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IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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An increasing number of people are choosing cosmetic surgeries. Why do people have operations to change the way they look? Do you think this is a positive or negative development

More and more people are concerned about their outer image these days, some of whom even choose to go to beauty clinics to alter how their faces or bodies look. There are multiple factors that might drive them to make such decisions, which I believe, could be detrimental. In this essay, I will focus on the reasons of this phenomenon before moving on to its effects on both sides.

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Large companies should pay higher salaries to CEOs and executives compared to other workers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In this competitive era, multinational companies give huge payments to their higher executives to be more active in the market and to get great outcomes of their work. There are split opinions among people because many opine that everyone should be given equal amount of salary. However, I agree with those who reckon that the leaders should be paid more as compared to other workforce.

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Some people argue that we should do research into their family history. Others, agree with the view that we should focus on the present and future generations. Discuss both views and give your own opinion?

Some people say that having a deep look into the family history is important, whereas others argue that focusing on the present and the next generation is the top priority. Although having an idea about what happened in the family past is essential, I support the latter view that paying attention to the present and the future of families is more crutial.

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Some people think that parents should teach children how to be good members of society. Others, however, believe that school is the place to learn this. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Beyond doubt, there are many discussions revolving around the issue of whether being good person lessons should be given to children by their parents or other people agree with these are taught by schools. From my perspective, I support both ideas. In the next paragraphs, I will delve into the main reasons in their detail.

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Nowadays many people complain that they have difficulties getting enough sleep. What problems can lack of sleep cause ? What can be done about lack of sleep? Nowadays many people complain that they have difficulties getting enough sleep. What problems can lack of sleep cause ? What can be done about lack of sleep?

In recent days a lot of individuals complain that they are suffering from sleep deprivation and insomnia which cause many problems such as lower performance on the job or at school. In addition, mental health conditions, such as depression, anxiety. Furthermore, increasing the risk of long-term diseases or conditions, such as high blood pressure and heart disease. But people can eliminate sleep disorders by following some pieces of advice.

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Nowadays, more people are choosing to socialize online rather than face to face. Is this a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

It is true that recently, the number of individuals who prefer to use social networks to be in contact with people has been increasing day by day instead of seeing each other on live. While this situation has some positive effects, there are many drawbacks.

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Some people encourage watching sports as a way of learning about teamwork and strategy, while others believe that one can learn these skills only through playing sports. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Some people encourage watching sports as a way of learning about teamwork and strategy, while others believe that one can learn these skills only through playing sports. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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In the future people will read only online and no one will buy printed newspapers. to what extent do you agree od disagree?

Nowadays, we can see everyone around us are tend to read newspaper through website or online portal more than the printed version. This kind of issue affects the prediction about the future, there is a saying that states there are will be no one buy printed newspaper, few years ahead. I personally agree with the statement that I will discuss more in the upcoming paragraphs.

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Many country encourage tourism. Does it bring advantages or disadvantages?

In recent times, delays in transportation and long journey times are the most common problems in most big cities. Increased usage of personal vehicles and continuous construction are the biggest causes of this phenomenon, while levying environmental taxes and investing in improving the efficiency of construction sector are the most viable solutions.

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Some people think that to solve traffic and transportation problems, c To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In the modern world, nowadays traffic congestion and transportation issues play a crucial role in many people's lives. Some arguments believe that should encourage people to live in the rural areas to solve these issues. I strongly disagree with this idea, because if the government improves their policy and innovations can solve these issues.

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Consumers are faced with increasing numbers of advertisements from competing companies. To what extent do you think are consumers influenced by advertisements? What measures can be taken to protect them? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

The competing companies usually showcase abundant advertisements which can influence the consumers. In this essay I will explore the influence of advertisements on individuals and also provide some measures to protect people.

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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

Over the last few decades, there have been vast advances in the field of medical science. Scientists have to use animals to some extent to be able to prove the safety of certain medicines or cosmetic products for human use. In my opinion, using animal experiments should be limited to some specific drugs.

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Nowadays people have to work for longer hours under stressful conditions. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Suggest the way by which the job conditions can be improved

It is argued that in this modern world, people have to do their job in an stressful environment for a longer time. Living expenses is increasing day by day as well as the unemployment rate, which makes people to do stressful job to cover all things unwillingly. Following the issue, I think technological advancement and a flexible work hours in the jobs are the best solution.

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In spite of the advances made in agriculture, many people around the world still go hungry. Why is this the case? What can be done about this problem?

It is evident that although we have a high level of cultivaion, there are still numerous people around the world suffering from the famine. I think the different levels between countries may lead to this and helping the developing stations be rich can be a good solution.

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It is important for people to take risks, both in their professional lives and their personal lives. Do you think the advantages of taking risks outweigh the disadvantages?

Nowadays, the rhythm of life is very fast and during the day people make a lot of different decisions. In some situations their decisions depend on that whether they want to take risks or not. While there are some drawbacks of taking risks, I still believe that these cannot overshadow the benefits.

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Some high schools have a requirement that students must complete a certain amount of volunteer work in order to graduate. What do you think about this type of requirement? Give details to support your opinion.

Attachment is what other schools require for students to graduate which will be voluntary work as one will not be paid. In my opinion this requirement is a necessary evil as it equips students for the future. More details will be alluded below.

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Robots and artificial intelligence are being developed to replace humans in the work place. Why is this happening? Do you think this will have a negative or positive impact on society?

The development of technological devices with their minds is creating several workers instead of people in factories. This writer believes that it is positive in this digital era due to the demand of consumers and a high standard lifestyle.

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Robots and artificial intelligence are being developed to replace humans in the workplace Why is this happening? Do you think this will have a positive and negative impact on society?

The development in AI and robots fields are altering almost work of humans in most big companies. It is the writer of this essay who contends that this is an adverse influence in the near future due to the significant changes in the amount of jobless people in all fields.

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Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in order to travel to or work in a foreign country. Others say that these are not the only reasons why someone should learn a foreign language. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion

Some individuals believe that the acquisition of another speech is only for traveling or getting a job in a foreign country. Whereas others agree that this is not the only reason. I will discuss both views in this essay and I strongly agree with the latter idea because it is also needed for higher education and some businesses.

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Robots and artificial intelligence are being developed to replace humans in the workplace. Why this is happening? Do you think this will have a positive or negative impact on society?

In digital era, the development of artificial intelligent and robots leads to the replacing of humans in working area. I believe that it is derives from the robots' effective productivity and the lack of humans resources in several jobs. Additionally, I argue that it will help ensuring the safety for people in risk jobs, but it also the major reason for the rising of unemployment.

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