IELTS Writing Samples Band 4. Page 804

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Earlier technological development brought more changes to the life of ordinary peoplethan recent technological development do. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Undoubtedly, people are now enjoying one of the greatest technological boom times in human history.Although there is a consensus that social changes coincide normally with technological advances, it isa contentious issue whether the earlier technology (e.g., machines, cars, airplanes) impacts on people'slives to a larger extent than does the recent technology (e.g., Internet, computers). In my opinion, therecent improvements in technology have more far-reaching consequences.While the invention of automobiles was a landmark in the technological evolution of humankind , thewidespread use of computers and telecommunications technology has dramatically reshaped thenature of the society. One might have benefited a lot from one's improved ability to move rapidly fromone place to another because of the availability of automobiles, yet this benefit has been discounted because of the advent of the Internet. With Internet access, the world has become accessible to peop...

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It's generally believed that some people are born with certain talents, for instance for music and sport, and others are not. However, it's sometimes claimed that any child can be taught to become a good sports person or musician.

Some people are born with certain talents and others can be taught is a debatable topic. We could look the both sides and give our opinion.

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do you agree or disagree that celebrities are paid far too much money?

Every year a list of celebrities whose highest paid is published. Some stars are paid hundreds of millions of dollars every year. Some

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Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious social problems, as well as practical problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is often perceived that residing in a nation where the mode of communication is an unfamiliar language can pose myriad challenges- both related to social and practical aspects of life. I completely agree with the given statement as inability to communication in local language can not only deter people from socializing but also restrict their day-to-day activities.

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Some people believe that teenagers should concentrate on all school subjects. But others believe that teenagers should focus on the subject that they are good at or that they find the most interest. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

It is believed by some people that students should pay heed to all the subjects at school level. However, many other perceives that only those subjects of one’s interest should be focused upon by the children. In my opinion, basic knowledge of all the subjects is necessity before university level and therefore, all the streams should be studied well.

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Every country should have a free health service, even if this means that the latest medical treatments may not be available through the service because they are too expensive. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Access to healthcare is the basic right of every citizen of any country and providing it free is the duty of every country of the earth. However, there is no such thing called free lunch as you pay for it from your pocket as taxes.

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In Britain, when someone gets old they often go to live in a home with other old people where there are nurses to look after them. Sometimes the government has to pay for this care. Who do you think should pay for this care, the government or the family?

The older people are the valuable asset for our society and they should be treated well in the old home. But it is the debatable issue who will pay for the the expenses to take care of them. Some people think that respective family should bear the cost of looking after them but in my opinion the Government should pay for the related expenses.

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Some students work while studying. This often results in lacking time for education and constantly feeling under pressure. What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggest?

Many educators today feel pressure to teach to the test and emphasise academic subjects over more practical ones. In my opinion, this

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Some people think that one of the best ways to solve environmental problems is to increase the cost of fuels for cars and other vehicles. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Over the past decades, environmental problems have never failed to draw public attention and provoke debates. Although the severity and urgency of addressing environmental problems properly are hardly arguable, the issue as to whether governments should deal with these issues with higher price of fuels or not remains controversial. From my own perspective, I consider this approach is ineffective. Firstly, it is important to recognize that although the occurrence of positive outcome towards environment is almost inevitable, the final result may not be as expected for long. Some may hold optimistic attitude that this particular approach would be the effect on limiting the number of cars and thereby reducing the amount of environment-damaging gas emission. This argument could be true to some extent. However, they should take into account the fact that since the cost of public transport would also be affected, resistance in people with the need of travel seems to be inevitabl...

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Some people think that one of the best ways to solve environmental problems is to increase the cost of fuels for cars and other vehicles. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Over the past decades, environmental problems have never failed to draw public attention and provoke debates. Although the severity and urgency of addressing environmental problems properly are hardly arguable, the issue as to whether governments should deal with these issues with higher price of fuels or not remains controversial. From my own perspective, I consider this approach is ineffective. Firstly, it is important to recognize that although the occurrence of positive outcome towards environment is almost inevitable, the final result may not be as expected for long. Some may hold optimistic attitude that this particular approach would be the effect on limiting the number of cars and thereby reducing the amount of environment-damaging gas emission. This argument could be true to some extent. However, they should take into account the fact that since the cost of public transport would also be affected, resistance in people with the need of travel seems to be inevitabl...

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Some people think that one of the best ways to solve environmental problems is to increase the cost of fuels for cars and other vehicles. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Over the past decades, environmental problems have never failed to draw public attention and provoke debates. Although the severity and urgency of addressing environmental problems properly are hardly arguable, the issue as to whether governments should deal with these issues with higher price of fuels or not remains controversial. From my own perspective, I consider this approach is ineffective. Firstly, it is important to recognize that although the occurrence of positive outcome towards environment is almost inevitable, the final result may not be as expected for long. Some may hold optimistic attitude that this particular approach would be the effect on limiting the number of cars and thereby reducing the amount of environment-damaging gas emission. This argument could be true to some extent. However, they should take into account the fact that since the cost of public transport would also be affected, resistance in people with the need of travel seems to be inevitabl...

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Some people believe that capital punishment should never be used. Others, however, argue that it should be allowed for the most serious crimes. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

That the idea of allowing capital punishment had better be generalized to the security of society ought to be taken into consideration with regard to this issue is a debate society without capital punishment wouid seem to be more reasonable. Both points of view, however, will be discussed as follow.

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Some say that young people are not suitable for decision-making positions in governments, others, however disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

We all know that higher the position, greater are the responsibilities and risk associated. Decision-making positions such as Prime Minister, Defence Minister, Defence Head, Chairman of Central Bank etc. are all associated with huge responsibilities and risks. A person in one of these positions should be mature and wise enough to make important decisions. There are few people who believe that young people should not be allowed to take responsibilities of these positions, while others feel contended that age cannot be a constraining factor for such positions. In this essay, we will discuss both of these two points of view and then present a well-critiqued opinion.

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Some people think that it is necessary to travel abroad to learn about other countries, but other people think that it is not necessary to travel abroad because all the information can be seen at TV and the internet. Discuss both opinions and give your own opinion.

There are some arguments about the necessity of travelling; some people agree that travelling abroad is important while others think that instead of travelling, we can stay at home and watch cultural channels to know more that country. In my opinion, these 2 opinions have both specific interesting things, and I cannot say which one is better

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In Recent Years Many Local Shops Have Closed Because Customers Travel To Large Shopping Malls

The positive side is that the customers prefers to buy their house hold items from shopping malls where they get the provision to shop for a wide variety of grocery items such as vegetables, fruits, baked items and so on. There is a expiry date that is provided on each of the goods that are purchased at these stores which help the buyer know that certain products can be used for a week or a certain period of time. The meat, fish and selected products are stored in refrigerators that keep the food fresh for longer. At the shopping centers people benefit from buying other products as well such as clothes,

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Wealth does not necessarily guarantee happiness. To what extent do you agree with this statement? Provide reasons for your answer. Include relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Some people think that possession of money does not guarantee of happiness.I completely agree with the given statement because there are several other factors such as good health and family relations which are responsible to keep a person happy.

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some people think it is better to choose friends who always have the same opinions as them. Other people believe it is good to have friends who sometimes disagree with them discuss both these views and give your own opinion

Some people find it convenient to go for friends who share same opinions as them because it is easier to communicate in same language rather than always having to explain the reason behind their thinking. They don’t want to have to go through the pressure of over-explaining themselves which they find irritating.

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In some countries celebrities complain about the way media publicize their private lives. Some people say that they should accept it as a part of their fame.do you agree or disagree?

I disagree with the view that celebrities have to accept the manner in which their private lives are made public by the media. lt is undeniable that they are in the spotlight and want to be popular by choice. However, their rights to privacy need to be protected as well, as they too are humans. I shall put forth my arguments in this essay. To commence with, celebrities are already under a lot of pressure to perform well, as they are public figures and are always in the public eye. Be it a politician, a sportsperson, a singer or an actor, all these professions require them to be at their best at all times. This stress of someone constantly following them affects the way they perform, which ultimately leads to a loss for the masses. Secondly, these celebs are role models for the people. When any negative side of their private life is exposed, their followers think it glamorous to do the same, which is definitely detrimental for the society as a whole. For example, if people ...

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Some people think that the teenage years are the happiest of our lives, while others believe that adult life brings more happiness. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Some people think that the teenage years are the happiest of our lives, while others believe that adult life brings more happiness.

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Plagiarism in academics has become a pressing problem in many countries today. What are the causes of this problem? What are some possible solutions?

Ever since the technology came in limelight plagiarism has taken mammoth dimensions which has become a grave issue of concern all over the globe. This essay shall elucidate causative reasons behind this phenomenon along with its plausible measures in ensuing segments.