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Cambridge IELTS 12 · Test 3 · Band 6

Cambridge IELTS 12 Test 3 — Band 6 model essay

134 words · 12 sentences · IELTS Writing Task 2

Writing Task 2 prompt

It is impossible to help all people in the world, so governments should focus on people in their own countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

帮助世界上所有人是不可能的,所以政府应专注于本国人民。你在多大程度上同意或反对?

Band 6 model answer

People have different opinions about whether governments should focus aid on citizens rather than people abroad. Some people believe that governments have a primary duty to their own citizens, while others think that wealthy nations should also help people beyond their borders. In my view, domestic needs should come first, but international help is still important.

One main reason is that undefined. This is important because undefined. Another point is that strong domestic systems also make a country more stable. These advantages can make the situation better for many people.

However, there are some problems with this view. undefined. If this problem is not managed well, disease, conflict, or climate disasters may spread across borders.

Overall, I believe a government should balance national duty with global responsibility. Foreign aid should be targeted and affordable.

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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 12 Test 3 model answer is 134 words, comfortably above the minimum without padding.

What makes this a Band 6 IELTS essay?

A Band 6 answer addresses the task with a clear position and adequate vocabulary, but development is uneven and it contains noticeable grammar errors that do not prevent understanding.

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