Example 1 · The writer accepts that paying necessarily increases appreciation.
Model answer: NO
Why: The writer calls that claim unconvincing.
How to use this sample
Study the two worked examples, then complete the independent practice. Submit to review answers and explanations. Scores exclude the examples; Writing and Speaking use self-review rather than automatic band marking.
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Should museums charge for entry?
Some museum directors argue that a small entrance fee makes visitors value a collection more. I find this claim unconvincing: a person’s income tells us little about their curiosity. A local museum should therefore keep its permanent galleries free.
Charging for an occasional exhibition is a different matter, provided visitors can still see the main collection without paying. I would also welcome voluntary donations, but staff should never pressure people to give. The greatest benefit of free entry, in my view, is the freedom to return for a short visit rather than feeling obliged to see everything at once.
Do the following statements agree with the views of the writer? Choose YES if the statement agrees, NO if it contradicts the writer’s views, or NOT GIVEN if it is impossible to say what the writer thinks about this.
Two worked examples
Example 2 · The writer supports free access to permanent galleries.
Model answer: YES
Why: “Should ... keep its permanent galleries free” directly expresses this view.
Independent practice
The two worked examples are excluded from the score. Answer the remaining questions, then submit.