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IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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Global warming is one of the most serious issues that the world is facing today. What are the causes of global warming and what measures can governments and individuals take to tackle the issue?

Greenhouse effect is among the most pressing challenges the world faces today.The main problem this cause is health risks and the most viable solution is educating individuals and communities about the impacts of climate change and promoting sustainable practices.

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Most people accept that we now live in a globalized world but not everyone agrees that this is beneficial. To what extent is globalization a positive or a negative development?

Nowadays, the countries have expended their relations with other nations. They are socializing in terms of economy, trade, culture and education, which have made the world a global village. Many people think that it is beneficial, whereas the others assume that it has some negative impact as well. I completely agree with both the ideas and will support my opinion in this essay with examples.

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Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programs

It is supposed that being engaged in volunteering ought to be mandatory in the school curriculum. I am inclined to believe doing charitable activities could positively sway teenagers' lives.

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Many people today do not feel safe either at home or when they are out. What are the causes? Do you think this will be the case in the future?

There seems to be a debatable issue in which more and more individuals lose their sense of security in both the inside and outside worlds. This might be induced due to frequent crimes and a lack of self-defense skills, no matter how skeptical others feel. Now, I will make the issue clear in order to arrive at the last but not least conclusion.

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discuss the advantages and disadvantages of watching TV for children.

Nowadays, it is becoming increasingly popular for children to spend the majority of their spare time watching television. This shift on how children use their leisure time has sparked debates about its potential effects on their cognitive and social development. But what are the benefits of this situation? And what are the drawbacks? In this essay, I will examine both sides and try to draw some conclusions.

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Some people think that a sense of competition in children should be encouraged. Others believe that children who are tought to cooperate rather than compete become more useful adult. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Nowadays, there are plenty of parenting styles in implementing essential life skills to the children. Some people argue that competition is a skill that has to be fostered. In contrast, others think that collaboration is a more beneficial life skill than competition. Personally, I admit that both life skills are important and parents should encourage them.

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More and more people are working from home rather than at the workplace. Some people say this will bring benefits to the workers and their families, but others think it will bring stress to the home. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

In the last years an increase in the number of people working from home has been observed. Many individuals who take advantage of this claim that it is a great solution and a significant improvement. However, it is also often said that such an approach can contribute to bringing stress to the home. Each of these views has both pros and cons.

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General ; Too much emphasis is given for the education of students. More government money should be spent on free time activities for young people. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

There are several opinions regarding whether government funds should be allocated on youths leisure time or educational initiatives. While, I agree that government should invest in pastimes activities but the eduction of a child should not be overlooked. I will elaborate my views in the following paragraphs.

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In some countries young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this.

People have different opinions on pupils deciding to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies. In this essay, I will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the decision.

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In some countries young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

People have different opinions on pupils decide to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies. In this essay, I will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the decision.

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some students want other extra lectures in university to improve themselves. others believe concentrating only one field is essential discuus both views and give your opinion

There is an ongoing conflict whether students should choose additional courses when they study in the university. This phenomenon can be regarded as either favorable or unfavorable and it would be discussed throughout the essay and my opinion will be reflected the latter.

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Millions of people move to English-speaking countries such as Australia, Britain, or America, in order to study at school, college or university. Why do so many people want to study in English? Why is English such an important international language? Give reasons for your answer.

The importance of English is a topic of considerable debate, particularly as many individuals pursue higher education and choose to move to English-speaking countries such as Australia, the UK, or the USA. This essay will examine the significance of English as an international language and explore the reasons why people choose to learn it.

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Some people think that newsapers are the best media to learn and get information from while others believe that the internet is a better source. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

There are different views regarding which media is the better one to help in collecting and internalising the data. Citizens are devided into two types, which is using newspapers or internet. Personally, I argue that any tools are beneficial but the most important is the habit that is being constructed in this process.

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The government should sometimes infringe on people's freedom of the security of society. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this statement?

It is often argued that the government should sometimes infringe on the citizen's right because of the safety of society. The main point of contention is related to the appropriateness of this government action, but from my perspective, It seems convincing that this infringement on people's freedom should be prohibited because the freedom of people is more important than social safety.

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Some people believe that it is more common way to learn history by watching movies instead of reading books. Does the advantages of this ought weight the disadvantages?

The way of learning history has been a long debate among the people for years. Some argue that learning past incidents are commonly by watching movies; however others state that learning by book are far more applicable. I strongly support that reading books have more advantage than observing cinema. Although learning by videos might give more moving illustration which can give us better understanding of the situation in the past, the information given is not exhaustive.

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Nowadays parents put too much pressure on their children to succeed. What is the reason for doing this? Is this a negative or positive development?

Parents these days often put a lot of pressure on their kids to succeed. They want their children to have a good life, but sometimes their expectations can be too high.

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In some countries, crime rates are increasing. What are the causes of this problem? What can be done about it?

In today's society, some countries are struggling with the rising crime rates, and it is considered that the tendency of high crime rates is more serious in the developing countries. Overall, there are several reasons, but I think the high poverty rate and the lack of capacities of the governments' monitoring system are the main causes.

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Some people believe that the governments should make universities free for all no matter what their financial background is. Do you agree or disagree?

Many believe that students in university shouldn't pay any tuition fees and that the government should make education free for all without considering someone's financial background. In my view, I strongly agree that learning must be without any expenses for everyone.

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

In the future, all cars, buses, and trucks may become driverless, leaving only passengers inside. While there are some disadvantages to using driverless vehicles, I believe that the advantages outweigh the drawbacks.

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It is expected that in the future old people are going to outnumber young people in many countries. Do you feel this is a positive or negative development?

In many parts of the world, the ratio of older people to younger people is swelling. This trend, while it may have a few benefits, is felt to be more negative than positive in nature. This will be shown by examining how a large elderly populace strains a society’s public health resources and discourages younger members from having children.

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