IELTS Writing Samples Band 4.5

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The increasing use of plastic bags is causing environmental damage. What are the causes of this problem, and what solutions can be implemented?

It is true that the use of plastic bags significantly increase the problem of environmental damange. The main causes of this problem are weak waste systems, and harm the wildlife. To address this issue, reusable bags, and ban on plastic bags should be promoted.

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The illustration below shows the proportions of people living in different types of houses in three different areas in 2012 in Denmark.

The table compares the percentage of residents living in four types of housing across three areas of Denmark in 2012.

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The amount of money that a children’s charity located in the USA spent and received in one year, 2016 Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevan

The pie charts illustrate the income sources and expenditure distribution of a children’s charity in the United States in 2016.

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These days many people prefer online shopping to conventional shopping. Do the advantages of online shopping outweigh the disadvatages?

Nowadays, shopping on the internet becomes more popular option among individuals compared to widely accepted offline shopping. While some drawbacks can still be presented in online commerce, I believe that its benefits outweigh possible disadvantages.

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Some people think that parents should teach their children how to be good members of society. Others, however, believe that school is the best place to learn this. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Many people believe that parents should be responsible for teaching their children how to become good members of society. However, others argue that schools are the most suitable place for them to learn these values. This essay will discuss both perspectives, and I agree with the view that parents play the primary role, while schools can provide important support.

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Nowdays, experience is more valued in workplace than knowledge in many countries. Do you think the advantages of this outwight the disavantages?

In theese days, emplyers prioritize experience over knowledge in many countries. The provided situation may be looked at from possitions of advantages and disadvantages.

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When we meet someone for the first time, we generally decide very quickly what kind of person we think they are and if we like them or not. Is this a good thing or a bad thing? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

There is no denying the fact that sometimes we create some expectaitions about people. While it is a commonly held belief that it is good to make certain views about individuals we have just met, there is also an argument that opposes it. In my opinion, forming specific ideas about people we met recently is wrong.

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Some people like to work in a company which offers high salary. Some others think that it is good to work in a company which offers a good working atmosphere. What is your opinion? Discuss both the views with examples.

Some individuals prefer to work in companies which provide high salary,whereas others believe that it is good to work in a company which offers a good working atmosphere. This essay will elaborate on both views and an opinion will be given in subsequent paragraph

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In some countries, a high proportion of criminal acts are committed by teenagers. Why has this happened? What can be done to deal with this?

These days, there has been a growing number of juvenile delinquency, causing serious consequences to society. This essay will explain the underlying reasons and propose practical solutions of this issue.

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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 solution of this disturbing trend.

There is no denying the fact that in the last ten years, the proportion of overweight children in the western part of the world has largely increased. This essay will discuss the causes and the solutions of the overweight children.

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Nowadays, a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

In recent years, people who have health problems are now becoming more interested in alternative medical treatments and refuse to visit general doctors. In this essay I will examine the reasons of tis trend and explain why I think that it is a negative development .

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Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in order to travel to or work in a foreign country. Others say that these are not the only reasons why someone should learn a foreign language. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

In recent years, the causes of studying other language has becoming increasingly controversial. Some people believe that lingustic education is for traveling or being expats overseas purpose, while other people argue that there are several reasons to learn new languages. In this essay I will examine both views and provide my opinion.

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Some think that competition at school, work, and in daily life is a good thing. Others think that we should try to cooperate more, rather than competing against each other. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

The topic of competing against each other has been controversial. Some people believe that competition in daily life is a good thing for being successful persons, whereas I agree with those who think that cooperation is more important.

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In the present time, the population of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults, compared with number of older people. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?

In today’s globalized world, some argue that the number of younger adults are increasing in comparison with the older population. From my personal perspective, although there are some drawbacks, the advantages of this approach outweigh the disadvantages. As the more number of workforce a community has, the more progress the young people a society will experience.

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

In recent years, protecting environment by recycling used is increasingly controvertial. Some people believe that recycling domestic waste by choice of individual may cannot impact environment and government should legalise waste management laws. In my opion, I totally agree with this statement and the laws are required.

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Some people think that cities are the best places to live. Others prefer to live in the countryside. Discuss both views and give your opinion

Today , most people found themselves stuck in discussion of whether, urban areas or rural areas are better places to spend their life.Both cities, and countryside have their own advantages and disadvantages, but decision to choose where to live depends on a lot of factors . In the following passages , i will discuss both sides of picture and will give my view on it too.

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Many people think that the government should spend money to explore life in the outer space, while others think that this is a waste of public money. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. (10th Jan) (AC)*

The technological advancements in the recent years have initiated many space exploration programs by different governments worldwide. Yet some people believe that this is a wastage of resources and money. In this essay, I will discuss both the perspectives and provide my understanding of the situation.

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Some people consider price as the most important thing to think about when buying products (such as cellphones) or services (medical treatments) do you agree or disagree?

Many people think cost is play a crucial role when they have intention to purchase merchandise. I partly agree with this statement, on account of other reason which is quality of goods and i would like to discuss in this essay.

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It is sometimes possible to pay somebody to do things you don't want to do, or don't have time to do, for example, household chores or looking after children. Is this a good way of providing work for others? Should people do these things themselves? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Undoubtedly, number of parents have lack of time to deal with their house chores in today's world. Thus, these people prefer to hire third person to complete their work including organise the house and taking care of children. Although this is a positive trend to offer employment to others, but i believe, parents should manage all these things by their own. Therefore, i will discuss some points to support my view in the upcoming paragraphs.

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Politicians are more responsible for protection of the environment than individuals. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In the modern world, some people think that Governments are have more duty for the preservation of the environment than individuals. In this essay, i would partly disagree with this statement and analyze my opinion.

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