IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5. Page 160

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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More and more people and organizations are using digital technology for contact with other people. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using digital technology for communication?

The influence of digital technology on communication among individuals and organizations is exponentially increasing year by year. While certain people argue that there are various positive outcomes, others argue that the negative potential of it cannot be simply ignored. In this essay, I'l be discussing both advantages and disadvantages and will state my overall opinion.

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Nowadays, many parents put pressure on their children so that they excel in schools as well as in other extracurricular activities. Why do parents do this? Is this a positive or a negative development for the children?

Many parents force their children to perform optimally in extracurricular activities along with outstanding academic performance. There are several reasons contributing to this demand, and while it can offer certain benefits, putting extra pressure on young souls can exasperate them.

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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 these views and give your own opinion

In the contemporary epoch, from some individuals' standpoints, doctors, engineers, and other people who have special professions must work in their own countries. In contrast, other people think that the obligation is not useful, so people have the right to work wherever they want. Both of these views have positive and negative aspects,in my opinion, the benefits of this trend outweighs the drawbacks of it.

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The rise of convenience food has helped people keep up with the speed of the modern life style. What are the advantages of this trend? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

Food is essential for the life of human being.In this modern era,Food is easily available with a small effort that has enabled people to adapt themselves in this speedy life. I absolutely concur with this statement.This essay will elucidate the pros and cons of this in forthcoming paragraphs.

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Some say that because many people are living much longer, the age at which people retire from work should be raised considerably. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

The age of retirement is different all around the world. Many people live much longer than before in the last decades. On the one hand, raising the age of working is perfect to work more to earn money and feel useful in humans. On the other hand, human bodies need to break after many years of hard work, and it is a physical situation to stay at home and just enjoy the rest of their life. This essay will be written about this subject then I will give my opinion.

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More and more people are moving away from an agricultural background to relocate to cities to look for work. What will be the consequences of this? What solutions can you offer?

It is apparent that nowadays most of people are considering to move from rural area to urban area to make a living. This occurrence effects on increase crime rates and traffic congestion in city. To address these problems, the government should provide opportunities to grow small business and increase public transport vehicle. This essay will explore the reasons and mention possible solutions.

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Some people think that it is a good thing for senior management positions to have much higher salaries than other workers in a company. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from own knowledge or experience.

Some individuals might assume that it is only appropriate for upper-upshigher-ups in the company to receive much higher wages compared to the other employees. I am inclined to agree with this notion,; however, I can also see why others might disagree.

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Some people think that detailed criminal description on newspapers and TV programs has bad consequence, so this kind of information should be restricted on media. To what extent do you agree?

Many people believe that sharing too much details of a crime to the public on newspaper and TV might lead to negative outcomes, therefore, this kind of information should be restricted.

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Many people argue than in order to improve educational quality, high school students should encouraged to question and offer criticisms on their teachers. Other think this will lead to a loss of respect and discipline in clasroom. discuss both views and give your own opinon.

Some people suggest that the improvement in education quality can be achieved by criticizing teachers (as a student). Meanwhile others said that offering criticism might lead to lack of respect and discipline in the class. I believe that criticism will open the opportunity to fix the area where the teachers are lacking of to enhance the learning quality.

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Many people think that the government should spend more money on providing faster and cheaper means of public transport. Some others think that there are other important factors to take into consideration like (petrol, cost and environment). Discuss both views and give your opinion?

A former US president once said something effect that the government is for the people, by the people, and to the people, i.e., the government, per se, is a fundamental body for democratic countries composed of people elected by the people to govern a country and pursue nation’s profit. Nowadays, there are some people claim that it should spend more money for transportation.

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21.Some people think leaving their home country provides more opportunities for working or studying, while others think staying in their own country is a better choice. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Write an essay with no less than 250 words.

There are different views about the benefits of migrations to abroad. Even though staying in homeland does not lead people to face the adaptation issues, I would argue that, individuals relocating to different domains broaden their understanding of the world.

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Some people believe that university students should be required to attend classes. Others believe that going to classes should be optional for students. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

One of the most controversial topics in education at tertiary institutions today relates to whether students are forced to attend classes or not. This essay will discuss both views and describe the reasons why I am inclined to believe that it should be obligatory for them to be present at classes.

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Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programmes (for example working for a charity, improving the neighbourhood or teachign sports to younger children). To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people believe that free community service should be a compulsory part of high school curriculum. Such as working for a charity, improving neighbourhood or teaching sports to younger children. I completely agree with this viewpoint because taking part in an unpaid community service helps students to practice teamwork and it enhances their empathy.

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People aim to keep a balance between their work and other parts of their lives, but few people achieve it. What are the problems in trying to achieve this goal and how can these problems be overcome?

Individuals endeavor to strike a balance between their work and other activities and aspects of their lives; however, the fact that people achieving this goal account for minority. This essay will shed light on reasons why people are still in trouble with achieving this goal and suggest several methods to deal with these problems.

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More and more people today are spending large amounts of money on their complexions in order to look younger. Why do people want to look younger?Do you think this is a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

A growing number of individuals today spend large amounts of money on beauty products to have a youthful appearance. In this essay, I will discuss the reason as well as my opinion about this topic.

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Some products can be made quickly by a machine. Other items take a long time to be made by hand. As a buyer, which do you prefer and why? Give specific details and examples in your answer

These days, every where you turn on the TV or flick through the pages of a newspaper, you see the news about manufacturing of products. The question arises in our mind, how these are made and which one is more preferred by public? Many people think that some of them are manufactured through machines in a short duration, while other assume that hand made items are time consuming. I completely agree with the ideas and will support my opinion in this essay with examples.

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People aim to keep a balance between their work and other parts of their lives, but few people achieve it. What are the problems in trying to achieve this goal and how can these problems be overcome?

These days, there are fewer people who can achieve the lifestyle that requires them to strike a balance between career and other dimensions of their lives. This essay will elaborate on the disadvantages in the pursuit of this objective, and propose possible solutions to overcome these problems.

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More government money should be invested in teaching science rather than other subjects. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

The common belief holds that more public funds should be allocated to science education for countries’ progress. Despite some opposition, I am convinced that this argument is quite compelling, considering that those with sufficient knowledge about science can not only super the economy but also potentially save countless human lives.

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Some people think young people should be required to have full time education until they are at least 18 years old. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

The debate over young people should have access to education until at least 18 years old is a continuous topic. While some people argue that students have the full right to decide whether to go to school or not. In this essay, I strongly agree that education is crucial until 18 years old for a several reason.

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Today more and more tourists are visiting places where the conditions are difficult, such as the Sahara deserts or the Antarctic. What are the benefits and disadvantages for tourists who visit such places? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Famous places always attract plenty of people to visit and they usually bring a large quantity of wealth to local areas. However, a large number of tourists cause some problems which are pernicious to the environment and the locals at the same time.

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