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IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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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 driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience

In the future, all vehicles will be autonomous. Passengers will be the only people inside them. I believe businesses could cut costs by using driveless cars, and this advantage far outweighs any potential disadvantages. One downside of self-driving cars might be that they could lead to large employment losses. Nowadays, in many countries, a great number of people are making a living by driving, be they truckers, bus drivers, or delivery couriers. Imagine all these people are made redundant by autonomous cars. That would raise the unemployment rates in these countries significantly. However, I think this can be avoided if drivers re-skill to get themselves a job in a new sector. On the positive side, driveless cars could help businesses reduce operating expenses. This is because with these cars, they would not need to hire drivers to deliver their products or services to their customers. For example, the American logistics company UPC currently has hundreds of thousands of trucks, dr...

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Today more and more tourist are visiting places where conditions difficult such as sahara deseret or the antartic .what are the benefits and disadvantages for tourist who visit such places?

There is no denying that there has been increase in the number of couples choosing to have no children is ubiquitous across the globe due to its importance. The majority of folks are in favour of this statement due to its numerous merits. However, some of the people highlight its demerits first. In my further paragraphs, the advantages and disadvantages of the same will be discussed.

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In many cities there is a lack of space to develop and as a result, in order to modernise, old buildings are demolished and replaced with new buildings. What are the disadvantages of knocking down old buildings? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

In many rapidly growing cities, the lack of available space for development has led to the reconstruction old buildings to contemporary ones. This essay will examine the drawbacks of destroying historic buildings before evaluating whether the benefits truly outweigh these disadvantages.

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Some people say that the Internet will soon become the preferred method of delivery of the news and information, causing the newspapers and magazines to gradually disappear. Do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion and include examples from your knowledge or experience. I'm

In today’s world, many individuals rely on the Internet in every task they have such as searching for information and getting the latest news. Many people believe that due to this improvement magazines and newspapers may disappear in the near future. I partly agree with them. In this essay, I will explain my view.

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The number of people who are at risk of serious health problems due to being overweight is increasing. What is reason for the growth in overweight people in society? How can this problem be solved?

In recent years, the number of overweight people has grown significantly and they suffer from serious health problems such as heart disease and diabetes. The main reason for the growth in obesity is a sedentary lifestyle, however, it can be tackled with good awareness among the society by not only authorities but also local people.

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

It has been observed that diverse nations prefer to purchase a house instead of paying the rent each month. This is because they want to secure a home for their children, which is povital. Moreover, it is firmly a positive decision as well as it is a big investment.

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Many people believe that international tourism is a bad thing for their own countries. What are the reasons? What are the solutions to change negative attitudes?

Nowadays, some citizens assume that overseas travellers have a negative affection on their own nation. There are many discussions regarding the main reasons that lead to the current situation and whether there are any solutions to change the bad attitudes. These questions will be answered in the following paragraphs.

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the working week should be shorter and workers should have a longer weekend . do you agree or disagree

It is been argued whether the work days should be shorter and that the workers should have more free days. Although others agree with this statement, I disagree, because it will lead to a lack in the outcome and workers will have less excitement for work.

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Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no special knowledge of the following topic. Many childhood diseases can now be prevented through the use of vaccines. Should parents be made by law to immunise their children against common diseases or should individuals have the right to choose not to immunise their children? You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.

Before this breakthrough in technology and medical innovation, some diseases are very dangerous for children and could lead to death. So that is why, long ago diseases became one of the most worrying things because of the lack of information about It. But nowadays, there are vast childhood diseases that can be prevented by vaccines which have been discovered lately. Fortunately, these vaccines work very effectively in preventing children from suffering from some diseases. It has saved plenty of children's lives around the globe who could definitely died before this vaccine were found.

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Some people feel that manufacturers and supermarkets have the responsibility to reduce the amount of packaging of good. Other argue that customers should avoid buying good with a lot of packaging. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

There is an ongoing debate over the responsibility of manufacturers and supermarkets for the production phase. While some individuals claim that reducing the amount of packaged items responsibility goes to producers and distributors because they are the starters of the process, others believe that buyers should not buy products with a lot of packaging to send a message to the producers. This essay will explore both views before presenting a personal opinion.

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Studies suggest that many teenagers these days prefer socialising online to meeting one another in person. Why do you think this is the case? What measures could be taken to encourage teenagers to spend more time meeting one another in person? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

The reasons why young adults avoid meeting up in person are that there are no consumption-free spaces and that friendships created online often spread across borders. Therefore, to encourage teenagers to meet up, it would be beneficial to make long distance public transport affordable and provide spaces for social interactions.

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Some people feel that manufacturers and supermarkets have the responsibility to reduce the amount of packaging of good. Other argue that customers should avoid buying good with a lot of packaging. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

There is no denying that the amount of packaging can be a quite struggle. While it is a commonly held belief that manufacturers have the responsibility to decrease the amount of packaging for items. there is also an argument that customers have to avoid buying goods with a lot of packaging. This essay will analyse this topic from both points of view and express my opinion.

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Smart phones are being used in classrooms more than ever before. Some people think that this aids the learning process, while others think that it hinders it. Discuss both views and give your opinion

Some people believe that using mobile phones in classes facilitates the learning process, while others think that it deters it. Although online websites have great educational resources, I believe that the usage of mobile phones during learning causes distractions.

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The internet has greatly influenced the way people communicate and interact with each other. Some believe it has a negative impact on personal relationships. agree or disagree?

The internet has significantly changed how people communicate and interact in today's society. Some individuals argue that it ruins personal relationships, I strongly disgree with this view because I believe the internet helps improve communication and allows people to have relationships.

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Computers have made it possible for office workers to work remotely instead of working in offices every day. Working from home should be encouraged as it is good for workers and employers. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

Advancements in technology in recent times have changed patterns of work in offices. People are of view that working remotely has its significant importance, while some people believe that it has several shortcomings. The following paragraphs will shed light on both perspectives before expressing my opinion.

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Some people believe that our happiness depends on how much money we have. Others say that ‘money cannot buy happiness’. Do you think that having money is the key to happiness, or are there more important factors?

I strongly believe that money is helpful in most scenarios, including good growth in life and taking care of your loved ones, but not in every scenario like maintaining good health

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The plans below show a harbour in 2000 and how it looks today. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, andmake comparisons where relevant. Porth Harbour (in 2000) Publicbeach

The two maps illustrate the changes in Porth Harbour between the year 2000 and today. Several

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Computers have made it possible for office workers to work remotely instead of working in offices every day. Working from home should be encouraged as it is good for workers and employers. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

It is often argued that technology has made it possible for office workers to work remotely rather going in offices. While some people believe that working from home should be encouraged. I firmly think that it is a positive development. This essay will discuss the reasons for my opinion.

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Some people believe that reading stories from a book is better than watching TV or playing computer games for children. To wat extent do you agree or disagree?

There was a debate on whether reading books watching TV and playing video games are better for children. This essay is in agreement with the advantages of reading books due to the attention as well as the creativity.

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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?

People who view globalization as a negative trend, often face the argument that they are not open-minded and they stand in the way of progress. Although I agree that globalization has positively transformed our lives, I also believe it is important to acknowledge the threat it poses to the preservation of cultural diversity.

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