IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5. Page 198

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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Some people feel online courses are better while others feel classroom courses are good? Discuss both the views and give your opinion.Some people feel online courses are better while others feel classroom courses are good? Discuss both the views and give your opinion.

Some believe that taking online classes is more effective method for learning and retaining information better, however others support the idea of traditional classroom courses. Even though both methods have their own specific positive aspects, I believe that e-learning is more preferable option since it offers more facilities that enhances people's convenience and is more time-efficient.

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Some people think that sports involving violence, such as boxing and martial arts, should be banned from TV as well as from international sporting competitions. To what extent do you agree?

Violence has become widespread in many parts of the world. Many people think that the main reason for this is the international popularity of martial arts. I partially agree with this view, especially regarding its impact on children. In this essay, I will discuss the side effects of martial arts and their advantages.

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Some people work for the same organisation all their working life. Others think that it is better to work for different organisations. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

There are contrasting opinions when it comes to working for the same organisation throughout one's career versus switching between different organisations. Obviously, every group of people are searching for more positive than negative factors in their choice such as levelling up the career ladder for one point of view or expanding their professional experience for another point of view. In my opinion, there are merits to both approaches, but I personally believe that gaining different sorts of working experience is a strong plus for everybodies career. In the following essay I would like to discuss some points connected to this topic.

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Some people feel that entertainers such as film stars, pop musicians, or sports stars are paid too much money. Do you agree or disagree? Which other types of jobs should be highly paid?

It is a common belief that celebrities including movie stars, entertainers, and athletes are receiving more money than they deserve. This essay will shed light on the reasons why I strongly advocate with this statement before discussing other careers that I believe should be paid more generously.

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These days, more and more people are going to other countries for significant period of time, either to find a job or to study. There are clearly many benefits to doing this, but people who live abroad can also face some difficulties. What are the advantage and disadvantage of the trend?

Nowadays, the number of people travelling to other countries either to find a job or to study for a significant period of time is considerably increased. Although these people can face many benefits to doing this, some of them may face some difficulties. I think the benefits far out weigh any drawbacks.

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some people feel that businesses should be encouraged to move to rural areas as and transport accommodation problems are now increasing in many large cities. Others believe that this is not necessary. Discuss both sides of this debate. Where do you stand on this debate?

It is said that many metropolises experience increasing transport accommodation issues today. While some people believe that businesses should be suggested to move to rural areas into consideration to achieve this goal, others argue that it should be excluded from the options due to some plausible reasons. There are valid opinions on both sides, which I will consider now.

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Healthcare should always be funded by governments, and it should always be free for people to use. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this idea?

Over the last few decades, it has been a subjective matter whether the government should take on the funding of public healthcare or not. Many people argue that health services should be completely free for the public as the state is in charge of guaranteeing people’s good health condition and taxes gathered from citizens should pay off. I partially agree with this idea and think that even if fees will serve for enhancement of facilities and quality of service which government provide, making the medicine free helps to maintain the balance and inhibits discrimination within society.

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Some feel that governments should prioritize healthcare instead of other important areas. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some might argue that the governments should mainly support the healthcare sector over the other essential ones. While I agree that the governments should put the healthcare development as a priority, I believe that they are required to take care of other sectors in parallel due to their influence on the health system.

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The picture below shows how a hot balloon works. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features.

The diagram illustrates information about the structures and mechanisms of a hot balloon. Overall, the hot balloon has three main proportions including the basket, the rope and the envelope. In addition, the hot balloon flights up with hot air, which is made from a mixture of propane and air.

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You recently bought a new vacuum cleaner as a present for your wife. But, unfortunately, it turned out to be broken. Write an email of complaint to the store = explain what you bought and when = explain the problem you have in details = tell what do you want the store to do for you

I am writing to inform you that your store sold me faulty equipment.

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The plans below show a harbour in 2000 and how it looks today. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The maps depict a port named Porth in 2000 and how it resembles the present time.

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Some people think that sport is very important for society. Others, however, argue that it is nothing more than a leisure activity. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.（重复2011 年老题）

People have different views as to whether sport is just a kind of hobby and do not essential for society. In my opinion, despite there is a drawback for sport, I firmly believe that it brings about many more benefits.

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It is important for all towns and cities to have large public spaces such as parks and squares, Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

One of the widely discussed issues nowadays is it is important to all villages and cities to have a parks and public places. It is undeniable that public places and parks become an essential part of our life. However there is no absolute agreement as some people find beneficial, while others consider everything associated with population of the region.

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Some people prefer to spend their lives doing the same things and avoiding change. Others, however, think that change is always a good thing.

One of the widely discussed issues nowadays is that some people think that our live must spent with out some changes. Other view is the with changes will be good things. It is undeniable that changes in our live become an essential part of our life. However, there is no absolute agreement on whether should prioritize stability or welcome transformation.

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Nowadays, there is a greater focus at all levels in education on science and business studies rather that the arts. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

Indeed, modern education programs have shifted their focus on subjects related to science and business. Other disciplines such as the arts are losing the interest of students and universities. In my opinion, this shift on focus responds primarily to the market’s demand.

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In some countries young people are encouraged to work or travel for a a year between finishing high school and starting university studies.dicuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people you decided to do this

Taking a gap year between high school and university is increasingly popular among young people in some countries. This period, often used for work or travel, offers both advantages and disadvantages.

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Some people feel that paparazzi should not follow celebrities and invade their privacy by taking pictures of them everywhere, while others believe this is just the price of fame. Discuss both sides and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer, and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

A paparazzi is a person who takes photographs of celebrities. Capturing photos of famous people wherever they go which may feel like invading their privacy but few community think that this should stop. At the same time, some others think that it is just a chance to make money by selling those photos. In this essay, I will discuss both views and I would like to give my opinion as this behaviour will result in exposing their private life.

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Some people think that sports involving violence, such as boxing and martial arts, should be banned from TV as well as from international sporting competitions. To what extent do you agree?h

It is controversial whether some sports and global sporting competitions with the use of violence should be broadcasted on TV or not. I partially agree with this, for they are more likely to promote offensive acts among young people, who often cannot tell the difference between right and wrong, regardless of the fact that the violent sports encourgage people to respect one another.

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Some people think that sports involving violence such as boxing and martial arts should be banned from TV as well as from international sports competition. what is your opinion?

According to some people sports involving such as boxing and martial arts should be banned from Television as well as from intertnational sports competition, I partially agree with this statement. Many things have positive and negative effects on people.

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Some people believe that teenagers should be required to do unpaid community work in their free time. This can benefit teenagers and the community as well. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

There is an argument whether youngsters should be active in voluntary actions in their leisure time. So both juvenile and societies could take advantages from this practice. I am in favor of this theory and I will discuss the reasons as below.

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