IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5. Page 123

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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Some people say that you can learn more about another country by watching television programmes and films about it than by actually visiting it. How true is this statement? Is there anything you can learn about another country by visiting it that you cannot learn by watching progammes and films about it? Give reasons for your answers and include any revelant examples from your own experience

Nowadays, Due to advancements in transportation moving from one country to another is much easier than ancient times. However, In this modern era, some folks believe that they can learn more about another nation by watching it on Television or smartphones as compared to visiting it. Moreover, I partially agree with this statement. In upcoming paragraphs, I will discuss some views on this statement.

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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 message?

It is clear that always children feel so much pressure about anything because of culture. Many people believe that if children work hard, they can achieve whatever they want. It has some advantages such as improving competitive features and preparing for real life. On the other hand, some people think that there are a few disadvantages to giving children this message such as an unhappy life, lack of self-confidence and feeling pressure and stress.

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Many young people leave school with negative attitudes towards learning. What are the causes？How to encourage young people to study？

Certainly, many graduates while leaving a school push themselves back from learning. It is a contentious issue what the causes of this problem are. In this essay, I will elaborate on this subject and give my own ideas of how youngsters can be motivated to study.

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In some countries, a few people earn extremely high salaries. Some people think that this is good for a country, while others believe that the government should control salaries and limit the amount that people can earn. Discuss both views and give your option.

In some countries, a miner portion of people gain above the normal salaries. While some argue that it can be beneficial for the economy, others take an counterview and assert that the high incomes should be capped. From my perspective, both ideas should be in place with considerations.

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More and more companies are allowing employees to work at home/allowing students to study at home. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

Technological advancement over recent decades has transformed various aspects of humans' life. Online platforms have given the opportunity for both remote education and careers, which the growing number of people has been eager to be part of it. From my perspective, it can be a positive change because it would contribute to reduction in costs of companies and education centers as well as it would reduce traffic congestion in mega cities.

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The internet has a bigger impact on people’s lives because it is more popular than television. Do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to support you position.

Some people believe that as the Internet has grown to be more popular than the television(TV), it has a greater impact of the lives of all the people. I strongly agree with this viewpoint because the Internet has given its users unlimited access to all the information and does not restrict its users to a particular place unlike the TV sets. This essay will further shed light on this topic.

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Young people are leaving their homes from rural areas to study or work in the cities. What are the reasons? Do advantages of this development outweigh its disadvantages?

Recently, young people from the countryside to the different cities for work or study. There are mainly two reasons about this situation. Even though leaving for rural areas have some drawbacks, I believe that it also has more benefits.

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Nowadays the way many people interact with each other has changes because of technology. In what way has technology affected the types of relationship people make? Has this become a positive or negative development?

As a consequence of technological advancements, people no longer communicate in the traditional way. Majority of the people interact with the others using messaging and video calling systems available on many social media platforms. Technology has played a huge role in the way relationships are made and maintained these days, as it helps save time and efforts of travelling to meet people. Contrastingly, it also poses some threats of fraudulent behavior. This essay will dicuss both the positive and the negative aspects in further detail.

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Most countries value their membership in international organizations like the United Nations and the World Health Organization.In your opinion,is it important for countries to seek membership in respectable international organizations?Why or why not?Give reasons and examples.

Many nations worldwide nowadays believe that their membership in the renowned international organizations like the United Nations (UN) and the World Health Organization (WHO) is extremely valuable. According to me, it is of utmost important for all the nations to be a part of such organizations because it not only helps in building good relations with other countries, but also in maintaining international security and uniform standards of health care and treatment.This essay will further elaborate on these reasons.

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The number of people who are overweight is constantly growing, and the only solution is to increase the prices of unhealthy food and drinks. Do you agree or disagree?

In modern society, there is a serious problem that the number of individuals who become obese is increasing, and the sole solution is to grow the cost of harmful food and beverages. From my perspective, it seems absurd since there are some effecitve alternatives to prevent people from overweight.

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‎Some young people leave the countryside to live in cities or towns, leaving only ‎older people in the countryside. What are the problems of this issue? What can ‎be done to solve this problem?‎

Some young people prefer to leave countrysides to live in cities and towns. The problems caused by this issue are cities are becoming overpopulated, and old people are becoming alone. To solve this issue, countrysides should have the same facilities, which cities have, and the young generation should become responsible towards their elderly parents.

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These days it is neither possible nor desirable for most people to stay in the same job throughout their working life. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Most people nowadays find that staying in one job for the entire of their working life is neither feasible nor desirable. This essay strongly agrees with this statement due to technological change or people looking for a suitable job.

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Some people think that online reading materials should only be used for a child to learn to read, whereas others believe only printed material should be used. Is Chris both views and give your opinion.

Some individuals believe that children should learn by using online reading materials as it provides variety of sources and have a learning platform whereas others believe that offline material should be used at a priority basis for getting depth knowledge from books and it helps to reduce distractions too. I support the blended approach in this regard because of having distinct advantages of both reading materials.

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Blood sports (any spots involving Killing or shedding of blood as bull fighting, cockfighting or hunting)have become hot topic for debate in recent years.as society develops it is increasingly seen as an uncivilized activity and cruel to the helpless animals that are killed.blood sports should be banned.TO WHAT EXTENT DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE

As empathy and consciousness regading to animals is becoming more and more important to the population, sports related to harming any living being are dissapearing. From my point of view, hurting cannot be called sport, neither an entertainment.

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The best way to solve world’s traffic and environmental problems is increase the cost of fuel. Do you agree or disagree and give your own opinion?

The superlative option as to fix the traffic congestions and environmental degradation is to escalate the price of the gas. And these issues demand a more urgent solution. I am a strong advocate for this approach and this essay will further explain the reason.

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Some young people are leaving the countryside to live in cities and towns, leaving only old people in the countryside. What problems are caused bu this issue? What can be done to solve this situation?

Youngsters tend to leave their villages in the hope for a better life in mega cities or towns. Lack of enough farmers in rural areas as well as increase in home prices in urban areas are two challanges caused by this phenomenon. However, it can be alleviated by taking appropriate actions.

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🔶Some people say that protecting the environment is the government’s responsibility. Others believe that every individual should take responsibility for it. 🔸Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

It is a contentious issue whether environment should be protected by a law or its fully social responsibility to take care of it. I opt that both parties play a pivotal role in the protection of our planet; however, the government actions have a tremendous influence on people willingness to help the nature.

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In many cities, an increasing number of people do not know their neighbors, and the sense of community is lost. Discuss the causes and give measures to turn it around.

It is true that in many urban areas, majority of individuals lose their connection with their neighbours as they have least intercation with them. This happens due to the busy schedule of individuals, diverse cultural backgrounds, technological advancements and increasing crime rates in cities. These problems can be sort out by organizing public events and creating awareness among individuals would be beneficial for them.

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The use of social media is replacing face-to-face interaction among many people in society. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

Nowadays, elderly population is a dreadful burden for middle-aged people, because of this, they are looked after by specialized facilities such as care homes and nursing homes. In this essay, I will discuss the main advantages followed by analysts of the main disadvantages this using examples of both enhanced care standards and the potential emotional and social challenges faced by families and the elderly themselves.

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It has been suggested that the times of the school day should be changed, to start and finish one hour later. Write an article of about 120 to 160 words for your school magazine giving your views

Should school time be changed to start and finish one hour later?

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