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IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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Some people suggest that sport champions should be banned from television, meanwhile the others say it is allowed. To what extent do you agree or disagree

Several people propose that sport competitions ought to be banned being broadcasted on television, whilst some argue that it should be allowed. This essay disagrees with the notion that television channels should not transmit sport championships as it is a form of entertainment for the majority of people, and because the athletes that are telecasted are role models for many, especially the youth.

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Some people feel that cities should allow for spaces for graffiti while others feel it should be banned. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.

There are growing beliefs that spaces for graffiti should be allowed by the government while others argue that it should be forbidden in cities. Some citizens believe that graffiti can make the city look dirty and community belief in the criminal records involved will add to the claims; however, I stand on the same side as those who allow graffiti space for creativity and the government supports to make regulations about the locations.

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Many museums charge for admission while others are free. What are the advantages and disadvantages of charging people for admission?

People are expected to pay a fee for admission in many museums, but some museums have no such policy. While charging museum-goers a fee has some clear benefits, it is not without its downsides.

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Giving children and adolescents pocket money is common throughout the world. Do the advantages of this practice outweigh the disadvantages?

Pocket money has become a ubiquitous practice globally, serving as a fundamental aspect of financial upbringing for children and adolescents. This essay will explore how the advantages of this practice often outweigh the associated disadvantages.

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As a part of their education, many students work at a company for a short period of time without a salary. Are there more advantages than disadvantages to this?

In the education scale, there is a moment when the student is willing to do an unpaid internship in a company for a short time as a part of the completion of their course. However, in this essay, I strongly disagree with this issue because I believe there are more disadvantages side and I will explain below.

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In the developed world, average life expectancy is increasing. What problems will this cause for individuals and society? Suggest some measures that could be taken to reduce the impacts of aging population

In the world countries with sufficient means have an increasing number of older people and it is problematic for both individuals and society. In this essay, we will explore the underline causes of this problem and propose practical and effective solutions.

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The most important aim of science should be to improve people's lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

It is often argued that the role of science should be to improve people's lives. Although I agree with the statement above, I believe that scientific advance must not limit itself to the extent of people's livelihood. This essay will argue that although satisfying people's needs is important we must acknowledge that scientific advance must also go beyond human-centric conception.

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Some people decide to start their own business instead of working for a company or organization. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

Some people prefer to open their business instead of working for others. In this essay, I will discuss the pros and cons of this notion.

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Many people use social media every day to get in touch with others and news events. Do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages

Appearing of social media had a tremendous impact on contemporary life, a vast amount of individuals use them every day for communication and receiving new information. While it has plenty of benefits such as possibility of finding like-minded people, who share your interests, and receiving news in real-time, we should take into account some drawbacks such as scrolling addiction and fake news.

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In the future, nobody will buy printed newspapers or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Some people believe that in the future, no one will purchase printed newspapers or books anymore because everything you want to read is available online for free. This essay disagrees with this statement, because in digital media, the quality of the content is often sacrified and printed media also brings a different experience than reading digitally.

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With all the problems in the world today, spending money on space exploration is a complete waste. The money could be better spent on other causes. To what extent do you agree with this view? Give reasons for your answer and give any relevant example or experience you have to support your answer.

Many people think it is nonsense to spend a huge amount of money on exploring space activities , which I am a little bit disagree with this statement and I will explain my point of view about this statement.

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In some countries, more and more people are becoming interested in finding out about the history of the house or building they live in. What are the reasons for this? How can people research this?

In general, numerous people argue that the origin of the places are necessary to know about. This essay will discuss the reasons and how to obtain it.

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Why do students prefer doing part-time jobs during their studies? Do you ‎think this has more advantages or disadvantages?‎

In recent years, the integration of unpaid community service into high school curricula has been a topic of heated debate. Advocates argue that such a requirement can instill social responsibility and valuable life skills in students. However, critics question its practicality and impact on academic focus. This essay will argue that while community service has its merits, making it compulsory may not be the most effective approach.

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With The Increasing Use And Development Of New Technology, Many Machine Are New Able To Do The Work Which People Used To Perform. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?

Whether replace humans with machines in the manufacturing processes is a recurring argument. This writer argues that the benefits of high productivity and the quality of products outweigh the drawbacks of the loss of occupation seen in people.

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Overpopulation of urban areas has led to numerous problems. Identify one or two serious ones and suggest ways that governments and individuals can tackle these problems.

Urban areas have always been places where people love to find their fortune which makes people move to town. This phenomenon led to numerous problems because of the overpopulation of the city. This essay will discuss the effects and solutions from both government and individuals.

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Some say that music, art and drama are as important as other school subjects, especially at the primary level. Do you agree or diagree?

It is argued that fine arts such as music, art and drama are equally important as other school subjects especially at the fundamental level. I totally agree with this statement, because these particular subjects improve the imagination, motor, and cognitive functions of students.

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Rich countries often give financial aid to poor countries, but it does not solve the poverty, so rich countries should give other types of help to the poor countries rather than the financial aid. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is believed that the rich countries should not give monetary aid to developing and underdeveloped countries as it does not combat poverty. I believe that the developed countries should give some other types of help to the poor countries and not direct financial aid.

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Some people think that government should not give international aid if they have disadvantaged people like unemployed and homeless in their own country. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people believe that the governments should not give aid to poor countries if there are underprivileged people within their own country. I believe that the developing and developed countries should always step forward to help the impoverished countries.

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Some people say the most important thing about being rich is that it gives you the opportunity to give back or help the poor. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

It is believed by some that the best thing about being affluent is having a chance to help the needy. While one benefit of being rich is that they can help the impoverished, there are many other advantages of being rich, which are perhaps more important.

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Individuals and countries cannot help everyone who needs help in the world, so they should only be concerned about their own communities and countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is believed by some that governments should only help their own citizens as it is impossible to help everyone. While I agree that governments ought to prioritise their own people, I also believe that they should help countries which are too poor to help themselves.

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