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IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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More people are educating themselves with online educational sources. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

With the proliferation of modern communication and digital innovations, educational resources that are available on internet have beome dominant in the landscape of learning. While online education provide better flexiblity and rewarding learning opportunites, the drawabacks of this approach of learning outweigh its disadvantages.

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Some people think that children should be raised by all the family members (e.g. Uncle, aunt and grandparents) rather than only parents. Give your opinion.

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Compared to the past, more people are now studying abroad because it is more convenient and cheaper than before. Do you think this is beneficial to the foreign student’s home country?

Nowadays, many students prefer to study outside their country because they feel more comfortable and spend less money on studying rather than local universities. In my opinion, I did not agree with the statement because of many reasons.Firstly, studying abroad needs a lot of money for their daily needs. Secondly, many learners feel homesickness. In this essay, I will discuss these two reasons and shed light on my opinion.

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Some people believe that free housing should be provided by the government for under-privileged and people who can’t afford to buy a house. To what extent do you agree and disagree with the statement? Give examples based on your own experience.

In this era, most families realize that free housing must be provided by the government for poor families and families who can not afford to buy a house. this is a interesting topic. I really concur with this statement. In this essay, I will provide some arguments on the matter.

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Many people believe that cycling is a healthy and environmentally friendly mode of transport.However, it is still unpopular in many countries. What are the reasons? What could be done to encourage the use of the bicycle among wider population?

These days, biking is not only a method of transportation but also an effective way for having clean environment. However, it can be seen that more nations are unaware how healthy is bicycle riding or are reluctant to use it. There can be two main reasons for this situation, but states can take suitable actions to rise motivations among people to use bikes regularly.

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Many people around the world use social media to keep in touch with other people and get the news. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from own knowledge or experience.

There is no denying the fact that social media made a significant impact on our lives. While it is a commonly held belief that people utilize social media to communicate with their friends and to browse the news, there is also an argument that opposes it.

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Some people believe that humans should be able to use animals for their own benefit, while others argue that the rights of animals should be protected. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

There has been a long lasting debate on animals' right for decades. Some argue that animals should be exploited by humans toward satisfying their needs, but others propose a counter arguement which animals' right should be supported. From my perspective, the latter arguement is much more logical since they have feelings , and extinction of animals might be a challenge.

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Some people say that advertising is extremely succesfull at persuading us to buy things. Other people think that advertising is so common that we no longer pay attention to it. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

It is considered by many that advertising of different products encourages us to buy things and then there are others who assert that population nowadays are no longer paying attention to the advertisement .This essay will cover both notions and I do opine that advertising plays a vital role in motivating people to buy some things of different brands.However,I would like to discuss in favour statement first .

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Noise pollution has become a significant problem in many urban areas. What are the causes of noise pollution, and what measures can be taken to reduce it?

Noise pollution has become an escalating concern in cities worldwide, significantly impacting the quality of life for urban residents. While there are many contributors to this issue, two of the most prominent are the late-night operations of bars and nightclubs, as well as the widespread presence of construction sites. Nevertheless, this problem can be effectively mitigated by implementing strict time restrictions on these activities, ensuring a healthier and more harmonious urban environment.

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In many countries, the proportion of older population is steadily increasing what problems with this cause were the individuals in society. Suggest some majors that could be taken to reduce the impact of ageing population.

In recent times, many countries are facing the issue of exponentially growing population or senior citizens. Due to which, workload on young individuals have skyrocketed and the society is also facing the problems of potentially high unemployment rates. The viable solution for this issue will be building college homes for old people which ultimately creates more job on opportunities for working age groups.

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THE GROWING OF ONLINE SHOPPING WILL ONE DAY LEAD TO ALL SHOPS IN CITIES AND TOWNS CLOSING DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE? You should write 250 words.

Some people believe that because of the growth of online shopping, all shops will be closed in cities and towns. I completely agree with this point because people mostly prefer online shopping nowadays because it saves their valuable time and energy and they can buy stuff whenever they wish.

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The best way to make roads safer is to make drivers take a driving test each year. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Some people believe that the best way to maintain the safety of roads is testing the driving skill of each driver every year. I completely agree with this statement because testing driving skill every year ensures that drivers are maintaining all rules on the roads, and it also reminds drivers to maintain all rules while driving.

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It is sometimes said people should be encouraged to get married before the age of 30 as it is best for society.do u agree or disagree

Some people believe that people should be inspired to get married before their 30s because this is beneficial for society. I completely agree with this statement because if people get married before their 30s, they can start their families early and they can contribute to society in their later lives.

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There are more new towns being built nowadays. It is more important to include public parks and sports facilities than shopping centers for individuals to spend their free time. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is clearly obvious that building of new towns in this era, some argued that recreational facilities and sports centres are more critical than shops. I completely disagree because presence of shopping centers is important to purchase the daily needs to some extent; their absence will generate frustration feelings. Generally, presence of all facilities around will minimize dependence on cars.

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Some people think young people should be required to have full time education until they are at least 18 years old. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

There is no denying the fact that the education system must be updated to enhance its quality. While it is a commonly held belief that youngsters until the age of 18, should be required to have full time education, there is also an argument that opposes it.

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Some people get into debts by buying things they don't need and can't afford. What are the reasons for this behaviour? What action can be taken to prevent people from having this problem?

In this modern society, nowadays in unfortunately very common to observe people taking credits in order to purchase goods or services that are beyond their budgets. The increase in this tendence can be a cause of many factors, that I will describe in this essay. At the end of this article, I will suggest some steps that could be followed in order to limit this behaviour.

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Some people think school should only teach academic subject. Others think school should also teach students how to discriminate between right and wrong. Discuss both view and give you own opinion.

There is a variety of opinions about that. Teachers could not have time to do everything at once, especially when they have a lot of pupils under their control. Therefore, despite that it seems well enough, it is not always possible, and can't be applied in each case.

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The cheaper availability of international transport means that more people are able to travel abroad these days. It is claimed that this is improving understanding among the world’s population. However, others believe it is better to use mass media to find out about more about the world. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Nowadays it results very easy to get first hand experience and information about different cultures and places. The decrease in the cost of international transportation is reflected in the offer of very appealing discounts in flight tickets and last minute deals in another means of transport too, such us train or bus. As a consequence, the amount of travels abroad has dramatically increased. On the other hand, information today spreads very quickly on-line, and valuable information is available for anyone to only a "click of distance". Thats why many people opt for this lastly way of knowing the world. In this essay I will talk about both phenomenoms and I will finally express my own point of view.

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In some countries there are more young people choosing to enrol in work-based training instead of attending university. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?

With the proliferation of professional training courses, young people have started to undermine the benefits of university education. While work-based trainings offer hands-on skills, I firmly believe that university education has superior benefits in terms of interpersonal skills and valuable degrees. This essay will discuss how attending a univeristy outweighs the learning outcomes of professional courses.

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Some people believe that professionals, such as doctors and engineers, should be required to work in the country where they did their training. Others believe they should be free to work in another country if they wish. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

People hold different perspectives on whether professionals like doctors or engineers should be mandated to work in the country they did in their training or have the freedom to work abroad. While forcing them to work for their home countries has some explicit benefits, I deeply believe that enabling them choose a workplace in their favor is more advantageous.

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