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IELTS Writing Samples Band 4.5

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The percentage of overweight children in western society has increased by almost 20% in the last ten years.Discuss the causes and effects of this disturbing trend?

A growing number of children in Western countries have been suffering from obesity over the few years in many Western societies. The major reason behind it is the sedentary lifestyle they are having currently, but there are other explanations as well. In this ,essay I will examine all the causes concerning the event.

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Some young people look forward to a year of travelling, a 'gap year'; before they begin work or university and see it as a chance to broaden their horizons. For others this is an expensive waste of time. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

It is widely acknowledged that a part of the young generation plans a trip and recreational activities to enlarge their world view until the busy lifestyle begins. But when it comes to outlay people hold conflicting views. Some individuals assert that the cost of the travel is not a drawback due to the new experience , while others advocate that it is worthless to spend money and time on relaxation when you can save up capital on future studies or job.

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In their advertising ,business nowadays usually emphasize that their products are new in some way。Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

Due to development of technologies in different areas, multiple fields of science and etc., there appeared absolutely new ideology about what world presents, how it should be and in waht way it ought to grow. So, business isn't exception: with different stages of business and marketing evolution, the art of advertising also have been changing. Eventually, in our century advertising companies try different, sometimes overwhelming ways to sell variety of products. Is it worth it?

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Some people think that it is more beneficial to take part in team sports, like football. While other people think that taking part in individual sports is better, like swimming. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Some individuals believe that it is more advantageous to participate in cooperative sports namely, football. Whereas other individuals feel tht engaging in individuals sports is best such as, swimming, tennis. In my opinion, involved in team sports is better than individual sports because it is less stressful as well as boosts invaluable skills among memberships of sports team.

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Some people claim that not enough ofthe waste from homes is recycled. They say that the only way to increase recycling is for governments to make it a legal reguirement. To what extent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste?

There is a widespread belief that the amount of home waste larger than it is recycled. Thus the only way to solving it is making a law that ask for a suitable requirement. After a careful consideration, I tend to totally agree this concept and I will elaborate my views as follows.

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The personal information of many individuals is held by large internet companies and organizations. Do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

In recent days, large internet corporations and institutions are owning individuals' private data. I believe this condition creates more disadvantages compared to the advantages.

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Essay topics: Around the world, people are now living longer than ever before in the past. Some say an ageing population creates problems for governments. Others believe there are benefits to society having more elderly people. To what extent do the advantages of possessing an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages?

With the technology and medical improvements, the life expectancy is increasing and worldwide population is living longer than ever. While there are some concerns with an older population, such as the strain in the health and pension system, the advantages of a more mature individuals are also appealing. This essay will present the reasons why having an ageing population is actually a possible good deal.

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Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant

The bar chart illustrates the expenditure on exporting each sector’s goods in 2015 and 2016 and there is also available data on change between the two years. The figure of the chart is shown in billions of dollar units, while it is shown in percentages in the table. Overall, petroleum products were the highest income of this country’s exports and textiles were the lowest ones in both years. The trend of exporting was mostly upward except for the gems and jewellery sector.

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In many professional sports, there is an increase in the number of athletes using banned substances to improve their performance. What are the causes of the phenomenon and what are some of the possible solutions?

It has been more popular in using prohibited substances amongst sports athletes. The easy availability of these and the lack of strict regulations are the main reasons for this problem, and I believe it is the responsibility of governments to intervene and issue stricter guidelines and to educate people with the right mindset.

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Small businesses should avoid recruiting young women who do not have their own family in order to avoid paying maternity leave later on. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

According to some people, small businesses should not hire young women who are yet to have babies so as to prevent them from claiming maternity leave in the future. I firmly disagree. This is unfair to young women who want to be independent and is against the concept of equal opportunity for all.

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some people say that the best way to improve public health is by incraesing sports facilities. others, however, say that this would have a little effect on puclic health and that other measures are required.

In these days, general public believe that their lifestyle can be improved in the aspect of health by increasing the numbers of sports centres around them However, some people disagree this statement by arguing that there is no relation between numbers of sport facilities and public health and public need other requirements. This essay will discuss the both sides of the arguments and try to draw some conclusions.

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some people think that advertisement are good for the society whereas other oppose the view discuss both view and give your opinion

Advertising is the way to reach common people.Some people concur that advertising is the way forward and the best way to reach common man in terms of business, knowledge, awareness etc. While others feel that the general public does not understand its importance as it's become everyday routine. I quibble from them and propund that advertising is a briliant way to reach common people. This essay will discuss both views with examples in the upcoming paragraphs and come to a conclusion.

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Many countries have compulsory military service for young men after they leave school. It would be a good idea for all countries to adopt this system for men, and possibly for women too. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

In many countries men have to do military service after school for one or two years. Some people think that this should be compulsory in all countries for men and maybe also for women. I agree that there maybe some benefits to military service but think it shouldn’t be compulsory for all people.

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One of the widely discussed issues these days is the importance of teaching children to distinguish right from wrong at an early age.

One of the widely discussed issues these days is the importance of teaching children to distinguish right from wrong at an early age. Therefore, it is essential for adults to punish their children in order to encourage them to understand this distinction. Personally, I strongly agree with this affirmation for two reasons, firstly it develops the skill of think independently, and secondly it allows them to see the world in several ways.

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Over the last two hundreds years the discoveries in the medical area are considered as the most important progress in our society. This is the widely debated topic and I absolutely agree with it, as these discoveries completely changed people's life for the better.

Over the last two hundreds years the discoveries in the medical area are considered as the most important progress in our society. This is the widely debated topic and I absolutely agree with it, as these discoveries completely changed people's life for the better.

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Demand for gas and oil is increasing and so finding new sources in remote and untouched areas is a necessity. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

It would indeed be a hard task to isolate a country which is unaffected by the phenomenon of demand for oil and gas .People would not find it shocking ,if, this trend were to heighten in the coming years ,considering the current trajectory of the modern world .Increasingly laid out for all to see and fast becoming a fixture of many discussions is an issue from all that pertains to the effects of oil and gas in remote and untouched areas .This essay shall analyse the issue from all sides and argue that oil and gas have more benefits ,whichever we look at.

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Some people regard video games as harmless fun, or even as a useful educational tool. Others, however, believe that videos games are having an adverse effect on the people who play them. In your opinion, do the drawbacks of video games outweigh the benefits? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

It is quite common these days to play video games in many countries to relax, fun. This trend would create certain benefits but there will also be some drawbacks. This essay will talk about this trend.

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Do the advantages of modern technology outweigh the disadvantages?

In moder times, with the advancement of modern technology, people can enjoy the comforts of life compared with the past. Although there are some drawbacks in modern technology, the wide range of modern technology helps people in office work as well as in housework. I firmly believe that the positive effects of current technology outweighs the negative effects.

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In some countries, the number of shootings increase because many people have guns at home. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give specific reasons and examples to support your answer. Acros

Crime is increasing day by day in many countries and shooting people is one of them. Some folks believe that having weapons at home is the main cause of this. I disagree with this statement, because a lot of people keep guns for self-defence only.

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Recent figures show an increase in violent crime among youngsters under the age of 18. Some psychologists claim that the basic reason for this is that children these days are not getting the social and emotional learning. To what extend do you agree or disagree?

The way the new generations are being raised is different from the 70s and 80s. I believe this is the reason for the high number of crimes among underage children. Thus, psychologists believe that they lack social and emotional learning. I strongly agree and I will discuss my reasons below.

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