You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

Write about the following topic:

Governments make many rules to protect people from danger, for
example, by making people wear seat belts in cars or not allowing
smoking in public buildings. However, many people believe that
there are too many rules nowadays.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your
own knowledge or experience.
You should write at least 250 words.
Governments have the responsibility of ensuring the safety of their citizens
by imposing certain restrictions that might seem unnecessary. Although it
may restrict their freedom to a certain extent, experiences have proved that
many dangers have been averted by imposing these safety measures.
Rules and regulations cause minor inconveniences to people but it should be
weighed against the safety aspects of individual and social living. It is a
reality that hundreds of accidents are caused due to drunken driving. Since
there are many rules against driving under the influence of alcohol, many
accidents that could cause great damage to human life and property, are
avoided. Those who believe that such rules interfere with their freedom pay
with their own lives and that of others. The conclusion one can draw from
these experiences is that people should tolerate certain inconveniences, in
order to protect their lives from possible dangers.
Littering and spitting in public places is considered a serious offence
in Singapore, which is dealt with serious fines. People in countries like India,
that do not have such strict rules on public hygiene may not realise the value
of such a regulation but this has made Singapore one of the most beautiful
and cleanest countries in the world. When people learn the benefits of
certain restrictions, they would begin to appreciate such constrains on their
freedom.
However, in certain case, we may find that some rules are unnecessary and
ineffective. These are only rare instances and citizens have the right to raise
objections against them. Any sensible government would revoke such rules
and regulations if it finds them unproductive.

In general, the rules that we have are not too many but essential for the
smooth functioning of any civil society. The absence of such controls would
lead to chaos and confusion in public life.