Task 2 · · 18 samples

Some people argue that all experimentation on animals is bad and should be outlawed. However, others believe that important scientific discoveries can be made from animal experiments. Can experimentation on animals be justified? Are there any alternatives?

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Ideas to explore

  • Set ethical conditions for any permitted study: a significant potential benefit, no adequate alternative, and measures to minimise suffering.
  • Compare alternatives such as human cell or tissue studies, computer simulations and analysis of clinical data, while noting that their usefulness depends on the research question.
  • Distinguish limited, potentially valuable research from studies that cause serious suffering without a clear medical purpose.

Suggested structure

  1. Introduce the debate and state a qualified position.
  2. Explain when animal experiments might be justified and what limits should apply.
  3. Present alternatives and briefly discuss their current limitations.
  4. Conclude with a clear policy: last-resort use under strict safeguards, and a ban on cruel or unnecessary studies.
Useful vocabulary & examples
a last resort
An option used only when other suitable approaches are unavailable.

Animal testing should be considered only as a last resort.

minimise suffering
Reduce pain or distress as much as possible.

Researchers should follow procedures that minimise suffering.

computer simulations
Computer-based models used to represent or test processes.

Computer simulations may help researchers assess some effects of a treatment.

a compelling purpose
A strong and persuasive reason for doing something.

Experiments that cause harm should require a compelling purpose.

Sample answers

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Many individuals think that animal experiments are bad and should be banned. However, others argue that animal experiements are essential for scientific achievements and discoveries. In my view, both perspective are supported by compelling arguments, however, I firmly believe that animal experiments should be restricted to certain areas and in some cases also outlawed, as they can cause animals considerable pain and …

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Worldwide, research using animals is a concern to some individuals and this people argue that it should be stopped as it is bad while some others believe that news breaking findings can be made. Personally, I feel that the experimentation can be justified and there is no other way. This thesis will discuss why these experiments might be considered useful and where alternatives should be examined. The ethical objecti…

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AI-completed learning example

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In recent years,the majority of individuals suppose that various experiments on wildlife reserve would have more drawbacks and it should be prohibited by law.While others are in opposing view and they believe that it could be benefit for scientific researches.From my perception,I think that different kinds of experiments might provide more opportunities and profits in scientific work, but potential benefit needs to b…

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