IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5. Page 120

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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Many people believe that scientific research should be carried out and controlled by gorvernments rather than private companies. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

As an important tool to develop deeper knowledge in certain subject, scientific research needs to be supported whether by the government or a company. In this essay, I will explain why I strongly agree with the statement that research endorsement from public institution is preferable than sponsorship from private one.

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Nawadays families are not as close as they used to be. what do you think are the causes of this? what can be doen to make families closer?

These days, families are not close as they were in the past. I personally believe that the causes are people are self-centered, and do not understand the importance of family. The solutions to this problem are people should learn to care for their families, and the importance of family.

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One of the consequences of improved medical care is that people are living longer and life expectanccy is encreasing. do ypu think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages ?

The advancement of medical facility makes the increase of life expectancy. Although there are benefits and drawbacks to be considered, I personally believe that the benefits of the increase of life expectancy outweigh the drawbacks.

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Some people think it is letter to travel by cars in the city. Other, however think traveling by bicycles is better. Discuss both views.

Many people believe that transporting by car is more convenient than using bicycles to travel in the city. In my view, bicycles are better in different ways and can improve our lifestyle.

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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? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Humans have been exploring science for a long time. There has been an ongoing debate about whether the most important aim of science is to improve human welfare. I do agree that improving people's lives is one of the aim of science. However, at the same time, ensuring harmonious coexistence between people and other living beings is also a crucial goal of science.

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Many people like to eat unhealthy food even though they know that it is bad for them. Why is this the cause? What measures can effectively improve people’s unhealthy eating habits?

These days, a lot of people tend to eat unhealthy food even though they know that it is not good for them. There are several reasons for this.

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Leaders and directors in an organization are normally old people. Some people think YOUNG leaders should be better. Do you agree or disagree?

Some people believe young leaders should be better. Others suppose that young leaders aren’t good enough. It is widely agreed that leaders and directors don’t completely depend on their ages. There are some reasons that I truly consider better leaders don’t rely on ages: old leaders have more experiences, and young leaders have many opportunities.

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The plans below show the site of an airport now and how it will look after redevelopment next year. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Two juxtaposed images describe the current version of Southwest Airport and some changes after the improvements. At first glance, the airport will be broadened and new facilities will be added to boost the passengers' satisfaction.

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Some people say early education is important in a child’s life while others say spending time with family is more vital. To what extent do you agree or disagree

It is indisputable that early education exerts a profound and wide-ranging influence on a child's life. Some people posit that hanging out with family is more critical. I contend that while education plays a pivotal and indispensable role in contemporary society, it also presents some negative consequences that should not be overlooked.

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Some countries have introduced laws to limit working hours for employees. Why are these laws introduced? Do you think they are a positive or negative development?

Recently, an increasing number of countries have decided to introduce laws to limit working hours for those employees. This decision can be illustrated by many reasons, such as the balance between work and life, as well as the health and productivity of employees. Though that issue has both advantages and drawbacks, it is clear that the advantages outweigh disadvantages.

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Some people believe that governments should have access to people’s mobile phone call records and messages for safety reasons. Others believe that this information is private and should not be available without permission. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

Some people think that local forces ought to have access to mobile phone calls and chats of citizens to save them. But I believe that history of what we do in our gadgets should be private because a person has rights and data of a government can be hacked.

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Some people think that families have the most powerful influence on a child’s development, while others think other factors such as television, friend, music. etc. gave biggest effects. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Nowadays, some people believe that family is the main root for building the kid's development, while another part of people claim that there are other factors with stronger influences to the children. In my opinion, even kids could be affected by the outside environment, family is still the foundation of their overall development.

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All cars that burn fossil fuels should be banned, and electric cars should replace them. Do you agree or disagree?

It is argued by some people that fossil fuel burning cars should be replaced by electronic cars. This essay agrees with the ban of manual cars, as it would result in the reduction of air pollution and electric cars, additionally, are cost-effective.

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Nowadays, more people move away from their friends and families for work. Do advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

As the transportation developing, more people can have chance to move another cities or even countries for jobs, being away from their friends and families. While that issue has both advantages and drawbacks, I believe advantages outweigh the disadvantages.

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Zoos are sometimes seen as necessary but poor alternatives to a natural environment. Discuss some of the arguments for and against keeping animals in zoos?

Zoos are usually regarded as a place necessary to put wild animals inside. However, some people may see these approaches as ineffective alternatives to the natural habitats of the animals. This essay will discuss both perspectives regarding keeping animals in zoos.

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There have been more and more traffic issues in cities. One of the best ways to solve this problem is to set the city fee for those who drive onto some specific congested roads. Do you agree or disagree?

In the fast-paced world, traffic congestion has become a major problem in town areas. Most people suggest that one solution to overcome this issue is to charge driving fees. This strategy may not be the best way as it can lead to negative results and there are other effective solutions.

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In some cultures, children are often told that they can achieve anything if they try hard enough. What are the advantages and disadvantages of giving children this massage?

In some cultures, many times children are told that they can achieve anything if they try very hard. The advantages of this mesages are it makes children hardworking and increases their focus. The drawbacks are children become daydreamer, and it affects their confidence.

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some people claim many things that children are taught at school are a waste of time. Other people argue that everything taught at school is useful at some time. Discuss both view and give your own opinion.

There is a rising debate about whether it is wasting time for children to be taught at school. People's opinions vary from person to person. From my perpective, the benefits of children attending school outweight the disadvantages of it.

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Some think that quality art can be made by anyone while others think that it requires special talent and ability. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

There are two ideas related to the quality art; One is that everybody can make quality art without any talent, and the other is that only people who have got through a specific course offered by school or possess special talent from birth can make it.

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Some peopl believe that allowing children to make their own choices on everyday matters (such as food, clothes and entertainment) is likely to result in a society of individuals who only think about their own wishes. Other people believe that it is important for children to make decisions about matter that affect them. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Some argue that allowing children too much freedom in making daily decisions may foster self-centered attitudes. This view suggests that when children are given unchecked freedom to prioritize their own preferences, such as in clothing or entertainment, they may become overly focused on personal gratification. Over time, this could lead to a society of individuals who lack empathy and struggle to consider others’ needs, which could disrupt social harmony.

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