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IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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Some people get into debt buying things they don't need and can'y afford. What are the reasons for this behaviour? What action can be taken to prevent having this problem

Many people today are opting for purchasing goods which they do not truly need and cannot afford its cost, resulting in being saddled with crippling debts. This essay will examine the main causes of getting into debt because of unnecessary purchases, and possible solutions of this problem.

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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.

There have been conflicting views about the subject preference of university students. Whilst some people opine that it is more essential to get qualified so all students’ endeavour should be in that area, others believe that unrelated subjects to their main area can be learned as well which I also definitely agree with. This essay will discuss both sides of the argument.

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Some people think that the teenage years are the happiest time of most people’s lives. Others think that adult life brings more happiness, in spite of greater responsibility. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Opinions are divided on whether young age or adult lifetimes are the happiest in people's lives. I believe it depends on different individuals' perspectives, which will be proved in this essay.

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Fewer and fewer people today write by hand using a pen, pencil or brush. What are the reasons for this? Is the decline in writing by hand a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

In this era of rapidly developing information technology. the number of people writing by hand using traditional tools such as pens and pencils is decreasing. This essay will explore the reasons behind this decline and argue that, despite some great benefits, there are also negative consequences of this change.

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In the future, nobody will by printed newspapers or blooks because tehy will be able to read everything tehy want online without paying. To what extent do you agree or diagree with this statement ?

Electronic media is on the rise in future.Even newspapers and books are available online without paying.So,no one needs to buy printed newspapers or books.I agree with this statement.

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The internet has a bigger impact on people’s lives because it is more popular than television. Do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to support you position.

In this concurrent age, the internet is better suited for a variety of people's lives than television. Therefore, its usability has grown in popularity among them since it could assist them with their daily tasks. I agree with this notion and will explain every part by citing illustration and conclude with my standpoint.

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Nowadays, many people choose to be self-employed rather than work for a company or organization. Why might this be the case? What could be the disadvantages of being self-employed?

In the modern world, some people want to create their jobs, so self-employment has a variety of effects on society that could have drawbacks such as overwhelming responsibilities. I reckon that a crucial number of people possess their own companies so that they can have flexible working hours as well as This essay will discuss the pros and cons of self-employment.

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People are surrounded by advertisement which has an increase effect on our lives. Do you think the positive effect of this outweigh the negative effects?

In today's modern world, ubiquitous advertisement is a subject of constant debate. I wholeheartedly believe that the drawbacks of ads are more significant than the benefits. This essay will examine the pros and cons of advertising and provide a logical conclusion.

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Plastic bags, plastics bottles, and plastic packaging are bad for the environment. What damage does plastic do to the environment? What can be done by governments and individuals to solve this problem?

In recent years, there has been an increasing number of plastic utilisation in many products such as bottles and packagings, which has a detrimental impact on the environment. Many of these plastic waste products end up in the ocean and have caused many problems to the habitat and animals that live there. I suggest that governments and individuals should take the measures to address this issue.

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The illustrations show how chocolate is produced. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

The flow chart gives information about the steps and equipment involved in the process of making chocolate.

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The US film industry has too much influence on the film industry around the world. Governments have a duty to invest money in their own film industries to protect and develop their cultures. 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 and experience.

No one can deny the impact of cinema and films on people’s minds. The dominance of the American film industry is obvious now and presents a serious problem. American films become everywhere around the world, which may threaten many local cultures and traditions. It is my view that governments must take further steps and invest a great deal of money to increase the popularity of their own films to save cultures from shrinking.

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Some people think that all teenagers should be required to do unpaid work in their free time to help the local community. They believe this would benefit both the individual teenager and society as a whole. Do you agree or disagree?

Voluntary work is often considered a win-win practice to benefit teenagers and society, while I cannot agree that all teenagers are required to do so, as if it is compulsory.

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Nowadays, education overseas has become more accessible and growing numbers of people send their offspring to study in other countries. Why do families encourage their youngsters to study abroad? how could they fully benefit from studying abroad

Education is a major factor that can determine a person’s future besides social status in the community and since education overseas has become more accessible, people started to encourage their youngsters to study abroad. In this essay, we will highlight the reasons for this phenomenon and how young people fully benefit from studying abroad.

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Some people think that all university students should study whatever they like. Others believe that they should only be allowed to study subjects that will be useful in the future, such as those related to science and technology. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

People have different views about whether students should study their interests or be limited to studying such subjects will be required later in science and technology fields. While society needs more experts in science and technology, students' interests are more significant and I beg to differ with limitations regarding this subject.

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Some people believe that professional workers such as doctors and teachers should be paid more than sports and entertainment personalities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is frequently claimed that athletes and entertaining stars are overpaid compared to those working in other professional areas. However, my stance differs from this viewpoint, for other careers have been deliberately overlooked and economically undervalued.

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The cultures of many countries around the world becomes more similar than they used to be. What are the reasons for this trend? Is it positive or negative?

The majority of cultures are becoming alike throughout the world. There are several reasons for this. In this essay I will explain why cheap air travel, and developing tourism are the reasons for this trend and, in my opinion, it is a positive trend because it promotes a peaceful multicultural environment.

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Technology has more positive than negative effects on our relationships with other people. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays,technology has changed our lives in many aspects.There is a thought that gadgets are beneficial for our communication,while others think it negatively effects us in a way of our communicating.As I see it,electronic devices have improved the way of chatting despite the long distance.Furthermore,with the assistance of advanced technology, we can make more friends despite the distance. I shall put forth some notions to exemplify my points with lucid examples.

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Some people say that in all levels of education, from primary schools to universities, too much time is spent on learning facts and not enough on learning practical skills. Do you agree or disagree?

There are some, who are of the view that all educational institutions pay more attention to the theory than practice. From my perspective, some subjects need profound capacities of the facts while there are a lot of hands-on capabilities which students can acquire only through their regular uses .

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Some people think that strict punishments for driving offences are the key to reducing traffic accidents. Others, however, believe that other measures would be more effective in improving road safety. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Traffic punishments are always a very polemic thing to discuss, while some people believe that they do not help to reduce traffic accidents, others think that it is the best option. I totally agree with these strict punishments due to the impact they have in people’s mind and how it helps them to not repeat the infraction.

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In some countries, secondary schools aim to provide a general education across a range of subjects. In others, children focus on a narrow range of subjects related to a particular career. Which do you think is appropriate in today's world?

There are controversial perspectives heating a debate over the education. While some hold a strong view that a general education across a number of subjects is aimed to be provided by secondary schools, the opposite makes a statement that pupils emphasise a wide range of subjects associated with a particular occupation. While the latter has some valid reasons, I would contend that the former would potentially bring about more tremendous impacts.

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