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IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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6/2 In some countries, online shopping is replacing shopping in stores. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

Nowadays, because of updating technology and communication applications, online shopping becomes a trend for majority of consumers. However, some argue whether this phenomenon is beneficial to our society or not. Personally, I believe this is a positive trend, and the following content will outline my reasons.

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More and more young people are using drugs and alcohol these days. What are the causes of this problem? What are some possible solutions?

Nowadays, teenagers are using a lot of addictive substances such as drugs and alcohol. This problem is caused because a lot of them have curiosity and want to be accepted in a social group, and the most viable solution, it is show to the young generation the consequences of keeping an addict life to drugs.

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• These days, using chemicals in food production and preservation is increasing. Do the disadvantages of using chemicals in food outweigh the advantages? • Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. •

In the current situation, due to lifestyle modifications and rapid growth in the consumption of food, factories have been constrained to use hazardous syn- thetic chemicals in the manufacturing and preservation process. Although the existence of chemicals in food is beneficial at some point, in my opinion, the disadvantages go beyond the advantages and can bring about diseases.

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In spite of 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 claimed that nowadays despite all the achievements of humanity in producing food, there exist countries where people are suffering from hunger. There are many reasons for it, and it is not really easy to solve.

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In some countries the average weight of people is increasing and their levels of health and fitness are decreasing. What do you think are the causes of these problems? What measures could be taken to solve them.

In recent decades, the amount of people with obesity has increased. This results in the deteriorating levels of their overall health and fitness. One of the plausible reasons why this happens is because of their lack of physical activities. To overcome this problem, we need a comprehensive approach such as self-motivation and building supportive environments.

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Nowadays the way many people interact with each other has changed because of technology. in what ways has technology affected the types of relationships people make? Has this become a positive or negative development?

In contemporary times, the modes of communication among individuals have evolved significantly due to technological advancements. This transformation not only enhances relationship bonds but also facilitates the formation of new connections with diverse individuals. However, emerging issues cast shadows over this prospect, which will be explored below, along with my perspectives.

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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?

The automated industry is progressively adopting Artificial Intelligence technology to streamline operations and improve overall automobile performance. Autonomous vehicles heavily rely on technology, so far, such expertise has never been proven error-free in non-human operated vehicles.

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The best way to solve environmental problems would be for the current generation to accept a simpler way of life for the sake of the next generation. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In recent times, our planet has suffered substantial deterioration in terms of the environment. To overcome this issue, it is generally suggested that the world's current residents should adopt a simpler approach of life for the upcoming generations. This essay completely agrees with this viewpoint since this problem could lead to health issues and threaten future inhabitants; thereby, encouraging people to switch to green transportation should be the primary strategy for adressing this issue.

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More and more People are shifting to a Plant based diet. Why is this the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

Many cultures have traditionally followed a meat-based diet, but an increasing number of people are now replacing the animal products in their diet with plant-based foods. This essay will examine the key drivers of this trend and argue that it is a largely positive development.

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Nowadays, more and more older people who need employment have to compete with younger people for the same jobs. What problems does this cause? What are the solutions?

In the contemporary era, it is irrefutable that elderly people have little chance to get the same careers as younger age groups. Thus, this paramount issue become one of the global problems that require possible solutions.

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Nowadays, most children prefer to spend several hours playing with electronic devices over doing more traditional leisure activities. What problem does this cause? What do you think are possible solutions?

In this increasingly digital world, many youngsters would rather spend most of their time playing online games than do outdoor activities. This essay will discuss the issues caused and propose some possible remedies.

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Fast food is a part of life in many places. Some people think this has bad effects on lifestyle and diet. Do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, fast food is so popular that it has become an integral part of our lives. Although it provides much convenience to busy individuals, it is contended by many that fast food contributes to poor lifestyle and unhealthy eating habit. I firmly agree with this statement as the prevalence of fast food discourages home cooking and leads to rising rate of obesity.

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The global demand for oil and gas is increasing. Some believe that we should therefore encourage the exploitation of remote areas. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

In this modern epoch, with increasing the population demand of oil and gas also increasing around the world. Some believe that people encourage the exploitation of untouched places. This trend has more drawbacks than benefits; this essay discusses it briefly for the following reasons.

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Some people think that the government should strictly control the supply of fresh water, while others think we can use as much water as we want. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

There is always a debate about how to use water correctly. Recently, people have posed a question of whether the government should take their control to limit the supply of fresh water due to its scarcity, and let citizens have access to the water resource freely. in my opinion, I think authorities should focus on other solutions rather than decreasing the source of drinkable water. In this essay, I will discuss both sides and give clearly my thoughts.

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Some people believe that it is important to give gifts to friends and family to show that we care about them. Others think that there are better ways to show that we care. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Many people think that they should give gifts to make their family, friends and loved ones happy and have a good relationship. This opinion is also true on the one hand, but not all good relationships are based on gifts. I suppose.

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Some university students want to learn about other subjects in addition to their main subjects, Others believe it is more important to give all their time and attention to studying for a qualification. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion

Nowadays, there is a great variety of subjects in addition to the main subjects in college. Students can decide whether or not to attend in these courses according to their own views. Some of them may learn about these additional subjects, while others may choose to devote all their time to the main courses. In my opinion, although it is important to have a good performance in the main classes, having extra subjects is a better choice for college students.

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Some people believe that it is good to share as much information as possible in scientific research, business and academic world. Others believe that some information is too important or too valuable to bee shared freely. Discuss these views and give your own opinion.

Nowadays, when sharp development in different fields of studies can be observed, people argue whether knowledge must be accessible or person should pay to get it. It is agreed , that valuable information requires years of studies , therefore not everything should be shared for free. This essay ,firstly, will discuss why it is necessary to provide people with sufficient knowledge and with what kind, followed by an analysis of reasons why some experiences should be gained by a fee.

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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 sides and express your opinion.

It is considered by some that high salaries make benefits for a country whereas other people think that salaries should be controlled and limited by the government. In my opinion, I believe that achieving balance is key and there should be neither excessively regulated nor inadequately monitored salaries.

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Scientists and technology experts seem to be more valued by modern society than musicians and artists. To what extent do you agree

Many people are convinced that academics and technocrats more valuable than musicians and artists in contemporary world. In my opinion, from the point of view of public importance, many creative professions are not strictly necessary. In turn, technical specialists and researchers are needed by society to solve important problems of living.

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Demand for gas and oil is increasing and so finding new sources in remote and untouched areas is a necessity. Do the advantage of this is outweigh the Like disadvantages?

In this contemporary era, with increasing demand for automobile vehicles directly leads to an increased supply of oil and gases. However, to reduce that government should implement new policies to look for new resources in remote or unaltered areas. Besides, it has a plethora of merits that surpass the demerits. This essay shall discuss both the view in the following paragraphs.

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