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IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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These days, people work in more than one job, and often change career several times during their life. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?

In the contemporay era, many people tend to shift jobs from one place to another frequently during their course of lives. This essay will delve into merits and demerits of the phenomenon.

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In some cultures elderly people are highly valued, while in some other cultures youth are more valued. Discus both views and give your own opinion.

Human life is a secred blessing that deserves to be valued at all cost irrespective of age or racial differences. However, in some other parts of the world we have realised that there is more attention given to elderly community than the youth. This matter is debatable, in this essay, i will discuss both sides and explain why i think the elderly deserves more value than the youths.

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Some people believe that it is good to share as much information as possible in scientific research, business and the academy world. Others believe that some information is too important or too valuable to be shared free .

A group of people believe that free academic publishing is beneficial in research,

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The plans below show a public park when it first opened in 1920 and the same park today. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The plans illustrate that a society garden was opened in 1920 and it has been replaced some things in the same park now.

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Too many historic buildings are in danger and destroyed in many countries. What are the main reasons? How to protect them?

Monuments of historic significance are damaged or even attacked in several countries. It is caused by a plethora of reasons. These can be protected by authorities and general public by following various means.

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There are some violent cartoon characters on TV, which brings negative influence to children. Do you agree or disagree? What type of TV programmes are suitable for children?

In the contemporary era, children watch content on Television which can be intimidating to the young mind. I reckon that some kind of broadcasts are not suitable for kids. They should be watching the programmes that improve their creativity rather destroy it.

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Some languages spoken by very few people are losing their importance and may become extinct. Is it a good or a bad development? What are the reasons for this?

There are some languages in the world parleyd by tiny sections of the world. The significance of such dialects are vanishing, contributing to their possible extinction. Its a negative effect and a plethora of factors contribute to such phenomenon.

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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

Some people believe professionals, such as doctors and engineers, should work in the same nation where they were graduated. In contrast, others believe the otherwise which are professional may work in other nation due to their right to work anywhere. This essay will explain the issue from both perspective. In my opinion, the specialists can work abroad due to its advantages outweight the disadvantages.

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In some cultures, children are often told that they can achieve anything if they try hard enough. What are the advantages and disadvantages of giving children this massage?

In some countries, kids are informed that they would achieve anything if they try their best. There are some benefits and drawbacks of this.

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By punishing murderers with death penalty, society is guilty of commiting murder.Therefore, life in prison is a better punishment for murders. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Some folks believe that the killers should be should be given life imprisonment rather than a death- sentence to avoid further murders in the community.Although true to some extent, i tend to disagree with this statement because of the fact that strict decisions are needed to purify the society from the criminals.

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In some cultures elderly people are highly valued, while in some other cultures youth are more valued. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Every society has its own culture and what they believe in. Some cultures value and respect the elderly whilst in other cultures the youth are an epitome of value and respect. From my perspective, I am inclined to stand neutrally. I will unravel both views below.

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Print media, including magazines and newspapers, will soon be completely replaced by internet news sources. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

It is a debatable topic whether the hardcopies of media such as magazines and newspapers will be no longer available in the near future, and people will obtain news from the digital forms. I totally agree with this statement because the society becomes more and more environmental conscious nowadays and limiting the paper wastes will save the environment. Another reason is that the digital forms are available anywhere and they are easier ways to access daily news. This essay will explore the reasons and ptovide some examples.

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In many cities, problems related to overpopulation are becoming more common. Some governments are now encouraging businesses and individuals to move out of cities to rural areas. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?

One of the most prevalent trends in this contemporary world is migration of majority of people towards cities from rural areas as they feel that they can get more facilities in cities as compare to regional areas. While it is possible to claim that people enjoy more praceful days in villages as compare to the hustle and bustle of city, my view is that benefits outweigh the drawbacks. In this eassy, I will examine both sides of the argument.

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Some people say free time activities for children should be decided and organised by parents. Others say that children should be free to choose what they do in their free time. Discuss both views and give your opinion

There are opposite views either children’s leisure agendas should be decided by parents or themselves. In my opinion, I believe that it is best to give children freedom to choose free-time activities because it can improve their self-confidence.

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Some people say that now we can see films on our phones or tablets there is no need to go to the cinema. Other say that to be fully enjoyed, films need to be seen in a cinema. Disucss both these view and give your own opinions.

Undoubtedly, with the rapid technology improvement, people can see movies

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In some countries, people's weight has significantly increased, while their levels of health have decreased. What do you think may be the causes of this problem,and what solutions can you suggest to solve them?

In recent years,more and more people have become overweight and their physical fitness level has declined and it has created great concern among some countries.In my opinion,the major causes of this problem is the availability of unhealthy foods as well as technological advancements.To address this problem effectively,the governments should raise awareness about the detrimental effects of these foods and levying high taxes on them.

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Many museums charge for admission while others are free. Do you think the advantages of charging people for admission outweigh the disadvantages?

A significant portion of historic art buildings seek payment to permit entrance to the enthusiasts while others provide this facility without any charge. I believe charging a certain amount of fees is essential and it undermines the downsides of such practice.

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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?

The payment methods have been developing to lessen banknotes payment. In my opinion, this might affect people in daily life because paper money will be replaced by cards or online process. Furthermore, some people will be unsatisfied because of hard method and paying heavy taxes.

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Some people think it’s better to educate boys and girls in separate schools. However, others believe that boys and girls benefit more from attending the same school. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

It is often argued that government should not spend on organizing art and cultural events, whilst others disagree and opine that spreading awareness of the art and culture of the nation is indeed very important for the country and its people. This essay agrees that art and culture is a unique identity of the nation and government must allocate some funds to preserve them.

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Many people use social media every day to get in touch with others and news events. Do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages

In the contemporary era, people tend to maintain relations with their friends and acquaint themselves with the news through socializing platforms available over the internet. I think its advantages are far more appealing than the disadvantages that will be examined further in this essay.

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