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IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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Some people believe that government funding should be used to support the arts, while others think it is better spent on public services.

The debate on whether government funding should be allocated to arts or public services is a longstanding issue. While some argue that it'd be better to prioritize arts than public services, others advocate for investing in public service rather than investing in arts. From my perspective, I reckon that both of these aspects play an indispensable role in social development; however, public services should be prioritized due to the comprehensive life standard of inhabitants.

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Some people think that the best way to improve road safety is to increase the minimum legal age for driving a car or motorbike. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people believe that the most effective way to improve road safety is increasing the minimum legal age for driving cars or motorbikes. I completely disagree with this viewpoint because road accidents and violation of traffic rules do not depend on a person's age and there are other reasons for accidents such as overspeeding and drinking and driving.

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Some people believe that it is important for students to work part-time while they are studying. Others think it is better for students to focus fully on their studies. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Firstly, in my viewpoint working while studying it can be good. But it’s so dependent.It Has several conditions for their decision. As student, you should study and if you need to work you can work simultaneously.

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These days, many university courses are offered through the internet. Some people think that online teaching has more advantages than conventional classroom teaching or lectures, while others claim that there are significant disadvantages. Do the benefits of online teaching outweigh the disadvantages?

Online education becoming more popular nowadays. Some individuals believe that most of the universities offering programs through Internet are more beneficial as compared to go to attend class physically. However, others think that it has its own drawbacks. This essay will shed light on both the advantages and disadvantages of online education in the upcoming paragraphs.

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The media pays too much attention to the lives and relationships of celebrities such as actors, singers and footballers. They should spend more time reporting the lives of ordinary people instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, the media prioritize representing lives of well-reputed people in the fields of art and sport and dedicate significant time and resources to this walk of society. However, some people argue that this focus is not acceptable, and that the media should instead pay more attention to the lives of normal people. While I recognize the entertainment value of celebrity coverage, I partially agree that the media should give greater emphasis to ordinary people lives, as this can help to better understanding of challenges faced by public.

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Some people say History is one of the most important school subjects. Other people thimk that, in today's world, subjects like Science and Technology are more important tham History. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

In this fast-changing world, we rely on Science and Technology for almost everything in our daily life. Unfortunately, the study of History has become redundant for some. In my opinion, studying History is as important as other subjects like Science and Technology.

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There are severe social consequences to housing shortages in cities and only the government can solve these problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Urban areas have witnessed a population burst in recent years. This increased number has made the city housing areas insufficient to fulfil the public demand and caused different types of social consequences. Some people believe that the government is the only hope to solve this puzzle and I strongly agree with this notion.

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Most people enjoy holidays and travel and tourism is a billion-dollar industry. All over the world people are traveling either for business or pleasure or both. People who can afford to or have free time go away frequently for short holidays or on weekends. Others who are working or studying try to take a holiday at least once a year, away from home and work or studies. What are the benefits of travel? Give good reasons and specific examples to support your opinion.

Majority of people are spending their holidays travelling, and this has become one of the most well-paid industries. Some people would go often for short vacations, and others are enjoying going to another country once a year, depending on their budget. Travelling has a variety of benefits for our mental health, also it helps us to expand our views about the world and other cultures.

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In recent years, many small local shops have closed because customers prefer going to large shopping centers or malls to do their shopping. Is this a positive or negative development?

Nowadays, many people prefer going to the large shopping centres for providing their goods instead of buying them from local stores. Although it directly affects local shops and some of them had to close their store, I believe it is more beneficial for the customers from many aspects. This essay discusses the advantages of shopping from the large shopping malls.

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In the past, when student did a university degree, they tended to study in their own country. Nowadays, they have opportunity to study abroad. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development? you should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.

Trends of studying in own country was common among the students for pursuing an university degree. But, going abroad for study has become more popular and widely practiced. However, there are both advantages and disadvantages of this notion and the essay will try to depict both views.

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Your friend has been offered a place on a course at the university where you studied. He/She would like your advice about finding a place to live. Write an email to your friend. In your email describe where you lived when you were a student at the university recommend the best way for him/her to look for accommodation warn him/her of mistakes students make when choosing accommodation

I hope you're doing well. It has been long time since our last catch-up. I miss our long chats obout the cinema and everything else. I'm very excited that you are applying for a course at the Stanford University that I studied there. I should say studying in this environment would be ammazing and that was my most valuable experience in my life.

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many people use distance-learning programs to study at home, but some think that it cannot bring the same benefits of attending school, college or university. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

Nowadays, there are so many ways to learn or study, with the growth of technology people can gain knowledge not only from offline but also from online. However, others think that studying online might not get the same benefits as attending school, college or university. Although many institutions still use online programs to provide knowledge, I do think studying offline is still the best way.

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Government investment in the arts, such as music and theatre, is a waste of money. Governments must invest this money in public services instead. Do you agree or disagree?

Public services are in need of funds from the governments. Even though institutions are allocating enormous amounts of money to arts, it might not be sufficient with regard to covering the expenses of public services. Despite these concerns, I am inclined to believe that the governments must equally distribute the wealth among the differing services, such as culture, arts, and science, among others.

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many people work long hours, leaving very little time for leisure activities. does this situation have more advantages or more disadvantages?

Nowadays,many indiviudials tend to work in the long term,while,many scientists and physcologists believe that leisure activites are essential to create a balance in life. I believe the cons are more in terms of pros, and I will discuss all that in this essay.

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People who decide on a career path early in their lives and keep to it are more likely to have a satisfying working life than those who change jobs frequently.To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is universally acknowledged that opting for a satisfying occupation plays a critical role in people's lives. Recently, it has been a controversial issue regarding whether selecting a career life early and pursuing it make people feel satisfactory. Hence, this essay will discuss my positive orientation towards this statement and support it with practical reasons.

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Sociologists opine that social networking websites can have a negative impact on society as they can be used to spread false information. Do you agree or disagree?

It is true that social media may negatively influence communities since there can be a chance for publishing data which are flaws. Although some might argue this can have detrimental impacts on them, I strongly disagree with this opinion, and think it do less harm to the communities.

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In today's time the internet is making it easy to study online from home. some prefer online courses to study and they think it is better. Others prefer classroom education. discuss both views and share your opinion.

It is true that the number of online courses is increasing. Nowadays, some people think that studying from home is better and others disagree with it. I still believe that classroom education is more efficient, while both ways have benefits and drawbacks.

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Sociologists opine that social networking websites can have a negative impact on society as they can be used to spread false information. Do you agree or disagree?

Recently it is very easy for people to access information online, Sociologists say that social networking websites can have a negative effect on society because they can lead people to false information. Although I support that people need to be more cautious using their social media platforms, such as Facebook, I do not think that social networking websites are one hundred per cent bad.

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Animals are used around the world for a variety of purposes, such as medical testing and food. While many people believe this is justified, others feel that animals should not be exploited by humans. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

Nowadays, animals are used in many fields in order to provide food and to find treatments. Many argue that it is acceptable, while others believe it should be avoided. This essay will explore both perspectives and provide a reasoned conclusion.

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Some parents are worried about increasing levels of violence in TV,Video games and other entertainments for Children's leisure. how does this affects the children? how do you think this can be tackled?

These days, parents are worried about the increasing level of violence on TV, video games and other forms of entertainments for children. I believe that violence has a harmful effect on the behaviours and thoughts of children. To solve this problem, children should get alternative sources of entertainment which will be appropriate for their ages and suitable for their development.

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