IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5. Page 145

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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Many people believe that music is just a form of entertainment, while others believe that music has a much larger impact on society today. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

There is ongoing debate about the role of music in society. Some individuals think that music is a simple way of amusement, while others claim that music has a great influence on the public. I back up the latter viewpoint since this pieces of art can evoke emotions in the person who acquiring it as a result identify their health state.

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Some people think that competition at work, at school and in daily life is a good thing. Others believe that we should try to cooperate more, rather than competing against each other. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

The way we interact with each other can influence the outcome fundamentally, and that is why people argue about whether we should compete or cooperate with each others. Nonetheless, in a complicated modern world, people should learn both behaviour styles to survive this VUCA world.

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It is too expensive to look after and repair old building. This money should be spent on building modern building instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

In recent years, the number of old buildings in urban areas has been increasing, which is one of the serious issues the local authorities have been facing. There are some voices that the local governments should spend their public money on building modern architectures in stead of looking after and repairing old buildings. I strongly disagree with this statement. This essay will take up this issue and elarborate the author's opinion.

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When we meet someone for the first time, we generally decide very quickly what kind of person we think they are and if we like them or not. Is this a good thing or a bad thing?

It is common, that people decide what kind of person they have met by the first look. This essay explains why it could be negative for a person, by telling about a possibility of wrong decisions and reputation issues.

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The number of people who are at risk of serious health problems due to being overweight is increasing. What is the reasons for the growth in overweight people in society? How can this problem be solved?

In recent years, an increasing number of people face disease and severe health issues because of the growing number of obese individuals. This essay will discus how overconsumption of fast-food and sedentary lifestyle cause heath problem, and the most suitable solutions are plant-based diet and devoting time to exercise.

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Directors large organisations earn much higher salaries than ordinary employees. Some people think it is necessary, but others believe that it is unfair. Discuss both views and give your opinion

Executive leaders in big companies should get bigger salaries than new employees. Some people believe it is fair while the other think it is unfair. I will discuss both views and give my own opinion.

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The plans below show the site of an airport now and how it will look after redevelopment next year.

The given maps illustrate the layout of Southwest Airport now and its future plans for the next year.

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Every country should produce enough everything that the country needs so it should not rely on imports. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.

It is undeniable that every nation is required to manufacture local products rather than relying on imports from other countries. I strongly agree with the statement, as it has many positive developments for the country, meanwhile, it mitigates the risk of a shortage of products in the country.

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‎Some young people leave the countryside to live in cities or towns, leaving only ‎older people in the countryside. What are the problems of this issue? What can ‎be done to solve this problem?‎

Nowadays, some youngsters go to urban areas for living, while elderly saty in the countryside. This phenomenon might cause some problems to society and impact the societal advancement. Therefore, there should be some approaches for solving this issue.

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Nowdays, the way many people interact with each other has changed because of technology. In what ways has technology affected the types of relationship people make? Has this become a positive or negative development?

Technology has changed the way people communicate. They say that it helps them to reach people quickly, but some argue that it makes people become more distant. Therefore, in this essay, I would like to discuss how technology has affected their relationship and its development.

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Studying with a group of students in a classroom is more beneficial than learning online at home. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Nowadays it is commonly discussed whether studying at classroom has a greater positive impact in the process of people´s learning than attending classes at home. I believe students can improve greatly their academic performance through being surrounded by intellectual environments rather than by more familiar ones.

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Public transport should be funded by the government so that it can be free for people who use it. To what extent do you agree or disagree？

Some people believed that government responsible for the avability of public transport. In this essay I will explain two reasons why I agree to this statement.

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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 this statement?

Many people believe that nobody will purchase traditional newspaper in following years rationalizing the availability of all the news material on online sources. However, a minority still stick to the classical broadsheets news references. I absolutely agree with the extinction of newspapers in recent future.

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In many countries today, if people want to find work, they have to move away from their friends and their families. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from own knowledge or experience.

The decision regarding where to work is a salient issue that varies significantly across nations, Nowadays Individuals strive to find jobs away from their home country and their comfort zone.

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In most countries, prison is an effective solution for the problem of crime. Some people think a more effective solution is to provide a better education. To what extent do you agree or disagree？

Recently, the issue of measures for the crime has become the subject of heated debate. Some people assert that offering education is a better way to tackle the crime, while others argue otherwise. Personally, I believe both views should be given equal weight. In the following essay, the evidence alongside this contention will be discussed including the relevant examples.

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Currently children have less responsibilities than they had in the past some say this is a good change some argue that it had negative effect on children. Discuss both views and give your opinion based on your personal experience.

Nowadays, youngsters are less responsible for tasks in comparison with previous years. Some people believe that this can have some negative effects, while others, myself included, subscribe to the view that considering less responsibilities is more beneficial.

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Fewer young people play sports these days. Why is this? What can be done to encourage more young people to do sports?

There is no doubt that participating in various sports can maintain an individual fitness. However, nowadays, there is a noticeable decrease of people exercises their body. In this essay, I will delve into the cause of this trend and then discuss about potential solutions.

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Some people think that the environmental problems should be solved on a global scale while others believe it is better to deal with them nationally. discuss both these views and give your own opinion. b

Some will argue that environmental problems must to be solved on a global scale, while others think national dealing is the best way that exists.Definitely, both method had their benefits and drawbacks, and each plays a unique role in tackling environmental challenges.I believe that the most effective and, at the same time the fastest way to solve problems is to a deal with them on a global scale.

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Practice 2: Some people say that the government should spend more money taking care of elderly people while others think that government spending should be spent more on the education of young people. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

The prosperity of a nation depends upon the policies made by their government. It is a common belief among few individuals that the administration should contribute more funds to look after the old people while other argued that the money should be spent to educate teenagers. In my opinion, I personally believe that a good amount of funds could be share to educate the youngsters because they are the building blocks of a country.

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Some people believe that governments should have access to people’s mobile phone call records and messages for safety reasons. Others believe that this information is private and should not be available without permission. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

There has been argument in recent years. About allowing the government to access people's devices. Some people beliver that the government should have all rights and collect call records and messages for safety reasons. While others argue that this is a violation of privacy and should not be available without permission. In my opinion, I believe that our personal messages and phone calls should not be violated.

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