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IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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Disadvantages and advantages of having only one child. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

People hold distinctive opinions regarding a debate which is linked to the advantages and disadvantages of having one child. In my opinion, neither the benefits nor the drawbacks following automation outbalance.

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In recent years, online shopping has become increasingly popular. Some people think such a shopping method is beneficial, while others believe it creates more problems than it solves. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Nowadays, due to different platforms and applications, online shopping become very popular among people. Some individuals believe that it would be very beneficial. In contrast, others think that the disadvantages are much more. I think beside some problems it may have the merits are much more.

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Whether or not a person achieves their aims in life is mostly related to luck. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Always luck is one of the main factors that people depend on their lives to achive their goals. In this essay, I disagree with this statement because people are mainly based on doing their activities on regular basis and they are ambitious.

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Nowadays many people have access to computers on a wide basis and a large number of children play computer games. What are the positive and negative impacts of playing computer games and what can be done to minimize the bad effects?

Computers have invaded our world in all categories. For a result , it has an immense impact on our life. Some people claim that this influence is more harmful. However, others believe that computers lead us to positive success. This essay will discuss both points of view and express how to reduce bad effects.

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Memorising facts is the most important way to succeed in education. 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 or experience.

Learning by heart, is thought by many as the most efficient method to get success in education. Although, memorising facts could help someone learn faster and may help them overcome exams in their career, I strongly disagree with this. Byhearting neither provides a deeper insight into a particular topic, nor, does it help apply the facts learned in a real life situation.

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Some people believe that allowing children to make their own choices on everyday matters (such as food, clothes and entertainment) is likely to result in a society of individuals who only think about their own wished. Other people believe that it is important for children to make decisions about matters that affect them. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

Children's freedom about their choices has an integral part in children behaviour. It is, therefore, not surprising to see how it has caused a controversy among people about whether children should make their own decisions about all matter or not. Freedom leads to positive impacts like begin self-confidence but unlimited freedom causes several problem, because of that some people firmly support their argument, others adamantly object to it. I have solid reasons to agree with both two of which are being selfish and self-confidence.

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Global warming is one of the biggest threats humans face in the 21st Century, and sea levels continue to rise at alarming rates. What problems are associated with this, and what are some possible solutions?

Global warming is one of the greatest dangers of humanity in the 21st century, furthermore, sea levels' rise proceeds at threatening rates. Inundations are a huge problem that are caused by sea level's quick rise and one of the few working methods to deal with them is construction of dams. This essay will discuss the effect and the possible solution in more details providing examples.

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Some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money. Others argue that it is better to try and improve such situations. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

Many people prefer adjusting to the difficulties, while others try hard to develop their lives until they feel satesfied and comfortable. In this report, I will go through both sides and then allow me to share my point of view.

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Most of the urgent problems can only be solved with international cooperation. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In today's political and economical climate, many developed countries and global leaders around the world face a plethora of challenges within their own homelands. However, most of the urgent problems can only be solved with international cooperation. I wholeheartedly agree with this statement since factors like climate change and peacekeeping can only be achieved when nations work together toward a common goal.

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There is an increasing trend sround the world to have a small family rather than a large family. What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of having small families rather than a large family.

Traditions and customs are rapidly changing. As a result, parents in many countries are now choosing to have less number of children than in the past. This essay will examine what are the main advantages and potential drawbacks from both childrens' and parents' persperctives, of having smaller families.

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

In modern world, one of the serious problems related to my country is the increasing level of crime. The key factors of criminal activities and potential solutions to minimize the effects of them will be discussed in this essay.

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Children of different ages and countries play computer games these days. Parents think these computer games have little educational value and have harmful effects on children. What is your opinion?

Nowadays, computer games are played by children from various ages and countries. While some parents believe that it has positive sides, I stand with those who think that computer games bring much more negative impacts to children.

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As countries develop, more and more people buy and use their own cars. Do you think the advantages of this trend for individuals outweigh the disadvantages for the environment?

Tiny businesses and city markets became out of service in several states because individuals are interested in huge supermarkets. So , this means that poor people in every country will not be able to access these companies and purchase their needs . There are many positive sides to this fashion as well as a number of downsides.

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Some school leavers go traveling or work for a period of time instead of going directly to university. Do you think this has more advantages, or disadvantages on their study？

It's a perfect thought to choose trveling or working for a brief session before continuing their studies in university.

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Internet development has great impact on people’s life. Some people say social media do more harm to the youth. Other people sat they do the great to the youth, Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Internet has been significantly developing in recent years. It is believed by a contemporary group of individuals that social network has a negative impact on youngsters whether others assume that it has more advantages to them. This essay will discuss both these points of view and argue in favour of the latter.

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Some people think that the best way to improve transport safety is to lead the driver test each year. What extend to you agree or disagree.

Safety in public transportation is a critical subject which is always under experiment. Safety in driving, not only saves driver's life and people in the car, but also saves other's lives which are passing by. It's purely important that drivers will be always under control by checking their mental and physical health. Government must have strict laws regarding this matter because when an accident happens, beside the expenses that have been ocuured, many lives might be in danger which is not irreparable. It's totally a correct opinion that drivers must repeat tests every year otherwise their driving lisence will be expired.

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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

There is a great debate between cars and bicycle is the best mode of transportation to travel in a city. Some advocate for the convenient and comfort of car, while some champion the ecological and health benefits of bicycle. I prefer to travel in car because it is a more relaxing way for me to enjoy urban travel experience.

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In the past when students want to pursue suniversity degree they prefer their own country, however these days the trend has completly chaged. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.

In previous years, most pupils were prefer to study their university abroad instead of their own country, but nowadays it has totally changed. While there are some drawbacks to this trend, I consider that they are not as important as its benefits.

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Success is often measured in terms of how much money somebody has earned. Do you think wealth is a good measure of success? How else could we measure whether somebody is successful or not?

Success is a complicated philosophical concept that is both individually and culturally determined. In modern times, it is often gauged by a person's financial strength. While most people believe that the monetary gains are the best measure of being successful, I believe that how wholesome was a person's life is the barometer for success. In this essay, I will highlight that there are other parameters as well for measuring a successful life.

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Some people believe that all companies’ decisions should be decided by managers, while others think that it is better to include employees in decision making. Discuss both views and give your opinion?

There common belife such as while running a company exacutives should take responsibility to make every decisions while others think that they must consider preference of workers under their control. Personally, I think collective decision making is more convinient as its increases a chance of successful outcome.

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