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IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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

It is true that some students are used to choosing subjects from the other fields besides their core subjects. I think that it is normal either to choose subjects from the side directions to further their knowledge or even to broaden their mind. However, it is argued whether it is vital for their further qualification as it can distract their attention from their majors.

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School should not force children to learn a foreign language. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

There is an opinion that schools must not oblige adolescents to study foreign languages. Personally, I strongly disagree with this statement. Firstly, knowledge other languages can give an opportunity to get a degree abroad. Secondly, a forcing kids to learn a foreign language develops children’s discipline and teaches them to be responsible.

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In many developing countries, there is a problem with declining quality of water and air from both industry and construction. What measures could be taken to prevent this?

In most of the developing nations, the quality of water and air is affected by construction and industrial activities. This essay explains causes like how carbon dioxide emission and sewage water from industries and construction mess with water and air. Furthermore, solutions to control this.

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Computers are often argued to be the most important invention of the last hundred years. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

The development of technology has been increasing in recent years, especially about computer. Many people believe that computer is the most beneficial invention in the last past ten decades. In this essay I strongly agree that computer is the best thing that has ever been made by human.

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People will buy a product if it has quality or fulfil their needs. There is no need for advertisement. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In the modern world, there are excessive amounts of ads for products,some people believe that to buy a product we only need quality and fulfil of needs.I believe that advertisements are really helpful,however, they can distract the customers.

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Some governments provide financial assistance for retired, unemployed and disabled citizens. In other countries, families provide support for these people. Discuss both systems and give your opinion about which one you think is better.

Nowadays, some countries have a rule to give allowance to their citizens who are retired, unemployed, and handicapped. In contrast, in some countries, the family is responsible for supporting their life. I will discuss both perspectives and points supporting my belief in this essay.

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Holding International games such as The Olympic Games is an exciting event. Some people think that it has positive effects while other argue that it is a waste of money. Dicuss both sides of view and give your own opinion.

In the modern era, some individuals advocate for holding international events. In the meantime, some other groups of society believe their disadvantages outweigh their advantages. With all due respect to the second group, I completely agree with holding these types of ceremonies and I'm going to explain my reasons in the rest of this essay.

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Discipline is an ever increasing problem in modern schools. Some people think that discipline should be the responsibility of teachers, while others think that this is the role of parents. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

In our contemporary society, discipline is an increasingly concerning issue in schools today. Some people contend that discipline should be the responsibility of teachers, but some hold diametrically opposing view and opine that parents should bear the responsibility. This essay will examine both views and weight up their merits.

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Some people think universities should provide knowledge and skills related to a future career; others think the true function of a university is to give access to knowledge for its own sake. What is your opinion of the main function of a university?

Nowadays, an increasing number of people are concerned about the purposes that university education serves. However, whether they should mainy provide job-related skills or pure knowledge to graduates has caused heated debate. My view is that practical skills should be the maib focus of universities.

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People are using a lot of online language translation apps. Are there more advantages than disadvantages to such service?

Globalization turns this world into no border. People nowadays can talk or chat with another friend or even strangers from all around the globe. Along with this opportunity, people found that language boundaries are still there. To overcome this difficulty, they have been using language translation apps or devices in order to facilitate their communication. There are many known language translation apps such as Google Translate, Bing Translate, or any dictionary online. In Indonesia, there is a language translation device called alfalink, which is more like a dictionary device.

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several languages are in danger of extinction because they are spoken by very small numbers of people. some people say that government should spend public money on saving these languages, while others believe that would be a waste of money. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Nowadays, English is extensively replacing the role of local languages in the curriculum in many countries. Therefore, many concerns have arisen that these local tongues are under the threat of extinction. Although the importance of teaching English is quite high, governments around the world should ensure safety of local languages by implementing policies that would encourage native population to learn their native tongue.

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Across the world, local shops are closing due to losing customers to online competitors. What problems does this produce? And what solutions can you suggest to overcome them?

Nowadays, most of the local shops around the world are closing probably because of losing customers to online competitors. There are many reasons behind this modern issue, some people think that might be because the local shops are not focusing on quality anymore, while others found that the high price of the products is the main reason. Personally, I agree with both of these two causes, furthermore, I believe that this is a real problem and there are many reasons more than what I mentioned above. In this essay, I will shed light on some problems this issue produces and some solutions that could overcome them.

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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?

In several countries, bought a new home can show advantages and disadvantages for some people. Moreover, renting a home it's can be positive or negative situation. These viewpoints will discussed below.

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Some people think that parents should teach children how to be good members of society.Others, however, believe that schools in the place to learn this. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Most of the time, the new generation follows the parents and seniors. People are arguing about the fact that children are learning in schools and that they are applying the whole thing to society. This essay will discuss the whole aspect.

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More and more people today expect to get what they want instantly (goods, services, news), without having to wait. Why is this ? Do you think this a positive or negative development?

In a fast-paced and technological era, the demand for instant gratification has reached unprecedented levels. Goods, services and news can all be accessed instantly, satisfying the innate desire for immediate results. And it has been a subject of debate. From my perspective, I believe that it is a negative trend for several reasons.

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The internet is a good source of information and opened up opportunities for people all over the world. Is all information reliable online?What could be done to control information online? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

The twenty first century has burst the way human beings obtain information. The opportunities and benefits that a person receive are widely better and faster than ever. Nonetheless, the free access to anyone in the world has mislead its initial purpose and nowadays, most of the data is fake or malicious. In this essay, I will elucidate why the aforementioned notion is true and add possibly solutions to face it.

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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?

In our contemporary era, technology advancement and invention have improved human quality of life. One of the recent inventions is car without driver. It is predicted that all cars, buses and trucks will be controlled by the artificial intelligence (AI) in the future, and 'driverless'. In my opinion, the advantages of it outweigh the disadvantages.

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Some people think that governments should ban dangerous sports, while others think people should have freedom to do any sports or activity. Discuss both views and give your own opinion

In the modern world, there are various types of activities, including unsafe sports. Some humans think that dangerous kinds of sports should be forbidden. Experts and athletes seem to have been discussing this issue for a long time. Some will agree with the statement, whereas there are opponents of this view. Both sides will be debated in this essay and my opinion will be given.

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Some people say that advertising is extremely successful at persuading us to buy things. Other people think that advertising is so common that we no longer pay attention to it. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

People have different views about whether advertising can convince and attract potential customers to buy items or they become common and cannot lure people's attention. While I agree that some adverts are repetitive, I would lean towards the former belief as I think we have been affected by adverts yet.

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People today can easily access information online. So libraries are no longer necessary. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

While some argue that the ease and convenience of accessing information online renders libraries obsolete, I disagree. Libraries are invaluable cultural repositories that serve as a testament(遺囑) to human knowledge and history. There is a debate about the relevance of libraries in the digital age.

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