IELTSTESTsimulationIELTS Writing Topics | Government and Society
IELTS Writing Topics | Government and Society
What governments can do
- Governments provide public services like healthcare and education.
- They support people who are living in poverty or unable to work.
- Governments raise money by taxing working people.
- They can spend money on resources and campaigns.
- They can introduce new laws.
- They can impose taxes.
- They can raise people’s awareness of issues (e.g.
- climate change/healthy eating).
- They can influence people’s habits and opinions.
- They can create jobs.
- They can regulate the activities of companies such as banks.
- They can provide resources for schools.
- They are also responsible for the security and well-being of their citizens.
- They control armed forces and police forces.
Public Services
- Governments pay the salaries of public sector workers like police officers and teachers.
- The necessary money is raised by taxing people’s income.
- Free education and healthcare may be provided by the state.
- Some governments control public transport systems and even TV channels.
- In other countries, these services are provided by private companies.
- Some people believe that competition between private companies is good.
- It helps to improve quality while bringing prices down.
- Other people think that essential services should be free.
- Governments should pay for them.
Opinions about Censorship
- Governments can censor what the public sees or reads in the media.
- To a certain extent censorship is necessary.
- We should use censorship to protect children from violent images.
- Some computer games involve killing people or committing crimes.
- The Internet also needs to be controlled.
- Many websites show pornography and violence.
- There should be age limits for websites and computer games.
- Parents need to take responsibility for checking what their children watch.
- It is impossible for governments to control everything we see.
Video Cameras in Public Places
- The use of CCTV is becoming widespread.
- Video cameras have been installed in many public places.
- They are supposed to protect us and deter criminals.
- Many people think that this surveillance violates our privacy.
- The authorities could build databases with our pictures and identities.
- We should not be treated like criminals.
Positives of Smart Cards
- Governments will probably introduce a digital identification card system.
- Smart cards will have benefits and drawbacks.
- They could help to reduce crime.
- They could hold personal information, such as DNA.
- Digital bank cards could contain fingerprint information.
- It would be very difficult for criminals to use a stolen card.
- It would be easier for police to identify people and catch criminals.
Negatives of Smart Cards
- Many people are worried about losing their privacy.
- Governments could store all our personal and medical information.
- This information could be used by insurance companies.
- Employers could check our health records.
People with Disabilities
- People with disabilities should be treated the same as everybody else.
- They should have the same rights as other people.
- They should have access to the same jobs as other citizens.
- Discrimination against disabled people is illegal in many countries.
- Ramps and lifts for wheelchairs should be installed in public buildings.
- Support teachers can be employed to help children with learning difficulties.
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