In many countries people pay an admission fee to enter museums. Some people believe that it is reasonable for museums to charge admission fees to visitors. Others believe that museums should be completely free of charge and that visitors should not have to pay to enter. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Museums
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, as popular tourist attractions, are frequently visited for both recreation and education, especially by young people.
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some believe it is appropriate to charge an admission fee, others argue that museum entry should be completely free. I support the view that charging visitors a reasonable fee is justified, as it supports the sustainability and maintenance of
museums
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. Maintaining a museum requires a reliable budget to cover exhibit preservation, staff salaries, and operational costs
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as electricity and water. In Indonesia,
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, national
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receive funding from the Ministry of Tourism, but
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is often insufficient.
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, admission fees serve as an important supplementary income source.
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, charging a small fee helps ensure that essential visitor facilities—
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as clean toilets, parking areas, and well-maintained gardens—can be properly maintained, enhancing the
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visitor experience.
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, some believe
museums
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should be free to encourage equal access, particularly for students and low-income families.
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is a valid point, considering
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are
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valuable educational institutions.
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, access can still be supported through promotional programs.
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, the Geology Museum in Bandung offers discounted tickets for students and free entry on national holidays
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as Independence Day. In conclusion,
museums
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serve as both cultural and educational spaces that must be well-maintained to
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their purpose. Charging admission fees is a practical and necessary measure to ensure their sustainability. With occasional discounts or free access on special days, fairness and inclusivity can still be achieved.

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task achievement
The essay provides a clear argument in favor of charging admission fees, supported by logical points. However, expanding on the counterargument could strengthen the discussion further.
coherence and cohesion
The structure of the essay is clear, with distinct paragraphs for different ideas. Nevertheless, smoother transitions between points would enhance the flow of the essay.
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Including more specific examples of how admission fees directly improve museum services or examples of museums that manage well with free entry could enrich your argument.
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The essay presents a balanced discussion of both viewpoints and concludes effectively, reinforcing your position.
coherence and cohesion
Logical structure and organization of ideas are strong, making it easy for the reader to follow your argument.

Word Count

IELTS says that you should write a minimum of 250 words in writing task 2. If you go under word count you will lose marks in task response.

A very long essay will not give you a higher band score.

Aim for between 260 to 290 words in writing task 2. This will ensure a concise essay and will be realistic in terms of time management. You have only 40 minutes to write the essay and you need around 10 minutes of planning time, so you will not be able to write a long essay in 30 minutes.

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