Master ielts essays ielts academic & General Training Writing Task Two Ebrahim Tahasoni Page 51

Nuclear weapons: Opinion 
Nuclear weapons should be prohibited 
Governments should limit the production of nuclear weapons 
There is a danger of nuclear weapons being obtained by terrorists 
Nuclear weapons cannot be used against terrorist organizations 
Armed Forces: Positives 
Armed forces provide security and protection 
They deter military attack by another country 
They can also be sued to maintain peace within countries 
They can be sued to give the police extra support 
Soldiers are also used to help in emergency situations, such as after a natural disaster 
Armed forces: negatives 
Armies require a lot of funding from governments 
Too much money is spent on weapons and military technology 
This money could be spent on schools, hospitals and other public services 
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Health 
Diet 
The human body requires a balanced diet 
An unhealthy diet can cause various health problems 
Obesity, diabetes and heart disease are on the increase 
Many people nowadays rely on fast food or pre-prepared meals 
These foods often contain too much fat, salt and sugar 
They are cheap to buy and very easy to prepare 
Many young people have grown up on a diet of convenience foods 
Populations in developed countries are increasingly overweight 
Exercise 
Regular exercise is essential in maintaining a healthy body 
Exercise burns calories and helps to build healthy bones and muscles 
Doctors advise exercising at least three times a week for 20 minutes 
Most people nowadays lead a sedentary lifestyle 
We tend to walk less and do desk jobs 
Most adults relax by watching television 
Children play video games rather than doing outdoor sports 
In the past, people were more active in their jobs and at home 

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