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IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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

Advanced developments have brought the world close to our finger tips. These improvements in the various sectors have both positive and negative effects on human life, of which obesity is one of the highly prevalent health conditions amongst the others. It has been recently reported that in the last decade the western countries have experienced a 20% surge in the proportion of overweight children. This essay will not only throw light upon the causes and effects of overweightness but also offer some real-world solutions for the same.

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Some people believe that employees are more motivated by monetary rewards, while others think non-monetary incentives are more effective. Discuss both views and give your opinion

Motivating employees is essential for workplace productivity, and opinions differ on whether monetary rewards or non-monetary incentives are more effective. This essay will discuss both perspectives and argue that a combination of both approaches is ideal.

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Cambridge IELTS 9, Test 4 Every year several languages die out. Some people think that this is not important because life will be easier if there are fewer languages in the worla. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

No language are advantaged, this is the only way to equality for everyone. According to some, it will be easy to use fewer languages, so several languages should die out every year. In my opinion, I agree that using the same language ought to make it easier for people to have a better connection or it will be a good opportunity to have social politics.

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Many museums charge people for admission while others are free. Do you think the advantages of charging people for admission to museum outweigh the disadvantages?

In recent times,the issue of admission fees for museums has been a controversial one.It is believed by many people that gallery should take charge of visitors,while others argue that it should be free.Although this fee can be used for development ,I argue that this has far more disadvantages as the general public may experience deprivation and learners may be unable to use it as a learning tool.

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Despite advances in medicine, mental ill health is becoming more common amongst young people. What do you think are the causes of this problem and what measures can be taken to solve it?

Nowadays, with the rapid development of medicine it may seem that less health problems should be occuring. Unfortunately, it is undeniable that teenagers face more and more difficulties connected with managing their own mental well-being.The following paragraphs will discuss possible causes of mental health illnesses and solutions that can be provided to fix the knotting problem.

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In recent times, stress has emerged out to be the major challenge faced by people nowadays. What are the causes of this problem? Suggest some effective solutions for the same.

Transformation of lifestyle ,from traditional one to modern style, over the last century has had its side-effects. One of the negative aspects is related to people's mental health; people are more prone to experience stress in their daily lives. Pressure in workplace and widespread stagnant lifestyle are reasons for this phenomenon. Whereas, it can be alleviated by governments' apt actions.

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In many countries, people have to pay for medical care, but some think that it should be a free service provided by the government. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

People are responsible for their own healthcare expenses in some countries. However, it is claimed that the government should provide free medical services. I would totally agree with this claim because providing free-charged healthcare leads to a sense of equality among citizens and the taxes paid by people should be spent on promoting welfare of these tax payers.

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

These days, there is an increasing number of the younger generation than the older people in some nations. There are some pros and cons regarding this issue, which it seems that its advantages override the disadvantages.

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Some people argue that the government should spend only on medical care and education, not theaters or sports stadiums. Do you agree or disagree?

Few people thought that medical centres and schools should be more of a concern for the government to spend money on rather than theatres and stadiums. I agree with the statement due to several reasons. First, those two sectors are basic human needs and most need renovation. Second, hospitals and education centers still need to be expanded in rural areas.

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Many young people today know more about international pop or movie stars than about famous people in the history of their own country. Why is this? What can be done to increase young people's interest in famous people in the history of their country?

In this day and age, it has been increasingly common for young people to have more interest in international celebrities than historical figures in their coutry. In this essay, I will present the causes of this trend as well as the solution to alleviate the situation.

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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

People have been increasingly more interested in high difficulty work, such as engineers and doctors. However, there has been a debate on whether or not those individuals are only allowed to operate in the country they did their studies in. Both sides have logical arguments, however I believe that those requirements are not needed.

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The society would benefit from a ban on all forms of advertising because it serves no useful purpose, and can even be damaging. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Some people argue that the public might benefit if all types of advertisements were prohibited, since they are not only useless but also can be harmful to society. I definitely do not agree with this opinion because I believe that advertising gives advantages to both manufacturers and consumers, and thus, gives enormous contributions to a nation's stable development.

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Some people say that all experimentations on animals is bad amd should be outlawed. However, others argue that experimenting animals can lead to important scientific discoveries. Is it justified to experiment on animals? Are there any alternatives?

It is claimed that research on animals is cruel and should be illegal, while some believe that scientific breakthroughs are results of experimenting animals. I would argue that experimentation on animals is not justifiable although there is no alternative objects to test on.

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Today, most people get married and give birth in their thirties rather than when they are younger. Is this a positive or negative development?

Marriage is pivotal in individuals' lives and various aspects of society. Recently, there has been a trend towards couples delaying marriage and giving birth to their thirties. While this trend might have some prominent benefits, it is a change for the worse.

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Nowadays children mostly spend time playing computer games rather than sports. Is it positive or negative development?

Today, many children spend a significant amount of time playing computer games instead of engaging in sports. Although this trend offers some benefits, I reckon that it has more bad implications for children's health and social life.

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More and more people are seriously overweight. some people suggest the solution to this problem is to increase the prise of fastening foods. To what extent do you agree or disagree

The number of people who are overweight is increasing day by day, to address obesity problems many people propose to rise the prices of fattening foods. This is essay totally disagrees with the approach because the people's suggestenation is about the wrong solution and it may bankrupt professionals that produce this type of food in such way.

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Rich countries often give money to poorer countries, but it does not solve poverty. Therefore, developed countries should give other types of help to the poor countries rather than financial aid. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is believed that the monetary help given by the developed nations does not resolve the issues, and they should provide aid in other ways rather than giving money to the underdeveloped countries. This essay totally agrees with that statement because of the level of corruption in third world countries and this also increased the national debt.

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Nowadays many people choose to be self-employed, rather than to work for a company or organisation. Why might this be the case? What could be the disadvantages of being self- employed?

To be an entrepreneur is a dream for few people and considered to be superior than working for someone else, these days. It gives us more freedom in many aspects, however, it has its own drawbacks as well. Inmy opinion, though, working in an organization as an employee is easier, it is good be your own boss, despite all difficulties.

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Some people believe that governments should pay full course fees for students who want to study in universities. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

It is believed by many that the university education should be free and governments should bear all the expanses. This essay totally agrees with this statement because everyone has a right to education and this will also helps in the development and technological advancement.

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More and more people are moving away from agriculture background to relocate to cities in order to look for work. What will be the consequences of this. What solutions can you offer.

There have been an increasing number of people moving from agricultural areas to the city due to better job opportunities. This essay will discuss the implications of this issue, which are undeveloped rural areas and lack of skillful workers in agriculture, and the most suitable solutions are enhancing infrastructure evenly and by implementing online schooling.

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