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IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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Some species of animals are almost extinct; and many others seem to be fast approaching a similar risk. What are the reasons for this? What should be done to solve this problem? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.

Nowadays, a lot of various animal species are at the edge of extinction, consequently plenty of people undertake measures to prevent that. In this essay I will list two possible problems as well as give a solution for both of them.

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Women and men are commonly seen as having different strengths and weaknesses. Is it right to exclude males or females from certain professions because of their gender?

It is obvious that non-identical physiology and anatomy will result in differences in the abilities and challenges faced by males and females. Some people would give a high value to this inequality while considering some kind of professions. However, in my point of view, it should be taken into account more cautiously.

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In the future, people may no longer be able to pay for things in shops using cash. All payments may have to be made by card or using phones. Do you think this will happen one day? Why do you think some people might not be happy to give up using cash?

Many people believe that digital pay methods, such as cards or phones, will displace cash. This essay answers why I think that it is the most possible scenario and why some people might not be happy about it.

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Many children these days have an unhealthy lifestyle. Both schools and parents are responsible for solving this problem. To what extent do you agree with this statement?

In general, because of advancement in technology, children’s lives have experienced changes in many aspects, from sedentary lifestyle to eating fast and junk food, and unfortunately, a vast majority of them don’t pay enough attention to their well-being and health status. In this regard, I am of the belief that not only schools and parents should take this problem into consideration, but also media can help to find some effective solutions to address this concerning issue.

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Science tells there are activities that are good for the health. However some people still continue doing unhealthy habits. Causes and solutions

As per science there are some activities that benefit our health but still some people fail to maintain healthy habits. Here I will explain the causes of this problem and solutions.

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Some people think that media have the right to publish details of people's private lives, while others think it should be controlled. Discuss both views.

In this information era, the media tend to share information as comprehensively as possible in publishing news, including a person’s private information. Some people believe that sharing someone’s private information is the media's authorization. In contrast, some audiences argue that private information published should be limited. It depends on the perspective, but as an audience, I believe that sharing a person’s private information should be restricted.

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People aim to achieve a balance between their work and lives, but few people achieve it. Causes & solutions.

It is a target of all people to obtain a balance between work & lives though few people can achieve it. Here I will mention and describe the causes behind this problem and ways to solve this.

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In some countries, the difference in age between parents and children is generally greater than it was in the past. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

As daily necessities are increasing from time to time, married couples think more on deciding to have a kid. It creates new phenomena that the age gap between parents and children is more significant than a few decades ago. This fact contains pros and cons in society.

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

There are different opinions regarding who should be responsible for teaching the children how to act the best in the society. Ones suggest that family is the primary source of learning social skills, however the other opinion is that schools and teachers play the leading role here.

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An increasing number of professionals such as doctor and teacher are leaving their own poorer countries to work in developed countries. What problem does this cause? What can be done to deal with this situation?

The majority of individuals who work as a doctor or teacher are travelling in other countries rather than staying and working in their own poor nations. In other words, these days, more and more professionals are leaving their countries in order to gain more money or achieve welfare in some developed countries. It is obvious that this decision makes a lot of various difficulties. In this essay, I will explain some these problems, and also I will propose several effective solutions.

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Some people believe that studying at university or collage is the best route to a successful career. While others believe that it is better to get a job straight after school. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Some individuals believe that studying at college or university is the best way to a successful career. On the other hand, it is better to be employed after high school. This essay strongly agrees that it is better to find a good job because it gives more opportunities to be employed in a great job and also improves relationships between students and companies.

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In many countries, the number of animals and plants is declining. Why do you think this is happening? How can this issue can be solved?

It is a fact that the members of flora and fauna are diminishing in several domains. This shift is closely tied to pollution and deforestation. However, there are measures to be taken in order to tackle this highly important problem.

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Some people say that now we can see films on our phones and tabletd there is no need to go to the cinema. Others says that to fully enjoy, go to cinema. Discuss both views and provide your opinion?

Almost half of the population believes that money plays a crucial role when considering a job while others think the opposite . This essay will explore both dimensions with rational explanations and concrete instances and shape my opinion on the matter by the end .

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The most important aim of science should be to improve people’s lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Many people think that the main purpose of science is to improve our lives, but others think that science is not only about improving lives.

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Using a computer every day can have more negative than positive effect on your children. Do you agree or disagree with it? Give some reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.

Some people believe that using computers every day has more benefits than drawbacks on children. I personally believe that using computers every day has more drawbacks than benefits on children because it affects the health and productivity of children.

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It is a natural process for animal species to become extinct (e.g. Dinosaurs, dodos, etc.) There is no reason why people should try to prevent this from happening. Do you agree or disagree?

With an increasing number of animals enlisted in protection catalogues, there has been a dissent that extinction is a natural process with which people should not interfere. In my view, the opinion overemphasises the importance of Darwinism so that overlooks people's determination to preserve themselves by protecting endangered animals.

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Some people think that there could be more benefits to society if more people study business than history. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

As society has been industrialised recently, there is a general trend that people are trying to make society a better place with more benefits. In this context, some people say that they should learn more about business than about history. This essay will discuss this statement and give the author's opinion.

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Some people encourage watching sports as a way of learning about teamwork and strategy, while others believe that one can learn skills through playing sports. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Watching or playing sports has been getting more popular nowadays. And, there are two distinctive views related to obtaining skills from sports; one is that we can absorb what we need for making a good teamwork and strategy by waching sports, and the other is that we can learn those skills only through playing them. This essay will discuss both of the views and give the author's opinion.

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A growing number of people feel that animals should not be exploited by people and that they should have the same rights as humans, while others argue that humans must employ animals to satisfy their various needs, including uses for food and research. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

An increasing number of individuals believe that wildlife should not be exploited and should have the same rights as humans. In contrast, others contend that humans need to utilize creatures to fulfill their diverse essentials, such as food and research. I support the latter perspective, as not only should species with greater capabilities have the responsibility to rule the world, but the exploitation of animals can also provide merits to some extent.

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Nowadays some people choose to live in the city while other chooses to stay in the countryside. What are the the advantages and disadvantages of city living over living in the countryside?

These days, some people prefer to live in the city while others prefer to live in the countryside. The benefits of living in a city are numerous opportunities and modern lifestyle. The drawbacks of living in a city are numerous pollution and traffic congestion.

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