This is an IELTS writing task 2 sample answer essay on the topic of whether or not companies should focus on making sure employees follow a dress code from the real IELTS exam.
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IELTS Essay: Employee Dress Code
Some people think employers should not care about the way their employees dress, but the quality at work.
To what extent you agree or disagree?
Many are of the belief that corporations should prioritize quality work over appropriate workplace attire. In my opinion, there are limits to this sentiment; however, it is largely justified as other areas are more crucial to success.
Those in favor of a strict dress code argue that it fosters professionalism. Appearance is important not only for clients and customers but also workers themselves. An employee who dresses well for work is similar to an actor preparing for a performance. The appearance of professionalism is likely engender the same level of diligence to their work. This becomes part of a cycle as customers notice the attention to detail and workers become aware they are essentially performing. The best illustration of this is professions that require uniforms, such as doctors and police officers, and thus fully embody their public role.
However, the quality of the work itself is paramount. In recent years, corporations have relaxed dress codes in recognition of this fact. For example, many technology companies in Silicon Valley including Facebook and Google are famous for a more casual approach to attire. This policy begins with the CEOs and executives who eschew traditional suits for jeans, normal shirts, and comfortable shoes. This signals that the success of a company depends more on the output of their work. An employee at such a company who dresses well but cannot code or contribute meaningfully to a high-achieving team is in fact a hindrance to success. The focus on inner qualities and capabilities is reflective of an broader social shift that places less value on factors extrinsic to true achievement.
In conclusion, the minor benefits of dress codes for professionalism are outweighed by the recognition of the importance of real work. Companies should therefore strive to uphold values with tangible impact.
Analysis
1. Many are of the belief that corporations should prioritize quality work over appropriate workplace attire. 2. In my opinion, there are limits to this sentiment; however, it is largely justified as other areas are more crucial to success.
Paraphrase the overall essay topic.
Write a clear opinion. Read more about introductions here.
1. Those in favor of a strict dress code argue that it fosters professionalism. 2. Appearance is important not only for clients and customers but also workers themselves. 3. An employee who dresses well for work is similar to an actor preparing for a performance. 4. The appearance of professionalism is likely engender the same level of diligence to their work. 5. This becomes part of a cycle as customers notice the attention to detail and workers become aware they are essentially performing. 6. The best illustration of this is professions that require uniforms, such as doctors and police officers, and thus fully embody their public role.
Write a topic sentence with a clear main idea at the end.
Explain your main idea.
Develop it with specific or hypothetical examples.
Keep developing it fully.
Extend with some long sentences as well.
Finish this main idea.
1. However, the quality of the work itself is paramount. 2. In recent years, corporations have relaxed dress codes in recognition of this fact. 3. For example, many technology companies in Silicon Valley including Facebook and Google are famous for a more casual approach to attire. 4. This policy begins with the CEOs and executives who eschew traditional suits for jeans, normal shirts, and comfortable shoes. 5. This signals that the success of a company depends more on the output of their work. 6. An employee at such a company who dresses well but cannot code or contribute meaningfully to a high-achieving team is in fact a hindrance to success. 7. The focus on inner qualities and capabilities is reflective of an broader social shift that places less value on factors extrinsic to true achievement.
Write a new topic sentence with a new main idea at the end.
Explain your new main idea.
Include specific details and examples.
Continue developing it…
as fully as possible!
Continue the hypothetical example.
Focus back on the topic.
1. In conclusion, the minor benefits of dress codes for professionalism are outweighed by the recognition of the importance of real work. 2. Companies should therefore strive to uphold values with tangible impact.
Summarise your main ideas.
Include a final thought. Read more about conclusions here.
Vocabulary
What do the words in bold below mean?Make some notes on paper to aid memory and then check below.
Many are of the belief that corporations should prioritize quality work over appropriate workplace attire. In my opinion, there are limits to this sentiment; however, it is largely justified as other areas are more crucial to success.
Those in favor of a strict dress codeargue that it fosters professionalism. Appearance is important not only for clients and customers but also workers themselves. An employee who dresses well for work is similar to an actor preparing for a performance. The appearance of professionalism is likely engender the same level of diligence to their work. This becomes part of a cycle as customers notice the attention to detail and workers become aware they are essentially performing. The best illustration of this is professions that require uniforms, such as doctors and police officers, and thus fully embody their public role.
However, the quality of the work itself is paramount. In recent years, corporations have relaxed dress codes in recognition of this fact. For example, many technology companies in Silicon Valley including Facebook and Google are famous for a more casual approach to attire. This policy begins with the CEOs and executives who eschew traditional suits for jeans, normal shirts, and comfortable shoes. This signals that the success of a company depends more on the output of their work. An employee at such a company who dresses well but cannot code or contribute meaningfully to a high-achieving team is in fact a hindrance to success. The focus on inner qualities and capabilities is reflective of an broader social shift that places less value on factors extrinsic to true achievement.
In conclusion, the minor benefits of dress codes for professionalism are outweighed by the recognition of the importance of real work. Companies should therefore strive to uphold values with tangible impact.
Answers
For extra practice, write an antonym (opposite word) on a piece of paper to help you remember the new vocabulary:
are of the belief think
corporations companies
prioritize quality work value more how good the work is
appropriate workplace attire professional clothes for work
limits boundaries
sentiment feeling
however but
largely justified mostly give reason for
more crucial to success more important to achievement
in favor of preferring
strict dress code very limited options to wear to work
argue point out
fosters professionalism creates better work
appearance look on the outside
clients customers
customers clients
dresses well wears professional clothes
similar the same
actor preparing person in a show getting ready
performance starring in a show
engender create
same level of diligence similar amount of professionalism
part piece
cycle back and forth circle
notice realize
attention to detail diligence
aware know about
essentially performing basically showing off
best illustration clearest example
require uniforms need clothes
fully embody completely in the role of
public role job in front of others
quality of the work itself how good it is
paramount more important
in recent years the last several years
relaxed calm
recognition knowing about
Silicon Valley place where technology companies are in California
famous for well-known for
casual approach relaxed way
CEOs chief executive officers
executives highly ranking bosses
eschew avoid instead of
traditional suits fancy clothes for work
comfortable shoes sneakers
signals shows
depends more has more to do with
output what is produced
code what must be followed
contribute meaningfully give significance
high-achieving team group that does well normally
in fact actually
hindrance holds back
focus pay attention to
inner qualities characteristics
reflective of mirrors
broader social shift changes within the public
places less value care less about
factors extrinsic to true achievement parts not related to success
I recommend getting a pencil and piece of paper because that aids memory. Then write down the missing vocabulary from my sample answer in your notebook:
Many a___________________f that c______________s should p_______________________k over a____________________________e. In my opinion, there are l______s to this s_____________t; h___________r, it is l________________d as other areas are m________________________s.
Those i_____________f a s_________________ea________e that it f_______________________m. A______________e is important not only for c________s and c____________s but also workers themselves. An employee who d____________l for work is s___________r to an a______________g for a p__________________e. The appearance of professionalism is likely e__________r the s__________________________e to their work. This becomes p_____t of a c_______e as customers n________e the a____________________l and workers become a_____e they are e_________________________g. The b___________________n of this is professions that r__________________s, such as doctors and police officers, and thus f_________________y their p_______________e.
However, the q____________________________f is p______________t. I_________________s, corporations have r_________d dress codes in r_____________n of this fact. For example, many technology companies in S_________________y including Facebook and Google are f______________r a more c________________h to attire. This policy begins with the C_____s and e_______________s who e__________w t________________s for jeans, normal shirts, and c_______________________s. This s________s that the success of a company d____________e on the o_______t of their work. An employee at such a company who dresses well but cannot c____e or c________________________y to a h____________________m is i________t a h____________e to success. The f________s on i____________________s and capabilities is r__________________f an b____________r s______________________t that p_____________________________e on f______________________________________t.
In conclusion, the m________________s of dress codes for professionalism are o____________d by the recognition of the importance of real work. Companies should therefore s_________e to u________________s with t__________________t.
Listening Practice
Learn more about this topic by watching videos from The New York Times YouTube channel below and practice with these activities:
This is an IELTS writing task 2 sample answer essay on the topic of whether or not people should focus on reading local or international news from the real IELTS exam.
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IELTS Essay: News
Some people focus on news in their own country, while others think it is more important to be aware of international news.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Many readers now feel it is more important to stay informed concerning international news items, rather than local ones. In my opinion, though international news can be interesting, local stories contain greater relevance and are therefore more important.
Consumers of international news point out its entertainment value. The majority of people reading news from other countries recognize it has essentially no impact on their own life. However, for many articles from abroad also tend to hold greater appeal. An individual in the United Kingdom, for example, might become bored of local politics and repetitive, provincial stories. There is likely to be more excitement gained in reading about global conflicts, trade disputes, foreign elections, political unrest and environmental catastrophes in distant nations. The reader may not be aware of their own intentions, but these stories are primarily a way to pass the time and be entertained.
However, the entertainment value of international news is less important than relevant local reporting. For example, local news has become essential reading during the recent Covid-19 pandemic. Individuals have little choice but to read articles about the particular strain in their nation, the number of active cases, and the restrictions being urged or mandated by public authorities. If an individual is unaware of such news, they may violate a rule and put themselves and others at risk. The value of local news applies to less pressing emergency situations as well and may include stories about local elections, corruption in politics, crime rates, and various other stories of interest.
In conclusion, despite the value of international news as a source of entertainment, local news should be prioritized given its actual significance. Individuals should strive to ignore as much news as possible and only stay informed about pertinent issues.
Analysis
1. Many readers now feel it is more important to stay informed concerning international news items, rather than local ones. 2. In my opinion, though international news can be interesting, local stories contain greater relevance and are therefore more important.
Paraphrase the overall essay topic.
Write a clear opinion. Read more about introductions here.
1. Consumers of international news point out its entertainment value. 2. The majority of people reading news from other countries recognize it has essentially no impact on their own life. 3. However, for many articles from abroad also tend to hold greater appeal. 4. An individual in the United Kingdom, for example, might become bored of local politics and repetitive, provincial stories. 5. There is likely to be more excitement gained in reading about global conflicts, trade disputes, foreign elections, political unrest and environmental catastrophes in distant nations. 6. The reader may not be aware of their own intentions, but these stories are primarily a way to pass the time and be entertained.
Write a topic sentence with a clear main idea at the end.
Explain your main idea.
Develop it with specific or hypothetical examples.
Keep developing it fully.
Extend with some long sentences as well.
Finish this main idea.
1. However, the entertainment value of international news is less important than relevant local reporting. 2. For example, local news has become essential reading during the recent Covid-19 pandemic. 3. Individuals have little choice but to read articles about the particular strain in their nation, the number of active cases, and the restrictions being urged or mandated by public authorities. 4. If an individual is unaware of such news, they may violate a rule and put themselves and others at risk. 5. The value of local news applies to less pressing emergency situations as well and may include stories about local elections, corruption in politics, crime rates, and various other stories of interest.
Write a new topic sentence with a new main idea at the end.
Explain your new main idea.
Include specific details and examples.
Continue developing it…
as fully as possible!
1. In conclusion, despite the value of international news as a source of entertainment, local news should be prioritized given its actual significance. 2. Individuals should strive to ignore as much news as possible and only stay informed about pertinent issues.
Summarise your main ideas.
Include a final thought. Read more about conclusions here.
Vocabulary
What do the words in bold below mean?Make some notes on paper to aid memory and then check below.
Many readers now feel it is more important to stay informed concerning international news items, rather than local ones. In my opinion, though international news can be interesting, local stories contain greater relevance and are therefore more important.
Consumers of international news point out its entertainment value. The majority of people reading news from other countries recognize it has essentially no impact on their own life. However, for many articles from abroad also tend to hold greater appeal. An individual in the United Kingdom, for example, might become bored of local politics and repetitive, provincial stories. There is likely to be more excitement gained in reading about global conflicts, trade disputes, foreign elections, political unrest and environmental catastrophes in distant nations. The reader may not be aware of their own intentions, but these stories are primarily a way to pass the time and be entertained.
However, the entertainment value of international news is less important than relevant local reporting. For example, local news has become essential reading during the recent Covid-19 pandemic. Individuals have little choice but to read articles about the particular strain in their nation, the number of active cases, and the restrictions being urged or mandated by public authorities. If an individual is unaware of such news, they may violate a rule and put themselves and others at risk. The value of local news applies to less pressing emergency situations as well and may include stories about local elections, corruption in politics, crime rates, and various other stories of interest.
In conclusion, despite the value of international news as a source of entertainment, local news should be prioritized given its actual significance. Individuals should strive to ignore as much news as possible and only stay informed about pertinent issues.
Answers
For extra practice, write an antonym (opposite word) on a piece of paper to help you remember the new vocabulary:
readers people reading the news
stay informed keep up to date
concerning having to do with
international news items newspapers from around the world
rather than instead of
local from your area/country
stories contain articles have
greater relevance more personal importance
therefore thus
consumers people reading
point out argue
entertainment value fun to read
majority most of
recognize notice
essentially no impact basically no effect
articles stories
abroad in other countries
tend to hold greater appeal usually have more importance
the United Kingdom England and nearby countries
local politics government in your country/area
repetitive tedious
provincial related to your area
excitement enjoyment
global conflicts fights around the world
trade disputes conflicts related to economics and trade
foreign elections voting for people in other countries
political unrest problems related to government
environmental catastrophes hurricanes, tsunamis, etc.
distant nations remote countries
aware know about
intentions hopes
primarily mainly
pass the time occupy free time
entertained occupied and interested
relevant local reporting stories near them that matter
essential reading important stories
recent Covid-19 pandemic Coronavirus
have little choice but to no option except to
particular strain specific type
active cases Covid-19 currently circulating
restrictions rules
urged encouraged
mandated ordered
public authorities administrators, politicians, etc.
unaware not aware of
violate break
at risk under threat
applies relates here
less pressing emergency situations as well not such important problems
local elections people in your country voting
corruption crimes in positions of authority
crime rates how much crime there is
various other stories of interest other articles you might want to read
value importance
a source of entertainment place to read/watch stuff
I recommend getting a pencil and piece of paper because that aids memory. Then write down the missing vocabulary from my sample answer in your notebook:
Many readers now feel it is more important to s_________________d c_________________g i_________________________s, r_____________nl____l ones. In my opinion, though international news can be interesting, local s___________________n g_______________________e and are t_____________e more important.
C______________s of international news p__________t its e_________________e. The m_________y of people reading news from other countries r__________e it has e________________________t on their own life. However, for many a___________s from a________d also t_____________________________l. An individual in the U________________m, for example, might become bored of l________________s and r______________e, p___________l stories. There is likely to be more e________________t gained in reading about g________________s, t__________________s, f__________________s, p_______________t and e______________________________s in d______________s. The reader may not be a_______e of their own i_____________s, but these stories are p_____________y a way to p________________e and be e____________d.
However, the entertainment value of international news is less important than r______________________g. For example, local news has become e_________________g during the r_________________________c. Individuals h_____________________________o read articles about the p__________________n in their nation, the number of a_____________s, and the r_____________s being u______d or m__________d by p_________________s. If an individual is u___________e of such news, they may v_______e a rule and put themselves and others a________k. The value of local news a________s to l_____________________________________l and may include stories about l_________________s, c__________________n in politics, c____________s, and v________________________________t.
In conclusion, despite the v______e of international news as a___________________________t, local news should be p_______________d given its a_____________________e. Individuals should s________e to i_______e as much news as possible and only stay informed about p________________s.
Listening Practice
Learn more about this topic by watching videos from The New York Times YouTube channel below and practice with these activities:
This is an IELTS writing task 2 sample answer essay on the topic of shops from the real IELTS general training exam.
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IELTS Essay: Shops
There is little difference in the shops now operating in various nations. Some people think this is positive development,while other believe it is negative.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Many people believe that increasing ubiquity in terms of the selection of products in shops is a positive trend. In my opinion, this is a advantageous for convenience, however its wider implications make it a negative overall.
On the positive side, this development guarantees a consistent customer experience. An individual who is traveling abroad, for example, can go into most major convenience stores and find the same basic necessities they would expect in their home country. The products themselves are also more consistent. Since they are manufactured and distributed globally, food products have the same safety standards and tastes and household items are similarly likely to be safe and effective. In contrast, a shop with completely different products, many of which may have been produced locally, complicates the decision-making process for shoppers.
Nonetheless, there is also the risk that corporations will become powerful monopolies. The first implication of this would be that many local shops are likely to go out of business. The local owners of such shops will then be forced to find less desirable work. Replicated globally, this means that profits that were previously directed towards millions of local shop owners are now being funneled to a select number of companies and their shareholders. As these companies become larger and more powerful, it is easier for them to enter new markets, lower prices to dominate the competition, and then establish an unhealthy monopoly.
In conclusion, despite the wide range of consistent options available for consumers, the rise of corporate power is damaging generally. It is therefore important for individual nations to curb this trend when possible.
Analysis
1. Many people believe that increasing ubiquity in terms of the selection of products in shops is a positive trend. 2. In my opinion, this is a advantageous for convenience, however its wider implications make it a negative overall.
Paraphrase the overall essay topic.
Write a clear opinion. Read more about introductions here.
1. On the positive side, this development guarantees a consistent customer experience. 2. An individual who is traveling abroad, for example, can go into most major convenience stores and find the same basic necessities they would expect in their home country. 3. The products themselves are also more consistent. 4. Since they are manufactured and distributed globally, food products have the same safety standards and tastes and household items are similarly likely to be safe and effective. 5. In contrast, a shop with completely different products, many of which may have been produced locally, complicates the decision-making process for shoppers.
Write a topic sentence with a clear main idea at the end.
Explain your main idea.
Develop it with specific or hypothetical examples.
Keep developing it fully.
State the results of your ideas.
1. Nonetheless, there is also the risk that corporations will become powerful monopolies. 2. The first implication of this would be that many local shops are likely to go out of business. 3. The local owners of such shops will then be forced to find less desirable work. 4. Replicated globally, this means that profits that were previously directed towards millions of local shop owners are now being funneled to a select number of companies and their shareholders. 5. As these companies become larger and more powerful, it is easier for them to enter new markets, lower prices to dominate the competition, and then establish an unhealthy monopoly.
Write a new topic sentence with a new main idea at the end.
Explain your new main idea.
Include specific details and examples.
Continue developing it…
as fully as possible!
1. In conclusion, despite the wide range of consistent options available for consumers, the rise of corporate power is damaging generally. 2. It is therefore important for individual nations to curb this trend when possible.
Summarise your main ideas.
Include a final thought. Read more about conclusions here.
Vocabulary
What do the words in bold below mean?Make some notes on paper to aid memory and then check below.
Many people believe that increasing ubiquity in terms of the selection of products in shops is a positive trend. In my opinion, this is a advantageous for convenience, however its wider implications make it a negative overall.
On the positive side, this development guarantees a consistent customer experience. An individual who is traveling abroad, for example, can go into most major convenience stores and find the same basic necessities they would expect in their home country. The products themselves are also more consistent. Since they are manufactured and distributed globally, food products have the same safety standards and tastes and household items are similarly likely to be safe and effective. In contrast, a shop with completely different products, many of which may have been produced locally, complicates the decision-making process for shoppers.
Nonetheless, there is also the risk that corporations will become powerful monopolies. The first implication of this would be that many local shops are likely to go out of business. The local owners of such shops will then be forced to find less desirable work. Replicated globally, this means that profits that were previously directed towards millions of local shop owners are now being funneled to a select number of companies and their shareholders. As these companies become larger and more powerful, it is easier for them to enter new markets, lower prices to dominate the competition, and then establish an unhealthy monopoly.
In conclusion, despite the wide range of consistent optionsavailable for consumers, the rise of corporate power is damaging generally. It is therefore important for individual nations to curb this trend when possible.
Answers
For extra practice, write an antonym (opposite word) on a piece of paper to help you remember the new vocabulary:
increasing ubiquity more and more common
in terms of when it comes to
selection choice
products items in a shop
trend pattern
advantageous good
convenience easy
wider implications bigger results
negative overall bad in general
on the positive side the good part is that
development guarantees change makes sure that
consistent customer experience the same products, services available all the time
traveling abroad going to other countries
most major convenience stores 7-Eleven, Circle K, etc.
basic necessities normal items like toilet paper, toothpaste, etc.
expect can predict
home country where you are from
consistent the same all the time
manufactured made
distributed globally sent around the world
safety standards how dangerous they are
tastes how a food product is
household items products you can use at home
similarly likely also probably
effective works well
in contrast however
completely totally
produced locally made in your country
complicates harder to decide
decision-making process thinking about what to buy
shoppers customers
nonetheless regardless
risk threat
powerful monopolies companies that control all of an industry
implication result
local shops shops in your country
go out of business can’t stay open
local owners small businesses
forced have to
less desirable work jobs that are not as good
replicated globallyreproduced around the world
profits money earned
previously directed towards in the past sent to
funneled directed toward
select number some people
shareholders people who own companies
enter new markets get into new countries
dominate take over
competition fighting between companies
establish build
unhealthy monopoly complete control
wide range lots of different types
consistent optionsavailable the same products on sale
I recommend getting a pencil and piece of paper because that aids memory. Then write down the missing vocabulary from my sample answer in your notebook:
Many people believe that i_______________________y i_______________f the s___________n of p____________s in shops is a positive t_______d. In my opinion, this is a a_______________s for c________________e, however its w____________________s make it a n_________________l.
O_______________________e, this d__________________________s a c_________________________________e. An individual who is t____________________d, for example, can go into m______________________________s and find the same b________________s they would e________t in their h______________y. The products themselves are also more c_____________t. Since they are m_______________d and d______________________y, food products have the same s___________________s and t_________s and h____________________s are s___________________y to be safe and e___________e. I_____________t, a shop with c_____________y different products, many of which may have been p___________________y, c_________________s the d_________________________s for s__________s.
N______________s, there is also the r____k that corporations will become p_______________________s. The first i_____________n of this would be that many l____________s are likely to g___________________s. The l_____________s of such shops will then be f________d to find l______________________k. R________________________y, this means that p_________s that were p____________________________s millions of local shop owners are now being f_____________d to a s_______________r of companies and their s______________s. As these companies become larger and more powerful, it is easier for them to e___________________s, lower prices to d___________e the c_______________n, and then e______________h an u____________________y.
In conclusion, despite the w____________e of c________________________e for consumers, the r____e of c__________________r is d____________________y. It is therefore important for i_____________________s to c____b this trend w________________e.
Listening Practice
Learn more about this topic by watching videos from The New York Times YouTube channel below and practice with these activities:
This is an IELTS writing task 2 sample answer essay on the topic of whether or the government should support artists from the real IELTS exam.
It’s a really strange question, to be honest! Read below to see how I handled it….
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IELTS Essay: Government Support for Artists
Some people think that governments should give financial support to creative artists such as painters and musicians. Others believe that artists should be funded by alternative sources.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Many believe that artists are entitled to federal financial assistance, while others feel that they should seek different sources of revenue. In my opinion, in certain cases government aid is justified but for the majority, supplying their own income is a catalyst to create quality artwork.
Proponents of this policy argue that it can free artists to be more creative. If an artist is concerned about paying their rent and buying groceries, they will have less time and energy to dedicate to their artwork. Even more importantly, financial considerations will influence their work. Many painters, writers, and musicians are more likely to produce commercially viable artworks rather than artistically honest ones. There have been numerous examples in the past, such as during the Renaissance when painters, sculptors and architects received patronage from the government or wealthy citizens and artistic expression flourished. However, these instances are distant exceptions and most artists now operate in commercial fields.
The main reason this reform is unnecessary is that artists derive benefits from independence. An artist who must sell his or her artworks is motivated to strive for greater works. For example, an artist may begin creating specialized artworks and fail to find an audience. They might then modify their approach and still maintain a high degree of artistic integrity. This interplay with market forces can result in a better product. Noteworthy examples of this include the boom of the film industry in the twentieth century, the rise of stand-up comedians recently, and great works of literature that find large audiences such as the Harry Potter franchise.
In conclusion, despite notable instances of the success of government assistance, artists benefit from self-reliance. This will of course require them to carefully balance artistic and commercial considerations.
Analysis
1. Many believe that artists are entitled to federal financial assistance, while others feel that they should seek different sources of revenue. 2. In my opinion, in certain cases government aid is justified but for the majority, supplying their own income is a catalyst to create quality artwork.
Paraphrase the overall essay topic.
Write a clear opinion. Read more about introductions here.
1. Proponents of this policy argue that it can free artists to be more creative. 2. If an artist is concerned about paying their rent and buying groceries, they will have less time and energy to dedicate to their artwork. 3. Even more importantly, financial considerations will influence their work. 4. Many painters, writers, and musicians are more likely to produce commercially viable artworks rather than artistically honest ones. 5. There have been numerous examples in the past, such as during the Renaissance when painters, sculptors and architects received patronage from the government or wealthy citizens and artistic expression flourished. 6. However, these instances are distant exceptions and most artists now operate in commercial fields.
Write a topic sentence with a clear main idea at the end.
Explain your main idea.
Develop it with specific or hypothetical examples.
Keep developing it fully.
Extend with some long sentences as well.
Finish this main idea.
1. The main reason this reform is unnecessary is that artists derive benefits from independence. 2. An artist who must sell his or her artworks is motivated to strive for greater works. 3. For example, an artist may begin creating specialized artworks and fail to find an audience. 4. They might then modify their approach and still maintain a high degree of artistic integrity. 5. This interplay with market forces can result in a better product. 6. Noteworthy examples of this include the boom of the film industry in the twentieth century, the rise of stand-up comedians recently, and great works of literature that find large audiences such as the Harry Potter franchise.
Write a new topic sentence with a new main idea at the end.
Explain your new main idea.
Include specific details and examples.
Continue developing it…
as fully as possible!
This paragraph can be longer.
1. In conclusion, despite notable instances of the success of government assistance, artists benefit from self-reliance. 2. This will of course require them to carefully balance artistic and commercial considerations.
Summarise your main ideas.
Include a final thought. Read more about conclusions here.
Vocabulary
What do the words in bold below mean?Make some notes on paper to aid memory and then check below.
Many believe that artists are entitled to federal financial assistance, while others feel that they should seek different sources of revenue. In my opinion, in certain cases government aid is justified but for the majority, supplying their own income is a catalyst to create quality artwork.
Proponents of this policy argue that it can free artists to be more creative. If an artist is concerned about paying their rent and buying groceries, they will have less time and energy to dedicate to their artwork. Even more importantly, financial considerations will influence their work. Many painters, writers, and musicians are more likely to produce commercially viable artworksrather than artistically honest ones. There have been numerous examples in the past, such as during the Renaissance when painters, sculptors and architects received patronage from the government or wealthy citizens and artistic expression flourished. However, these instances are distant exceptions and most artists now operate in commercial fields.
The main reason this reform is unnecessary is that artists derive benefits from independence. An artist who must sell his or her artworks is motivated to strive for greater works. For example, an artist may begin creating specialized artworks and fail to find an audience. They might then modify their approach and still maintain a high degree of artistic integrity. This interplay with market forces can result in a better product. Noteworthy examples of this include the boom of the film industry in the twentieth century, the rise of stand-up comedians recently, and great works of literature that find large audiences such as the Harry Potter franchise.
In conclusion, despite notable instances of the success of government assistance, artists benefit from self-reliance. This will of course require them to carefully balance artistic and commercial considerations.
Answers
For extra practice, write an antonym (opposite word) on a piece of paper to help you remember the new vocabulary:
entitled deserve it
federal financial assistance government money
seek look for
sources of revenue ways of making money
in certain cases sometimes
government aid money from the federal government
justified should be this way
majority most of
supplying giving
income money
catalyst source of
create quality artwork good works of art
proponents supporters
policy argue change claim
free artists allow artists
concerned worried about
paying their rent affording housing
buying groceries shop for food
dedicate focus fully on
even more importantly much more crucial is
financial considerations monetary factors
influence effect
produce commercially viable artworks make art that can be sold
rather than instead of
honest truthful
numerous examples many instances
during while
Renaissance period in Europe when art and science flourished
sculptors people who make statues
architects received patronage designers of buildings got money
artistic expression flourished art was really good
instances examples
distant exceptions long time ago instances
operate work
commercial fields in jobs
unnecessary not needed
derive benefits get advantages
independence on their own
strive try hard for
specialized artworks niche art
fail can’t do
audience people who watch/listen/read
modify change
approach method
maintain keep up
high degree of artistic integrity honest works of art
I recommend getting a pencil and piece of paper because that aids memory. Then write down the missing vocabulary from my sample answer in your notebook:
Many believe that artists are e_________d to f________________________e, while others feel that they should s_____k different s_________________e. In my opinion, i_______________s g________________d is j___________d but for the m__________y, s____________g their own i_________e is a c__________t to c_________________k.
P______________s of this p______________e that it can f___________s to be more creative. If an artist is c__________d about p______________t and b_____________s, they will have less time and energy to d__________e to their artwork. E_______________________y, f_________________________s will i___________e their work. Many painters, writers, and musicians are more likely to p________________________________sr_____________n artistically h________t ones. There have been n_______________s in the past, such as d____________g the R_______________e when painters, s__________s and a___________________________e from the government or wealthy citizens and a_____________________________d. However, these i______________s are d_____________________s and most artists now o___________e in c_________________s.
The main reason this reform is u_________________y is that artists d_________________s from i__________________e. An artist who must sell his or her artworks is motivated to s_________e for greater works. For example, an artist may begin creating s__________________s and f_____l to find an a____________e. They might then m___________y their a____________h and still m____________n a h__________________________y. This i__________y with m_________________s can r__________n a better product. N___________________s of this include the b______m of the f_________________y in the t_________________y, the rise of s_____________________s recently, and g__________________________e that f__________________s such as the Harry Potter f___________e.
In conclusion, despite n__________________s of the success of government assistance, artists benefit from s_____________e. This will of course require them to c_______________________c and c______________l considerations.
Listening Practice
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IELTS Essay: Healthy Lifestyles in the Countryside
Many people believe that it is easier to have a healthy lifestyle in the countryside. Other believe that there are health benefits to living in cities.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some feel that the countryside is more conducive to a healthy lifestyle than the city. Though cities offer modern hospitals, I am in agreement with this sentiment as the countryside encourages greater activity.
Those who believe cities are healthier point out the access to superior medical care. In most cities, it is possible to find a variety of hospitals specializing in subdivisions of medicine and staffed with the best professionals. This is a result of urban populations, the demand for care, and the earning potential of cities. In contrast, in the countryside, there are fewer hospitals, with less modern facilities located further apart. An individual with a chronic health problem would naturally prefer to be in closer proximity to their primary healthcare provider. Similarly, in the event of an emergency such as a car accident or heart attack, being in the city guarantees a higher chance of receiving quality care.
Nonetheless, the situations above are exceptional and most individuals benefit more from an active life in the countryside. Cities residents are becoming increasingly sedentary and passive as the internet and services such as food delivery applications enable less activity. In the countryside, individuals are more likely to walk to school, spend time with friends outdoors, play a variety of sports, and work a more physically demanding job. All these small instances of activity combined over the span of days, months, and years contribute to better overall conditioning and health. This applies to physical and mental health since those outside of cities are less likely to be dependent on technology and suffer from concomitant anxiety disorders.
In conclusion, despite the modern medical facilities present in cities, the less passive living in the countryside makes it healthier generally. Individuals who prioritize health should strongly consider living outside of an urban area.
Analysis
1. Some feel that the countryside is more conducive to a healthy lifestyle than the city. 2. Though cities offer modern hospitals, I am in agreement with this sentiment as the countryside encourages greater activity.
Paraphrase the overall essay topic.
Write a clear opinion. Read more about introductions here.
1. Those who believe cities are healthier point out the access to superior medical care. 2. In most cities, it is possible to find a variety of hospitals specializing in subdivisions of medicine and staffed with the best professionals. 3. This is a result of urban populations, the demand for care, and the earning potential of cities. 4. In contrast, in the countryside, there are fewer hospitals, with less modern facilities located further apart. 5. An individual with a chronic health problem would naturally prefer to be in closer proximity to their primary healthcare provider. 6. Similarly, in the event of an emergency such as a car accident or heart attack, being in the city guarantees a higher chance of receiving quality care.
Write a topic sentence with a clear main idea at the end.
Explain your main idea.
Develop it with specific or hypothetical examples.
Keep developing it fully.
State the results of your ideas.
You can add a concession at the end.
1. Nonetheless, the situations above are exceptional and most individuals benefit more from an active life in the countryside. 2. Cities residents are becoming increasingly sedentary and passive as the internet and services such as food delivery applications enable less activity. 3. In the countryside, individuals are more likely to walk to school, spend time with friends outdoors, play a variety of sports, and work a more physically demanding job. 4. All these small instances of activity combined over the span of days, months, and years contribute to better overall conditioning and health. 5. This applies to physical and mental health since those outside of cities are less likely to be dependent on technology and suffer from concomitant anxiety disorders.
Write a new topic sentence with a new main idea at the end.
Explain your new main idea.
Include specific details and examples.
Continue developing it…
as fully as possible!
1. In conclusion, despite the modern medical facilities present in cities, the less passive living in the countryside makes it healthier generally. 2. Individuals who prioritize health should strongly consider living outside of an urban area.
Summarise your main ideas.
Include a final thought. Read more about conclusions here.
Vocabulary
What do the words in bold below mean?Make some notes on paper to aid memory and then check below.
Some feel that the countryside is more conducive to a healthy lifestyle than the city. Though cities offer modern hospitals, I am in agreement with this sentiment as the countryside encourages greater activity.
Those who believe cities are healthier point out the access to superior medical care. In most cities, it is possible to find a variety of hospitals specializing in subdivisions of medicine and staffed with the best professionals. This is a result ofurban populations, the demand for care, and the earning potential of cities. In contrast, in the countryside, there are fewer hospitals, with less modern facilitieslocated further apart. An individual with a chronic health problem would naturally prefer to be in closer proximity to their primary healthcare provider. Similarly, in the event of an emergency such as a car accident or heart attack, being in the city guarantees a higher chance of receiving quality care.
Nonetheless, the situations above are exceptional and most individuals benefit more from an active life in the countryside. Cities residents are becoming increasingly sedentary and passive as the internet and services such as food delivery applications enable less activity. In the countryside, individuals are more likely to walk to school, spend time with friends outdoors, play a variety of sports, and work a more physically demanding job. All these small instances of activity combined over the span of days, months, and years contribute to better overall conditioning and health. This applies to physical and mental health since those outside of cities are less likely to be dependent on technology and suffer from concomitant anxiety disorders.
In conclusion, despite the modern medical facilities present in cities, the less passive living in the countryside makes it healthier generally. Individuals who prioritize health should strongly consider living outside of an urban area.
Answers
For extra practice, write an antonym (opposite word) on a piece of paper to help you remember the new vocabulary:
countryside rural areas
conducive helps, results in
healthy lifestyle living well
modern hospitals new hospitals
sentiment belief
encourages motivates
activity working
point out argue
access can get into
superior medical care good hospitals
possible can happen
variety lots of different
specializing in focused on
subdivisions disciplines
staffed with people employed there
professionals trained employees
result of caused by
urban populations people living in cities
demand require
earning potential how much money can be made
in contrast in comparison
less modern facilities older buildings
located further apart not near where you live
chronic health problem persistent ailment
naturally of course
prefer would rather
in closer proximity nearer to
primary healthcare provider main doctor
similarly relatedly
emergency accident, etc.
guarantees safeguards
higher chance greater probability
receiving quality care getting good medical care
nonetheless regardless of
situations above examples detailed before
exceptional not normal
residents people living there
increasingly sedentary more passive
passive not active, lazy
enable allow for
more likely to greater chance that
spend time hang out
outdoors outside
physically demanding job phsyically stressful work
instances examples
combined over the span of put together over many years
I recommend getting a pencil and piece of paper because that aids memory. Then write down the missing vocabulary from my sample answer in your notebook:
Some feel that the c______________e is more c___________e to a h____________________e than the city. Though cities offer m_________________s, I am in agreement with this s_____________t as the countryside e___________s greater a__________y.
Those who believe cities are healthier p___________t the a_______s to s_________________________e. In most cities, it is p_______e to find a v________y of hospitals s_________________n s______________s of medicine and s______________h the best p__________________s. This is a r_____________fu___________________s, the d_________d for care, and the e__________________l of cities. I____________t, in the countryside, there are fewer hospitals, with l___________________sl__________d f__________________t. An individual with a c________________________m would n_____________y p________r to be i______________________y to their p____________________________r. S___________y, in the event of an e____________y such as a car accident or heart attack, being in the city g_______________s a h___________________e of r__________________________e.
N_____________s, the s_________________e are e______________l and most individuals benefit more from an active life in the countryside. Cities r_____________s are becoming i_________________________y and p____________e as the internet and services such as food delivery applications e_________e less activity. In the countryside, individuals are m________________o walk to school, s______________e with friends o_________s, play a variety of sports, and work a more p_____________________b. All these small i____________s of activity c____________d o_____________________f days, months, and years c_______________e to better o_____________________g and health. This a_________s to physical and m_________________h since those o______________f cities are less likely to be d_____________t on technology and s_____________m c_____________t a___________________s.
In conclusion, d_________e the modern medical facilities p___________n cities, the less passive living in the countryside makes it healthier g___________y. Individuals who p____________e health should s_________________r living outside of an u______________a.
Listening Practice
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