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IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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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 neighbourhood or teaching younger children) To what extent do you agree or disagree?

An argument has arisen between two views, the first group says that high school students should work in free community service, while the second one objects to that. In this report, I will go through both sides of this conflict, and then allow me to share my position.

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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

in the 21st century, usage of non-renewable energy sources has come on to a peak. Experts predict that oil resources in the world will be exhausted in near future. Therefore, most of the people argue that, some part of money that is already being spent on exploring new oil wells should be used to enhance renewable power sources. I totally agree on this view and facts related to this will be discussed in this essay.

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nowadays, most countries can improve the standard of living through economic development, but some social values are lost as a result. Do you think the advantages of this phenomenon outweigh the disadvantages?

Today, the pursuit of economic progress can change the flow of people's life positively and promote some cultural value. From my point of view, while the economic development undeniably brings various benefits, it is prominant to prioritize tradition.

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Women can do everything that men can and they even do it better. They also can do many things that men cannot. But it is a fact that their work is not appreciated as much as men’s, although they have to sacrifice a lot for their family and career. It is said: “A woman’s place is in the home.” What do you think?

It is a well-established fact that women are capaple of doing everthying that men do and also, they sacrifice alot for the well-being of their family, or for growth in their career. However, even in this case, some people state that a woman’s place is in the home. I completely disagree with this idea. There are two principal reasons for this.

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students should pay the full cost for their own study, because university education benefits individuals rather than society. to what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some believe that teenagers should pay for all expenses for their education as university courses bring more advantageous to the students than the society. From my point of view, I totally disagree with this phenomenon, hence the following essay will give some reasons and explain my opinions.

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in the future nobody will buy printed nespapers or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. to what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement.

With the startling pace of technology development, publication is no longer just paper-based nowadays. I believe it is an inevitable trend that more and more people will read digital news or books. However, traditional way of reading should be encouraged too, therefore, the two forms should coexist to meet readers' needs.

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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 ?

There is a controversial perspective heating a debate over the fact that in many nations, the population of flora and fauna is deteriorating. This essay is devoted to underlying culprits, followed by some effective solutions to this dire problem.

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Nowadays, many families move overseas for job opportunities ( Advantages & Disadvantages both views and give your opinions)

These days more and more people are moving to abroad for better lifestyle and more jobs over there,

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Some people say that being a bisinessman is burdening,while others believe that entrepreneurship gives the chance to live like the individual wants.To what extent do you agree

Some are of the opinion that owning a business brings burden, while some others think being an entrepreneur gives choice for a person to live in a way he want to.I agree that an entrepreneur had flexibility and freedom to design a life they would love to live.

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Some people say the cars should be banned from the centers of cities. Do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, cities has showed a significant increase in cars, and this resulted in environmental realated problems such as air pollution and traffic congestion. It is believed by some people that cars should be prohibited from city centers. In my opinion, i agree with limiting the numbers of private cars in city center and promoting people to use the public transport.

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It’s better to buy just a few expensive clothes rather than lots of cheaper clothes. Do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, lots of people are tend to buy an expensive clothes instead of getting a lot of cheaper clothes. This essay will agree with this statement. Firstly, this will discuss on how the quality of the clothes is more important than the quantity of the clothes. Followed by that, it will discuss how people are attracted towards the expensive brands.

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Some people feel that the legal age at which people can marry should be at least 21. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Certain individuals believe in making age 21 as the minimum age for marriage. I completely agree with this and marrying before age 21 should be avoided.

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Should long-term job seekers in receipt of government benefits be made to do voluntary work so that they give something back to the community? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

No doubt, unemployment is boosting us very fast nowadays. The topic of jobless people who are reciving stiphend from government should contribute in coumunitie's work, has sparked recent debate and controversy. I opine that they should support nation by voulntaring.

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The government should control the content of violence in films and on TV to decrease the level of violent crime in society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

An argument has arisen between two views, the first one believes that governments should control the content of violent videos to minimize the percentage of murders in the community, while the second view objects that. In this report, I will go through both sides of this conflict, and then allow me to share my position.

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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 giving children this message

In many cultures, the children are being told that burning candle at both ends will make all their dreams come true. Personally, I strongly side with this view and I believe insisting on this massage brings about so many plus pints for children.

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Whoever controls the media controls the mind. Discuss this statement and give your own opinion. agree = messages disagree = depend on activities

Nowadays, more people are using the social media, and a lot of them acknowledge that it, indeed, affect their way of thinking, beliefs, and actions. In this report, I will go through the proofs of this statements as well as its reverse one, and then allow me to share my point of view.

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There is no doubt that globalisation has benefited the world by bringing together people, business and nations. People who criticise it stand in the way of progress. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In the 21st century, advancements due to globalization has affected all most all sectors through out the world. Accordingly, many opportunities have been created to bring people, businesses as well as regions together. Although, there are some criticism towards this approach, vast area of its pros can not be overlooked. This essay will support the current trends of globalization.

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At the present, the population of some countires includes a relatively large number of young adults, compared with the number of older people. Do the advantages of this situation of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?

A balanced population consist of almost equal amount of youth and older adults. However, certain nations inculde majority of young adults compared with geriatric population. Although having ample youngsters bring tremendous advantages of the respective country, losing of older people have certain disadvantages that can not be overlooked. I will discuss both aspects of this matter before infering my constructive feedback.

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In the last few decades, there have been more and more cases of famous people being hounded by the press. Some people think that famous people in the the media should have no right to privacy. To what extent do you agree?

One school of thought holds that celebrities do not have legislation in terms of private lifestyle. I accept that this perception is just somewhat justified, I assert that there are other factors that might logically lead to opposition.

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Nowadays consumer goods have become the most important part of people’s lives. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

Evidence suggests that buying products is a growing trend and is a undeniable part of everyone in their daily life. Although there are a number of benefits involved in this approach, the drawbacks are by no means negligible.

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