Ielts-7-Writing

VOCABULARY
ORNITHOLOGY
: The scientific study of birds.
EDUCATIONAL NOTE
Ornithology is the only science in the world that makes use of the services of
amateur bird enthusiasts (called birders) to collect scientific data. This is
done, for example, when compiling a “bird atlas.”

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6.42 TOBACCO
Although we are free to use tobacco, some people feel it should be made
illegal like any other drug. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Note:
The words in parentheses are more advanced alternatives.
INTRODUCTION
Burning tobacco leaves in some way and inhaling the smoke is a habit that
millions of people all over the world are practicing. The issue will be
investigated by referring to freedom, restrictions, and the position of
children. (38 words)
BODY
Like freedom of speech and religion, freedom of choice is a basic human
right that all adult people should be able to enjoy. There is no reason
(justification) for anyone to think that they can make better choices than
everybody else. What I mean is that each and every adult person should be
able to decide for him- or herself if he or she is going to use addictive
materials (substances) like tobacco, alcohol, or drugs.
Policy makers should rather look at the reasons why people choose to use
addictive substances. Restricting the use of a substance has never been an
effective deterrent. For example, the prohibition laws during the 1920s in the
US against the use of alcohol proved to have the opposite effect for which
they were designed and were for that reason subsequently removed
(abolished).
That children have to be protected against ruthless and greedy elements in
our society is a principle that is generally accepted in all civilized
communities. For example, the principles on which the laws concerning the
sale of tobacco to children are based should differ considerably from those
applied (pertaining) to adults. (185 words)
CONCLUSION

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I have discussed the issue in terms of freedom of choice, restricting laws,
and the special situation of children. It should be clear, in conclusion, that
this is a complex issue with many unanswered (unresolved) questions. (35
words) (Total words: 258)