IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5. Page 376

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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Some people believe that nowadays we have too many choices. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

In today’s technological era, a wide range of choices is provided for everyone which have argued is overwhelming. I strongly agree, to some certain extent, and I will discuss my view.

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Some people feel that the legal age at which people can marry should be at least 21. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is argued by some individuals that the legal age at which people can marry should be at least 21. I strongly agree with this opinion.

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Some believe that people today have no interest in maintaining the traditional culture of their country or region. Others believe that it is still important to people that we preserve a traditional way of life. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

In this age, while preserving our identity is a crucial point, culture seems to be ignored by people who find new ways of living. In my opinion, rather than dismantling parts of who we are, I believe that we should learn how to move forward in this generation while keeping our ideology stay true to itself.

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The rise of social media has affected personal relationships and society as a whole. Do the advantages of using social media for communication outweigh the disadvantages?

The development of social networking sites indeed has many changes in connecting with other people in their relationships. This essay will argue that the advantages of this are having opportunities to make friends online and it is more convenient to get in touch with families and friends when people are far away from them are eclipsed by the drawback of isolation involved.

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It is better for college students to live in schools than live at home with their parents. Do you agree or disagree?

It is often argued whether college students should live in a dorm or stay at home with their parents. While living in dorms can help them to be independent, staying at home provides a supportive environment for their study. I partially agree with both opinions, as each has its own benefits.

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The rise of social media has affected personal relationships and society as a whole. Do the advantages of using social media for communication outweigh the disadvantages?

There is no denying that social media platforms have impacted our relationships and society. I contend that despite the risk of addiction, using social media for communication is more beneficial, due to its speed and the way it is used to spread news.

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The rise of social media has affected personal relationships and society as a whole. Do the advantages of using social media for communication outweigh the disadvantages ?

As social media develops, personal relationships, as well as society, have been affected. The writer's opinion believes that the perk of saving time and accessibility to the latest announcements of social media outweighs the chance of online scam.

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The rise of social media has effected personal relationships and society as a whole. Do the advantages of using social media for communication outweigh the disadvantages?

In today's digital era human connections are profoundly affected by the rise in popularity of social media. This author argues that the benefits of connecting people and dating online outweigh the drawback of potential cyber violence.

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Some say that people living in high-rise apartments are lonely and unhappy, while others say that it’s advantageous to stay in high-rise apartments. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Living in high-rise apartments gives a different acceptance to people. The individual characteristics in high-rise apartments stimulate loneliness and sadness feelings. Conversely, others argue that it is more beneficial compared to living in low-rise apartments. This essay will explore the advantages and disadvantages for people to stay in high-rise apartments.

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In many countries, people are now living longer than ever before. Some people say an ageing population creates problems for governments. Other people think there are benefits if society has more elderly people. To what extent do the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages?

Nowadays, there is rapid growth in the aging population around the globe. Although the old population is thought by some to be useful for society, other people consider that it can cause some issues with the unemployment rate. In my opinion, I think that the elderly can bring out more benefits for society compared to any drawbacks.

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In some places, teenagers are encouraged to get part-time jobs while they are still in school. Do the advantages of teenagers working outweigh the disadvantages

In some areas, a lot of teenagers are advised by their families to look for a light type of work while they are attending high school or college, which has some good cons but I don't believe that its outweighs the pros as it may become extra stress for the student and also may force them to be more isolated.

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In many countries, people are now living longer than ever before. Some people say an ageing population creates problems for governments. Other people think there are benefits if society has more elderly people. To what extent do the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages?

While currently in some parts of the world, there are more senior people than ever, some people think that it brings several drawbacks to the government. On the other hand, some also believe that it will bring more positive impacts to the public. This essay will discuss the impacts of having a larger number of elderly people, in which the drawbacks will take precedence over the benefits as firstly, it will increase the fund allocation of the country to social services, but still, it will also contribute to giving wisdom to the society.

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Nowsday, a growing number of people with health problems are trying to alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do you think this is a positive or negative development ?

An increasing number of individuals suffering from illnesses are opting for alternative treatments rather than seeking a certified doctor. I believe that this is a negative development as people might falsely diagnose themself and they cannot guarantee the medicine's compounds are safe to consume.

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In the past, students did a university degree, they tended to study in their own country. Nowadays, they have more opportunities to study abroad. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this developments?

The increasing opportunities give more options for students to continue their advanced degree. In previous times, with limited choice, the majority of students took their university degree within their home country. This phenomenon is very different from the current conditions where students prefer to study abroad. This essay will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of student’s preference to study abroad.

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Some people believe that computers and the internet are more important to a child’s education than schools and teachers. However, others argue that schools and teachers play a more important role in the education of children. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Some individuals think that technology devices are more vitally important to a pupil's learning rather than lecturing. Others consider that educational institutions and tutors represent a significant position in the academic sectors. In my view I strongly agree with schooling and educators are still paramount placement in this era.

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Some people think that studying overseas is advantageous, while others think it is disadvantageous. What's your opinion?

Nowadays, the increasing number of people immigrating to other countries for studying has brought upon concern by many. To some folks this event is rather advantageous, while in other perspective, to pursue education abroad will bring more negative effects. I strongly agree with the former one, the experience of living in a foreign land will not just give benefits to yourself but also to the extended part of our community.

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Society would benefit from a ban on all kinds of advertising because it serves no useful purpose and can be damaging. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is argued that outlawing advertisements will do good for communities because they have no helpful aims and detrimental effects. I completely agree with the idea along with the given reason, and this essay will discuss it.

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Many manufactured food and drink products contain high levels of sugar, which causes many health problems. Sugary products should be made more expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree?

Most food and drink companies manufacture foods and drinks including extended sugar, which may lead to crucial health issues. For this reason, this essay will disagree with the statement that these products shouldn’t be cheap to discourage people from easily buying.

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Fashion has become more and more important when people choose clothes. Why is this the case? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

Recently the phenomenon of being trendy has become a heated debate ,on the one hand, some communities believe that being trendy is important,on the other hand, some people believe that fashion is not a big concern so they do not care about it that much.I reckon that knowing about trends is an obligation in nowadays life which l intend to discuss throughout this essay .

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Many high-level positions in companies are filled by men even though the workforce in many developed countries is more than 50 percent female. So, companies should be required to allocate a certain percentage of these positions to women. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

The labor force in many developed countries consists of females with a percentage of more than 50%, however, many men fill top-level positions in industries. It provokes the argument that companies should establish rules about the allocation of positions in high-level to women and I completely agree with that. In this essay, I will examine the reasons why I agree with the statement along with a summary.

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