Ielts academic Writing Task 2

measures restrict our individual freedom.
Do the benefits of increased security outweigh the drawbacks?

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Here's my short, fast introduction: 
It is true that the security in many cities has been tightened in recent years. Although I 
agree that some security measures can feel restrictive, I believe that there are more 
benefits than drawbacks. 
Note:
- In reality, it might not be true that security has been increased in most cities, but I 
think we have to accept this in order to answer the question. 
- The question gives us an example of increased security (video cameras), so we can 
definitely use that example in a paragraph about the drawbacks. 
- Notice that my introduction paraphrases the question. I've used some of the words 
from the question, but there are some nice changes too (e.g. tightened, feel 
restrictive). 
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IELTS Writing Task 2: 'nuclear power' topic
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Following on from yesterday's listening lesson, here is a paragraph explaining some 
of the benefits of nuclear power: 
There are several benefits to building more nuclear power stations. Firstly, nuclear 
power is a relatively sustainable energy source, meaning that it can be used to produce 
electricity without wasting limited natural resources like coal, oil or gas. Secondly, 
nuclear power stations are cleaner than fossil fuel power stations, and could help to 
reduce carbon emissions that cause global warming. With improvements in nuclear 
technology, the risks of accidents are being reduced. As a result, many countries are 
now considering nuclear power as a solution to high oil and gas prices, increasing 
demand for electricity, and worries about pollution and climate change. 
Read, analyse and use the paragraph: 
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How many sentences are there, and what does each sentence do? 
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Note the main ideas and collocations (e.g. sustainable energy source). 
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Try to rewrite the paragraph using only your notes. 
PS. If you have my 
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, you will find some ideas for the 'negatives of nuclear 
power' in the environment chapter on page 19. 
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