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IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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Human activity has had a negative impact on plants and animals around the world. Some people think that this cannot be changed, while others believe actions can be taken to bring about a change. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Nowadays, people's lifestyle changes have a tremendous unfavourable impact on trees and animals. Some groups of people believe that it is impossible to do anything now, whereas others state that still we have enough time to save the environment by making robust plans.

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As the internet becomes more popular, newspapers are becoming a thing of the past. 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 and experience.

The internet is becoming available to everyone as people now have access to the latest news at their fingertips via smartphones. I completely agree that this had reduced the number of people reading the newspapers. I will explore some the reasons for this change.

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Art classes, such as painting and drawing, are as important to chil’s development as other subjects. So it should be compulsory in high school. To what extend, do you agree or disagree?

There is a controversial idea that art lessons are equivalent in terms of importance to other subjects about the development of a child and it must be compulsory in high school.This writer strongly supports the opinion that artistry is crucial and needs to be a necessary subject for students because of creativity and more career options.

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In many countries the widespread use of internet has given people more freedom to work or study at home instead of traveling to work or college. Do the advantages outweigh disadvantages?

In some nations, the availability of the Internet has allowed to work or attend school rather than going to workplaces or colleges. While there are some merits to this , this essay will discuss its several detrimental consequences.

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Some people argue that all experimentation on animals is bad and should be outlawed. However, others believe that important scientific discoveries can be made from animal experiments. Can experimentation on animals be justified? Are there any alternatives? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.

Nowadays, there are multiple arguments about experimentation on animals. There are some who agree with this method rather it has been used for a long time and has a huge role in the medical field . Also, some said there an alternatives and that it is important to save animals. This essay will discuss both points of view.

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Some people believe that to protect local culture, tourism should be banned in some areas whereas others think that change is inevitable and that banning tourism will have no benefits. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Certain individuals believe that local culture can be preserved by suspending international travel however others do not agree with the same idea. They think that it is not a solution of this issue because nobody can hinder tourism industry from growing and expanding. In this essay, both opinions will be explored further to draw a conclusion. From my perspective, it is an impossible maneuver and this industry should be supported to contribute to progress of its area.

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Scientists agree that people are damaging their health by eating too much junk food. Some people think the answer to this problem is to educate people. Others think education will not work. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

In the modern area, "fast food consumption" is being the buzzword of the day. Few among the mass believe that education sector forms the ideal solution to solve the given problem, whereas other oppose that academic tuition will not do its job. Both viewpoints have merits and demerits, as I observed educational lessons about consuming junk food will somehow alter consumer behaviour.

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Some people think that social media platforms are useful for business and making new friends, while others think that such websites are harmful. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of social media.

Social media is the talk of the decade, which points out two opinions one describes opportunities in multiple business & bringing people closer and the other shows harmful aspects of it. To describe the issue at hand I would like to present the advantages and disadvantages of social media.

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Some people think that the main factors influencing a child’s development these days are things such as television, friends, and music. Others believe that the family still remains more important. Discuss both opinions and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.

In these days, child development has always been considered to be an essential part. While some people believe that family plays an important role in raising children, others think that social factors like television, friends, and music have more influence on young people. In this essay, I will elaborate on two viewpoints, and my standpoint on the issue will be presented.

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As the internet becomes more popular, newspapers are becoming a thing of the past. 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 and experience.

At present, with the advancement of modern technology, the usage of internet has dramatically increased which results in less newspaper reading. I, personally agree with this statement. In the following paragraphs, I intend to discuss the reasons to support my opinion.

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Some people think the best way to solve the traffic congestions in cities is to provide free public transports for 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some argue that public transportation services every hour of the week are the main solution to reduce congestion in urban areas. I agree with this proposal because without reliable public passage, people will rely more on private vehicles, causing excess capacity on several roads in the city.

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Some people think a rise in the standard of living in a country only seems to benefit cities more than rural areas. What problems may those differences cause? How to reduce this problem?

Some people believe that cities area acquire many advantages from a rise in the standard of living more than rural areas which causes many problems that affect dwellers in rural areas directly. In this essay, both problems and solutions of this matter will be outlined before reaching a conclusion.

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Nowadays, more people move away from their friends and families for work. Do advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

It is true that the trend of migrating to other areas for more potential working opportunities has been accelerated by many employees. As far as workers find it a chance to change their life, this tendency has many benefits due to a range of reasons.

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Some people believe that developing countries should focus on improving industrial skills and infrastructure to drive economic growth, while others argue that investing in education and healthcare should be the priority. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

People are calling into question the main priority domains of development for developing countries. While some individuals believe that the industry and infrastructure play an important role in empowering the economy, others assert that education and healthcare sections should be considered as development pillars for a country. Both sides provides rational justification that will be elaborated.

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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 extend do you agree or disagree?

It is argued that some classes related to art like drawing and painting are to crucial to a child's improvement as other subjects, so they should attend high school. This writer agrees with this statement and will explain why in this essay.

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The government should take responsibility for their actions to the environment. To what extent do you agree?

In recent years, with the current speed of modernisation, it is inevitable that the environment has been negatively affected. Climate change is the alarming issue that mankind is facing due to toxic fumes produced by our daily activities. It is believed that the policy makers should be responsible for the things they do toward the environment. I strong advocate that argument, as I believe the authorities should be the role models for other organisation to follow.

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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 for in schools. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Art classes are proved to be significantly crucial, just like any other lessons, to the development of a child which is similar to other subjects. Therefore, it is compulsory for the curriculum of every school to have these lessons. The advocates this opinion due to mental benefits as well as creative thinking rather than considered those as a waste of time.

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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 school. To what extend do you agree or disagree?

Art should be considered as essential as other subjects when regarding a child’s development, therefore, it must be taught in high school. This writer believes that art could play an important role in improving one’s creativity and learning art can be a leisure activity to relieve stress which could be harmful to a child’s mental growth.

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

The role of art education in the holistic development of students has been a topic of ongoing debate. While some argue that subject like mathematics and science are more critical, others believe that art classes, such as painting and drawing, hold equal importance. This author agrees with this mindset because of developed skills and helping broaden their horizons.

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The importance of art lectures, such as drawing and painting, are equivalent to that of other subjects, on the development of a child, thereby, students in high schools should compulsorily learn them. This author shares the same view with this statement as skills enhancement, and good scores.

It must be acknowledged that there are no fixed patterns in the art field. Therefore, one’s product all depends on one’s imagination. Learning and producing arts can help to enhance people’s creativity and critical thinking, which skills are very crucial in the future. Moreover, arts are also a way of expressing one’s feelings and thoughts. Because of this, teachers are likely to have a deeper insight into their students’ personalities, knowing their strong and weak points. This will give teenagers an opportunity to understand more fully about themselves, so they can decide which jobs to do or courses to take.

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