IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5. Page 371

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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It is increasingly popular to have year off between finishing school and going to university. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?

Nowadays, a lot of students have a gap year between finishing school and going to college. In this essay, I will examine this phenomenon and try to explain the merits and demerits of this situation.

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Countries are becoming more and more similar because people are able to buy the same products anywhere in the world. Do you think this is a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Some people say that different nations are becoming very similar due to people can purchase the same goods anywhere in the world, no matter where they live. I think this is true and it can be a positive feature of globalization. There are some negative aspects too, but overall, the benefits surpass the drawbacks.

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Having different languages makes it difficult for people of different nationalities to communicate with each other. It would be better if there was only one language in the world What are the advantages and disadvantages of everyone in the world speaking the same language?

A variety of languages have been established since decades ago. Nowadays, people believe it should be concluded with one common language in order to communicate with each other easily. There are some advantages and disadvantages to this statement. This essay will break down how it affects the world.

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TV is harmful for children. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Television is considered as one of the most important entertainment devices for all the families. It has a massive negative impact on the lives of kids at a young age. In this essay, I will elaborate more on how children are getting affected by this electronic device in their growing period.

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Many criminals commit further crimes as soon as they released from prison. What do you think are the causes of this? What possible solutions can you suggest?

These days,when the term of stay in prison ends,a lot of criminals do new delinquencies just after their release. It is agreed, that the main cause of this issue is the lack of resources to provide life with better quality. This essay, firstly, will discuss the main motives for causing new crimes,followed by an analysis of measurements which can be taken to prevent this.

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Some jobs are based at a single work place where the hours are the same each day, while other jobs involve frequent travel and irregular working hours. Discuss the advantage of both types of job and give your own opinion about which one is best.

It is often reported that some professions are based at a single workplace where it is the same every day, at the same time there are some professions where travel is available and unofficial job occasion. This essay first shows that the former suits students and people who have family, and the latter is best for people who are single.

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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?

Nowadays, despite the scientific achievements, the absolute majority of people deems that we need to do our best to protect the environment. After all, a fair part of these likens animals to humans and believes that all experiments with the animal kingdom should be forbidden forever. In this essay, the advantages and disadvantages of this idea will be represented.

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Many university students want to learn about different subjects in addition to their main subjects. Others feel it is more important to give all their time and attention to studying for their qualification. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Nowadays, the young generation prefer studying other subjects, which are not included in their main course. However, some people think students must put all their attention only on their main subject. They believe this is more crucial. In this essay, I am going to discuss both views and give my opinion.

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Overpopulation in many major urban centers around the world is a major problem. What are the causes of this? How can this problem be solved?

The population growth in the world has already gone out of control, especially in most Asian and African countries. This problematic issue in these areas is uncontrollable due to illiteracy, poor quality of life, some social and religious taboo against population control. In this essay, I will explore some of the problems associated with overpopulation and propose some solutions.

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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?

It is argued that many children suffer from diseases and this happens due to having vaccines. This is a debatable issue which has a counter of reasons that would be considered to solve this issue such as parents ought to decide whether they consume vaccines for common diseases or not, otherwise, they should make a law to impose such type of issue to protect their children. This essay will provide reasons and examples to support this issue in further detail.

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some people say that human activities on earth are better but some are against it. what is your opinion.

In this modern era, there has been a rise in human activities on the earth due to which our planet is getting harmed day by day. But some think that it is better to have more experiments which makes the earth a better place to live. I personally believe that this type of activity directly affects the earth in the form of pollution and resource depletion. In this essay, I will elaborate my viewpoint in the forthcoming paragraphs.

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Some people think that new houses should be built in the same style as older houses. Others believe that the local council should allow people to choose different designs for their houses. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

In today’s climate, buildings are being constructed in different styles all around the world which demonstrate their cultures and traditions. There have existed two conflicting views regarding the design of newly built houses. While it is claimed, that new apartments should be constructed like old ones, many others, myself included, believe people should be allowed to choose their ideal design.

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Some people believe that education is important to get jobs while others believe it its experience and skills. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

It is argued that education and having a certificate are significant to achieve occupations, whereas other people, including me, think that having some knowledge such as experience and ability is more important than having a certificate. If you have skills, you can be a brand in your field.

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Many people these days rely on traditional medicines rather than going to doctors. Is this a positive or negative development?

In these latter days, more and more people are choosing traditional medicine instead of conventional treatment. In my opinion, this is a negative development which can lead to subversive consequences, such as side effects, lost time and wasted money.

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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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