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IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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In spite of the advances made in agriculture, many people around the world still go hungry. Why is this case? What can be done about this problem?

Nowadays, the majority of people in the world suffer from starvation while we have witnessed agricultural advancement. In my opinion, progressing in agriculture isn't enough to provide food for all people and we need to improve food transportation, and all areas should be able to exploit this advancement. In this essay, I will discuss reasons and solutions for this issue.

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In some countries, even though the rates of serious crimes are decreasing, people feel less safe than ever before. What do you think are the causes of this problem and what measures could be taken to solve it?

In some countries, although the rates of heinous crimes are declining, the public feel less safe than the past. The reasons for this are small crimes are still exit in society, and public safety is not ensured everywhere. To solve this problem, all sorts of crimes should be considered as serious and safety of the public should be ensured everywhere by monitoring.

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People now days send text massages more frequently than they talk the phone. What are the reasons for this trend ? Do the advantages of texting out weigh the disadvantages ?

Nowadays, instead of talking by phone, people are likely to send messages by text to others. It has become a trend in society, particularly in the younger generations. Although there are some benefits and drawbacks, however, in my opinion, the positive sides far outweigh the negative impact. This essay will examine the reasons why.

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Some people say that the amount of noise that people make should be strictly controlled. Others say that people should be free to make as much noise as they wish. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

People argue that noises should be controlled. While others said, that people freely create noises as much as they want.

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Some people say History is one of the most important school subjects. Other people think that, in today’s world, subjects like Science and Technology are more important than History. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

Besides subjects such as mathematics, physics and chemistry with difficult-to-memorize formulas, students often learn other subjects such as history or science and technology. Therefore, there are numerous debates about the importance of history and science. Even though they are merely extra subjects, they are very useful and each of them also brings their own unique value to our lives. In this essay, I will provide several justifications and concrete examples to access two aspects of this issue.

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in many countries new homes are needed but the only space available for building them is in the countryside. some people believe it is important to protect the countryside and not build new homes there what is your opinion ? give reasons and examples

People argue that it is important to protect rural areas and not build new houses there.

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In many societies in the world, the population is ageing rapidly and this is leading to an unsustainable increase in the cost of public healthcare. A nation’s population should pay for their healthcare provision in the future. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

In recent years, the phenomenon of the rapidly ageing population has been a common challenge which causes the unaffordable cost of healthcare in many societies. Therefore, some nations decide to make regulations to let their citizens pay the healthcare provisions in the future. In my opinion, that must be carried out but it would generate other problems which governments should deal with.

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It is important for people to take risks, both in their professional lives and their personal lives. Do you think the advantages of taking risks outweigh the disadvantages?

To try doing something risky is equal to stepping out of the comfort zone, and it is believed to be necessary to do so in our personal and professional lives. In this essay, I will further explain why the benefits overshadow the potential drawbacks.

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Some parents believe that cell phones are harmful to children, while others disagree. What is your opinion?

Nowadays, many parents are giving their children cell phones and other gadgets as their 'toys'. This phenomenon is really arguable by many experts. Although phones and gadgets bring benefit to children, there are drawbacks of using them in a long term. I believe children are not ready yet to use that because of its negative effects.

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

In this rapidly evolving world, role of parents and teachers in upbringing of child is a part of debate. Some proponents contend that guardians play a significant part in making their kids a good member of society; however, debaters argue that school plays major role. This essay will discuss both the prospectives before offering any nuanced opinion.

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The world today is a safer place than it was a hundred years ago, and governments should stop spending large amounts of money on their armed forces. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Plenty of individuals argue whether the modern world is more harmless than it was a century ago and whether is a need for authorities to invest most of the budget in the military. I completely disagree with that because the level of criminality has risen significantly in recent years. For example, the development of artificial intelligence has increased cybercrimes and numerous crimes have been committed against women.

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Digital Communication Technology, such as emails, instant messaging and social media, has improved communication and connections between people. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for you answer and include examples.

The field of communication technology has undergone significant advancements, transforming the way individuals interact with each other. Instead of engaging in face-to-face conversations, people are now opting for digital means such as emails and direct messages to communicate with one another. Social media platforms have also gained widespread popularity as a convenient way to connect with friends and family. While it is true that these technological tools allow us to stay in touch with loved ones who are far away, they can also lead to a decline in our connections with those around us. This essay will explore the reasons why reliance on technology can weaken interpersonal relationships.

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Countries are becoming more and more similar because people are able to buy the same products anywhere in the world. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

There has been much discussion revolving around the issue of whether it is negative or positive that nations are becoming more similar due to the same products bought in these countries. Personally, I firmly believe that it can be a positive trend because not only does it help people live more comfortably but also it can save our money and time I would spend in order to buy them.

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some people say that computer game are bad for children by all means; others believe that these games are contributing to children's development discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Some argue that video games are detrimental to the well-being of young people, while others contend that they also possess positive attributes contributing to their education. After a comprehensive analysis, I ultimately assert that excessive screen time can be harmful, yet dedicating a few hours to solving complex games may enhance a child's cognitive abilities.

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

There is no denying the fact that children have to learned how to be good members of society. While it is a commonly held belief that parents should hold this mission and teach their kids how to be beneficial citizens, there is also an argument that school is the place to learn this. This essay will analyse this topic from both points of view, and express my opinion.

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Logging of the rain forests is a serious problem and it may lead to the extinction of animal life and human life. Do you agree or disagree?

Manipulative acts by humans have become more prevalent as our lives have altered into a more digitalized and modernized version in the past century. It is my firm conviction that regarding the environmental issues, one of the major concerns bringing about the destruction of animal and human life is the eradication of natural habitats, which will be discussed in particular below.

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Some people believe that it is good to share as much information as possible in scientific research, business and academic world. Others believe that some information is too important or too valuable to be shared freely. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Some individuals think that all information from scientific research, business and the academic world should be distributed freely to the masses, while others believe that some information is too valuable to be shared so relentlessly. Although it may be reasonable to keep some data private, my stance on this notion is to give people all possible information for them to have a clear view of the way the world is working.

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We cannot help everyone in the world that needs help, so we should only be concerned with our own communities and countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Some individuals have their beliefs about whether countries should help other nations or just let them.

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Many people believe that university students should study a full range of subjects, instead of some specific subjects. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Some people consider that it is more important to learn a variety of subjects than to focus on a certain field of knowledge in undergraduate study. I strongly agree with this view and I will present my argument in this essay.

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some schools have restricted the use of mobile phones. is this a positive developement or a negative one?

The use of mobile phones among the children has become quite common nowadays. While some schools have restricted its use on campus to make children’s life better, and help them to improve focus and concentration. In my opinion, the ban of using mobile phones will have a positive development for the well being of kids.

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