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IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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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?

It is widely known that more and more people, especially in developing and poor countries, try alternative medicines to deal with illnesses; however, I believe that this is a negative tendency for both: authorities of countries and common citizens.

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Fresh water has become the global problem for world. What are the causes of it? What measures government and individual should take to resolve to the problem? Give reasons and e.g. for your answer.

In the modern era, the world is getting polluted especially, a water resources like river water. There are many people spoiling the environment as well as human lives. There is a plethora of problem factors such as people dumping waste in rivers, and deforesting the trees and it reflects a global issue. In this essay, we will discuss this topic with elaboration.

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Many museums charge for admission while others are free. Do you think the advantages of charging people for admission to museums outweigh the disadvantages?

Some museums charge for visit fees while others are free,I believe that charging for admission has more advantages than disadvantages. I will discuss the reasons for this viewpoint in this essay.

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The widespread use of the Internet has brought many problems. What do you think are the main problems associated with the use of the Internet? What solutions can you suggest?

Using internet everywhere causes many problems in the network.Nowadays, all people around the world use internet.It became part of their life.The pressure on the internet effect on many users.There are many reasons for that.I will discuss some of them below.

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In some countries, the difference in age between parents and children is generally greater than it was in the past. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

In some states, the age gap between pupils and parents is generally higher compared to the past. Although this has some drawbacks, such as the concern of the parents' physical capacity to carry a child and to cope with their children's development, I believe the benefits, such as the better emotional and financial conditions of the parents to take care of their pupils, outweigh the drawbacks.

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Some people think that museums should be enjoyable places to entertain people while others believe that the purpose of museum is to educate. Discuss both views and give you own opinion.

There are varying views regarding the function of museums; whether they should be enjoyable or educative. While designing entertaining museums increases their attractiveness, I would argue that, learning new information is the greater purpose and it can be ruined by entertainment.

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Raising househlod electricity fees is the most effective solution to the problems associated with power generation and environmental pollution. To what extend do you agree or disagree? What other measures do you think might be effective in reducing the environmental pollution caused by power generation?

It is often argued that incresing the cost of houeshold utilities can solve the environmental problems caused by producing electricity. From my perspective, It seems convincing that raising household bills would not to be helpful and that this problem can only truly be addressed by using clean energy sources.

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Some people believe that watching Tv is a good and makes life more enjoyable. Others , however, feel that it is a waste of time. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Many individuals believe that TV is a great source of entertainment, but others think that it is a waste of time. I agree with the former view as it brings happiness in life, especially nowadays when everybody is stressed with the burden of their work and family responsibilities. I am going to explain both approaches in upcoming paragraphs.

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The quality of life in some big cities is becoming worse every year. What is the main cause of this problem? What solution could you suggest?

Nowadays, the level of life's quality has had a descending trend due to some reasons. Therefore, the people's satisfaction also will be declined in the future. This adverse result stems from some economical and educational reasons that can be addressed in some proper ways. In this essay, I will outline the main causes and their possible solutions.

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Some people believe that having a pet helps old people in living a more healthier and enjoyable life. In what ways do old people benefit from having a pet? Do you think there are any problem associated with old people having pet?

It is considered that few individuals think life becomes more happy and fit by having a pet because a pet makes you less depressed while in my opinion, it is beneficial for old people to have a pet in their life.

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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 goverments to make It a legal requirement. To what extent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste?

It is believed that the amount of waste produced by residential buildings which remain reprocess is significant. Authorities should consider rules to take control of this problem. Many, myself included, tend to adopt a more robust stance in favour of this view that the states should take a lawful action for this.

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It is important for everyone, including young people, to save money for their future To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Saving money is crucial for everyone, including young individuals and for their future. I totally agree with this statement as saving money is beneficial for adults.

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Nowadays many students live with their families while others go to another city to study at a university

One of the widely discussed issues nowadays is studying away from home. It cannot be denied that studying has become an integral part of our lives. However, there is no absolute agreement: some people believe that leaving home for study or work is useful, while others have a negative attitude towards everything associated with distance from home. Of course, there are both pros and cons to studying in cities, but I believe that the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.

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Some scientists thinks that there are intelligent life forms on ohter planets and messafes should be sent to contact them. Other scientists beleive that this is a bad idea and could be dangerous. Discuss both perspectives and give your opinion?

In this galaxy, there are so many planets and therefore there must be some other creatures who live in other planets. Some scientists want to contact them, but some others think it’s not safe to do so. In my opinion, it’s good idea to send messages to them.

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People are surrounded by all kinds of advertising. Some people believe that advertising has a negative effect on people’s lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

We live in an era where advertising has become so massive and gives many impacts on people's lives. In this essay, I will explain why too much advertising has more disadvantages than benefits.

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Some people think that government should spend money for faster public transportation, others think that there are other important priorities of public transport (cost, environment). Discuss both view and give your opinion.

There are some people who believe that considering public transport, making it faster is the most crucial target for government because it decreases traffic jams. I completely agree with them despite of ideas of their opponents that environmental orientation and convenience of public transport are more important.

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Despite the increased access to education, a significant number of people cannot read or write. What are the disadvantages without these skills? And What actions should governments take?

It appears that nowadays in spite of the growth in access to education, a great number of citizens are still unable to read or write. In this essay, drawbacks of this issue and actions to address it will be discussed in detail.

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The percentage of overweight children in western society has increased by almost 20% in the last decade. What are the causes of this disturbing trend and how can the problem be reduced?

It is certainly true that the percentage of overweight children in western society has increased by almost 20% in the last decade. This fact represents a serious health problem for our new generations. I would say that processed food and the lack of physical activity are two important causes. Reducing this disturbing trend would require measures taken by authority in the food industry and the involvement of the families on in improving their children’s physical activities.

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Some say that because many people are living much longer, the age at which people retire from work should be raised considerably. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is a fact that most of the people are living longer than in the past and this leads to the new approach of raising the retirement age significantly. I totally disagree with this view, as I think older people have less energy and cannot be focused as they used to be in their early life. Another argument is that the new generation needs new workplaces and they come with more new ideas.

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It is generally agreed that the amount of waste created by humans today is a worldwide problem. What do you think are the main causes of this situation? What measures can be used to tackle this problem? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Today, in the world we all are living, one of the problems is the amount of waste created by us. This phenomenon has come as a result of the development of the industry and the increase of human consumption. To resolve this problem the government and the society have to take measures.

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