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IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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In many countries around the world, rural people are moving to cities, so the population in the countryside is decreasing. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

In recent times, many people who live in rural areas are moving to cities which caused a decrease in population of countryside. I believe this is a negative development because of the problems caused by this event such as overpopulation and economic problems.

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Money spent on space exploration is a complete waste. Governments could better spend this money on other things to benefit the nation. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.

There has been contentious debates over whether space exploration should cease its activity so that the funding might be allocated towards a different purpose that could be potentially more beneficial for a nation. Some people believe that space exploration is substancial for our future development, while others argue that a better use of the funds may be considered. Despite the differing views, I am inclined to believed that investigation regarding this field has significantly contributed to plenty technological advances and, thus, it is crucial to keep up investigations and developments, as well as funding in this sector.

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Some people say that advertising is extremely successful 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 argued that advertisements can help a business a lot by persuading people to purchase their products or services. However, others believe that advertising marketing is no longer useful as consumers seem to not care about it anymore. Therefore, in this essay, I will discuss both perspectives and present my opinion.

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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?

Western cultures often emphasize that children should try hard to achieve their dreams. Society believe that this can boost their motivation to be diligent, and boost their confidence to chase them. However, it seems to me that there are some merits and demerits with this statement. Therefore, in this essay, I will present some advantages and disadvantages which will be set out below.

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NEWS STORIES ON TV AND IN NEWSPAPER ARE VERY OFTEN ACCOMPANIED BY PICTURES. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT THESE PICTURES ARE MORE EFFECTIVE THAN WORDS. DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE AND GIVE YOUR OPINION?

In this contemporary world, advertisements are pivotal for individuals in learning and gaining knowledge about something new. It is believed that pictures used by marketing companies on TV or newspapers are very common nowadays and they are more effective than words. I partially agree with this notion and will elucidate my opinion the following paragraphs.

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In many cities, problems related to overpopulation are becoming more common. Some governments are now encouraging business and individuals to move out of cities to rural areas. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?

In many cities, problems associated with overpopulation are increasingly common. Some governments are now inspiring citizens to move from cities to rural areas. I personally believe that while in rural areas, people do not get enough modern facilities, the benefits of this outweigh the drawbacks because the load of population will be reduced, and the associated problems will be reduced in cities.

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Nowadays a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?

Currently, many people who struggle with health issues are increasingly adopting a perspective of resorting to home remedies and alternative drugs instead of paying visits to a physician. This approach is harmful to one's health and could result in one's death. Therefore, this essay will analyze the negative impacts of this attitude in terms of the role of doctors in critical situations and the complexity of illnesses.

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Some people think that big companies should provide sports and social facilities for the local community. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is often argued that large companies should take responsibility for offering sports and social facilities to their local communities. in my opinion there are some potential benefits of such initiatives, I believe companies are not solely responsible for this role.

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Some people claim that not enough of the waste from homes is recycled. They say that the only way to increase recycling is for governments to make it a legal requirement. To what extent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste?

Nowadays, recycling the waste from homes is a trending subject. Some people argue that not enough citizens are doing this social responsibility. They claim that government is to blame and more laws should be set in this situation. I think laws are important, but up to a point. In my view, this issue is an cultural one. In this essay I will propose my opinion and try to draw some conclusions.

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Modern technology is changing our world. This has advantages such as bringing people closer together through communication. It also has disadvantages as destroying the differences between cultures. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

The fact that technology especially in these 2 decades, brought a new era to the world is obvious and we can see proves of this every day if we compare our lives with people from 30 years ago. As an example, mobile phones themselves had enough impact on our daily life let alone other aspects of technology.

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In the future, nobody will buy printed newspapers or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement?

Some people predict that in foreseeing future, people will not spend money on print media or books to get an information, as they will turn towards digital sources of knowledge free of cost. This essay agrees with that statement and believe that online sources of news will be very popular in coming days due to their several benefits.

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Some parents believe that children need strict rules. Other parents believe children should have a lot of freedom to make decisions on their own. Discuss both sides and give your opinion

Some parents think that children should have strict rules while other parents believe that children should have the freedom to make their own decisions. I personally believe that while children sometimes make wrong decisions, they should have the freedom to make their own decisions because it increases their confidence.

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Young adults are now choosing to wait until later in life, often until they are in their 30s, to settle down and get married. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?

Nowadays, young people postpone marriage for later in life until they are 30s. It is considered a popular idea in various countries. This decision has negative and positive impacts,which will be presented in the following paragraph.

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Fast food is very popular these days and many people depend on fast food as their main meals. What are the advantages and disadvantages of eating fast food?

In this day and age, junk food is widely favored and a majority of individuals to choose fast food as their main meals. Throughout the following paragraphs, not only beneficial aspects but also detrimental aspects will be examined.

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Young adults are now choosing to wait until later in life, often until they are in their 30s, to settle down and get married. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?

Marriage life is a big step for some people, especially young adults. They tend to wait the moment until they become 30s, settled and ready. Some of the advantages are they can make a professional development and enjoy their living free. In contrast, some people might have difficulties raising children due to an increasing gap between mother and children, also some fertility disorders that they might find in the future. In this essay, I will elaborate on the advantages and the disadvantages.

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Some people believe that entertainers are paid too much and their impact on society is negative, while others disagree and believe that they deserve the money that they make because of their positive effects on society. Discuss both opinions and give your own opinion.

The entertainment industry is one of the largest sectors in all around the world. Someone thinks that the people who works in that industry earn too much money considering their bad influence on society, and I agree. Others, however, believe that their positive impact on others is worth the money that they are paid.

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It is important for all towns and cities to have large public outdoor places like squares and parks. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Recreational places such as parks and other public spaces are necessary for any urban or rural area. This essay totally agrees with this statement because it allows people to meet with others and also beneficial for a person's health.

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Social media is becoming increasingly popular amongst all age groups. However, sharing personal information on social media websites does have risks. Do you think that the advantages of social media outweigh the disadvantages?

Social media is becoming an essential part of our existence. Most of the people around the world use social networks daily and the amount of them are located in large countries, where individuals learn about one another through them. We can use them in order to find a job, new people around us, and some communications that are necessary for us.

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Countries such as China, India, and Japan have unsustainable population growths. In fact, many experts are of the opinion that the population ‘explosion’ which is now a very worrying concern, is the most serious threat to life on this planet. Give some suggestions to address this problem

There is no denying the fact that citizens number has increased incredibly in the last decade and continued until now. This essay will discuss the concern about population explosion in some communities and suggest a number of solutions to relieve this phenomenon.

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Some people prefer to spend their lives by doing the same things and avoiding change. Others,however think that change is always a good thing. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

Numbers of humans would rather make their lives by making the same items and avoiding alternation. Other part of them , however, consider that modification is regularly a great object. I think that the area that is with its variation has got development and happiness too. Folks in the same family make an effort to reach their progress together through merging and empathising on even bad days but behind this hardworking, there are happy days which they wait.The reason for this , active human beings strive towards adjustments and the progress of their lives.For example, in STEVE JOB's family, they tried to reach high peaks through uniting in any situation and finally, they made some ranges of records .

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