Task 2 · · 18 samples

Some people think that young people should follow the traditions of their society and others think young people should be free to behave as individuals. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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Ideas to explore

  • Traditions can preserve belonging and continuity.
  • Choice allows young people to respond to their own circumstances.
  • Explanation and adaptation can connect both values.

Suggested structure

  1. Introduce both views and a clear preference.
  2. Explain the value of inherited practices.
  3. Explain why individual judgement matters.
  4. Conclude with a boundary between encouragement and compulsion.
Useful vocabulary & examples
cultural continuity
maintaining connections with practices from earlier generations

A shared celebration can support cultural continuity.

individual autonomy
the ability to make one’s own choices

Individual autonomy can coexist with respect for others.

voluntary participation
taking part through choice rather than force

Voluntary participation can keep a tradition meaningful.

Sample answers

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Recently, there has been a controversial topic among two groups of people, some individuals believe that the youth should commit to traditional standards, while others argue that they should have freedom to behave as they wish. From my own perspective, I lean toward the latter for some reasons that will be elucidated in subsequent paragraphs. Young people can value their cultural background while still choosing the d…

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It is argued that whether the youngters should be expected to take responsibility of preserving traditional values of their mother nations. While some people disagree with this statement, I personally advocate it due to its important role in conserving national identity. On the one hand, those who believe that the young’s lives should not be restricted argue that personal circumstances differ from those of earlier ge…

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It is believed that taxation is a crucial role that citizens have to follow, others reckon that individuals are responsible for many contributions including tax payment. From my perspective, humans need to carry out their individual tasks involving paying tax and this essay will further elaborate both views mentioned. On the one hand, tax is one civic responsibility, but this topic concerns whether young people shoul…

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