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IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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Challenge 2 Many people try to balance work and other parts of their life. However, this is very difficult to do. What are the problems associated with this? What is the best way to achieve a better balance

There is no denying the fact that it is super difficult to equilibrium struggle and other activity components. This essay will discuss the main issues that prevent individuals from making a better life balance and the significant path to success and good stability.

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The threat of nuclear weapons maintains world peace. Nuclear power provides cheap and clean energy. The benefits of nuclear technology far outweigh the disadvantages.

Some countries continue to develop nuclear weapons, and it becomes a serious threat to world peace. At the same time, nuclear technology offers a low-cost and clean source of energy. Meanwhile, a lot of people believe that there are more advantages than negatives of using nuclear energy. I personally disagree with this statement and this essay will discuss it in detail about it.

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Convenience foods will become increasingly prevalent (widespread) and eventually replace traditional foods and methods of preparation. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, fast food will become popular and is increasing significantly. Due to this, our traditional foods and methods of preparation can be replaced by foreign foods or convenience foods. On the other hand, this trend may be a good selection but has a bad impact in other states.

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Some people work for the same organization all their working life. Others think that it is better to work for different organizations. Discuss both these point of views and give your opinion.

A question of whether to perceive a career in one company or to change them during the lifetime is a tricky one. Each approach has its advantages and disadvantages. Though I'm a fan of switching my employer from time to time, in this essay I will cover both points of view.

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Relocating companies, factories and employees to country side provide benefits to reduce traffic jams and housing problems. To what extend do you agree?

While many people believe that moving out the factories and companies to suburban areas cannot permanently solve the problems of traffic jams and air pollution, I hold the opposite notion that changing their locations can play a remarkable role in reducing the amount of pollution and traffic.

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In the future all cars, buses amd trucks will be driveless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driveless vehicles outweigh the disadvantage?

Whether the usage of driverless vehicles will become more prevelent in the up coming years or not is a crucial subject of public concern and debate. Although this type of cars might influence the career of people with driving-related job since it will function without the presence of driver, I will argue that they have a number of welcoming aspects with regard to our lifestyles.

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Some university students want to learn about other subjects in addition to their main subjects . Others believe it is more important to give all their time and attention to studying for a qualification. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion

It is considered by some university students that doing extra-curricular activities together with the curriculum make their school life more enjoyable, while for others, concentrating on study is more crucial than anything else as they aim for good jobs and making money. As for me, I think learning more subjects along with the main subject is more beneficial.

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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 a negative situation?

People living in some countries prefer to be home-owners than tenants because owning a home helps them build an asset for their future and is often considered a source of pride in many countries. Despite the fact that rising home ownership can put pressure on the rental market, I strongly believe that it is a great way for people to secure their future in countries where the goverment does guarantee housing for its citizens in their old age.

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Some people believe that the main benefit of international cooperation is in the environment, others maintain that the major profit is the development of world business. Discuss the both views and give your own opinion.

With globalization nowadays, cooperation between differnent nations have surged significantly. While both financial and environment have improved a lot due to different nations working together, I personally believe the latter one could be more beneficial.

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Food can be produced much more cheaply today because of improved fertilizers and better machinery. however ,some of the method used to do this may be dangerous to human health and may have negative effects on local communities to what extent do you you agree or disagree?

In today's world, Foodstuffs are produced more affordable on account of fertilizer products and using chemistry, such as insecticides and pesticides. While some argue that synthetic techniques that have been utilized in uncertain ways may be risky to an individual's health, others contend that they will have a negative impact on society. I believe that the more artificial additives are being used, the more dangerous human health. Therefore, I strongly persist in the face of disagreement.

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In Britain, when someone gets old they often go to live in a home with other old people where there are nurses to look after them. Sometimes the government has to pay for this care. Who do you think should pay for this care, the government or the family? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

When a person matures and reach their old age in the United Kingdom, they are usually sent to a house for the elderly where nurses look after them. In some cases, national government provides the funds for this care. However, a number of people wonder who should be responsible for them, their families or the rulers of the country. In my opinion, the higher-ups should be the ones to do as the medical treatment is getting more expensive as well as the fact that retired people have paid their taxes for the state.

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In the past, most working people had only one job. However, nowadays, more and more people have more than one job at the same time. What are the reasons for this development? What are the advantages and disadvantages of having more than one job?

It is a known fact that individuals have multiple employments in the current time period. In this essay I will be discussing the various factors responsible for this trend as well as the benefits and drawbacks for the same.

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There is an increasing trend around the world of married couples deciding not to have children. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for couples who decide to do this.

An increasing number of married couples around the world choosing to remain childless. The main benefits of not having a child for couples are that they can focus on their careers and have more time for themselves. The main drawbacks are that they could not fit into their peers’ group and have no one to look after them when they get old.

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Write about the following topic: Many people in poor countries die from diseases that are curable because they cannot afford the medication required. Do you believe that drug companies should make their products available at reduced prices in these countries? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience. Write at least 250 words.

In developing or poor countries, mostly people die from curable diseases because they cannot afford the required medication. I believe that drug companies should make their medicine at lower prices for such countries to save human lives as it is on the top of any business or monetary benefits.

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Nowadays, many people prefer to rent a house rather than buying their house. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages

During earlier days, it was quite common among people to buy a house on their own. However, this trend has now been reduced and many people prefers to live in a rented house rather than buying one. We shall discuss the benefits and drawbacks of this phenomenon in this essay.

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Some people think that the most important thing about being rich is it gives a person the opportunity to help other people. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

It is inevitable that the aims spending money depend one the person while some people argue that the most essential thing about being a wealthy person is to provide opportunity to give other people a hand. From my standpoint, I firmly believe that being rich means to help other people.

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In writing task describe the data in the two figures below that relate to banks in the UK. Figure A shows the total number of branches that the four biggest banks had open in 2014, while Figure B shows the number of branches that each of those banks closed in 2013. Write two or three paragraphs describing the information included in the two figures.

The bar graphs illustrate the data on the opening and closing branches of the four biggest banks in the UK. Firstly, Figure A shows the total number of offices that were opened in 2014. Secondly, Figure B, on the contrary, demonstrates how many of them had been closed in 2013. So, relying on histograms, we can understand, that some banks had been more successful in both years, at that time when the second one had been nearly ruined.

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Write an email to the financial organisation in 150- 200 words to grant you money. In your email, express: give your qualifications and work experience give details about the course • explain how this course will help you

Dear Manager, I hope this letter finds you well. My name is Lisa, an attentive 2nd year student of St Mary College.

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People living in the 21st century have a better quality of life than the previous centuries. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In this today’s technologically advanced world, a school of thought holds that it is the lives of humans living in the 21st century that are worth living than ones in earlier centuries. I firmly believe that while the quality of life has increased as time passes, there are several problems which affect people’s living standards in this modern world.

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At an early age, children should be taught how to be aware true or false in a particular situation. To help them understand this difference, punishment is an essential consequence. Although many people suppose that it is not necessary,

At an early age, children should be taught how to be aware true or false in a particular situation. To help them understand this difference, punishment is an essential consequence. Although many people suppose that it is not necessary, I agree with this perspective.

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