Thursday, April 8, 2010

SAMPLE #16 WRITING TASK[AC]

SAMPLE #16 WRITING TASK 2(40 MINS)(AT LEAST 250 WORDS)(ACADEMIC)

Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic.Governments often spend large sums of money on spectacular displays to celebrate national events of significance. This money could be better spent on improving social conditions in the country.To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?Give reasons for your answers.You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.

SUGGESTED APPROACH
The answer should explain a celebration and how spending on this can be utilised in a better way for improving social conditions.

SAMPLE ANSWER

Every country in the world has its own national events. These might be the day independence was achieved, an Armed Forces day, a city birthday or some other special day for the nation. They are all events to celebrate. National events are something special for everybody in every country and it is always good for the citizens to remember what they represent.

However all these different celebrations tend to cost a lot of money to make them spectacular or
unforgettable. nut. spending a lot of money for only a day seems to be wasteful, especially for developing countries such as Indonesia.For example, in Indonesia, we have Independence day, and all the people make their preparations for a celebration for about 2 months in advance. The people always want to make each year’s celebration better than the previous year’s, so every household has to contribute about rupiah 10,000—20,000 (A$2—A$4) for their neighbourhood celebration. Often the government will contribute money to make the ceremonial more amazing.

As suggested above, such excessive spending is wasteful. The money could better be spent on other social needs to improve education and health services or to alleviate poverty. If every household could spend that Rp.10,000—20,000 every 2 months with the government support, it can help to increase the budget for education or health.

In conclusion, while it is good to remember or to celebrate national events, the best way is not through a spectacular celebration, but rather through services to make the country better in every way.(256 words)[Band 7]

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