IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5. Page 234

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious social problems, as well as practical problems. 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 having to speak a foreign language in a country can cause serious social and practical problems. This can affect many aspects of daily life, from communication to career opportunities and even mental health.

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It is generally believed that some people are born with certains talents, for instance for sport or music, and other are not. However, it is sometimes claimed tha any child can be taught to become a good sports person or musician. Discuss both the views and gie your own opinion.

Many believe that some activities likes sport and music require in-born talent to achieve greater heights while other claim that childern can be nurtured to pursive such carreers and eventually become successful. While some talents are internally present, I personally feel that there is nothing in the world that cannot be learned or developed.

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It is important for everyone, including young people, to save money for their future.

Earning money is more important than ever before. Even though our century is well-developed both financially and medically, we are facing new challenges such as novel diseases (COVID-19), environmental issues (drought), and financial crises (wealth inequality).

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Some people say History is one of the most important school subjects. Other people think that, in today’s world, subjects like Science and Technology are more important than History. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion

Some people argue that courses in history should be a top priority in the school curriculum, whereas others claim that nowadays courses related to science and technology have greater importance than history classes. I agree with latter opinion because those who focus on disciplines related to science and technology can earn higher salaries in the future.

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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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In many countries, people are now living longer than ever before. Some people say an aging population creates problems for governments. Other people think there are benefits if society has more elderly people. Do you agree or disagree?

Due to the development in medical industries, life expectancy is getting longer and longer. Some see this as negative phenomenon, creating problems to govern, while others admit the benefits of accepting the elder generation. This essay completely agrees with the latter point because their contribution and the insightful lessons they give to society is unquestionable.

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Nowadays, more and more older people who need employment compete with the younger people for the same job. What problem this causes? What are solution?

These days, the main problem is money because when you do not have the money you cannot provide a good situation with your family; as a result, we can see the competition in the real world between elderly people who need a job with a new generation. This essay will discuss the main problems associated with this matter and propose some possible solutions to avoid them.

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Nowadays shop have extended opening hours almost everyday of the week in many countries. Is it a positive or negative development for shoppers and local communities?

Physical sales hall has always been a better alternative for more sustainable shopping with fewer fraudulent activities. However, in recent times, business owners have increased their period of buying and selling on a daily basis in different nations. This essay will discuss two main reasons it is an indisputable progress both for customers and merchants.

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Learning English at school is often seen as more important than learning local languages. If these are not taught, many are at risk of dying out. In your opinion, is it important for everyone to learn English? Should we try to ensure the survival of local languages and, if so, how? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

In school, being taught English is perceived as more vital than being taught local tongues. If local languages are not taught, they will disappear. In my opinion, I think it is necessary for all students to learn English because it is the language that is recognised globally. Moreover, it is also vital to make sure that local tongue do not desire, meaning that they should never be neglected in the pedagogy sector.

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In some countries, a few people earn extremely high salaries. While some people think that this is good for a country, others believe that salaries should be controlled by the government to limit the amount people can earn. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

It is increasingly common for a minority of people to earn excessively high monthly income in different countries nowadays. While some argue that this can be beneficial for the overall national economy, others; however, disagree and believe that governments should apply limitations on earnings. In this essay, I will discuss both views and explain the rationale behind my support for the former argument.

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Some people think secondary school students should study international new as one of their subjects, while others believe this is a waste of valuable school time. To what extent do you agree or disagree,

Secondary schools teach international news as one of their subjects. Although it can improve pupils' problem-solving and analytical thinking skills, I believe that people should learn other subjects instead, such as math, English, history, and so on.

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The most important aim of science should be to improve people’s live. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

There is no denying that science plays a vital role in human life. In fact, I agree that science should be to improve people’s live for two main reasons.

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Some people say that learning a foreign language is a very difficult task. What are the most difficult things about learning a foreign language? What is the best way to overcome them? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

There has long been a saying that acquiring a language that is not your first language or mother tongue is considered an extremely challenging and daunting task. It is beyond doubt that there are several factors that contribute to the said claim, namely unfamiliarity with the foreign language, and hard retention of the different facets of the language. This essay will delve deeper into the underlying reasons for the difficulties encountered by language learners and resolutions to surmount those challenges.

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Some people think that success in life comes from hard work and determination, whilw others think that there are more important factors such as money and appearance. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

It would be argued by some that in order to succeed in life, one must have perseverance and a strong sense of purpose, while others think that wealth and physical features are more worthwhile in achieving success. In my opinion, it takes a lot of hard work and will power to be able to triumph in this wicked world.

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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?

Being take risker can have one of the features individual. Some people believe that it is crucial for each person to take risks in their whole life. While there are some drawbacks associated with living full of risks, I believe the main benefits are more substantial.

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Some countries are using renewable energy resources, such as solar and wind. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of two types of renewable energy and state which one would be more suited to your country

In recent years, many have been worried about the fact that we are going to run out of fossil sources, and it is crucial to indagate new sources of energy such as solar and wind power. However, some argue that this kind of renewable energy has important demerits, and others claim that it has more strengths than drawbacks. This essay will outline the advantages and disadvantages of solar and wind power.

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A lot of money is spent nowadays searching for oil. As the world's oil resources will eventually run out, it would be more logical to spend some of this money on developing new sources of power, such as wind and solar. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.

Governments in some countries spend large amounts of money on the oil search process. Eventually, the oil resources will not be available in the future. Therefore, I completely agree with the idea that it will be much more beneficial to use this money to develop new natural power resources.

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Some people think that governments should ban dangerous sports, while others think people should have freedom to do any sports or activity. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Some individuals are of the opinion that it is safer to ban dangerous sports, while there still some reservations that athletes should have rights to go for any sports they want. From this writer's perspective, I wholly believe that it is better for them to make decisions on any activities they are keen on. This essay will expound upon this by giving compelling reasons and practical examples.

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In all over the world, obesity is a growing problem among both adults and children. Why is this happening? And what can be done to solve?

Obesity has been a growing phenomenon in many societies across the world, and it negatively impacts on adults and kids. Since inactive behaviour is leading to being overweight among youngsters, I believe it can be solved by governmental activities.

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In many countries, smoking is now illegal in public places. Many people believe that such a ban is justified.

in recent years, many countries banned smokers from smoking in public places. Smoking in restaurants, parks and in front the children without their care has a great impact on prevalence of the lung disease and cancer. from my perspective, I fully agree with banning smoking in public places.

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