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IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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Some people think governments should make university education free, but others think students should pay fees by themselves. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

There is no denying the fact that education has become a more crucial part of our lives. While it is a commonly held belief that governments should provide a university education free to students, there is also an argument that others reckon they students should be paid for their courses. This essay will analyse this topic from both points of view and express my opinion.

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In many countries nowadays, consumers can go to a supermarket and buy food produced all over the world. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

Nowadys, many countries have provided a chance for people to buy international food from supermarkets. I am of the opinion that this phenomenon comes with its fair share of benefits and disadvantages, which have same gravities.

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In some countries more and more people are becoming interested in finding out about the history of the house or building they live in. What are the reasons for this? How can people research this?

In some territories, people are encouraged to know about the past of houses or the construction of places where they want to live. There are a couple of reasons for doing this and there are ways to search about it which I elaborate on in the following essay.

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People think that a hundred years ago, the human race was steadily improving in every area of life. Nowadays, there is no certainty of this case. In which areas do you think we have made important progress nowadays? In which areas do think we still need to make progress?

According to many, a cantury ago, humanity kept improving to some extend in all aspects of life, while the enhancement is vague today. Advancements in both technology and space sustain. However, we still need to progress in human rights and medicine.

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Young people are often influenced by their peers. Do the advantages of peer pressure outweigh the disadvantages?

It is quite common these days that the young are much influenced by peer pressure. This essay will examine the benefits and drawbacks of peer pressure and provide a logical conclusion.

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Some people think that it is a waste of time for high school students to study literature, such as novels and poems. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

There is no doubt that literature has been an important part of human life since the beginning of civilizations. However, there is an argument that doubts the benefit of starting to study readings such as novels and poems in high school. I have a balanced view of this statement.

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In many professional sports, there is an increase in the number of athletes using banned substances to improve their performance. What are the causes of the phenomenon and what are some of the possible solutions?

Consumption of drugs that enhance an athlete’s endurance and stamina are on the rise, especially with sportsmen and women who participate in prominent events such as the Olympics. In this essay, I will delve into some of the reasons as to why this happens and plausible ways to prevent such unethical acts.

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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

First of all, I want to congratulate you for getting spot in the great university. And I would try my best to help you in the best way. As you already knew when I got admission at this educational institute and I had no know one to help me out find a place to live. But somehow I managed and struggled. Thus I do not want anyone to struggle like I did. Actually, my first rented place was in Surrey near Vancouver that is around 35 minutes drive from the university. As soon as I got more knowledge and information regarding areas and locations I changed my place and found one space in Vancouver on a walking distance to univeristy.

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In many developing countries there is a problem with declining quality of air and water from both industry and construction. What measures could be taken to prevent this?

The industrial and construction activities have been triggered the degradation of air and water quality in some developing countries. In order to overcome the problem, some sollution must be performed on each setting.

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Some people believe that climate has the greatest effect on people's way of life. Other believe that the economy of the region has the greatest effect. Discuss both view and give your opinion.

The following pie charts show how people reached their office and returned home in both 1950 and 2009 in Europe.

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Some universities now offer their courses on the Internet so that people can study online. Is this a positive or negative development?

Nowadays, some universities provide individuals with distance learning opportunity by introducing online cources. Personally, I believe that this phenomenon have equal advantages and disadvateges.

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Some people think that the fictional violence portrayed on television is harmless entertainment. Others disagree and think that it encourages violent behavior. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Nowadays, there are two opinions differ on whether violent content is harmful or not. Some people believe the fictional violence is simply an entertainment, while others argue that this kind of content is a trigger of violent behavior. In my opinion, I claim that violence production should be strictly regulated as it could diffuse detrimental impact on idividuals.

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

The paperless world is going to be extremely popular among individuals in the near future. That is to say, people will not have to purchase newspapers to get current affairs or buy books to read them, as technology has significantly progressed. I strongly agree with this opinion and in this essay, I will elaborate on my own view.

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Nowadays young people have to make the decision about their future career. Some people, however, believe that teachers and parents can make a better choice for their future career. Discuss both options and include your opinion with relevant examples from your own experience.

In today's world, the choice of the future career path is up to young individuals. On the contrary, according to many, the decision about career should be made by tutors and parents. Even though adults are more experienced about life, from my perspective, such a significant decision should be determined by one themselves because they are responsible for their life.

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One of the highlighted benefits of online education is its potential cost-effectiveness compared to traditional classroom learning. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of online education from a financial perspective.

Online education offers significant financial advantages over traditional classroom learning. One of the primary benefits is lower tuition fees, making higher education more accessible to a wider audience. Additionally, students save on commuting costs and housing expenses since they can study from home. This flexibility often allows them to work while pursuing their degrees, helping manage living costs without accumulating significant debt.

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Some people think that a person can never understand a culture of the country unless they speak the language. Do you agree with this opinion?

Most people agree that language play a pivotal role in culture, because language is the key for communication. Albeit some people think it is essential to speak the language in order to understand a culture, I disagree with this statement because that is not the only way to understand a culture.

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Some people think the government should invest more money in teaching science than other subjects in order for a country to develop and progress. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

There is an ongoing debate over whether the government should allocate the their budget to science domain education rather than other fields in order to develop the country. Although, it is crucial to progress other subjects owing to the wide citizens knowledge, I am the opinion that the investment more money to the science study might be improve the well-being of society, as well as economy.

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Some people think that development of technology helps to reduce crime, while others think that it encourages crime. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Whether the development of technology will reduce the occurence of crimes or otherwise has been a hot topic on the Internet. In my view, regarding to crimes, the advancement of technology is a double-edged sword.

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Today, many people do not know their neighbors. Why is this? What can be done about this?

Nowadays, most individuals tend to not build relationship with their neighbors. This issue is largely due to the influence of technology. This essay will discuss about a few causes and provides some solutions for this problem.

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There are many reasons that can motivate a person to stay working for the same company. Some believe that money is the main reason. Do you agree or disagree?

It is argued that income is the biggest reason why a worker choose to stay at the same company. This essay disagrees with the statement since the workplace's hospitality and the opportunity to learn are the most prominant viable solution to influence them to not move.

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