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Cambridge IELTS 10 Test 1 — Band 7 model essay

162 words · 12 sentences · IELTS Writing Task 2

Writing Task 2 prompt

Many museums charge for admission while others are free. Do the advantages of charging people outweigh the disadvantages?

许多博物馆收费,也有一些免费。收费的优点是否大于缺点?

Band 7 model answer

It is often argued that charging admission fees for museums. Although free museums can attract more visitors and support equal access, I believe that moderate charging is reasonable when it improves quality and protects inclusion.

A major reason is that museums face real costs in conservation, staffing, and education programmes. In practical terms, ticket revenue can fund interactive displays, guided tours, and climate-controlled storage. This can lead to a better visitor experience and safer collections. In addition, paid entry may also reduce overcrowding at popular sites.

Nevertheless, the disadvantages should not be ignored. culture has public value and should not be treated only as a product. Another concern is that families may skip museums if prices compete with basic needs. These problems may reduce the value of the policy or behaviour if no safeguards are provided.

For these reasons, I would argue that fees should support culture without excluding the public. A mixed model of tickets, public funding, and concessions is best.

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How many words should an IELTS Writing Task 2 essay be?

IELTS Writing Task 2 requires a minimum of 250 words. This Cambridge IELTS 10 Test 1 model answer is 162 words, comfortably above the minimum without padding.

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A Band 7 answer presents a clear, well-developed position with a good range of vocabulary and complex sentences, and only occasional errors.

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