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IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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n 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?

In recent years,people are working in more than one job at the same time. The main reason behind this development is that our needs are increasing over time,and the most important advantage is increasing profits, while fatigue is the main drawback.

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It is important for people to take risks, both in their professional lives and their personal lives. Do you think the advantages of taking risks outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

It is sometimes argued that individuals should take risks in both their careers and their personal lives. While I do not agree that risks should be taken blindly, I believe taking necessary risks can be beneficial when carefully considered.

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The average standard of people's health is likely to be lower in the future than it is now. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

I agree that in the next years the average of human's health may be lower because of a lot of reasons, such as the high increase of expenditure on fast food, which leads to many diseases. Also, many people are unaware of the impact of smartphones and how they reduce their focus.

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Some people think students should learn how to cook at school. Others believe it is a waste of time. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Nowadays, some people believe that students should learn how to cook at school, while others think it is a waste of time. In this essay, I will discuss both views and give my own opinion.

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people argue that employers should give more attenton to the workers clothes instead they should focus on the job quality. to what extented you agree or disagree? give reasons and examples

Some say that managers should focus on the way employees are wearing at work, while others would argue that there are more important concerns like the quality of their work. This essay would argue that although dressing appropriately is a major concern, the workers' performance should be the area of focus.

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Some people believe that the government should fund and support the arts, while others think that it should prioritize other public services such as healthcare and education. Discuss both views and give your own opinion

The allocation of government funds is a topic of debate, with some arguing that the government should invest more in public services rather than art. In this essay, we will explore both perspectives and provide our own opinion on the matter.

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Some people think that formal education should start for children as early as possible, while others think that it should not start until 7 years of age. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.

Some people believe that formal education should start when children are very young, around the ages of 3 to 5, while others argue that it is better to begin at the age of 7. In my opinion, I strongly believe that starting education at an earlier age is more beneficial for children.

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Many schools insist that students wear school uniforms. Some people think this is a good idea. Other people think school uniforms are a negative idea. Outline the advantages and disadvantages of wearing school uniforms.

Society has changed , and that includes the world of education. Some students see school uniforms as necessary and a great idea. Whereas, others disagree and see it as a problem. This essay will examine the advantages and disadvantages of wearing a school uniform.

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In many countries, people are moving from rural areas and towards urban areas. Why do you think that is? What problems can this cause?

There is a growing number of people moving from rural areas to urban areas. I believe that this happens because of the need to find a better job to live. However, a high number of urbanization will eventually trigger an increase of cost of living as well as high pollution around the city which will affect people’s quality of life.

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With the advances in the field of technology, an increasing number of people are now working from home. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of working remotely.

Nowadays, an increasing number of individuals are working from home because of advances in the field of technology. The benefit of this is that people have more time to spend with their family, and they can save more money. The disadvantage of this is that they are not able to build new relationships with someone from work.

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Indivituals can do nothing to improve the environment; others believe only governments and large companies can make a difference. To what extent do you agree or disagree

It is commonly argued that individuals can do nothing t improve the environment, other believe only governments and large companies can make a difference. Personally, I completely disagree with this view for a variety of reasons.

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In the future it may be necessary for us to live on another planets. For this reason, some people believe that we should spend money now researching planets that could be a possible home, such as Mars. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people think we should spend money now to research other planets like Mars because one day we might need to live there. In my opinion, I agree to some extent, but I believe we should focus more on solving Earth’s problems first. In this writing, I will explain my reasons and give examples.

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Some doctors think that junior medical stuff should learn by themself, while others say that every clinic have to teach them. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Nowadays, young doctors and nurses who have just started their careers have not practical experience. But while some clinics have strict rules for introducing new workers to the job, others allow them to learn in their own way. This essay will discuss why employee training is important and how it impacts on work of the entire team.

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In recent years, more and more people are choosing to read e-books rather than paper books. Do the advantages outweigh disadvantages? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer

In the digital age, many individuals now prefer to read e-books instead of paper books. This essay will examine both the advantages and disadvantages, and there are multiple reasons why people choose to read e-books more than paper books.

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Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programs (for example working for a charity, improving the neighborhood or teaching sports to younger children). To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In today's globalized world, some have argued that free community service ought to be a mandatory section of the high school curriculum. From my personal perspective, this proposal seems strongly rational as it can both promote the different abilities of students and help the government's development.

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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 opinion? What sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children?

Learning the difference between right and wrong behaviour at an early age is essential for juveniles. Moreover, some people believe that punishment is necessary to help them understand this difference. I agree that punishment can be an effective way for children to learn about right and wrong.

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In some countries, an increasing number of people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating too much fast food. It is therefore necessary for governments to impose a higher tax on this kind of food. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

There is an increase in some countries in people who suffer a health problems due to eating too much fast food. I believe that it is important for governments to raise taxes on fast food.

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''Many people find it hard to balance their work with other parts of their lives. What are the reasons for this? How can this problem be overcome?

The world is very different today. It is important to balance work and life. People face challenges with balancing their work with their personal lives. This essay will examine what are the reasons for this, and how this problem can be overcome.

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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 measures can governments take to discourage people from using their cars?

I believe the main cause of the traffic jam in many cities now is the increase of buying car ownership over the past thirty years, and governments should educate the residents to reduce the use of cars and replace them with eco-transport.

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In recent years, there has been growing interest in the relationship between equality and personal achievement. Some people believe that individuals can achieve more in egalitarian societies. Others believe that high levels of personal achievement are possible only if individuals are free to succeed or fail according to their individual merits. What is your view of the relationship between equality and personal success?

Nowadays, many people talk about the connection between equality and personal success. Some people believe that individuals do better in equal societies, while others think success only happens when people are free to try on their own and win or lose based on their own efforts. I believe that both equality and personal effort are important for achieving success.

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