IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5. Page 15

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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In the modern world, the image (photograph or film) is becoming a more powerful way of communicating than the written word. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In recent years, there have been vast advances in all aspects of peopl's lives especially in the field of communication. Nowadays, an incresing number of people use images as tools to transfer their messages faster and more effectively. These changes have brought a special concern regarding the efficacy of this kind of communication. In this essay, I am going to write about this issue and give my personal idea.

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People who have original ideas are of much greater value to society than those who are simply able to copy the ideas of others well. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

In recent years, there have been vast advances in the field of science and technology that have impacted many aspects of people's lives. Regardingly, many people believe that original ideas are much more valuable for the society than replicating ideas. In this essay, I am going to discuss these two opinions and give my personal point of view.

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You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. In some countries, only few young people go to classical music concerts or or play classical music. Why? Should young people be encouraged to attend and learn more? You should write at least 250 words.

Nowadays, a few portion of young people play classical music or go to classical music events. We can analyse the reasons and the possibile solutions of this fact, by concentrating on the interests of young people in 2024.

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Nowadays, it seems that different generations within the family spend less time doing activities together. Why is that? Is this a positive or negative development?

It is profound to see that generations these days are less interested in performing activities with their family members. I think, that condition happens because there is an individual difference regarding personal preferences to spend their time, and therefore, should be seen as a negative development since can decrease closeness among each family member.

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Some people believe that eventually all the jobs will be done by artificial intelligence. What is your opinion?

There is a common opinion that because of AI, the traditional laborforce would be withdrawn. However, I entirely disagree with this statement. In my opinion, technology cannot be fully responsible for every single task. Moreover, there are some significant abilities that it will never possess.

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Some people think that living in a country is essential to learn that country’s language and culture. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

There is a believe that the most effective way to learn the new language and a culture is to spend time in the country of its' orgin. Certainly, exploring other nation accent, spelling, as well as habits would enlarge chances for acheving this goal. In my opinion, there is no better way than acknowledging through the practice.

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You are living in a city in a foreign country, and a friend from your home country is soon coming to visit you for several days. Write an email to your friend, -Asking him or her to bring some things from home which you need -Saying why you need them -Making arrangements to meet

I hope you and all your family are doing well. I am glad to hear about your visit to this city, and I can't express my happiness in words. The reason for my happiness is that we're meeting after many years and at the same time I need some things from my home. I ask you can bring them along with you.

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Some think that politicians should always be honest while others feel that there are times when they must lie. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.

Opinions are divided on whether politicans are advised to be truthful all the times or they must lie at any occassions. This essay will discuss both sides before presenting my own opinion.

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People are living much longer than before, and this creates enormous pressure on government services. What are some of the effects of a much larger, older population and what can governments do to deal with this problem?

In contemporary society, the advancement of science and technology has significantly extended human lifespan. While this represents remarkable progress, the burgeoning aged population poses significant challenges for authorities. Retired citizens, reliant on pensions predominantly funded by the government, strain fiscal resources as their numbers swell. Moreover, the elderly typically require more extensive healthcare, intensifying the demand for public health infrastructure and personnel. Failure to address these issues can precipitate systemic breakdowns, exacerbating stress on both healthcare providers and elder patients.

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People find it very difficult to speak in public or to give a presentation before an audience. Do you think that public speaking skill is very important? Some people say that it should be taught at school. Do you agree or disagree?

A number of individuals finds public speaking a daunting task. The inability to speak confidently causes problems in conveyance of the message to the audience of the speaker . It is crucial to learn public speaking skills and there are a myriad of reasons for that. If this skill is taught at school then it is very beneficial for the student.

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A lot of people nowadays are spending too much money and they don’t save anything for future use. Is this a positive or a negative development?

In the contemporary era, many people favour spending all the money they earn. Also, they do not save anything for the future. From my perspective, it is a negative development and there are a myriad of reasons contributing to such opinion which will be examined further in this essay.

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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 views and give your own answers.

The majority argues that people should work in the country where they were educated and trained while others believe that they have the right to pursue their career wherever they want. This essay will highlight both views and explain why I believe that professionals should be given the freedom to work in another country.

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The average standard of people's health is likely to be lower in the future than it is now. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

With the passage of time and the improvement of technology and science, the average life span and overall well-being have been on a steady growth, however, this also resulted in many becoming too comfortable and lazy. Which also has a negative impact on them.

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Some think that resident should be responsible for keeping their areas clean and tidy, while others says it is the government’s responsibility. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

In contemporary society, cleaning and maintaining living area are a significant concern regarding environment issue. Proponents argue that it is our own responsibility to keep our places are neatly arranged. However, others contend that it is should be delegated to government, even if I am not agree wholeheartedly. In this essay, I will elaborate both views and provide logical solutions based on this topic.

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In many countries around the world, rural people are moving to cities, so the population in the countryside is decreasing. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?

In contemporary times, a myriad of people living in villages have emigrated to urban areas. Therefore, the population of urban areas has dramatically declined over the period. In my opinion, this has a positive impact contributing to education, facilities, and perspectives for individuals.

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As compared to the past, children these days spend more of their leisure time indoors with computers and TV and less time outdoors. Describe some of the problems this lack of outdoor leisure time can cause and suggest at least one possible solution.

There is a trend these days for the youngsters to waste a lot of their free time playing video games and avoiding outdoor sports.This essay will discuss some of serious health issues that can arise because of restricting to indoor activities and will also highlight the remedy for this behaviour.

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in the past, most people used to travel to their place of work. With increased use of computers, the internet and smartphones, more and more people are starting to work from home. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development?

Work used to mean going to an office but now, due to improved technology such as computers and smartphones,many of us can do our jobs from home.This change has some advantages and disadvantages .

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“Rapid advances in technology will make the world of the future a more dangerous place” Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons.

In the rapidly developing world, we tend to utilize high-technology in our daily lives which 21st 21- century called the " century of technological progress". Furthermore, technology is gaining our life.

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In the future all cars ,buses and trucks will be driver less.The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driver less vehicles outweigh the disadvantages.

Most of the people desire to live in a peaceful and fair society for many reasons. But there are always some individuals who want to disrupt its state by committing crimes and this behavior must be dealt with, but the punishments have to be chosen wisely. There is a statement that fixed punishments for all crimes are more efficient in compare to unfixed ones. This essay will explore some advantages and disadvantages of that point of view.

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The use of smartphone is decreasing our collective intelligence because we are reliant on the technology and not our own minds. To what extent do you agree or disagree.

Due to the rapid growth of technology, the world has come a long way therefore the lifestyle of people has changed a lot in the past few decades. In the midst of change , smartphones play an integral part in our lives . Smartphones help us to connect with people from all across the globe , help us to work from home with the help of the internet and many more . In the present scenario , society has been divided into two groups as per the distinct mindsets of different folks . It can be seen that a colossal number of folks claim that advanced technology is a blessing to human society meanwhile , on the contrary , some communities Accord that smart tech like smartphones affects our collective intelligence as well as development. There is a range of conflicting arguments related to the assertion . In the succeeding monograph , I intend to delve into the rationale for both beliefs as well as proffer examples to justify my point of view.

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