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IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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Some people think that all university students should study whatever they like. Others believe that they should only be allowed to study subjects that will be useful in the future, such as those related to science and technology. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Nowadays, the majority of people in the world are literate. With the variety of fields at schools as well as universities the question of whether students should be permitted to choose the subjects that they are interested in or it should be beyond their control. while some believe that students should be able to select whatever they want, others think they should only be allowed to opt some specific subjects which are more practical in future like science and technology, In the following paragraph, i will discuss both views and give my own point of view.

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Some people think that in order to solve trafic and transportation problems people should be encouraged to live in citeies rather than in suburbs or in the countryside. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, some people think that to solve traffic and transportation problems people should move to live in the city rather than in the suburbs. In this essay, I will both discuss the merits and demerits of living in the city.

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Some people say that computer games are bad for children by all means; others believe that these games are contributing to children’s development. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Due to the advancement of technology games are available everywhere and children loves to play as computer games gives pleasure to the children and contributes in their overall personality. Some people argure that it is beneficial for the younger ones because advance games helps them in enormous ways while other argue that it has adverse effects on their physical and mental health . I am agree with the notion that it is worse thing to play while sitting at the same place for long time .

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Road accidents are more frequent these days and claim many lives each year. As a result, some people suggest that drivers should take regular driving tests throughout their lives, rather than one single driving test, to improve the situation. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Nowadays, there has been a significant increase in car accidents which results in many lost lives, though people recognize a problem which is a logical solution. It is suggested that one driving test should not be enough for the rest of a person’s life, but regular tests should be taken. This essay will outline the positive and negative side of this statement, however there are more benefits which outweigh the drawbacks.

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Around the world, many adults are working from home, and more children are beginning to study from home because technology has become cheaper and more accessible. 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.

During the pandemic COVID-19, technology advancement has changed our livelihood from offline to online, leading to many people to work remotely at home. At the same time, the educational system has forced students to study from home. In my opinion, this phenomenon is a positive development for some people to emphasizing their knowledge using the technology.

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Sme people spend most of their lives living close to where they were born. What might be the reason for this? What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?

In the modern world, the residents have a major impact on many people's lives. Some people prefer living near the area where they were born. This essay will describe both the benefits and drawbacks of this trend, including reasonable reasons.

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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?

Nowadays, we can get everything effortlessly throughout the world. There are no differences between countries as their products are equally distributed worldwide. In this essay, I will state whether it is a positive or negative development.

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Heathcare and education are two important aspects of a nation and its population. Therefore, some people suggest that education and healthcare be free of charge and funded by the government. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Access to healthcare and education is crucial for the development and progress of a nation, and many suggest for free education and healthcare for the citizens of a country. I agree with the view as I think that the responsibility of providing these services for free should fall on the government.

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In many countries today crime novels and TV crime dramas are becoming more and more popular. Why do you think these books and TV shows are popular? What is your opinion of crime fiction and TV crime dramas?

Lately, many topics are being seriously talked about among various individuals and groups, and one prominent topic is crime novels. In the succeeding paragraphs, the reason for the growing popularity of crime novels in societies is to be discussed, along with the writer's view on the matter.

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Everybody should donate a fixed amount of their income to support charity. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is believed by some individuals that every person ought to donate a fixed amount of their income to support charity, however, I do not agree with this statement.

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Some students take one year off between finishing school and going to university, in order to travel or to work. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?

Nowadays, there is a popular trend that some high school youngsters prefer taking a gap year before entering college, for travelling abroad or taking a paid job. This essay aims to investigate these perspectives, and my point of view is that despite the potential drawbacks, it has brought many benefits for young individuals.

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Some people advocate the death penalty for those who committed violent crimes. Others say that capital punishment is unacceptable in contemporary society.Describe the advantages and disadvantages of the death penalty and give your opinion.

Numerous people argue that not all countries fit with only capital punishment, while others argue that the death penalty is the recommended punishment for humans who execute violent crimes all over the region. I believe the death penalty could be the best damnation because the criminal would be given up. Thus, this essay will discuss further the advantages and disadvantages of the death penalty.

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As we are facing more and more problems which affect the whole planet, good relationships between different countries are becoming more important than ever before. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

The whole planet is facing more problems that affect many countries at the same time such as global warming, environmental pollution, loss of biodiversity, and humanitarian crises. when such issues are evolving beyond control, we may need the help of others. This is why I agree that good relationships between different countries are becoming more important than ever before.

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Nowadays, one of the widely discussed problems are about traffic jams. What we should to minimise this problem? This essay will discuss about it.

Recently, the number of road vehicles have been increasing everywhere. As predicted, the growing amount of these transport modes creates traffic jams. The best way to cope with this situation is by decreasing private motorvehicles quantity. Therefore, two solutions will be highlighted in this essay, which are the improvement of public transport quality and the tax increase for nonpublic cars and motorcycles in order to tackle the congestion problem.

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People are annoyed or entertained by advertising, but they are not affected by advertisements when making shopping decisions. To what extent you agree or disagree?

Yes, I agree that majority of the people are annoyed by advertising and community might accept advertisements during purchases through online forums such as website shopping. Let's discuss the views on both arguments.

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

In certain cultures, children are often advised that they are able to accomplish anything through hard work. This essay will suggest that, building self-confidence and increasing the creativity of individuals are the biggest advantages of this while setting up unrealistic goals and increasing anxiety and stress appear to be the preliminary disadvantages.

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The spread of a ‘global language’ such as English will threaten national languages. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

It is undeniable that English has become more popular around the world and similarly there are other languages popular in many countries. The Term 'Global Language' is used to represent these languages and is considered to be useful learning based on one such language.In my opinion, I would strongly agree this will threaten the national languages.

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Most countries believe that international tourism has harmful effects. What problems are caused by international tourism? What are the solutions to address these problems?

There is a longstanding debate over whether tourism is beneficial or not. Though it is true that travelling industry can be one of the most certain factors in raising the level of GDP of a nation, there are also some negative aspects brought about by international tourism. In this essay, I will examine a variety of demerits of touring and suggest some solutions to these disadvantages.

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Traffic congestion are a serious problem in the city. What are the problems and solutions of this

Traffic build-up is a major issue that is common amongst cities. This essay will first suggest that the biggest causes of this are commuters travelling to work and individuals opting against public transport, and then argue that a rise in the proportion of carpooling as well as giving workers the option to work from home are the most viable solutions.

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In some countries, young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting universuty studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this.

Many students around the world have the opinion that working or travelling a year before starting academic study is a good option. This essay will discuss the experience gained and how saving money are the biggest advantages, however, reducing motivation to study and delaying careers are the main disadvantages.

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