雅思写作素材与范文：政府应该提供的服务

　　You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

　　Present a written argument or case to an educated non-specialist audience on the following topic.

　　A government’s role is only to provide defense capability and urban infrastructure (roads, water supplies, etc.) All other services (education, health, social security) should be provided by private groups or individuals in the community.

　　You should write at least 250 words.

　　You should you your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.

　　Topic words:

　　A government’s role – the job a government should do Defense capability – the ability to defend people against attack Infrastructure – roads, water supply Private groups or individuals – businesses, charities or private people

　　Task words:

　　To what extent do you agree or disagree with…

　　Questions I must ask myself:

　　Do I think the statement is true? Is it true in all cases and countries? Do I disagree entirely with the statement?

　　The answer must:

　　Explain what you think a government should do. Give reasons for your opinion, with examples to show why your reasons are right. Give reasons and examples to show why other opinions are not right.