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IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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Some people believe that airports and bus terminals should be constructed outside the cities while others believe that these facilities should be built within the city centres. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Traffic congestion and rising noise levels have become rising concerns in urban areas these days. It is often argued by some people that airports and bus stations should be built away from residential areas to reduce noise pollution while there are those who desire these facilities in the heart of city to easily get benefited. This essay will examine both sides of the argument, before reaching a logical opinion.

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In many parts of the world there is continuous coverage of sport on television. Some people believe this discourages the young from taking part in any sport themselves. Discuss this view and give your own opinion

These days- it is noticeable that young people are becoming less interested in team games, sports and other forms of exercise. It is mY belief that this iS mainly because of our everyday work, which is increasingly sedentary. Besides, I think every person would admit that sitting and relaxing is much easier than moving and running and sweating

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Some people believe that living in a large city is beneficial, while others think Some people believe that living in a large city is beneficial, while others think that it is more advantageous to live in a small town. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

There are different views among people about the lifestyle of big cities and small villages. Some people consider large cities more comfortable in terms of education, medical and carrier facilities however some people prefer to live in countryside areas because of peaceful and fresh atmosphere as well as availability of natural things. In my opinion both have different advantages and disadvantages as we shall discuss.

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The modern mega-city has many problems. What are the main problems facing large cities today? What should be done to alleviate those problems.

It is true that current large cities are having many issues. While there are a vareity of reasons responsible for this, steps can definitely be taken to address it.

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More and more people are using computers and electronic devices to access information. Hence, printing of newspapers and magazines should be stopped. Do you agree or disagree?

It is a topic of debate that with the emergence of internet and other devices, we should stop using print media or they should be allowed to provide their services. In my opinion, latter approach is more persuasive and reasons to support my stance are elaborated in the following paragraphs.

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Some people say that there is too much harmful content on the internet. They say the only way to make the internet safe is for the government to censor the content of websites. To what extent do you think the government should control what information is available on the internet? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

In the present time, many tragic content has been shown to the public through the internet channels. Some individuals suggest that the government should control what is presented to the people. In my opinion, governmnts must have polices to evaluate the content and check information reliability in order to manage people mental safety. This essay will illustrate why the government should supervise the content on the internet and what are the solutions for this issue.

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In some parts of the world, the rate of divorce has increased dramatically over the past few decades. Explain some possible reasons for this problem and suggest some solutions.

In this contemporary world, it is argued that the rates of divorce are increasing significantly. This happens due to the lack of understanding and communication and failed expectations. To solve these problems, the government should organize premarital counseling sessions and strengthen laws.

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in the future all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people traveling inside these vehicles will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages?

All coaches, cars and other transport drivers will be replaced by robots or artificial intelligence in the near future. Although it will be beneficial regarding time consumption and discipline, it may be not a very practical way for transporting due to some reasons.

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The plans below show a harbour in 2000 and how it looks today. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Two juxtaposed images illustrate the differences between the plans of Porth Harbour from 2000 to today. At first glance, the harbour was reconstructed in a way to support tourism in which accommodations and different commercial centres have been built and also now, the harbour supports more ferries for tours.

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Obesity is becoming a serious problem in many countries What are the main causes of it What measure can be taken to solve it?

It is true that obesity is a challenging issue facing the world today. While there are a variety of reasons responsible for it, steps can definietly be taken to address it

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In the last decade, there has been a great increase in the number and variety of online courses available to adults. This has been welcomed as a great opportunity by many students, however, other students see this courses as less effective than classroom teaching. What are the advantages and disadvantages?

Since the past decade, there has been a significant increase in the number and variety of online courses for adults. Many students have welcomed this opportunity, however, some students believe that these courses are not as effective as face-to-face teaching. This essay will discuss the benefits and drawbacks of online teaching.

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Some people believe famous people's support towards international aid organizations draws the attention to problems, while others think celebrities make the problems less important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

In recent years, there is a growing debate about whether celebrities' support towards international charity organizations in helpful. While some argues that celebrities make the issues less important by talking about them, I agree with the opinion that it could draw people's attention to the difficulties.

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

Some people consider that in the near future, many people will read everything online for free instead of giving an interest in reading ordinary books and newspapers. While others argue that people won't forget the overweight of real books and magazines. In my personal view, after several decades people will stop buy printed books and start reading online books. In this essay, I will explain the advantages and disadvantages of both sides and my position.

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Modern children are suffering from the diseases that were once considered to only be meant for adults. Obesity is a major disease prevalent among children. What are its causes, and what solutions can be offered?

Nowadays, it is a normal occurence to see children with adult's types of illness. The most common disease suffered by children is obesity. This essay explains the causes of this alarming phenomenon and the solutions to prevent the number from increasing.

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Some people believe that old people should stop working at their 60s, while other sbelieve that they should work as long as they can. to what extent you agree or disagree?

Some people believe that older people should not work after their 60s, while others believe that they should work as long as they can. I personally believe that older people should work as long as they can because it is beneficial to their health, and it financially supports them.

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online education is better than classroom education. Discuss both methods of education and give your opinion.

Some people argue that learning in online space is better than with face-to-face. People who stand with the classroom teaching believe that they could get intense assistance from their teachers, while online education supporters convince that the freedom of learning will be easily adopted with this method. This essay discusses both views, with my standpoint of this phenomenon is agree to the online education.

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The working week should be shorter and workers should have a longer weekend. Do you agree or disagree?

Undoubtedly, working at this time is becoming harder due to the company's compulsory, While it is a commonly held belief that employees should reword with longer weekends as their hard-working. There is also an argument that opposes it. From my perspective, I consider that workers should take more vacations to improve their mental health.

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In the future all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages?

It is evident that all means of transportations will be without any drivers in the future. Hence, just travellers utilize cars, buses, and other types of vehicles. From my standpoint, the benefits of this issue outweigh its drawbacks because it can cause fewer accidents, and members of the public do not waste time to transport other individuals.

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TOPIC: A tendency that the news report in the media focuses on problems and emergencies rather than the positive development is harmful to both the individual and the society. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Media have always played a particular role in society. They are an instrument wchich is capable of ifulencing people worldwide. However, many complain on the way they gain their popularyty, since they have been focusing mostly on the problems and drama. I do find such a behaviour harmful and believe that they have a negative impact on society.

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Some people want governments to spend money looking for life on other planets. Others, however, think this is a waste of public money when there are so many problems on earth. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

There are people who believe that searching for other living creatures outside planet earth should be funded by authorities. However, others are in view of spending people's fund into a more obvious issues on earth.

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