It is Generally Agreed that Society Benefits from the Work of its Members- IELTS Writing Task 2

It is generally agreed that society benefits from the work of its members. Compare the contributions of artists to society with the contributions of scientists to society. Which type of contribution do you think is valued more by your society?

Outline

Essay Type

Direct Question Essay

Introduction

Sentences 1&2 – Paraphrase the topic with the use of synonyms to establish a base on which you will elaborate upon.

Sentence 3 – Mention that the essay will understand how society benefits from the work of its members.

Body Paragraphs

Paragraph 1 – Talk about the achievements of musicians and artists, that when they get recognition, their locality gets recognition. Also stress on the fact that many artists give back to the community by making schools, roads, hospitals etc. Mention examples if necessary.

Paragraph 2 – Talk about the achievements of a scientist. Emphasise on their achievements and how it made a difference in the world. Also mention that without scientific advancements, our lives would’ve been very tough and primal.

Conclusion

Summarise the essay and state your views on the same.

Sample Essay

There is a consensus among people that society benefits from the individual work of its members. But, there is a difference of opinion as far as the input of the artists and scientists are concerned. I agree with the common consent that society is uplifted by many individual efforts. In this essay, we will discuss both the agreement and the differences in the contribution of the aforementioned groups of people.

Whether we consider artists or scientists, both these groups of people have their own share of bestowal to the society. There are many examples of how a lot of public welfare and/or charity drives were conducted by artists in their hometowns. Recently, for instance, with the break of Dharavi’s underground rap music, many artists and performers try to give back to the community by building schools, roads, clinics, etc. Mumbai’s Dharavi, the largest slum area in the world, got a distinct recognition due to this, which is another explanation as to how individual accolades and achievements benefit society in general. This has had a cascading effect that has reverberated throughout India, as musicians from every nook and corner are getting acknowledged, and then they further go on to help their localities. In general, the underground music of India has gained recognition in other countries as well, who now view the country through the lens of affinity.

Scientific advancement, on the other hand, affects the entire world positively. For example, successful genome sequencing of various COVID-19 strains has helped innumerable studies and researches. Scientists across all paradigms, for example, space exploration, have exerted their best for humanity as a whole. It is projected that humans will set foot on Mars by 2030, which is a monumental milestone. This is another case of how advancement in science and the unsung efforts of scientists often goes under the radar. Unfortunately, the brains aren’t as popular as the brauns, and scientists don’t often get as much recognition as musicians, artists and actors. Still, without them, our lives would be nowhere near today’s iterations.

To summarise, individuals more often than not try to give back to the society which nurtured them and helped mold them into the person they are. Their win is seen as the society’s win, their celebrations seen as the entire society’s celebration. For instance, when Neeraj Chopra secured India’s first track and field gold in the Tokyo Olympics, entire India rejoiced. Hence, both artists’ and scientists’ achievements are exemplary in their own regard and it is an individual’s win that benefits society in general.

Vocabulary

• Consensus

Meaning – a general agreement.
Example – There’s a consensus on who the next president of the society will be.

• Innumerable 

Meaning – too many to be counted.
Example – The student failed to turn in his homework on innumerable occasions.

• Cascading  

Meaning – arrange (a number of devices or objects) in a series or sequence.
Example – Planting more trees has a positive cascading effect on nature as wildlife and other flora return.

• Reverberated  

Meaning – be repeated several times as an echo.
Example – The stadium reverberated the chants of “Sachin, Sachin!” during his last game for the Indian Cricket Team.

• Affinity 

Meaning – a spontaneous or natural liking or sympathy for someone or something.
Example – Jeff has developed an affinity towards Jazz music.

• Exerted  

Meaning – apply or bring to bear.
Example – The earth exerts an unseen attractive force called “Gravity” on everything that lives on the surface.

• Brauns  

Meaning – having great strength.
Example – He was all braun, but no brain.

• Iterations  

Meaning – the repetition of a process or utterance.
Example – The previous iteration of this book had practice questions as well.

• Nurtured 

Meaning – care for and encourage the growth or development of.
Example – Jaden was nurtured by his parents.

•  Milestone 

Meaning – significant step, event or step
Example – The multinational company celebrated their milestones by adding facilities for the employees.