Some people claim that it is acceptable to use animals in medical research for the benefits of human beings while others argue that it is wrong. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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using animals in scientific research is ethical or not. Some people believe that human lives are more relevant than rodents and other critters,
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others argue that it is not fair to
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suffering to these animals. I tend to agree with the latter. On the one hand, it is claimed that
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been saving and improving human lives over the past decades. Important meds to control diabetes,
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, were developed by carefully injecting the samples of the substance in rats and
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, through
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scientists can ensure the safety of new drugs for human
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.
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, there are recent studies showing that animals can suffer and feel pain as much as human beings. Taking it into consideration, putting them into
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to that, science has been evolving faster
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years. So, it is feasible to create alternative cruelty-free methods to test
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. One example is the use of embryonic cells. In general, advancements in medicine are crucial for society's well-being.
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, assuring the efficacy and safety of new treatments is
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, there are smarter and more ethical ways to study and develop them.

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structure
Plan your essay. Use a clear path: intro, view for, view against, your view, then a short wrap up.
grammar
Fix grammar and word choice. Use simple phrasing. For example, say 'tests on animals' instead of 'injecting the samples' and spell words correctly.
coherence
Use linking words to join ideas smoothly, like 'however', 'also', 'but', and 'in addition'.
structure
The writer gives a clear view and uses contrast to show two sides.
coherence
Intro and conclusion are present in the essay.
content
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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.

Topic Vocabulary:
  • biomedical research
  • animal welfare
  • ethics
  • in vivo testing
  • alternatives to animal testing
  • ethical guidelines
  • cell cultures
  • scientific breakthroughs
  • minimize suffering
  • controlled environment
  • vivisection
  • regulatory frameworks
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