Atwood. That b__________s the impact of millions of women p___________________l in the a______________b. A company meeting a______________________o might have been more o____________d in its m_____________________________s, but now it is likely to s______________e more f______________________s. This a______________________e is o_________y to creative thinking and g__________________________________g and the r______________________s and services of many companies.
In conclusion, the a____________________n in the workforce has b_______________________________________d. The p____________________n is now how quickly will all parts of the world a_________t these p___________________________________s.
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