IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5. Page 145

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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Some people think that paying taxes is their only duty, while others believe that we have more responsibilities towards our society. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

There are people believe that they can fulfill their societal obligation by only paying taxes. Meanwhile, others claim that citizens should be accounted for more duties in society. In my opinion, I firmly believe that the duty of citizens is beyond taxes and there are furthermore to do.

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Some people say that animals can be used in any way for the benefit of humans. Others say that exploiting animals for human purposes is not acceptable. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

There are some who believe that usage of animals for human targets is not appropriate and should be banned, I completely disagree with them because experiments on animals may maintain human health and prevent many diseases as wel as prolonge lives.

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Some people say it is important to keep your home and workplace tidy, with everything organized and in the correct places. What is your opinion about this?

Some people contend that having a tidy environment and placing everything in their supposed position is important in both home and workplace. Although the convenience of displacing items seem appealing, I gravitate toward cleanliness as it is proved to be more beneficial in the long term.

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As compared to the past people today are choosing to have fewer children than their parents and grandparents. Describe some of the problems that having fewer children can cause and suggest at least one possible solution.

Parents nowadays are inclined to choose having less children than those generations above them, like their parents, grandparents, or great grandparents. Whereas those of older generations usually have more than four children, parents in this modern era generally limit their kids to only two.

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1.Nowadays, international tourism is the biggest industry in the world. Some people say that international tourism creates tension rather than understanding between people from different cultures. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

Travelling abroad has been the most significant industry. Although the reason for visiting other domains is communicating people who are from various cultural backround, according to many, it leads conflicts. I totally disagree with this view because tours to different countries both enhances the economy of the country visited and provides effective advertisement.

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Prevention is better than cure. Research and treating diseases is too costly so it would be better to invest in preventative measures. To what extent do you agree?

It is true that prevention is better than cure, as the cost and time for treatments could be tremendous. I would agree to a large extent that the investment in prevention is better.

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Some people think that giving children a certain amount of money every week will help them have fewer financial problems in the future . To what extent do you agree or disagree?

The idea that a regular allowance can help children avoid financial difficulties as adults is compelling, and I largely agree. A consistent weekly allowance teaches budgeting skills, instilling in children the importance of managing finite resources. By allocating a set amount each week, children learn to prioritize spending and save for future needs, an experience that mirrors real-life financial decisions and fosters responsible habits essential in adulthood.

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Nowadays countries are reducing the cost of air travel as compared to the past. While some argue this will result in a negative outcome, others believe it will be positive. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Use relevant examples.

In this contemporary world, in some countries the price of air travelling is decreased in comparison to the past. Some people believed that this bring about drawbacks while others, myself included, subscribe to the view that it will be beneficial.

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It is increasingly popular to find out the history of your family. What do you think are the reasons for this and it it as positive or negative development?

These days, people consider the arts subjects like music, painting and so on to be crucial items for growing the youth; as a result, secondary schools must have arts classes for all students. I do not subscribe to this idea owing to the fact that all children do not have the same talent in the arts and limited resources and budgets.

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some people think that competition at work, at school and in daily life is good thing. others believe that we should try to cooperate more, rather than competing against each others. discuss both views and give you own opinion

Albeit some individuals assert that rivalry in an academic or a professional atmosphere is beneficial , some would argue that collaboration should be prioritised over competion agains each other . I hold the position that a healthy copetitive environment potentially increase the employee’s productivity and students’ knowledge .

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Some species of animals are almost extinct; and many others seem to be fast approaching a similar risk. What are the reasons for this? What should be done to solve this problem? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.

Nowadays, a lot of various animal species are at the edge of extinction, consequently plenty of people undertake measures to prevent that. In this essay I will list two possible problems as well as give a solution for both of them.

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Women and men are commonly seen as having different strengths and weaknesses. Is it right to exclude males or females from certain professions because of their gender?

It is obvious that non-identical physiology and anatomy will result in differences in the abilities and challenges faced by males and females. Some people would give a high value to this inequality while considering some kind of professions. However, in my point of view, it should be taken into account more cautiously.

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In the future, people may no longer be able to pay for things in shops using cash. All payments may have to be made by card or using phones. Do you think this will happen one day? Why do you think some people might not be happy to give up using cash?

Many people believe that digital pay methods, such as cards or phones, will displace cash. This essay answers why I think that it is the most possible scenario and why some people might not be happy about it.

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Many children these days have an unhealthy lifestyle. Both schools and parents are responsible for solving this problem. To what extent do you agree with this statement?

In general, because of advancement in technology, children’s lives have experienced changes in many aspects, from sedentary lifestyle to eating fast and junk food, and unfortunately, a vast majority of them don’t pay enough attention to their well-being and health status. In this regard, I am of the belief that not only schools and parents should take this problem into consideration, but also media can help to find some effective solutions to address this concerning issue.

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Science tells there are activities that are good for the health. However some people still continue doing unhealthy habits. Causes and solutions

As per science there are some activities that benefit our health but still some people fail to maintain healthy habits. Here I will explain the causes of this problem and solutions.

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Some people think that media have the right to publish details of people's private lives, while others think it should be controlled. Discuss both views.

In this information era, the media tend to share information as comprehensively as possible in publishing news, including a person’s private information. Some people believe that sharing someone’s private information is the media's authorization. In contrast, some audiences argue that private information published should be limited. It depends on the perspective, but as an audience, I believe that sharing a person’s private information should be restricted.

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People aim to achieve a balance between their work and lives, but few people achieve it. Causes & solutions.

It is a target of all people to obtain a balance between work & lives though few people can achieve it. Here I will mention and describe the causes behind this problem and ways to solve this.

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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?

As daily necessities are increasing from time to time, married couples think more on deciding to have a kid. It creates new phenomena that the age gap between parents and children is more significant than a few decades ago. This fact contains pros and cons in society.

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Some people think that parents should teach children how to be good members of society. Others, however, believe that school is the place to learn this. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

There are different opinions regarding who should be responsible for teaching the children how to act the best in the society. Ones suggest that family is the primary source of learning social skills, however the other opinion is that schools and teachers play the leading role here.

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An increasing number of professionals such as doctor and teacher are leaving their own poorer countries to work in developed countries. What problem does this cause? What can be done to deal with this situation?

The majority of individuals who work as a doctor or teacher are travelling in other countries rather than staying and working in their own poor nations. In other words, these days, more and more professionals are leaving their countries in order to gain more money or achieve welfare in some developed countries. It is obvious that this decision makes a lot of various difficulties. In this essay, I will explain some these problems, and also I will propose several effective solutions.

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