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IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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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?

There is a view that now people are living longer than in the past, with some saying an ageing population has many drawbacks for the government, others argue that it has numerous benefits of having more elderly people. While there might be some disadvantages of having more older people, personally, I believe that the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages, as elders are a model for us.

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In many countries it is now illegal to advertise alcohol. Do you agree or disagree?

Advertising wine, beer and spirits, is on these days against the law. This essay totally agrees with that statement because of the health issues to society and how alcohol could influence the people in a bad way.

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Some feel that students should not have to take standardized tests in school. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Standardized tests have become common in many schools. In my opinion, standardized tests should be eliminated from schools for two major reasons.

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There is a lot of pressure on young people today to succeed academically. As a result, some people believe that non-academic subjects, such as physical education and cookery, should be removed from the school syllabus so that children can concentrate on academic work. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is commonly argued whether non-academic subjects such as P.E or cookery should be eliminated from the group of compulsory subjects at school or not. While I acknowledge that core subjects are vital for students' future career, I believe that non-academic subjects should be kept and taught at school.

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Countries with long avarage working time are more economically successful than those countries which do not have long working time. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?

Working path is different in any country. It is often argued that wealthy nations adopt long working time whereas employees in poor countries have reduced shifts. However, this essay disagrees because short work days increase productivity and the time to spend money.

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Some educationalists think that international exchange visits will benefit teenagers at the school. To what extent do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

It is increasingly observed that students in this modern age have opportunities to engage in international exchange students programs. While some might argue that this phenomenon can bring detrimental impacts, I believe that these drawbacks are outweighed by the merits.

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Some people say that art subjects such as painting or drawing should not be made compulsory for high school students. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is often said that art pursuits requiring personal preferences such as painting or drawing should be made optional. In my opinion, despite the lack of some professional requirements for specific career, I agree that every student should be obliged to study this subject.

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Children who are brought up in families that do not have large amounts of money are better prepared to deal with the problems of adult life than children brought up by wealthy parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion

Many people believe that children who grow up with little money are more equiped 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.

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Some people believe that anyone can make art( painting, music, poetry) while others believe people with specific ability can. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

in the modern era, people believe that art is gifted by birth while others oppose it and say that hard work makes a person perfect in every aspect of life. The following paragraph highlights both perspectives which will lead to a logical conclusion.

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The internet has changed the way we communicate. Much communication today happens through social media. Some people support this and think it is a positive development. Others believe that social media have negative effects. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

The spread of the Internet has significantly affected the way opinions and ideas are conveyed. Although some declare that the current tendency is advantageous due to the fact that it unifies people around the world, I argue that citizens started to disregard face-to-face interactions due to the development.

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Today our communications, medicine and transport systems all depend on computer technology. Our reliance on computer technology in these fields has created a dangerous situation. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Computers have revolutionised the way how the world operates. Critics argue that these changes mean we have too much dependence on computers which it may be dangerous. I would argue that any danger can be addressed if we spend money on safety.

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Nowadays the way many people interact with each other has changed because of technology. In what ways has technology affected the types of relationships people make? Has this become a positive or negative development?

Recently, the style of the interaction of individuals with others has been changed as a result of recent innovations. With rapid change of technology, people interaction has been affected. Nowadays, they can reach people easily with online calls and follow the people’s life easily on social media which. I believe that technology has positive effects on our lives.

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Some people think that hosting an international sports event is good for the country, while some people think it is bad. Discuss both views and state your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

A variety of world sports competitions, such as the Olympic Games, has been held in many countries for thousands of years. However, while some individuals believe, that organizing global occasions may result in a plethora of benefits for a holding region, others claim, that it takes extremely much expenditure for a country. In my personal opinion, both statements are true to a certain extent, but I think, that the disadvantages of welcoming international sports events outweigh the advantages.

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Some universities now offer their courses on the Internet so that people can study online. Is this a positive or negative development?

It is said that nowadays university courses are being offered on the Internet in some universities in order for to people study online. I strongly believe that it is a positive development due to equal educational opportunities.

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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 that they should be free to work in another country if they wish. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

It is a popular belief that highly educated specialists such as doctors and engineers should stay in the countries of their origin. On the contrary, it is claimed by others that they have the right to choose where they want to develop professionally. In this essay, I would look at both opinions and express my thoughts about the question.

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It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this option? What sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaivour to children?

It is crucial to teach children in the right direction at an early age, some individuals suggest punishment is a potential tool for helping them learn effectively, I strongly agree with this notion. In the following paragraphs, the advantages and possible types of punishments will be discussed in detail before the conclusion is reached.

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In some areas of the US, a ‘curfew’ is imposed, in which teenagers are not allowed to be out of doors after a particular time at night until they are accompanied by an adult while others believe that teenagers should be given the freedom to move. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.

n recent years, the government of U.S. has implemented a rule that the young generation cannot go outside at night time without the accompany from adults. I believe that this law is perfect for making the pupils safe.

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In some countries, owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people. Why might this be the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative situation?

Possessing a property is considered crucial, compared with renting from owners, in some states. I contend that this perception occurs due to the importance of tangible assets. Also, I believe that it is a negative tendency because properties are not necessarily attainable for low and middle income populations, and it may create a social pressure of labeling people without a property as a 'failure'.

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Modern technology has a great impact on our environment. Some say that people should adopt a simple lifestyle to solve this problem, while others argue that the technology itself should provide a solution. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

There has been an ongoing debate about the impacts of the new technology on our environment. Some argue that people should adopt a simple way of life to solve this problem. While others believe that technology itself should be able to provide a solution. In my opinion. We should adopt a simple lifestyle to solve this problem. This essay will discuss both arguments.

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Recent developments in technology have greatly changed our ways of life in a positive way. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Modern technological developments have considerably contributed to the human civilisation. I strongly disagree with this allegation because it has also endangered the environment, and some of the developments, such as nuclear weapons, severely and consistently threaten our lives.

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