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IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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Some people think it is important to spend money on roads and motorways than on public transport systems such as railways and trams. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Whether funds should be allocated to public transport systems such as trams and railways, or directed towards motorways and streets remains a contentious issue. I believe that resources should be dedicated to improving road infrastructure, as it plays a crucial role in alleviating traffic congestion and enhancing the ease of movement.

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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 ?

Whether students must study art courses because of their importance makes an argument. This writer believes art classes do help children but making art classes compulsory is not need because they lean more on hobbies rather than subjects, other subjects such as math, physics are more important for the child's development.

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In many countries, the number of animals and plants is declining. Why do you think this is happening? How can this issue be solved?

In recent years, the alarming rise of extinction of natural species, especially animals and plants, is a pressing concern. It poses a significant threat to the global ecosystem. Henceforth, this essay delves into the multifaceted causes behind this phenomenon and explores potential solutions to mitigate further detrimental impacts on the earth's biodiversity.

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Children are generally more successful in foreign language studies than adults. Thus, it is better to learn language in childhood. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Children have more ability to learn several languages than adults. Hence, it is important that kids must be exposed to more languages apart from their mother tongue. My opinion is divided and I will explain my reasoning in the following passages with examples.

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

Doing voluntary community service can be a crucial way to contribute to society and some people recommend that it can be included in the secondary school compulsory education. To a large extent, I agree with this suggestion. In the following, the advantages and disadvantages of doing unpaid community service will both be discussed.

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There seems to be increasing trend towards assessing students through exams rather tah than Continual assessments. What are advantages and disadvantage?

Assessing students based on examinations and continual assessments has been practiced for a long time. Is this technique beneficial and effective? In this essay, we will discuss the pros and cons of exams and their impact on students, compared to continual assessments.

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Government should spend money to encourage the development of sport and art for school students, rather than supporting professional sports and art performances for the general public. Do you agree or disagree? Give your own opinion.

So many countries' governments support the sports and art sections by making people aware of the sports and art benefits. Some of them prefer to encourage this talent from schools. On the other hand, some prefer to support professionals in the mentioned field. This essay will discuss these two points of view.

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Over consuming sugar is unhealthy .Some people think that the government should take responsibility to control it.Others think that individuals should take responsibility for their sugar intake.Discuss both views and give your opinion .Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

It is important to keep our healthy, on the other side some researchers have proven that consuming sugar in higher portions rather than what our body needs is unhealthy. While some believe that this issue should be taken by the government to control by regulation, I would agree with those who argue that this sugar consumption limitation must be handled by individuals.

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More and more schools allow fast food restaurant to sell their products to their students.Is it a positive or a negative development?

Nowadays, an increasing number of fast food restaurants has led to a troubling effect in all over the world. A lot of schools are now giving the permission to sell these food items to their students. In my opinion, It is a negative development. In the following paragraphs, I intend to discuss the reasons behind its negative impact.

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Scientists agree that many people eat too much junk food and it's damaging their health. Some people think that this problem can be solved by educating people, while others believe that education won't work. Discuss both views and give your opinion

Scientists hold a belief that individuals overconsume fast food and it is detrimental to folks' health Yet, this issue is thought to be tackled by educating Individuals, while others argue that education is not the best solution for this problem. The author of this essay believes that education has a chance to prevent people from consuming an enormous amount of fast food.

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In many countries the proportion of older people is increasing. Could this have more positive or negative effects on society?

In many states the proportion of senior citizens is increasing. Thus, this can lead to many advantageous and disadvantageous sides. In my opinion, having an significantly increasing older population, will have negative effects sometime in the future.

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In many countries, the amount of crime is increasing. What do you think are the main causes of crime? How can we deal with those causes?”

In recent years, many nations have witnessed a troubling rise in criminal activities. This essay will explore the primary causes of this surge and propose measures to mitigate these factors effectively.

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In the past, most people used to travel to their place of work. With increased use of computers, the internet and smart phone, more and more people are starting to work from home. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development? You should use your own ideas knowledge and experience, and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.

If back in the day people used to go to their work place, nowadays, with the rise in development of tecnology, work from home starts to gain popularity. In this essay I will discuss some of the reasons why working online attracts more workers and the challenges it may bring.

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In order to learn a language well, we should also learn about the country as well as the cultures and lifestyle of the people who speak the language. To what extent do you agree or disagree to the statement.

As we are living in a flat world nowadays, people seek to learn new languages on a daily basis. Many believe that to master a foreign language, one should also get familiar with the original place as well as the local's ways of living and traditions. In my opinion, I believe that seeing beyond the words is important, as it is the nation and its people who make the language lively.

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Southlands main exports in 2000 and 2024, and future projections for 2035.

Southlands main exports in the past, which were the 2000s, are in the present, which is 2024, and in the future, which will be 2035.

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Some people think that cars are the best way to travel in a city, while others think that bicycle is better. Discuss both points of view and give your opinion.

Transportation is one of the most considerable factors when people travel, and some believe that the best choice to reach a city is driving cars while others claim riding bicycle should be the way. In my point of view, bicycle is basically better option than cars even though it totally depends on situations.

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Describe the last time you received an important letter or email. You should say: who the letter or email was from when you received it what it was about and explain how it made you feel.

E-mails play a very crucial role in everybody's life and it has become an important part of everybody's routine. We all receive e-mails every day as it shows a formal way of working. I receive many e-mails every day related to job vacancies, online shopping, and so on.

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Some people think that young people should follow older people's examples. Others believe it is quite natural for teenagers to challenge what old people say. Describe both point of views. Give your opinion with reasons and relevant examples.

Respecting the elders is universally agreed as a virtue, however, nowadays it is believed that young people should challenge some old concepts which are outdated. I partially agree with both ideas. This essay will first look at the arguments for respecting the senior before turning to those against.

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In the future all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of drierless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages.

Cutting-edge technologies have led to the creation of driverless vehicles and during the last decades these innovatives tools have become widely popular due to their positive impacts in societies. From my perspective, I consider that the benefits oustand the stumbling blocks, and in this essay, I will explain my reasons in detail.

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In some coutries the average weight of people is increasing and their levels of health and fitness are decreasing. What do you think are the causes of these problems and what measures could be taken to solve them

Nowadays in many countries around the globe people are affected by gaining more weight due to bad happens of eating as well as having issues with health fitness that is declining.

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