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IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the world are now 'one big traffic jam’’ How true do you think this statement is? What are measures can the government take to discourage people from using their cars?

In recent years, the sum of vehicles has increased dramatically, which is why most city areas around the world have huge traffic jams. Personally, I totally believe that it is actually true in our society, and states have to quickly solve this big problem.

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Nowadays there are more opportunities for women than there were in the past. Some people think this situation has caused more problems than it has solved. What are your opinions on this?

These days, women have significantly more opportunities compared to the past. Some people believe this situation has caused more issues than solutions. In my opinion, I strongly agree with this statement, and the following examples will be provided to support my point of view.

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Many customs and traditional ways of behavior are no longer relevant to modern life and not worth keeping. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?

A lot of conventions and traditions of living are not pertinent anymore to contemporary life and not worth preserving. This essay disagrees with the idea because the traditional way of living is more beneficial for people, also customs give a sense of community and belonging.

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Employers sometimes ask people applying for jobs for personal information, such as their hobbies and interests, and wether they are married or single some people say that this information may be relavant and useful.Others disagree. Discuss both these views and give your openion.

The question whether companies should be asking applicants about their personal life is a very arguable one. This essay will review both positive and negative aspects, as well as provide arguments on why I personally believe that private information should not be discussed or required during an interview.

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In the past, when students did a university degree, they tended to study in their own country. Nowadays, they have more opportunity to study abroad. What are the advantages and disadvantages to study abroad?

Having the resources to be able to study in a different country is a privilige to many around the world. The purpose of this essay is to discuss the positive and negative sides, as well as provide arguments and examples that there are to moving and receiving education abroad.

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In your opinion how can the government of each country eradicate or lessen the crimes committed by their own people? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.

Many people believe that the authority can diminish or prevent crimes committed by its citizens. In this essay, I will propose effective strategies to mitigate this problem.

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In some large cities, people have to pay a fee when they drive their cars into the city centre, in a policy to reduce the number of cars in the city. Give reasons in support of and opposing this policy, and give your own opinion.

Nowadays more and more people move by the cars that is why in some large cities there are extra fees one needs to pay to enter the city and this fee was created in order to reduce the number of cars. I support this policy because the more cars , the more problems like traffic jams and car accidents.

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Nowadays, more and more people spend more time away from their families. What atre the possible reason and the effeects on the people themselves and their families.

Individuals tend to spend the most part of their time separately from their family members. While the main reason is people's aim to achieve higher goals in their career and go out of their comfort zone, it may cause psychological damage to both hard workers and family members.

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More and more people in developing countries are purchasing cars for the first time. What problems does this cause? What do you think are some possible solutions?

People in developing countries are increasingly buying cars for the first time. The most common problem is, without being aware of road safety, people buy their first cars, and the solution would be not permitting people to buy cars, without learning driving properly.

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Many young people do not know how to manage their money when graduating high school. What do you think are the reason what an be done to teach them this important skills

Nowadays, more a more youngers who have just graduated high school have a lack of knowledge about managing their financial resources. While the main reason is financial independence provided by younger parents , It could be solved by trading lessons about economy at school.

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In some countries, more and more people are becoming, interested in finding out about the history of the house or building they live in. What are the reasons for this? How can people resarch this?

These days people are getting interested in the history of the house and building they live in. To find the history of the properties, they use diverse ways. In this essay I will discuss why people show this behaviour and the way they find the history.

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In the future, nobody will buy printed newspaper of books becasue they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Many printed newspapers and books are getting replaced with reading online these days. Some people predict nobody will read printed newspapers and books in the future however I do not agree with this opinion. I have been using an ipad for 10 years which means reading books and news online is familiar to me. Nevertheless I prefer to read something physical. There are many reasons why I still prefer paper.

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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.

The idea of whether to ask the high graduated person to stay in the country after their education or to be free for working abroad is controversial today. Both prospective require careful examination, which we will discuss here.

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Nowadays, most large companies operate multi-nationally. To what extent those companies should have responsibility towards local communities in which they operate? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

There is no denying the fact that more huge companies operate are essential. The benefits of companies operating for people have increased in recent years. It is useful to utilize wonderful companies operating in life. This essay will first suggest that companies operate and companies should have a responsibility towards local communities are the foremost reasons.

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Some are of the opinion that children below the age of 12 shouldn’t be allowed to have a mobile phone. Others believe that mobile phones are a useful tool for children of all ages. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Some argue that the provision of smartphones should be permitted to children from 12 years old onwards, whereas others completely disagree and imply that anyone (including children who are much younger) should have the opportunity to use one and enjoy its benefits. This essay agrees that although mobile phones are able to provide useful tools, they do not overweigh the high risks that they might bring to a very young person.

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The increasing availability of low-cost airlines now lets people travel around the world. Some feel this is a positive development while others think it is negative overall. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.

The issue has sparked an ongoing debate regarding the current increasing availability of low-cost airlines. While some claim that it is satisfactory when people can travel around the world, the opposite holds a strong view that it is unsatisfactory overally. While the latter is valid to some extent, I would consider myself an advocate of the former.

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The plan below show a school in 1985 and the school now. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The map shows the changes that have occurred in a local school area since 1985 until these days.

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Many countries want to host international sports event, while other countries think that hosting sports event has more problems than benefits. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

The idea of being a host to a worldwide known sports event can spark both positive and negative emotions. In this essay, I am going to elaborate on the potential problems and benefits that come with being the host country and provide my own opinion.

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some people think our first impression of someone is important, while others think we should not judge another person so quickly and should take our time to know them better discuss both sides and give your opinion .

The question of whether, first impressions play a crucial role in the initial perception of people's character has been always challenging. Some people argue the first impression is essential to inform about some person's personality traits. While others claim that being judgmental is so unfair for an initial counter. I believe that being patient is so important to recognize someone's characteristics.

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Many young people choose to take a year out between finishing school and starting university in order to gain work experience or to travel. The experience of non-academic life this offers benefits the individual when they return to education. To what extent do you agrede or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience .

Nowadays, youngsters tend to take a gap year between graduating from high school and becoming a freshman at university in order to prepare for work, travel around the world, and gain benefits to time when they return. Personally, I completely agree with this idea, because I think that extra year would greatly improve solitary experience and university readiness.

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