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IELTS writing task 2 answer (5) (should the government regulate people's lifestyle?) Question: Some people say that the government should ensure that people lead a healthy life, while others believe that individuals should have their own choices. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Answer: Some argue that governments should regulate citizen’s behaviour to make them adopt healthy lifestyles. Although I agree that guidance and intervention from authorities can benefit people’s well-being, I am convinced that one’s freedom to decide how to live should be protected, provided that it does not interfere with other people. It is true that government should take some actions to make sure that citizens are protected from some unhealthy behaviours. It cannot be denied that it is difficult for some to discipline themselves from yielding up to unhealthy indulgences, which not only damage their own health but also others. Therefore it is important that governments impose restrictions on these behaviours. For example, no smoking should be allowed in public places. On the other hand, it is absolutely against the respect for basic human rights if people’s freedom of choice of their own lifestyles is completely deprived. They will live under tremendous pressure if they have to worry about toeing the line because of strict government regulations, which, for instance, specify the exact proportion of vegetables in a meal. Therefore, the government should not enforce such laws on citizens. In my opinion, governments’ priority in terms of public health is to launch awareness campaigns to guide people to choose a healthy lifestyle according to their own situations. It is difficult to define what qualifies a healthy lifestyle, because every individual has different physical condition. As a result, different lifestyles should be chosen on an individual basis, and the government’s role is to guide people to make their own choices by providing sufficient information about health. In conclusion, governments should set some guidelines to encourage citizens to choose a healthy lifestyle instead of imposing laws on them.
Jul 23, 2014 8:57 AM
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IELTS writing task 2 answer (5) (should the government regulate people's lifestyle?)

Question:

Some people say that the government should ensure that people lead a healthy life, while others believe that individuals should have their own choices. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.


Answer:

Some argue that governments should regulate citizen’s behaviour to make them adopt healthy lifestyles. Although I agree that guidance and intervention from authorities can benefit people’s well-being, I am convinced that one’s freedom to decide how to live should be protected, provided that it does not interfere with other people.

It is true that governments should take some actions to make sure that citizens are protected from some unhealthy behaviours. It cannot be denied that it is difficult for some to discipline themselves from yielding up to unhealthy indulgences, which not only damage their own health but also the health of others. Therefore it is important that governments impose restrictions on these behaviours. For example, no smoking should be allowed in public places.

On the other hand, it is absolutely against the respect for basic human rights if people’s freedom of choice of their own lifestyles is completely deprived. They will live under tremendous pressure if they have to worry about toeing the line because of strict government regulations, which, for instance, specify the exact proportion of vegetables in a meal. Therefore, the government should not enforce such laws on citizens.

In my opinion, governments’ priority in terms of public health is to launch awareness campaigns to guide people to choose a healthy lifestyle according to their own situations. It is difficult to define what qualifies a healthy lifestyle, because every individual has different physical condition. As a result, different lifestyles should be chosen on an individual basis, and the government’s role is to guide people to make their own choices by providing sufficient information about health.

In conclusion, governments should set some guidelines to encourage citizens to choose a healthy lifestyle instead of imposing laws on them.

 

Wow, I've taught IELTs for a while now, and none of my students have written anything this good! 

July 23, 2014
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