Examine the arguments in favour of and against animal experiments, and come to a conclusion on this issue. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
Issues related to animal experimentation are frequently discussed these days, particularly in the media. It is often said that animals should not be used in testing because it is cruel and unnecessary.
This
essay will examine the arguments for and against animal testing.
On the one hand, the people who support these experiments say that we must do tests on animals. Linking Words
For instance
, many famous lifesaving drugs were invented in Linking Words
this
way, and animal experiments may help us to find more cures in the future. Indeed, possibly even a cure for cancer and AIDS. Linking Words
Furthermore
, the animals which are used are not usually Linking Words
wild but
are bred especially for experiments. Accept comma addition
wild, but
Therefore
, they believe it is not true that animal experiments are responsible for reducing the number of wild animals on the planet.
Linking Words
On the other hand
, others feel that there are good arguments against Linking Words
this
. Linking Words
First
and foremost, animal experiments are unkind and cause animals a lot of pain. Linking Words
In addition
, they feel that many tests are not really important, and in fact animals are not only used to test new Linking Words
medicines but
Accept comma addition
medicines, but
also
new cosmetics, which could be tested on humans Linking Words
instead
. Another issue is that sometimes an experiment on animals gives us the wrong result because animals’ bodies are not exactly the same as our own. As a consequence, Linking Words
this
testing may not be providing the safety that its proponents claim.
In conclusion, I am of the opinion, on balance, that the benefits do not outweigh the disadvantages, and testing on animals should not continue. Linking Words
Although
it may improve the lives of humans, it is not fair that animals should suffer in order to achieve Linking Words
this
.Linking Words
Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this site’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to Writing9 with appropriate and specific direction to the original content.
Your opinion
Don’t put your opinion unless you are asked to give it.
If the question asks what you think, you MUST give your opinion to get a good score.
Don’t leave your opinion until the conclusion.
Here are examples of instructions that require you to give your opinion:
...do you agree or disagree?...do you think...?...your opinion...?