IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5. Page 249

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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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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Air travel can only benefit the richest people in the world. Ordinary people have little to gain from the development of air travel. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Flights are not only beneficial to wealthy people but also to common group of people globally. This essay will discuss why i disagree with the notion that low class person will not be affected by the advancement of the aeroplane.

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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 that any child can be taught to become a good sports person or musician. Discuss both the views and give your own opinion.

Many people believe that talent is inhereted rather than earned, while others think that it is something you earn by hard work. in this essay, I will go in-depth about both views and give my opinion on the matter.

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Some people think that competition at work, at school and in daily life is a good thing. Others believe that we should try to cooperate more, rather than competing against each other. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

There is a debate over which is the best way of living, with some saying battling at the workplace and at school is the optimal way of living, and others arguing that we have to work cooperatively, instead of competing with each other. Although the battle somewhere else has some benefits, cooperative working still remains the most effective way to live as it can help to get better results.

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The internet has caused many issues. what are some of the problems and what are some solutions?

Technological advances and the often use of the internet, humanity has faced many issues in different aspects such as emotional, economic, and physical. This essay will discuss some internet problems and tackle some possible solutions.

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In some cultures, children are often told that they can achieve anything if they try hard enough. What are the advantages and disadvantages of giving children this message?

In some areas, younger generations are often given the importance of dedication to achieve what they want. In the writer’s opinion, this advice allows child to achieve goals in their academics. This essay will discuss the two aspects of encouragement to children.

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Some people think that developed countries have a higher responsibility to combat climate change than developing countries. Others believe that all countries should have the same responsibilities towards protecting the environment. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Every day, tension around climate change continues to rise. Some argue that developed countries should take responsibility to tackle climate change, while others think it is a common responsibility of all countries. In this essay I will discuss both views and give my own opinion by supporting the idea that all countries have equal responsibilities to combat climate change.

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Countries should produce enough food for their own population and import as little as possible. Do you agree or disagree with this statemen

No one can deny that the food is the most crucial thing in the human life to live. I believe that countries must put the production of their food in its top priority and minimize the importing as little as possible. In the next paragraphs, I will discuss my opinion regarding the importance of being independent and the drawbacks of over importation.

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The major cities in the world are growing fast, as well as their problems. What are the problems that young peopl living in cities are facing with? Give solutions to these problems

Over the half of the last century, cities, particularly in developed countries, have been grown. However, this increase has led to serious problems that young people are facing. This essay will address some issues associated with these problems and introduce potential solutions.

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