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IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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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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In recent years, many governments have brought in laws to ban smoking in public places, such as bars, restaurants and offices. To what extend do you agree or disagree with banning smoking in public places?

In recent times, there has been a significant increase in the number of people who smoke. These humans can be witnessed everywhere, however, the majority of governments have brought in laws to ban smoking in public locations, which means that people can not smoke in places such as restaurants and offices. I tend to agree with this idea, and in this essay, I will support my opinion with examples.

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More and more people want to buy famous brands of clothes, cars and other items. What are the reasons? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

It is irrefutable that branded products and services have become increasingly popular nowadays. This essay intends to discuss the reasons for this increasing brand consciousness. While there are some drawbacks of this trend, I consider it to be far more beneficial.

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People are encouraged to get rid of things in order to get the newest fashion and the latest technology. Do the disadvantages of a throwaway society outweigh the economic advantages?

It is irrefutable that more and more people prefer buying new things rather than getting their old products repaired. While this craze for novelty or the latest products and fashion has some advantages, its drawbacks certainly outweigh them.

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Some think that these environmental problems are too big for individuals to be solved, while others think that governments cannot solve these environmental problems unless individuals take some action. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Some people hold the opinion that individuals on their own cannot do much to protect the environment, while it is believed by others say that even governments can make a difference only with the active support of people. This essay shall discuss both views. I believe that while there are some environmental areas in which government intervention is paramount, I also believe that in some areas individuals must lead the way.

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Due to the development of the internet, public libraries are no longer necessary. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is argued that the development of the internet stops the necessity of public libraries anymore. I strongly disagree with this statament, because public libraries are trusted facilities for reaching the academic source of information and these facilities will adapt to the technological development.

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Some people think climate change has a negative impact on business, while others think that it provides more business options. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

It is believed by some that climate change is detrimental for companies, whereas others believe that climate change offers many business opportunities and so is good for companies. In this essay, I will discuss both perspectives, but I agree with the former side.

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Environmental problems are too big for individual countries and individual persons to address. In other words, we have reached the stage where the only way to protect the environment is at an international level. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

Environmental degradation has become an issue of grave concern. While I believe that big steps to save the environment are needed to be taken at the global level, I disagree that no steps can be taken at the national and individual level.

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Some children spend hours every day on their smartphones. Why is this the case? Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?

Nowadays, more offspring spend hours of their days on their smartphones than ever before.The main reason behind that is the recent technological advancement with smartphone penetration not only reached adults, but also the children. Moreover, with more parents entering the workforce than ever before, that has an implication with children left without their parents' control.

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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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