You will have 20 minutes to plan, write and revise an essay about the topic below. Your response will be judged on how well you develop a position, organise your ideas, present supporting details, and control the elements of standard written English. You should write 200–300 words.
In recent years, an increasing number of urban planners advocate for natural burial grounds, where individuals are interred without chemical preservation or masonry monuments to promote woodland conservation. Others believe conventional cemeteries with permanent stone markers are vital for cultural heritage and mourning. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the transition towards natural burial grounds? Support your opinion with reasons and examples.
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You will have 20 minutes to plan, write and revise an essay about the topic below. Your response will be judged on how well you develop a position, organise your ideas, present supporting details, and control the elements of standard written English. You should write 200–300 words.
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As megacities face severe land shortages, some architects propose constructing vertical multi-storey towers to house human remains instead of expanding burial grounds into suburban perimeters. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of vertical cemetery architecture. Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples.
Many municipal authorities are adapting historic urban cemeteries into shared public spaces for recreation, walking, and cultural events. Some people argue that this compromises the solemnity of sacred burial sites, while others view it as an essential revitalisation of limited urban green space. What is your opinion on converting historic cemeteries into multi-use public parks? Support your position with examples.
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