Simon’s ielts writing task 2

IELTS Writing Task 2: 'road safety' topic 
Road safety could be the topic of a "problem/solution" essay: 
Despite improvements in vehicle technology, there are still large numbers of road accidents. 
Explain some of the causes of these accidents, and suggest some measures that could be 
taken to address the problem.
Here are some ideas from my 
ebook
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Causes:
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Driving while tired or drunk is extremely dangerous. 
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Mobile phones can be a dangerous distraction for drivers. 
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They draw the driver’s attention away from the road. 
Solutions:
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The use of phones while driving has been banned in many countries. 
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Punishments are becoming stricter. 
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Television campaigns are used to remind people to drive safely. 
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Speed cameras have become more common. 
You could also add the causes mentioned in yesterday's lesson. 
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Wednesday, February 02, 2011 
IELTS Writing Task 2: 'academic ability' topic 
Some people think schools should group pupils according to their academic ability, but 
others believe pupils with different abilities should be educated together. Discuss both views 
and give your opinion.
Here are some "band 7" (or higher) ideas from my 
ebook
: 
For grouping by ability: 
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Teachers can work at the right speed for their students. 
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Teachers can plan more suitable lessons. 
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High-level groups may progress faster. 
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Lower level groups can benefit from a slower pace. 
Against grouping by ability: 
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Grouping by ability may have a negative impact on students. 
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Children do not want to be seen as less intelligent than others. 
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Being in a lower level group could damage their self esteem. 
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Mixed ability classes encourage children of all abilities to cooperate.