IELTS Band 8 Writing - 2

To a vast majority, fountain pens are an affectation.

Paul believes the medical advances made in treating HIV over the past decade have led to people becoming more complacent and taking more risks.

Quality and equity in education must be conceived as concomitant. Washington Post (Apr 17, 2012)

But the state is even more culpable, making bad decisions about the design of the program, particularly the contractual requirements related to field testing. New York Times (Jun 26, 2012)

The depravities of leading men in TV dramas traditionally don’t leave permanent scars. New York Times (Jul 6, 2011)

But one complicating factor potentially cancels out much of the optimism espoused yesterday. Scientific American (May 11, 2011)

The high pay phone costs in Germany are particularly galling for many troops because they can call home from combat areas for much less. New York Times (Mar 2, 2012)

And within those types, they found hallmark genetic changes that are driving many cancers.

After an ignominious two years, the program was scrapped. BusinessWeek (Nov 4, 2011)

According to my “hospitality insider,” nefarious guest activities are only becoming more foul and disturbing. Slate (Jul 3, 2012)

Indian society's nonchalant attitude towards the disease must change as well. Nature (May 23, 2012)

Here are a few ways to mitigate problems and frustrations. Nature (Jul 5, 2012)

Many accused the show of mocking Islam and perpetuating racial stereotypes.

Most unfortunate, and misleading, are the links these reporters imply between military service, mental health and an increased propensity for extreme violence. New York Times (Jul 3, 2012)

Fighting and reconciling is a major part of any healthy relationship. Slate (Apr 24, 2012)

“Our folks are so angry and frustrated about being used as a scapegoat that they’re going to continue to engage in this battle.” New York Times (Jun 9, 2012)

In his world fortunes are constantly being made and squandered.

Company officials say they hoped to see a national sales tax law in place that will supersede state laws.

A few years ago, the idea of blind drivers seemed ludicrous.

“Uncertainties about the fiscal outlook in the United States present a particular latent risk to global financial stability,” Mr. Viñals said. New York Times (Jul 16, 2012)

The work is pushed steadily, with tenacity, but results are slow in coming. Orth, Samuel P.