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IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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Many criminals commit further crimes as soon as they are released from prison. What do you think are the causes of this? What effect will this have on society? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

It is an unfortunate truth that many criminals persist in a life of crime after being in jail. This is largely due to an unwillingness of society to accept ex-convicts, which harms the economy and causes an increase in crime victims.

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In many countries, the gap between the rich and the poor is widening. What problems does this cause and what solutions can you suggest?

The economic gaps become a serious problem in many countries. The probable cause behind this phenomenon is an uneven distribution of education and the most strategic move to answer this issue is by multiplying the number of teachers, especially in rural areas.

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Some people think mobile devices should be banned in public places. Do you agree or disagree?

Some people believe that mobile devices should be prohibited in public areas. Personally, I completely disagree with this statement for the following reasons.

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More and more businesses, as well as individuals, are choosing to communicate either professionally or socially using technology rather than face-to face. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

In modern societies, there are numerous businesses or individuals that have significant chances to apply technology in communication. People hold various views about using internet as a means of communication compared to engaging in face-to-face interactions through diversity cooperation. While there are a number of beneficial aspects to communicating online, I believe that interacting in reality is more beneficial.

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Governments should spend money on railways rather than roads To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

transportation system is one of the most significant factors which describes a nation's progress. a majority of people, including myself, argue that national funds should be dedicated to improving the infrastructure of railways as they are more eco-friendly and economically effective.

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Some people think that buildings such as flats and houses should be designed to last a long time. Others believe that it is more important to provide accommodation quickly and cheaply. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Some individuals believe that buildings like flats and houses had better be constructed to last a long time while some think that preparing housing areas fast and inexpensive is more necessary. In my opinion, I believe that we should invest and care about designing and choosing good things for our house.

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Some people think that large, impressive buildings are important for a city. Others believe that the money should be spent on improving schools and hospitals. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Some individuals believe that focusing on constructing big, modern buildings or skyscrapers are more essential than building schools and hospitals in the city while some do not think that. In my opinion, I think we should concentrate on developing schools and hospitals.

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Computers are being used more and more in education. Discuss the advantages and disadvantags.

In this modern era, the usage of digital products in the teaching field is increasing. This essay will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this notion in forthcoming paragraphs.

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Some people encourage young children to leave their parents’ house as soon as they become adults while others say children should stay at their parents’ house as long as possible. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

People are divided as to whether children should move out on their own once they reach the age of adulthood, with some suggesting they should stay with their parents. While there are clear upsides to children continuing to live with their parents past 18, I am in favor of encouraging them to leave their parents’ house.

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

Marketing is a very important aspect of any brand sales. However, marketing advertisements are ignored by consumers, if they are not in search of the posted product. According to me, advertisements will always be an integral part of a company's success. This essay will discuss both views.

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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.

Some would say that parents should teach their offspring how to be good members of society, while others are of the opinion that school is the best in this regard. This essay agrees with the latter point and will show that, despite the practical experiences that parents give their children, school lessons can give deep insights into what it takes to be good citizens.

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Many people say that we have developed into a “throw-away” culture, because we are filling up our environment with so many plastic bags and rubbish that we cannot fully dispose of. To what extent do you agree with this opinion and what measures can you recommend reducing this problem?

The excessive usage of plastic bags is believed as main factor of environmental degradation since the majority of people cannot fully dispose of rubbish from single-use plastics. This essay agrees with the notion above and will elucidate the explanation throughout the following paragraphs.

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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?

Smartphones are used by some kids for more than an hour every single day. It is a negative development cause they will lack of social life. But, with good management, it can give a positive development because technology helps them easy to study.

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in some countries, the number of shootings increase because many people have guns at home. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give specific reasons and explames to support your answer.

Across the globe, many individuals own guns for self-defence or recreational purposes. Pistol-related mortalities in the household, in particular, throw the ethics of such forms of private gun ownership to sharp relief. In this essay, i shall appeal to crime statistics to argue that a person is at a far apply greater risk of being shot if there is a gun in the family circle.

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Some people think that the traditional skills of letter writing will completely disappear due to the increasing use of mobile phones and the Internet. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

Some people argue that the burgeoning usage of the Internet and mobile phones will make the traditional letter-writing skills entirely vanish. In my opinion, although the traditional skills of letter writing will decline, it will not be completely obsolete.

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In some countries an increasing number of people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating too much fast food. It is therefore necessary for governments to impose a higher tax on this kind of food. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

It has been suggested that the authorities should impose a higher tax to address the health problems caused by excessive consumption of fast food. In my opinion, this practice seems understandable, but it is not feasible.

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In many countries, people are now living longer than ever before. Some people say that an aging population creates problems for governments. other people think that there are benefits if society has more elderly. to what extent do the advantages of having ageing population outweigh the disadvantages?

Nowadays,an increasing rate of life expectancy is occurring in many countries around the world. Some individuals believe that this phenomenon has several issues for the government. Meanwhile, others consider them as a valuable part of the society. In this essay,both views are going to be discussed,however, I am concerned that its merits outweigh the demerits.

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In many countries, people are now living longer than ever before. Some people say an ageing population creates problems for governments. Other people think there are benefits if society has more elderly people.

Nowadays,an increasing rate of life expectancy is occuring in many countries around the world. Some individuals believe that this phenomenon has several issues for the goverment. Meanwhile others consider them as a valuable part of the society. In this essay,both views are going to be discussed,however I am concerned that its merits outweigh the demerits.

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For many people the reason they work hard is to earn money. to what extent do you agree or disagree?

There is no doubt these days that hard work is the predominant reason to be wealthy, which is one of the way to raise the income. The question is, do many people work extra time to get more money or not? In this essay, I am going to discuss both views and draw my own opinion.

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Tell us about who you are. How would your family, friends, and/or members of your community describe you? If possible, please include something about yourself that you are most proud of and why.

Individuals are divided into two categories. A majority who seek hope and chance from others. A minority who make their chance and hope. I not only create my own chances; I also try to be a real evidence of the fact that there is no impossible.

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