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

Alternative medicine: Negatives 
Many alternative medicines have not been tested scientifically 
They may have no beneficial effect at all 
They may cause unknown side effects 
People should trust the opinions of qualified doctors 
An illness could get worse without treatment from a doctor 
Stress 
Modern lifestyles are increasingly stressful 
People work long hours with strict deadlines 
Our busy lifestyles mean we have less time to relax 
Unemployment is a major cause of stress 
Children may be affected by their parents’ relationship problems 
Tests and exams can also cause stress 

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Master IELTS Essays 
IELTS Academic & General Training Writing Task Two 
Ebrahim Tahasoni 
Page 71 
www.tahasoni.com 
How to reduce stress 
Stress can be reduced by taking regular exercise and eating a healthy diet 
It is also important to get sufficient sleep and make leisure time a priority 
People should work less overtime and take regular holidays 
Schools have started to employ psychologists 
They can offer emotional support to students 
They can help students to cope with exam stress 
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Housing and Architecture 
State/council housing 
In some countries the government provides state or council housing 
This helps people who cannot afford to buy their own house 
It can be argued that state housing creates dependence on the government 
People should be rely on the government to look after them 
People have no incentive to earn money and buy their own home 
Council properties are often made with cheap, poor-quality materials. 
Old Buildings 
Historic buildings are part of a country’s heritage 
They should be protected 
Old buildings are often considered to be works or art 
They give character to cities and attract tourists 
They show us how people lived in the past 
We identify countries by architectural symbols like the pyramids in Egypt 
Governments should spend money on looking after historic buildings 
They need regular repairs and maintenance 
New buildings should be designed to complement them