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IELTS Essay: Patriotism

Prompt

Some believe patriotism is essential for national unity and social cohesion. Others argue that excessive patriotism creates divisions and international conflict. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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Band 7 → 9 — Band 7 balances social benefits against divisive potential; Band 9 deconstructs the conditions and mechanisms by which patriotism either unites or divides societies.

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Key concepts in this essay

patriotism as social glue
resource competition and zero-sum thinking
national identity construction
exclusionary vs. inclusive nationalism
international cooperation frameworks

Pitfalls the model essay avoids

Conflating nationalism with patriotism, creating definitional confusion
Using 'excessive patriotism' as a catch-all without defining when it becomes excessive
Ignoring historical and cultural contexts that shape patriotic expression

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