IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5. Page 387

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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Some people think that countryside life is healthier while others believe that city is better in order to have a healthy lifestyle. Discuss both views with your own perception.

Modernizations and technologies have provided several pathways and choices to live our lives. For some people, living in the city can give more support for a healthier lifestyle, while others think healthier habits can be gained if we live far from modernization in the countryside. I strongly agree with the latter and will explain both principles and my opinion on this issue.

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In some countries, more and more people are hiring a personal fitness trainer, rather than playing sports or doing exercise classes. What are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or a negative development?

In this society, people are more inclined to engage in activities alone, such as shopping, playing, and dining at restaurants. This choice is not necessarily due to having an introverted side, but rather it stems from the desire to present a different image while doing things independently.

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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?

Contributing and prospering to the way people lives should be the main purpose of science. Although many would think that sometimes scientific research is just experimental, yet, in fact, I strongly agree to previous statement due to some considerations that I will explain in the following paragraphs.

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Some people argue that mass media only bring negative effect to society and should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Certain people think that mass media don’t bring chaos to society and shouldn’t be banned. I agree with the extent that people should know the ethical rules in mass media.

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Some people believe that teenagers should be required to do unpaid community work in their free time. This can benefit teenagers and the community as well. To what extent do you agree or disagree.

having the opportunity to work at a young age is very beneficial in the future. many people think youngsters should do unpaid jobs, hence this leads to more benefits for teenagers and the community. which to some extent I disagree with this belief.

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A growing number of people work by telecommuting, that is, the employees works from home, using a computer and the internet to connect with the office. what are the advantages and disadvantages of working this way?

It is certainly true that after the COVID-19 pandemic, significant changes came in corporate working culture. Telecommuting became an essential medium to work from home using a computer and an internet connection. Although working from home causes one to miss office culture and fellow employees in person, it saves employees time, travel to the office, transportation money, and increases productivity. This essay will discuss both the advantages and disadvantages of working from home.

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The world has many towns and cities constructed in previous centuries that were more suitable for and livable for people in those times than they are now. What problems will caused by this today and what can be done to solve these problems?

It is true that most countries choose to keep the historical and ancient towns and cities lived by previous people. Although there will undoubtedly be some negative consequences of this circumstance, society can take effective steps to mitigate potential problems.

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In many countries, women and men are working full-time. It is therefore, logical for women and men to share household chores. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give relevant examples.

Females and males having full-time work has become a phenomenon in some countries and it is a common thing for them to share domestic chores. In this essay, I will examine the positive and negative sides while giving my opinion along with a summary.

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some people believe that allowing children to make their own choices on everyday matters ( such as food, clothe and entertainment) is likely to result in a society of individual s who only think about their own wishes. other people believe that it is important for children to make decisions about matters that affect them. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

People have different views about whether children are allowed to make their own decisions would make them arrogant and selfish or it is significant about matters that influence them. I would lean towards the latter as I believe that children can benefit from making choices.

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Nowadays, parents are allowing their children to use tablets and smart phones to enhance learning. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?

Due to the development of technology, many families permit their children to use smart gadgets for studying. This essay will argue that the advantages of children studying through tablets and smartphones outweigh any drawbacks.

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It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? What sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children?

One of the widely discussed issues nowadays is child upbringing. Now, people are beginning to realize that penalties for kids are significant in order to foster them from a young age, making them aware of the distinction between right and wrong. However, personally, I tend to think that punishments are not necessary to teach good behavior to children.

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Why is it important to learn English?bring some reasons to support this idea.

Ever since, that people found out about the importance of communication, having the same language to communicate got more important. These days English is a widely spoken language around the world, and it seems necessary to be familiar with that. there are several reasons for the importance of learning English that is mentioned below.

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Nowadays, some people claim that public museums and art galleries will not be needed because people can see historical objects and works of art by using a computer. To what extent you agree or disagree with this opinion?

At present, there are many individuals who say that they can use computers to glance at ancient and historical art objects, and works so public museums and art galleries should be closed. I completely disagree with this opinion.

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Whether or not someone achieves their aims is mostly by a question of luck. To what extent do you agree or not agree?

Success is a trick, and individuals often wonder if it boils down to luck. Although luck might have a say in some situations. However, it is strongly believed that hard work and good planning are the keys to real game changers.

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With the increasing demand for energy sources of oil and gas, peoples should look for sources of oil and gas in remote and untouched natural places. Do the advantages outweigh disadvantages of damaging such areas？

Oil and gas have been the primary energy sources of human life and they are used to support our activities. Many companies are starting to find new sources of oil and gas in remote and untouched areas due to the decline of these sources. I agree that this method has serve many disadvantages for the future, especially in environmental and social sectors. This essay explains my take and reasons for this issue.

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The plans below show the layout of a university's sports centre now, and how it will look after redevelopment

The diagrams compare the present layout of a university sports centre with a future design.

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It is common aspiration among many young peopleto run their own business, rather than work for an employer. Do you think the advantages of working for yourself outweigh the drawbacks?

Recent times have, no doubt, witnessed that youth do not want to work under any employer and instead, they have a very high desire to start their own line of something to make money. While, there are many possible reasons which fascinate young individuals towards this idea, one can not ignore the disadvantages. In my point of view, there are several downsides to this approach which will be discussed in this essay.

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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.

Many believe that an advertisement is totally needed to persuade people to purchase a thing. While for some, an advertisement is no longer necessary because people do not notice it anymore. Although I agree that sometimes people just skip the appearance of an advertisement, I believe that an advertisement is still crucial to inform people about a particular product or brand.

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when designing the building the intended use of the building should be taken into account rather than its outward appearance. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, the appearance of the building is playing a vital role in its monetary value rather than the comfort it provides. In my opinion, I agree with the fact that the intended use of the building should be focused instead of its looks. Firstly, when constructing a property, its core use should be prioritized instead of its outward appearance; secondly, the government should pass the basic guidelines for the design of the building.

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The rapid advancement of technology has significantly transformed various aspects of our lives. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this technological progress, and how can individuals and societies adapt to these changes?

There is no denying the fact that the rapid technological revolution has massively impacted our lives. This essay will discuss the advantages, as well as the disadvantages of this advancement, and suggest some techniques for people and societies to adapt to these changes.

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