問題文

Many people think that advertising is too powerful and has harmful effects on society. Do you agree or disagree?

トピックの概要

この問題は「広告(advertising)」が社会に与える影響について問う典型的なIELTSテーマです。意見の方向性は3つ考えられます:

  1. 同意(広告は害が大きい)
  2. 反対(広告は社会に有益)
  3. 一部同意(良い面・悪い面どちらもある)

ここでは、反対(Example 1)一部同意(Example 2) の2パターンのサンプルエッセイを紹介します。

Example 1:広告は有益だと考える場合(Disagree)

同意できない場合のサンプル例です。

Introduction

Some argue that advertising has become excessively powerful and causes harm to society. However, I do not fully agree with this opinion. In fact, I believe that advertising provides valuable benefits by broadening our choices, inspiring us, and supporting the economy.

👉 ポイント解説(日本語)
✔︎導入文では、相手の主張を軽く紹介してから「自分の立場」を明確にしています。
✔︎「I do not fully agree with this opinion.」のように、やわらかい反対表現も自然です。

Body Paragraph 1 – 情報提供とモチベーションの役割(広告が人々にやる気を与える仕組み)

Advertising allows people to learn about a wide range of products, services, and even lifestyles. Without it, individuals would have limited knowledge of available options. For instance, advertisements often introduce us to healthier food choices, innovative technologies, or services that can genuinely improve our daily lives. In addition, advertising sometimes presents an ideal lifestyle that motivates people to set goals and work hard to achieve them. Rather than being harmful, this influence can encourage positive change.

👉 ポイント
✔︎「具体例(For instance)」を入れることで説得力がアップ。
✔︎最後の文で“positive influence”を強調し、広告=前向きな力として描いています。

Body Paragraph 2 – 経済的なメリット

Another important aspect is the economic impact of advertising. The profits it generates are enormous, and these revenues stimulate economic growth and create employment opportunities. Businesses rely on advertising to reach customers and remain competitive. Therefore, instead of being seen as damaging, advertising should be regarded as a driving force that contributes significantly to society.

👉 ポイント
✔︎経済面の話題はIELTSの評価軸でも好まれる。
✔︎「刺激する(stimulate)」などの動詞はスコアアップにつながる語彙です。

Conclusion

In conclusion, advertising is not as harmful as some people claim. It informs consumers, inspires ambition, and strengthens the economy. What truly matters is that individuals develop critical thinking skills to evaluate advertisements wisely. With the right judgment, advertising can be a positive and beneficial part of modern society.

👉 まとめ方のコツ
✔︎自分の意見をもう一度明確に。
✔︎“critical thinking skills”のような知的表現を入れると印象がよくなります。

Example 2:一部同意する場合(Partly Agree)

一部同意のサンプル例です。

Introduction

Advertising plays a major role in modern society. While it helps businesses grow and supports the economy, it also influences people’s desires and values in harmful ways. Therefore, I partly agree with the view that advertising is too powerful.

👉 ポイント
✔︎「While ~ , …」の構文でバランスを示すのが自然。
✔︎“partly agree”をはっきり書くのが大事。

Body Paragraph 1 – ネガティブな影響

One of the main problems with advertising is that it creates artificial needs. People are persuaded to buy products they do not really require. For example, many young people believe that owning fashionable items makes them more attractive, even if those clothes do not match their style. Moreover, advertisements often spread the idea that happiness depends on being able to purchase material goods. As a result, people may misunderstand the true meaning of happiness and focus too much on consumption.

👉 ポイント
✔︎“artificial needs(人工的な欲求)”は頻出表現。
✔︎社会的・心理的な影響を述べると説得力が上がります。

Body Paragraph 2 – ポジティブな側面

On the other hand, advertising is also vital for the economy. It introduces consumers to new products and services, encourages spending, and helps companies to grow. This process not only supports businesses but also creates jobs and stimulates innovation. Without advertising, many firms would struggle to survive, and economic activity would slow down.

👉 ポイント
✔︎“On the other hand”で対比が明確。
✔︎“encourage innovation”など、前向きな語彙を使うとよい印象。

Conclusion

In conclusion, advertising has both harmful and beneficial effects. While it can distort people’s desires and promote materialism, it also drives economic growth and provides useful information. Therefore, instead of eliminating advertising, governments should regulate it carefully to reduce its negative influence while maintaining its positive role in society.

👉 まとめ方のコツ
✔︎両方の立場をバランスよくまとめている。
✔︎“regulate it carefully”で建設的な提案を加えている点が高評価。

学習ポイントまとめ / Strengths of the Essay

チェック項目解説
✔ 構成4段落構成(導入 → 本論1 → 本論2 → 結論)を守る
✔ 接続詞Firstly / However / On the other hand / In conclusion などを自然に使用
✔ 語彙advertising-related vocabulary(influence, stimulate, regulateなど)を使う
✔ 文法精度冠詞・単複・語法の正確さがスコアに直結
✔ 一貫性最初に示した意見を最後まで維持する

まとめ

広告はIELTSで頻出の「社会・経済」テーマのひとつです。立場の取り方によって、語彙や文章構成、論理展開など、さまざまな視野で展開できます。ぜひ多角的な視点から意見を組み立て、英語で表現する力を養ってください。IELTS対策としてだけでなく、英語での思考力や説得力を伸ばす練習にも最適です。English Stepsはあなたの英語学習を全力で応援しています。

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