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IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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In the future, people may no longer be able to pay for things in shops using cash. All payments may have to be made by card or using phones. Do you think this will happen one day? Why do you think some people might not be happy to give up using cash?

It is a known fact that most of the monetary transactions in the coming days will be made by either cards or digital payments. In this essay I will discuss why this a positive development and why it might be a drawback for a few individuals.

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these days, many universities courses are offered through the internet. Some people think that online teaching has more advantages than conventional classroom teaching or lectures, while others claim that there are significant advantages. Do the benefits of online teaching outweigh the disadvantages?

Nowadays, with the widespread use of the internet, most educational corporations provides online education oppurtunities to individuals. However, some people argue that getting online education causes more harm than good, while, according to the others, online education offers a wide variety of advantages. In my opinion, benefits offered by online education outweigh its disadvantages.

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There is a lot of pressure on young people today to succeed academically. As a result, some people believe that non-academic subjects, such as physical education and cookery, should be removed from the school syllabus so that children can concentrate on academic work. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

There is a well-established fact that students experience a lot of pressure in order to succeed academically, and due to this reason non-academic subjects should be excluded from the school syllabus, so students would be able to focus on academic subjects only. I personally believe that those lessons should be included to the schedule of students. There are two principal reasons for this.

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Some species of animals are almost extinct; and many others seem to be fast approaching a similar risk. What are the reasons for this? What should be done to solve this problem?

In this day and age, a number of animals are becoming extinct while others are suffering similarly. The principal cause for this issue is the polluted environment, yet it can be tackled by the government setting strict laws for the waste treatment process.

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Some people think that teachers are no longer needed because students can study via the Internet. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

With today’s advanced technology, online courses have become more popular than before. Some argue that tutors are not necessary for the education system. I strongly disagree with this notion, because teachers play an important part in the educational process. edu

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Many people work from home using modern technology today. Some people think that only the workers benefit from this and not the employers. Do you agree or disagree?

Working remotely is a new method that many people will derive a benefit from it. Both employers and employees will profit. Fortunately after Corona virus, many businesses decided to reduce costs and try to create an envaironment for their workers to work from home.

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Doing an enjoyable activity with a child can develop better skills and more creativity than reading. To what extent do you agree? Use reasons and specific examples to explain your answer.

In recent years, there has been a growing debate about whether engaging in enjoyable activities with children fosters better skills and creativity compared to reading. While reading undoubtedly has its merits, I firmly believe that participating in enjoyable activities with children can indeed enhance their skills and creativity to a greater extent. Here are several reasons supporting this viewpoint:

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Some people say that governments should pay for public health care and education, while others say that it is not governments’ responsibility. Please discuss both views and give your opinion.

Some people contend that it is government's responsibility to financially support people's health care and education, whilst others argue that it is rather an individual's responsibility. I personally align with the former opinion as I believe it is the government's responsibility to provide basic needs and protection for their people who cannot specifically protect themselves.

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Some people believe it is better to raise children in the city, while others consider the countryside to be a more suitable choice. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

It is considered by many that raising children in the major city will be their prior option, while others believe that it is better to live in the countryside. In my opinion, I agree that urban living is a preferable choice.

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Many people believe that social networking sites (such as Facebook, Zalo,...) have a negative impact on both individuals and society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

There is a growing trend of individuals engaging with social media. Some argue that social networking sites, commonly known as SNS, have adverse effects on both individuals and society. I personally concur with this viewpoint due to the inability of people to find contentment in their real lives.

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Many children these days have an unhealthy lifestyle. Both schools and parents are responsible for solving this problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

A number of children, nowadays, lead their lifestyle unhealthy. The responsibility for this phenomenon has belonged to both schools and parents. This essay totally agrees with that statement because of the undeveloped minds of children and their dependence on their living environments.

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Some people believe that professionals, such as doctors and engineers, should be required to work in the country where they did their training. Others believe they should be free to work in another country if they wish. Discuss both these views and give tour own opinion.

Their is a view that people who work in profession sectors should be work for the state where they got financial support or job training. Others assert that they should have freedom of occupational choice. I support the latter.

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Nowadays, more and more people to have children later in their life. What are the reasons? Do advantages of this outweigh disadvantages?

There is a current trend that young couples tend to build family and have children in the later years of their life. This phenomenon can be the result of financial constrains from economic crises and more years invested in education. It also provide benefits and drawbacks towards the society, which I personally believe that this trend has given more positive effects.

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Some people think that everyone should have the right for free education. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Education is the fundamental right of every individuals that not only responsible for person's growth but also plays a huge contribution in nation's development as a whole. Regarding that, a mass of population opines that it should be available for free of cost to each and every person. I strongly agree with this statement. I will justify my opinion in the following paragraphs.

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Some people say that in all levels of education, from primary schools to universities, too much time is spent on learning facts and not enough on learning practical skills. Do you agree or disagree?

Education plays a vital role in every individual’s life that leads their life towards the growth. Regarding that, a mass of the population opines that education system prioritize teaching theoretical facts on learning practical skills. I strongly agree with this fact. In the present essay, I will justify my opinion before giving a logical conclusion.

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In some countries there are more young people choosing to enrol in work-based training instead of attending university. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?

In our modern world, the choices made by young people with regards to beginning a career are changing as many of them are choosing do training in the workplace. This has numerous benefits for both the society and the young, though some drawbacks also exist.

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The tourism industry has grown enormously over the last fifty years, and there are few places which are unaffected by it. However, tourism rarely benefits the countries which tourists visit. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In last half century, the tourism industry has increased at a greater extent but there is a still small portion of places which tourist havent touched yet. Infact, it has been believed that the parts of world where tourist visits doesnt have much help by tourism. I strongly disagree with the statement and to justify my opinion, I will be sharing few facts with an example in a following paragraph.

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4) In some countries, owing a home rather than renting one is very important for people. Why might this be the case? Do you think is this a positive or negative development?

In many countries, home ownership, has greater importance than paying rent. This is because many feel a mortgage is a better investment for the future, however I do not believe this is a advantageous because it reduces a person’s freedom.

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What skills are taught in school in comparison to what is needed in actual life.

The school curriculum in the UK is designed by the Department of Education. They decide what subjects and skills the students need to learn in school and high school. When we talk about skills, we can distinguish between skill for our future jobs or skills required to run our household effectively. In this essay, I will discuss what is the current situation in the UK with respect to these two different skills sets in schools.

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The money spent by governments on space programmers would be better spent on vital public services such as schools and hospitals.

There is a side argument that governments all over the world are allocating huge budgets for the development of space technology. However, on the other side people suggest that it would be a great help if the same funds were used for the upgrade of the education and health sectors. I agree that the development of people's major needs is important. However, up to some extent space technology is also required. I will provide my view in the following paragraphs.

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