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IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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Some people think that the Olympic Games can bring nations together. Others, however, think that it is a waste of money. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Write an essay with no less than 250 words.

Some people believe that the Olympic Games bring nations together, while others believe that arranging the Olympic Games is a waste of money. I personally believe that while arranging the Olympic Games requires a lot of money, arranging this game brings nations together because many countries around the world take part in it.

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Ensuring that regular physical exercise should be the responsibility of parents and therefore schools should not waste valuable school time having sports lesson as part of the curriculum. To what extent do you agree?

People have different opinions of physical exercise. They believe it is only the responsibility of the parents, However, educational institutions should not include any sports course in their curriculum, consideringit awaste of time. I completely disagree with the idea and This Essay will discuss my position with relevant examples.

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Nowadays many people choose to be self-employed,rather than work for a company or organisations. Why might this be the case? What could be disadvantages of being self-employed?

Nowadays the trend of being self-employed has increased its popularity in society, indicating that less people want to be employed by a company or organisations. The reasons for this phenomenon could be related to the technology and the change of humans' insights toward work. Meanwhile, there are some potential drawbacks that we should take into consideration.

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Ensuring that regular physical exercise should be the responsibility of parents and therefore schools should not waste valuable school time having sports lesson as part of the curriculum. To what extent do you agree?

PEOPLE HAVE DIFFERENT VIEWS OF FITNESS EXERCISE THAT IT IS ONLY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PARENTS, HOWEVER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS SHOULD NOT INCLUDED ANY SPORTS IN THEIR CURRICULUM BECAUSE IT IS CONSIDERED AS WASTE OF CLASS TIME. I COMPLETE LY DISAGREE ABOUT THIS TOPIC AND PROVIDE RELEVANT INFORMATION ON IT.

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Some scientists believe that in the future computers will be more intelligent than human beings, while others see this as a positive development, others worry about the negative consequences. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

While technological inventions are developing and becoming an integral part of our lives, some people are positive about the probability of computers becoming smarter than a human, and others, on the contrary, consider that it will lead to adverse consequences. From my perspective, I mostly agree with the former statement.

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In many places,new home are needed,but the only space available for building them is in the countryside. Some people believe it is more important to protect the countryside and not build new homes there. What is your opinion about this?

Nowadays, together with the over-population, the housing demand is a persistent problem which raised different opinions in communities. A group of people argue that building new homes in countryside may harm its living condition, while others agree that expansion housing in the countryside is a suitable solution. This essay will discuss both perspectives before giving my personal opinion.

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The percentage of overweight children in western society has increased by ‎almost 20% in the last ten years. Discuss the causes and effects of this ‎disturbing trend.

In the last decade, one of the severe problems has been overweight children's numbers have risen by one-fifth percentage in Western cultured countries. It is a considerable issue for the future of human society. As a result, many countries should pay attention to children's health because it depends on less movement and the use of high technology.

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Some people believe that watching TV is bad for children while others claim it has positive effect for children as they grow up. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Some people think that children shouldn't watch TV, whereas others believe that it can be helpful as they grow up. From my perspective, there are more advantages than disadvantages.

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Are computers an essential features of modern education? What subjects can be better taught using computers? Are there aspects of a good education that cannot be taught using computers? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

It is true that computers are crucial in our lives in many aspects. However, I don't think they are essential features of modern education.

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In many cities problems related to overpopulation are becoming more common. Some governments are now encouraging businesses and individuals to move rural areas. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this.

In a wide range of heavily populated locations, which are getting more, few governments are clapping people and businesses to live in villages, which can be beneficial, but not in some specific situations. Some jobs can not be useful in villages, while people can live more relaxed and comfortable there.

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Some people believe that professionals, such as doctors and engineers, should be required to work in the country where they did their training. Others believe they should be free to work in another country if they wish. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Nowadays, many people have the chance to further their academic knowledge. They are considered to be the countries human capital too. Some people think that these group should serve their own country. While, other say they could freely work in other countries. In this essay, I will discuss both views and give my own opinion with examples.

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Many people believe that social networking sites (such as Facebook) have had a huge negative impact on both individuals and cociety. To what extent do you agree?

Nowadays, technology plays a vital role in everybody's life. A day starts with technology and ends with technology. We cannot imagine our life without gadgets. There are some pros and cons of every single thing as same with networking social sites such as Instagram and Facebook. Some people stated that having these types of facilities has a negative on people and society. Accoding to my point of view, I cannot ignore the positive impact of social network sites which help us to connect with friends from different countries, marketplace where we can sell and buy things at reasonable prices, and learn about different languages by connecting through social apps.

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In recent years, the issue of environmental pollution has sparked significant debate.

Many argue that companies and individuals should bear the cost of cleaning up the pollution they create, rather than the government. I agree with this view to a significant extent, though I believe the

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Percentage of mobile phone owners using various mobile phone features.

The table illustrates how many people use their phones to which categories in the years 2006, 2008, 2010.

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The bar chart details dairy production for the top producers around the world in 2012.

The bar chart illustrates the amount of dairy produced by main universal manufacturers in 2012.

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A lot of places in the world rely on tourist as a main source of income. Unfortunately, tourism can also be a source of problems if it is not managed correctly. Discuss about the problem solution.

Despite a high country's income from tourism, it is widely argued that tourism could cause some problems. In this essay, I will be focusing on the problem solution.

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Some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money. Others argue that it is better to try and improve such situations. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

People will have to face an unpleasant situation in life, which may result in different perspectives when they react to those situations. It will be acceptable for some people, while others prefer to overcome it. However, I believe viewing those situations as things that need to to improved and solved would be the best idea, which can also sharpen problem-solving skills.

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Some people think the best way to stay fit is joining a gym/heath club while others think doing everyday activities such as walking and climbing stairs is sufficient. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Doing exercises is an important element to maintain a healthy body. Meanwhile, some people argue that joining a gym is the best way to be fit, while others claim that walking and climbing stairs these everyday activites are adequate. In my opinion, I believe that doing daily activities is definitely sufficient for retaining healthy and fit.

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The young can get easily influenced by the internet. What could be the reasons for this? What can be done to exercise more control over their use of the internet. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

It is true that teenagers get influenced easily by the Internet. I believe, people who get manipulated by the Internet are not just young people, but also adults.

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Overcrowded classrooms can hinder the teaching and learning process, affecting both teachers and students. Explore the causes of overcrowding in schools and propose practical solutions to manage classroom sizes and improve the quality of education.

It is true that today's schools have more pupils than before in one teaching room, even though the number of young population is decreasing. I believe there are two main factors why this phenomenon is happening.

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