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Some feel that school uniforms make schools safer for students, create a “level playing field” that reduces socio economic disparities and encourage children to focus on their studies rather that their clothes. Others say school uniforms infringe upon students’ rights to express their individuality, have no positive effect on behavior and academics achievement. Discuss both sides and give your opinion

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Introduction
The given
table
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,
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 gives
the
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information describing the
number
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 of
persons
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people
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 in
millions
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had
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who had
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travel
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travelled
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 to
international
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an international
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destination
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destinations
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era
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the era
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 of 1990, 1995, 2000 and 2005. We are going to discuss the main information we can observe from the
table
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and
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compare these four years with each other and make a conclusion.
Body paragraph 1
Overall
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, it is noticeable the
number
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 of people going
to
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on
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 international
trip
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in
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 every continent has
increase
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 in the span of 15 years.
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As well as
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, when we compare
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the table
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table
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tables
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 we can directly notice Europe has increased
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number
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a number
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 of travellers from all over
globe
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the globe
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.
Body paragraph 2
Firstly
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, in Africa from 1990 to 2005 we were seeing
the
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 growth of 10.5
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millions
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million
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tourism
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in tourism
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 from 18.2 to 28.7
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millions
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million
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, but in
America
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the
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tourism
is
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increased in
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the year
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year
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years
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 1990
ti
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to
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 1995 from 80.5
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millions
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million
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 to 112.5
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millions
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million
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 but after 1995 it
remains
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 constant. Same with
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the Middle
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 East in 1990
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number
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the number
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 of travellers
are
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was
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 9.8 million and by 2005 the
number
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is
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increased to 15.8
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millions
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million
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.
Conclusion
Secondly
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, the second half of
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table
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the table
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 shows the
number
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 of visitors from
globe
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the globe
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 to Asia and the
pacific
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Pacific
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 is double
their
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quantity from 60.2 to 135.8
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millions
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million
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 in
span
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a span
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 of 15 years same
as
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apply
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followed
Europe
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in Europe
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its
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it
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 accelerates from 280.2 to 400.2
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millions
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million
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attracters
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attractors
attraction
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introduction conclusion present
The essay lacks a clear introduction and conclusion which are essential components of an effective essay structure; make sure to include them to set the context and to summarize the main points respectively.
logical structure
The logical structure of the essay is weak. Ideas and paragraphs should flow logically from one to the next, with clear topic sentences and cohesive devices to aid understanding.
supported main points
You should aim at fully developing your main points, using detailed and specific examples to support statements, and demonstrating a clear relationship between ideas.
complete response
The essay only partially addresses the task, as it does not discuss both sides of the argument or state a clear opinion as the prompt requires. Make sure to cover all parts of the task to achieve a higher score.
clear comprehensive ideas
Your ideas lack clarity and comprehensiveness, which affects the reader's understanding. It's important to elaborate on your ideas fully and use clear, concise language.
relevant specific examples
The essay should include relevant and specific examples that support the arguments made. These examples are necessary to illustrate your points and make your argument more persuasive.
Fully explain your ideas

To get an excellent score in the IELTS Task 2 writing section, one of the easiest and most effective tips is structuring your writing in the most solid format. A great argument essay structure may be divided to four paragraphs, in which comprises of four sentences (excluding the conclusion paragraph, which comprises of three sentences).

For we to consider an essay structure a great one, it should be looking like this:

  • Paragraph 1 - Introduction
    • Sentence 1 - Background statement
    • Sentence 2 - Detailed background statement
    • Sentence 3 - Thesis
    • Sentence 4 - Outline sentence
  • Paragraph 2 - First supporting paragraph
    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
  • Paragraph 3 - Second supporting paragraph
    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
  • Paragraph 4 - Conclusion
    • Sentence 1 - Summary
    • Sentence 2 - Restatement of thesis
    • Sentence 3 - Prediction or recommendation

Our recommended essay structure above comprises of fifteen (15) sentences, which will make your essay approximately 250 to 275 words.

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • uniform
  • safety
  • field
  • level
  • playing field
  • rich
  • poor
  • money
  • cost
  • clothes
  • dress code
  • express
  • right
  • behavior
  • study
  • focus
  • results
  • achievement
  • proof
  • proofs
  • support
  • compare
  • conclude
  • policy
  • rule
  • school
  • parent
  • option
  • flexible
  • balanced
  • fair
  • cost
  • example
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