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IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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Some people fail in school, but end up being successful in life. Why do you think that is the case? What is, in your opinion, the most important thing to succeed in life?

In many societies, obtaining formal education is a necessity and parents tend to gauge children's capability from their school scores. However, there are proofs where the individual who failed in school still still succeed in work life and there is a possible answer to these cases. While formal education equips people with the initial knowledge, there are essential things that have a significant part in bringing success in life.

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In cities and towns all over the world the high volume of traffic is a problem.What are the causes of this and what actions can be taken to solve this problem?

In the present age, how the concerns about the high volume of traffic could be dealt with has sparked much debate. The primary reason we need to take into consideration is hectic plans of companies and schools leading to the mind-blowing amount of cars gathering in the streets. Having taken the measures like the improvement in every day arrangements or sponsorship of cycling routes and public transport, the issue could be managed.

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Some parents believe that learning mathematics at school is redundant and should not be taught while others believe that it should remain a foundational subject whether or not it is used later in life. Discuss both views.

A considerable amount of people commented that giving knowledge about the maths subject to primary school students should be reduced,whereas many individuals said mathematics should be considered a foundational subject whether it is helpful or not in the future time. Both viewpoints are discussed in the further paragraphs.

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Art classes, such as painting or drawing, are as important for children’s development as other subjects, so it should be compulsory in high school. Do you agree or disagree?

Many people believe that art classes should be mandatory for all children in schools. However, I disagree with this viewpoint and believe that children should have the choice to decide whether to take art classes or not.

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Employers sometimes ask people applying for jobs for personal information, such as their hobbies and interests, and whether they are married or single. Some people say that this information may be relevant and useful, while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

There is a trend these days for organizations to get a detailed account from employees regarding their personal life including marital status and leisure time activities.Some folks think that such information has nothing to do with the job requirements and may be exploited in a negative way while others believe that this is important for better management and also for the provision of a friendly work environment.This essay will discuss both views and give my opinion that it is essential for employers to know the personal details before designating assignments in order to cater for requirements of the subordinates.

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The plans below show the ground floor of a library in 2001 and how it was developed in 2009. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Contained in two illustrations is information pertaining to the transformation of a library's ground floor between 2001 and 2009.

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Art classes, such as painting and drawing, are as important to a child's development as other subjects, so it should be compulsory in high schools. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Many people believe that the courses which teach students how to draw or paint are also crucial for the development of a child as other subjects, therefore, they ought to be required in high schools. This writer agrees that art classes are as important as other disciplines, due to these courses not only help improve the creativity of children but also help them relax.

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There should only be one government in the world rather than a national government for each country. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

One government is better than multi-governments to rule the world. Although by putting one government in charge, conflicts between nations will decrease, by dedicating one leader to each country, managers can concentrate more on their people. Therefore, the drawbacks outweigh the benefits.

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Young people’s ideas and attitudes are different from those of their parents and grandparents. What are the differences? What problems may be caused?

Growing interest in generational differences has been highlighted over the decades. From this aspect, questions about that young individual’s thoughts and attitudes are different from those of their parents and grandparents arise. This essay will illustrate what the differences are and what problems may be caused.

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Some people believe that nowadays we have too many choices. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

In today’s world, the rapid advancement of technologies and globalisation has resulted in a vast number of choices for individuals in every aspect of life. I totally agree with the statement that the abundance of options has become overwhelming and detrimental in many ways, leading to decision fatigue and dissatisfaction.

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Art classes, such as painting or drawing, are as important for children’s development as other subjects, so it should be compulsory in high school. Do you agree or disagree?

It is widely believed that art classes provide significant impacts on children’s development. While it is true that they offer undeniable benefits for youngsters’ growth, I contend that the compulsoriness in high school is unnecessary.

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Some people say that the main environmental problem of our time is the loss of particular species of plants and animals. Others say that there are more important environmental problems. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Over the past century, environmental problems have been increasing throughout the world. Therefore, some experts argue that the main problem that should be considered is the reducing rate of specific plant and animal species. While, others consider different challenges that should be investigated. However, in my opinion, other challenges such as global warming, deforestation, and drought are generally essential ecosystem issues, which will be discussed in this article.

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Art classes, such as painting and drawing are as important to child's developmet as other subjecs, so it should be compulsory in highschool. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Presently, the topic of the role of art class is an important argument point. It is the opinion of this writer that painting lessons should not be mandatory in high school as it is necessary for social life and the choice for career.

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People today are surrounded by all kinds af advertising. this both affects what they think is important and is a negative influence on their lives. To what extent to you agree or disagree?

Advertising on mass media is becoming all-pervasive in this modern worldthan ever before. However, there remains certain discrepancy as to whether the total impacts of these forms of product endorsements have advantageous or disadvantageous to the sustainable growth of civilized society. Whereas many put forward opposite proposition, i hold to the belief that the imperfectness of these advertisements is far outweighed by its practical benefits.

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Some people say that the main environmental problem of our times is the loss of particular species of plants and animals. Others say that there are more important environmental problems. Discuss both these views and give your opinion

One of the most prevalent trends in the contemporary world is the cumulative increase in environmental issues due to the increase of motors. While many folk argue that more precious are plants and animals, others believe that the most important is the surroundings. This essay will discuss both notions and will provide an opinion at the end of this topic.

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Some people think that individuals today are more dependent on each other.Others believe people have become more independent.Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Whether individuals today are more dependent on each other is a highly subjective discussion point.However,from prior experience, it is more beneficial for people have become more independent due to having more social skills and hard work by themselves,despite those who believe that depending on someone can get good achievement or successful results in their life.

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

A number of people believe it should be a requirement for high school programmes to include an unpaid community service, like working for charity, teaching sports to younger children. I completely agree with this idea and consider it as a helpful way to educate pupils that also can benefit them with the future job aspects.

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With the development of social media, more and more youngsters are being allowed unsupervised access to the internet. What problems may this trend lead to? What solutions would you recomend?

In contemporary society, advancements in technology, such as the internet, have become crucial, especially for the younger generation. However, social media is not a safe platform for youngsters to use without supervision due to problematic content, such as sexual and violent material. In this essay, I will address the problems of this trend and provide optimal solutions to mitigate these issues.

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Nowadays many people chose to be self-employed, rather than to work for a company or organization. Why might this be the case? What could the disadvantages of being self-employed? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant example from your knowledge or experience.

In this contemporary society, many young generations prefer to be self-employed and pursue their entrepreneurship rather than working in one company or organization. In this essay, I will examine reasons behind this trend and address some drawbacks.

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Some people consider playing sports is beneficial for schoolchildren. Some, however, believe sport activities also have some drawbacks. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of children playing sports.

Sports are one of the activities that have not been fading throughout the time. However, it is thought by some people that sports will bring advantages to the children in schools while others believe that it offers a number of downsides to the kids. In this essay, both advantages and disadvantages will be discussed before reaching a conclusion.

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