IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5. Page 157

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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The number of people who are at risk of serious health problems due to being overweight is increasing? Give some reasons and solutions for it.

Nowadays, many of us are facing a few health issues. There are a number of contributing factors behind the onset of various diseases and obesity is one of the factors. This essay will try to delve into the causes and solutions to tackle this issue.

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

Recycling waste is an environmentally friendly process. However, some individuals believe that there should be a legal requirement for recycling so people can recycle products more commonly. I completely agree with this statement, and in this essay, I will explain my opinion.

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Some people say History is one of the most important school subjects. Other people think that, in today's world, subjects like Science and Technology are more important than History. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

It is often argued that History is the most important subject, but, other people prefer Science and Technology for many reasons. For me, I think Math or Science will be more significant in the future. In this essay, we will discuss both views

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(opinion essay) Do you believe that people should adopt a vegetarian diet to improve their health?

Nowadays, the importance of a healthy diet is becoming widespread among citizens. Indeed, many people argue that consuming vegetarian food can improve their health, and they think people should consume only vegan food to be healthy. In my opinion, this statement does not seem reliable, because i can not live without meat, and i feel its importance in my life.

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some people believe that children should be allowed to stay at home and play until they are six or seven years old. others believe that it is important for young children to go to school as soon as possible. what do you think are the advantages of attending school from a young age?

In the contemporary epoch, some individuals believe that it is more favourable for students to stay at home and merely play until the end of their childhood. In contrast, other people's opinions say they must go to school at an early age. Two of the benefits associated with this belief are as follows.

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Everyone should adopt a vegetarian diet because eating meat can cause serious health problems. Do you agree or disagree?

The debate over whether everyone should adopt a vegetarian diet to avoid health issues associated with meat consumption is a prominent one. I disagree with this statement and believe that consuming the right amount of meat, along with other foods, can offer several health benefits.

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A lot of places in the world rely on tourism as a main source of income. Unfortunately, tourism can also be a source of problems if it is not managed correctly.

Although many places around the globe depend on tourism to boost their economy, it can also have detrimental effects if not taken into account. Tourism brings foreign currency, and it also creates more job opportunities, but there are also drawbacks to be taken into consideration.

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In some countries children take up paid jobs during the summer vacation. Some people feel that this amounts to child labour. Others argue that summer jobs help children learn valuable lessons. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

In recent years, there has been the debate between letting children work during the summer vacation versus an appropriate behavior under child labour. With valid arguments on both sides, some individuals opine that children would receive irreplaceable lessons from engaging in work, while others believe that might be harmful to kids. In the forthcoming paragraphs, I shall explain my point of view.

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Many people join distance-learning programmes and study at home, but some people think that it cannot bring the same benefit as attending colleges or universities does. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is often argued that many people provide online learning for some reason, but there are people who think that if they attend the classes it will be more beneficial. But there are also people who want to have online classes. In my opinion, I consider attending classes will have much benefit more than online classes for many reasons, and also I will discuss both opinions in this essay.

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In many countries, people are now living longer than ever before. Some people say an ageing population creates problems for governments. Other people think there are benefits if society has more elderly people. To what extent do the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages?

It goes without saying that we live in an age and decade when human beings' livelihood is enhanced via huge improvements in the healthcare system, as well as other environmental changes. There is still a huge dichotomy among society members, someone convinced that there are huge beneficial consequences for society, while other people think that detrimental ramifications of living longer tip the scales overwhelmingly. Personally, I advocate to this case that all human beings should live longer and gain satisfaction from every moment of life.

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Some university students want to learn about other subjects in addition to their main subjects. Others believe it is more important to give all their time and attention to studying for a qualification. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Some university students want to explore subjects beyond their main curriculum, while others believe focusing solely on their primary field is crucial for success. In this essay, I will discuss both perspectives and share my opinion.

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Nowadays many people travel to foreign countries for pleasure . Some believe this travel has a negative impact on the countries travelled to . To what extent do you agree or disagree

Travelling to foreign countries becomes one of good options for some people for having a pleasure. However, others believe that this has many drawbacks to the countries travelled to. I strongly disagree with this statement because having foreign visitors will give big contribution to the national economy and obtain good networking in global organisations.

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

Some museums are free-entery, opposed to those which purchasing tickets are mandatory. Althugh by not paying for visiting the museums more people would tend to visit, however, I believe that authorities could use the museums' income to take care of them, which is more benefical.

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The Internet allows us to stay connected with each other no matter where we are. On the other hand, it also isolates us and encourages people not to socialize. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, with the development of internet,there is exponential growth in the field of communication and our ways to connect with each other are changed too with this. According to a few people, this new approach has many drawbacks, social isolation is one of them. However, I do not agree with this notion completely and points to support my stance are elaborated in the following paragraphs.

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Many people believe that children who grow up with little money are more equipped to deal with the problems life throws at them, in comparison to the kids who are born in wealthy families. This essay aims to substantiate this assertion.

The belief that children who grow up in a poor family are trained to face any obstacles in life is based on different examples worldwide. For instance, children who live in developing countries not only tolerate food shortages but also accept what their parents do for them. In Africa, children even harvest to collect crops for their feeding.

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Summarize and information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

The given diagram shows the stages and equipment used in the cement-making process, and how cement is used to produce concrete for building purposes.

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Due to the advancement of technology, more and more people are working from home. This has many benefits to workers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Modern technology has made a huge impact in our life. Even in the field of jobs, it has changed the whole scenario for employees. Nowadays, individuals can work remotely without compromising the comfort of their home. I completely agree with above mentioned statement because this change brings ample amount of benefits to the workers like effective time management, enough family time and reducing cost of transportation.

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First impressions are important. Some people think that doing well in interviews is the key to securing a good job. To what extent do you agree?

Nowadays, everyone dreams of getting an excellent job or career. Some hold the view that a good first impression and doing well during an interview will lead to success in being selected. However, I can't entirely agree with that vision. I believe that an excellent CV and work experience are major rules for success, and I will discuss both views.

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In many cities the use of video cameras in public places is being increased in order to reduce crime, but some people believe that these measures restrict our individual freedom. Do the benefits of increased security outweigh the drawbacks.

Nowadays, video cameras have been used over the last few years, and there has been a dramatic increase in the number of video cameras in houses and in public regions. This problem is evenly significant to investigate its root causes. The Before reaching viable solutions to the following lines, the causes of this troublesome issue, along with some beneficial/positive steps forward to address it, will be reviewed.

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Some people say that we must send our parents to old age home when they reach 60. However other think that they must be taken care at home. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

It is a privilege to have the company of parents even in their later stage of life. Some say that parents of older age should be sent to nursing homes. While others opine that they should be taken care of at their residency. This essay will delve into both opinions and will present my own suggestion along with a conclusion.

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