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You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Write about the following topic: Many countries have compulsory military service for young men after they leave school. It would be a good idea for all countries to adopt this system for men, and possibly for women too. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience. Write at least 250 words.

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An argument has arisen between
two
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 groups. Some nations believe that their citizens are obliged to do army service right after they graduate from school, especially for the boys. Others are attracted to
adopt
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this
system
. I agree with the notion that other countries are suggested to apply
this
 policy since it will enforce the defence
system
. I will elaborate more about my point of view in
this
 essay.
Firstly
, adopting the military service
system
 for the communities will increase their nationalism.
For example
, if young men are required to enrol their names to the camp, they will be taught a lot of materials related to the history of their countries
along with
 what their states have inherited
to
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 them.
As a result
, the sense of belonging to their nations increases.
However
, there should be a different treatment for common citizens compared to the real army. They should not be trained tougher than the
defense
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 force even though they are
also
 prepared to face the war, but
still
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 they are not the main force.
In addition
, another positive impact of adopting
military
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a military
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system
 is that it will enhance people's discipline.
For instance
, there is a strict mandatory schedule that should be followed by the participants. If they come late, they will get punished. From here, they learn not to waste
the
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time and to always come
punctual
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.
Although
 the rule is strict enough, the organizer still needs to make some
exception
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 for those who truly can not participate
on
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 the schedule
due to
 some reasons. To
sums
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 up, adopting
military
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a military
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 service
system
 is suggested for many countries since it has many advantages,
such
 as, it will raise the citizens' nationalism and discipline as well.
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task achievement
Your introduction is clear, but try to give a broader context before stating your opinion. For example, talk about why some countries have compulsory military service and potential benefits and drawbacks.
task achievement
Try to elaborate more on your points with specific examples and stronger arguments. For instance, mention countries where this system has been successful and any real-life examples you know. You could also discuss potential downsides or challenges of implementing compulsory military service.
coherence cohesion
The overall logical structure of your essay is good, but the transitions between your ideas could be smoother. Use more linking words and phrases to guide the reader through your argument.
coherence cohesion
Avoid repeating phrases such as 'military service system' and 'nationalism and discipline.' Try to use synonyms or paraphrase to maintain the reader’s interest.
supported main points
Your main points are well-supported and clearly explained, which helps to strengthen your argument.
introduction conclusion present
The conclusion effectively summarizes your points and reaffirms your stance, which is a vital part of a cohesive essay.

Include an introduction and conclusion

A conclusion is essential for IELTS writing task 2. It is more important than most people realise. You will be penalised for missing a conclusion in your IELTS essay.

The easiest paragraph to write in an essay is the conclusion paragraph. This is because the paragraph mostly contains information that has already been presented in the essay – it is just the repetition of some information written in the introduction paragraph and supporting paragraphs.

The conclusion paragraph only has 3 sentences:

  • Summary
  • Restatement of thesis
  • Prediction or recommendation

Example:

To summarize, a robotic teacher does not have the necessary disciple to properly give instructions to students and actually works to retard the ability of a student to comprehend new lessons. Therefore, it is clear that the idea of running a classroom completely by a machine cannot be supported. After thorough analysis on this subject, it is predicted that the adverse effects of the debate over technology-driven teaching will always be greater than the positive effects, and because of this, classroom teachers will never be substituted for technology.

Start your conclusion with a linking phrase. Here are some examples:

  • In conclusion
  • To conclude
  • To summarize
  • Finally
  • In a nutshell
  • In general

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • compulsory
  • military service
  • young men
  • adopt
  • system
  • patriotism
  • national unity
  • responsibility
  • discipline
  • individual freedoms
  • personal choice
  • skills
  • training
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