Cambridge IELTS 4 · Academic Writing Test 3

Cambridge IELTS 4 Writing Test 3 — Task 2 Practice

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Task 2: Creative artists and freedom of expression

At least 250 words · 40 minutes
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:

Creative artists should always be given the freedom to express their own ideas (in words, pictures, music or film) in whichever way they wish. There should be no government restrictions on what they do.

To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Write at least 250 words.

Task 2 — Sample answer

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I agree with the statement that there should be no government restriction on creative artists who express themselves in the way they do and that they must be given freedom for the same. Expression has always been the keynote in a person's life. It is the result of mere expression of our thoughts that we are able to communicate. Restrictions on how we present our thoughts is senseless. Creative artists play a major role in our society, be it the government, and people, the youth or the children. Their works enlighten our minds, no matter if is factual or entertainment based. It is diserving that after a days work when we want to take some time off for ourselves, we look out for some leisure. For instance: either pleasant music or a family movie which soothes the mind. Entertainment give us an overview of a new side of life which every individual respects. There is almost everything good in what is given to us through the media world which is made up of artists. On the contrary sometimes these artists tend to be unscrupulous. They convert rumours into facts and present them before us. This might impair the reputation of some illustrious people in today's society. On such occasions, certain restrictions are understandable. Nevertheless we all do know what is right or wrong. Rules and regulations not always are the solution to how artists present their own ideas. Hence it is dotish to be impetuous and the government should enforce altemative ways to control the media. Respect for ones ideas is not only hypothetical but must be practised. It is through respect that each one of us can be recognised as a unique person in the world. This can be achieved by looking at the bright side of what media ie. the creative artists display for us. Not a day can go by when we dont look out for colourful dreams and a beautiful life which we can find either through music, poetry, films, pictures; everything that the creative artists offer us.
Examiner's comment: This answer considers the main issues raised by the question and presents a definite opinion about the statement. However, the response tends to over-generalise and sometimes the examples used to support ideas seem rather confusing. Ideas are generally clearly organised, and paragraphing is clear but the argument is difficult to follow in places. A range of linking words and expressions is used, but there are occasional mistakes. The candidate uses an ambitious range of vocabulary and sentence patterns, but has some problems with word choice and collocations. There are very few spelling errors and only minor grammar mistakes, but there are many examples of expressions used inappropriately.

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What is the Task 2 topic?

An agree or disagree essay about creative artists’ freedom of expression and government restrictions.

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