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IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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The illustration below shows the proportion of people living in different types of houses in three different areas in 2012 in Denmark.

The table presents data on the percentage of residents living in four types of housing across three areas of Denmark in 2012.

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Nowadays, experience is more valued in the workplace than knowledge in many countries. Do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

In today’s world, employers often prioritise practical experience over formal knowledge in many countries. The provided situation may be looked at from positions of advantages and disadvantages.

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IELTS Many students find it difficult to focus or pay attention at school nowadays. What are the reasons for this? What can be done to solve this problem?

Many pupils find concentration at school classes rough. The primary cause of this phenomenon is the impact of technological factors, and the most viable solution is to educate their young people about this issue.

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Many people seem to lead very busy lives, and have much less free time than they would like. What do you think are the causes of this situation? What measures could be taken to improve it?

In today’s fast-paced world, the majority of people are extremely occupied with their daily life chores. Because of that, they are getting much less age for their leisure activities. Behind that, there can be a set of reasons, either it’s a busy schedule, or not being productive as one wants to be. In the following passages, I will shed light upon the causes of having a full and tight calendar and will discuss what mitigation can be taken to overcome this problem.

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Some people think that adults should learn practical skills by themselves, while others believe that learning from a teacher in a classroom is better. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Learning practically from a mentor in a classroom is considered better than learning practical skills on one's own, according to some people. In my opinion, adults after a certain age become shy to make mistakes in front of others and hesitate to ask for anything they are learning about, so learning practical skills as an adult should be done on one's own.

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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 research this?

The whole world has ancient flats and buildings that have survived throughout the centuries. Recently, in different countries, more people have become interested in the history of the buildings or houses they live in. This essay will discuss the reasons behind this trend and suggest ways in which people can conduct such research.

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Some people think technology development decreases crime, while others believe it actually encourages crime. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

In this era of inexorable technological advancements, this has been raising a growing concern in criminal activities. It is widely asserted that criminal cases can be reduced by advanced tools, while others oppose this act as a useful catalyst for crime. This is such a hot debate and I will discuss it thoroughly in this essay.

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In recent years, the family structure has changed, as well as family roles. What are the changes occurring? do you think these changes are positive or negative.

There is no denying the fact that the family structure has completely changed. This essay will discuss the sort of changes that have occurred in the past few years and will consider whether they are negative or positive changes.

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In the past, photography was used to real people and places; however, because of ‎technology, today you cannot trust what you see. Is it a negative or positive aspect ‎of development?‎

Some argue that people are not able to trust what they see in the pictures due to ‎advancements ‎of technology, while in the past, people and places in the ‎photographs were real. Although there are ‎some considerable drawbacks to this, in ‎my view, the benefits of modern technology outweigh the ‎demerits, and it is a ‎positive development if managed carefully.

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Some people think they have the right to use as much fresh water as they want, while others believe that governments should strictly control the use of fresh water, as it is a limited source. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

In today’s society, some people believe that they do have permission to usage as much fresh aqua as they want, while others argue that authorities should impose restrictions on the use of fresh water because it is a limited resource. From my perspective, this essay will explore both sides of the argument before showing my own view.

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Some people believe that there should be fixed punishments for each type of crime. Others, however, argue that the circumstances of an individual crime, and the motivataion for commiting it, should always be taken into account when deciding on the punishment. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

It is argued whether the penalty for a specific crime should be fixed or flexible. While some people believe that both the criminal motives and the consequences of their offences should be factored into their punishment, I do not consider this to be a good idea and will discuss about both sides further in the following paragraphs.

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Some people think watching television is bad for children in every way other belive it is good for devolping children as they grow up discuss both views and give your own opinion

In recent years, concerns about children's usage of electronic devices have prompted some parents to restrict them. While some people argue that televisions cause serious eye strain, others believe that they encourage a child to enhance their vocabulary. In my opinion, a complete prohibition carries more disadvantages than benefits.

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Some people believe that governments should spend money on developing public healthcare systems, while others argue that funds should be used to improve education. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Healthcare and education are two essential pillars of any country, and governments should always give them high priority. Some people believe that healthcare should receive greater attention, whereas others argue that education should be at the top of the agenda.

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In recent years, people watch more movies from overseas. What are the reasons for this? Should the government give financial support to local cinema to produce local films?

People have been watching more cinema from overseas in recent years. To tackle this, the state is suggesting whether or not to give financial support. There are a variety of reasons for this phenomenon.

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Nowadays, a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?

Throughout the centuries, alternative treatments and medicines have existed in ancient countries. In recent years, an increasing number of people argue that alternative remedies or treatments are better than seeking a doctor’s help for a cure. However, I believe that without any professional approach to illness, it can create a big disaster. In this essay, both views about this treatment will be discussed.

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The government should control the amount of violence in films and on television in order to decrease the level of violent crime in society. Do you agree or disagree?

In recent years, concerns about the control of violence in films have prompted some governments to ban a vast number of movies. Some people believe that movies carry propaganda that supports illegal actions, others prefer to think that the cinematic industry raises awareness about the effects of violence through their productions. In my opinion, a complete prohibition is unrealistic and carries more disadvantages than benefits.

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The growth of multinational companies and the resulting rise of globalization creates positive effects for all. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, globalisation of multinational enterprises is quite common. There are several remarkable effects of this development which lead to the rise of job demand in these companies. I partially agree that its positive effects outweigh its drawbacks , and in this essay, I will outline some possible positive and negative effects of this matter.

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In some countries there are more young people choosing to enroll in work-based training instead of attending university. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?

People have different views about whether the younger generation should attend the vocational education system or a higher educational structure. In my opinion, the advantages of attending in to universities outweigh disadvantages.

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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 of this development?

For a long time in many countries, students have studied for their university degree in their own countries of birth.However, recently, many students have taken the opportunity to study abroad. This option has many pros and cons.

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Prison is an effective punishment for when break the low. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Putting people behind bars is a common method used by governments to punish those who commit crimes. While some believe that prison is the most effective way to deal with lawbreakers, others argue that it is not always the best solution

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