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IELTS Writing Task 2 Sample Answer: Medical Testing (Real Test)

Prompt

Some people say that it is acceptable to test medicine intended for people on animals. Others, however, believe that it is not right to use animals in this research. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

#animal testing#medical ethics#animal welfare#pharmaceutical development#alternative methods

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Band 7 → 9 — Band 7 presents ethical viewpoints fairly; Band 9 contextualizes current regulatory evolution (EU cosmetics ban, rising in vitro alternatives) and weighs when animals remain scientifically necessary for safety vs. unnecessary for marketing.

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Key concepts in this essay

utilitarian ethics vs. rights-based ethics
efficacy and necessity of animal models
regulatory frameworks (FDA, EU bans)
availability and cost of alternatives

Pitfalls the model essay avoids

Ignoring the trade-off between animal harm and human medical benefit (false binary of caring about both)
Not mentioning alternatives like in vitro testing or computational models that exist today
Using emotional appeals without addressing efficacy or necessity of animal testing

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