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IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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Although rapid industrial growth in poorer nations is often praised for boosting their economies, it also brings significant environmental downsides

Although rapid industrial growth in poorer nations is often praised for boosting their economies, it also brings significant environmental downsides. These harmful effects are varied and require complete solutions to fix properly.

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Some people think that the best way to reduce crime is to give criminals longer prison sentences. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is often argued that imposing longer prison sentences is the most effective measure to combat crime.However, I firmly disagree with this view because I believe that addressing the root causes of crime, such as lack of education and poverty, is a far more fundamental and sustainable solution.

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Many people no longer read newspapers or watch TV news programmes. Instead they get news about the world from the Internet. Is this a positive or negative development?

That people learn about the news from around the world using the internet more than traditional sources is a positive development because articles can be published faster, people can shape their opinion using a vast variety of sources and information is more accesible as well.

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Some people think that technology has made our lives more complex, while others believe it has made life easier. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

It is often argued that modern technology has made life more complicated, while others believe it has simplified everyday activities. Although technology can sometimes create new challenges, I believe it has overall made our lives easier and more efficient.

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Some people think that governments should spend more money on public services rather than on the arts. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

In recent years, the debate over government spending priorities has become more intense. Some people believe that governments should focus on public services such as healthcare and education. However, others argue that funding the arts is equally important. This essay will discuss both views and explain why I support prioritizing public services.

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Some people believe that children’s leisure activities must be educational, otherwise they are a complete waste of time. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your experience.(huseyn mock)

Although some people believe that leisure activities must be educational, I firmly believe that leisure animation help children relax and reduce stress, which is important for their mental health and overall development. Since this issue affects society, it is important to take a clear instance. This essay will explain why I support other activities with relevant reasons and examples.

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The tendency of human beings to copy one another is shown in the popularity of fashion clothes and consumer goods. To what extent do you agree

There is no denying the fact that people tend to get the same thing in fashion and shopper things. While it is a commonly held belief that this phenomenon has increased. There is also an argument that opposes that. In my opinion, there are some benefits of similarity in fashion and buyer things.

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It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the view? What sort of punishment do parenta and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children .

Many students believe that studying multiple areas besides core ones is better than focusing only on one field. Despite the benefits of learning a variety of subjects, I am convinced that concentrating on one qualification is more effective. This essay will explore both sides and outline my view.

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There is too much noise in many public places in cities. What are the causes of this problem? What can be done to solve the problem?

In recent years, there has been so much noise in community areas in cities. Two significant issues associated with this trend are construction and commercial activities, hope can be found in the possibility of governments installing noise barriers.

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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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