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IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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In some countries, a few people earn extremely high salaries. Some people think that this is good for a country while others believe that the government should control salaries and limit the amount people can earn. Discuss both views and give your opinion

Some argue that authorities should control wages and limit the earnings of people in order to eliminate inequality. I believe that the few people earning extremely high salaries will provide job opportunities to other people with their success.

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Nowadays, sports is a big business with high earnings for professional sports people and companies involved both financially and other ways. Is this a positive or negative development for sports? Give reasons for your

It is indisputable that the financial profit of sports sector is significant for both athletes and sports companies. This essay firmly believes it is a beneficial development, as the growth of this sector can influence people to adopt healthier habits.

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Some people say that teenagers should work part-time and earn money. This way they will learn basic lessons about work and become more disciplined. Other argue that teenagers shouldn’t sacrifice their rest and after-school activities to work. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

People have different views on whether teenagers should do part-time jobs to earn money, through which they can learn basic manners and discipline, or focus on other important activities, such as spending time with friends and relaxing, instead of giving up their free time to work. This essay will explain both views with suitable explanations and examples, along with my point of view.

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Some people say that self employment is better than a job in a country or an institution. Discuss both modes of work and give your opinion.

Claiming that self-employment is better than working for a government or any private company has become a common thought. Under my experience as a self-employment fitness professional, I strongly believe that being self-employed brings greater benefits than having a regular job.

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In many countries women and men are working full time. It is therefore, logical for women and men to share household works. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

IN MANY DIFFERENT COUNTRIES THESE DAYS MALES AND FEMALES ARE WORKING FULL-TIME JOBS. IT IS THEREFORE, LOGICAL FOR THEM TO SHARE DOMESTIC WORK TOGETHER. DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE?

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Some parents believe that their children should do educational activities during their free time. Others say that in this way children are under pressure. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

This world has changed today, especially in the educational system. Nowadays some people believe that you shouldn’t give children educational activities during their free time. Others say they have to do educational activities. This essay will explain both perspectives, and I will give my opinion.

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The Internet has changed the world today. Many think it is amazing and has improved life while others believe it has caused many problems. Give both advantages and disadvantages of the internet.

he world has drastically changed and that includes technology. Many people claim that the internet has changed life for the better. Others believe that it has created some serious problems. This essay will examine both the advantages and disadvantages of the internet.

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The world of work is changing rapidly and employees cannot depend on having the same job or the same working conditions for life. Discuss the possible causes for this rapid change, and suggest ways of preparing people for the world of work in the future. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

In this modern era, many individuals are suffering from living an expeness which, is growing day by day. Therefore, the most effective method is to change job more frequently and they cannot depend on the same job for a long time. In this essay, I will look into the problems offer some solutions and present my opinion

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Some people say that history is one of the most important subjects. Other people think that, in today’s world, subjects like science and technology are more important than history. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experiences.

It is highly debatable when it comes to science or history. Many supporters of history argue that it is the most important subject to study in school while, others argue that science and technological studies should given more priority in school. This essay will discuss both sides before articulating my own stance.

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It is often said that governments spend too much money on projects to protect wildlife, while there are other problems that are more important? Do you agree or disagree?

It is often argued by many commentators that, governments invest handsome amounts of money to save wildlife, even though, nations have more pressing issues such as education and unemployment. I completely disagree with this notion and firmly believe that those funds should be invested to address these issues first. My inclination will be explained in further paragraphs.

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Both government investment in public transport systems and reductions in public transport ticket prices will help to reduce transport pollution greatly. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.

Government allocation of funds to public transportation systems and the reduction of public transport fares effectively reduces environmental damage. This essay agrees with this statement because it encourages people to use public transport and reduces traffic congestion.

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Some people support the idea of imposing taxes on fossil fuels (oil, coil and gas) in order to reduce energy consumption. Other people disagree with this approach. Consider the debate and its arguments, and come to your own conclusion.

A group of individuals believe that countries should impose taxes on fossil fuels to reduce energy usages, while

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The illustrations show how chocolate is produced. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

The diagram presents the process for the making of chocolate. Overall, there are a total of ten stages in the process, beginning with the growing of the pods on the cacao trees and culminating in the production of the chocolate.

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Some people support the idea of imposing taxes on fossil fuels (oil, coil and gas) in order to reduce energy consumption. Other people disagree with this approach. Consider the debate and its arguments, and come to your own conclusion.

In today's globalized world, while some proponents argue that imposing taxes on fossil fuels is a better idea for reducing energy consumption, others advocate that it is not a viable measure for the issue. Although imposing taxes has a few disadvantages, I firmly believe that it offers greater advantages. This essay will examine both merits and drawbacks, supporting my perspective, and providing relevant examples, before reaching a well-justified conclusion.

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If you could meet any famous person, living or dead, who would you choose to meet? What would you tell him/her? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

It is firmly believed by some people that the workers should get the benefit of extended vacations as it enhances the dedication of employees towards their work. I disagree with this approach because there is a tendency that the workforce might feel lazy after long weekends. In addition, the implication of the policy of longer holidays will reduce the productivity of the business, hence, leading to economic disadvantages.

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TOPIC – Some people say that the main aim of advertising is to improve sales of products that people do not really need. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

With the wide spread of various types of advertisement, some people feel exhausted by seeing them repeatedly and considering that demanding them to make unnecessary purchases is the main goal of the advertising industry. However, personally I disagree with this point of view for the following reasons.

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In many countries, the number of animals and plants is declining. Why do you think it is happening? (causes) How to solve this issue? (solutions)

There is no denying the fact that wildlife existence is crucial for the planet's balance. since the amount of animals and green landscapes is decreasing has raised significant concerns.

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As Earth runs out of natural resources, we have started to look to space for solutions. However, some people argue that this is the wrong thing to do, and instead we should look for alternative solutions here on Earth. To what extent do you agree with them? What alternatives might there be to exploiting de space for natural resources?

Currently, our planet is running out of resources that are in limited quantities, which is why scientists are investing money and time in space exploration to extract useful resources. In my opinion, people shouldn’t do this. It is better to study the Earth in order to recreate the resources.

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It is neither possible nor useful for a country to provide university places for a high proportion of young people. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is both impossible and useless for a country to provide a larger percentage of young adults with college placements . I completely disagree with this statement because it is possible by constructing more colleges and useful as young individuals will replace their elder counterparts in the future.

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Some people say that young people learn useful skills by playing electronic and computer games. Others say that young people who play electronic and computer games waste their time. What are the advantages and disadvantages of computer games? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Some people think that playing video games can teach the young good skills, while others believe that playing computer games may consume their time even using tablets or mobiles. I totally agree that this is not good for the young and I will discuss this in my essay before reaching a conclusion.

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