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IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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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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in many countries, people are now living longer than before. Some people say an aging population creates problems for the governments. Other people think there are benefits if society has more elderly people. To what extent advantages of having an old population outweigh the disadvantages

In most parts of the world, the average age of the people is increasing with time. Some people think that the old age population creates issues for the higher authorities, while others believe that it is advantageous. There are several advantages of aged population, as they can help their family members by looking after their kids so that younger generation can stay focused on the work, which will ultimately help the economic growth of the country. On the other hand, the second group claims that if any city has more elderly population, so the governments will have to pay for their medical bills and they might have to build more hospitals nearby.

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It is better for the students to live away from the home during their university studies rather than staying with their parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some individuals argue that living away from the house while studying is more beneficial for students rather than staying with family .I completely agree with this point for a variety of justifiable reasons.

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Some people think that physical strength is important for success in sports, while other people think that mental strength is more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

It has been highly debated recently on whether physical strength or mental strength is more important in sports achievement. I believe that both strengths are of crucial importance for success in sports.

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Many people believe that strong tradition helps to civilise a nation and that governments should therefore subsidise musicians, theatre companies, actors and artists. Explain whether you agree or disagree with this statement and what you think governments should do to promote the traditional cultural heritage of a country

Most individuals believe that maintaining healthy traditional and cultural values helps a nation to civilize. Therefore, authorities should promote small-scale artists, whether they are musicians, painters, or theater performers. I support this idea because these artists belong to the impoverished societies and helps the country to promote its cultural values. Additionally, authorities should promote cultural heritage by organizing events and encouraging traditional tourism.

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Employers should give their staff at least a 4- week holiday a year to make employees better at their jobs. To what extend do you agree or disagree?

In modern society, the discussion for the extended holiday has been discussed for many days.

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