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IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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First impressions are important. Some people think that doing well in interviews is the key to securing a good job. To what extent do you agree?

Making a great first impression is pivotal in various perspectives of life, especially in job interviews. However, plenty of people argue that proficiency in interviews is the linchpin to guarantee adventurous employment opportunities. As far as I am concerned, it would be more professional if interviewers had a strong first impression and flourished in interviews.

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Many parents encourage young people to leave home when they become older. While others thinks that they should stay at home with family. Discuss both views and give your own opinion

Some say leaving the parents and home creates the real man, while some think that staying with the family will be better. Personally, I do agree with the first idea and encourage the young to leave their homes and find an experience.

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The proportion of older people is increasing, what problems will this cause and what solutions can be suggested?

It is a great issue that with the advances in technology, the number of ageing people has been rising at an alarming rate across the world. This essay shall look into the causes of this phenomenon, and suggest some measures to overcome this situation in an effective way.

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Nowadays, we are surround by advertising in our daily lives. Some people believe this has a positive effect on society. Others, however, say that it is a negative development. Discuss with both views and give your own opinion.

During our current life, we constantly interact with advertisements. Literally every aspect of our life is full of commercials, from watching TV to banners on trains while commuting. Some people consider this fact as beneficial for society, while others argue that such a trend is rather negative. In this essay, I attempt to discover both points of view and my own ideas.

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Some people say that music is a good way of bringing peple of different cultures and ages together To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion ?

Recently, many people believe that instrument such as music is a good way to attract other people from other cultures and ages. In my view, I agree with this statement mentioned, and in this essay, I will discuss this and give a relevant example.

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Some people prefer to live in hot climates, whereas others love the lifestyle in countries with cold climate. Discuss both views and explain which climate you prefer.

People have different views about whether to live in a country with cold or hot weather. I love both climates as each of them offers some special features which This essay will argue them.

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Nowadays, more and more foreign students are going to English-Speaking countries to learn the “international language – English". It is undoubtedly true that studying English in an English-speaking country is the best way, but it is not the only way to learn it. Do you agree or disagree with the above statement.

There is a widely recognized global perception that learning international English has gained popularity among students. It is widely believed that the most effective way to practice English is by immersing oneself in an English-speaking country. This essay aims to present an argument supporting the idea that learning English in its country of origin can significantly enhance students' English proficiency.

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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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