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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 the case? What can be done about this problem?

Despite the fact that the agriculture industry has developed significantly over the last decades, the increasing number of population who are hungry across the earth is a pressing issue in contemporary society. In this essay we will decipher the main causes of this issue and will provide two applicable solutions.

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If a product is good or it meets people's needs, people will buy it so advertising is unnecessary. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Marketing techniques play a crucial role in the sale of items. It is argued that if things are of excellence and fulfil the customers' desires it should not be publicized. I strongly agree with this statement due to its cost effectiveness and quality.

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Some people are making new friends by using socializing network websites and internet chat rooms.Some people say that this is a good thing.Others say that people should make new friends by face to face chat. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

A lot of people use social media to make new friends through different chatting rooms.while others believe that to make new parteners you have to meet them in real life and have face-to-face conversations. In my opinion , face-to-face conversation is the best approach to make new relationships, because the person that you will meet has a clear background and it will improve the emotional connection.

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All nations on the planet have a responsibility to lessen the greenhouse gases that they emit. Although this can be very difficult for developing countries, they also need to make significant reductions. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Considering that greenhouse gases cause significant damage to nature and especially to living beings, all countries should be responsible for preventing this process. Although this creates economic weakness for developing countries, they should also bear this responsibility. This essay agrees that all countries in the world should accept and implement this declaration.

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Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign laguage at the primary school rather than secondary school. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantage?

Some experts believe that learning a foreign language should be done from primary school, whereas other believes that it is better to start in secondary schools. In this essay, I will explain my statement that learning an unusual language from younger age has more benefits for children.

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Many museums and historical sites are mainly visited by tourists and not local people. Why is this the case? What can be done to attract local people? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from own knowledge or experience.

Most of the historical corner and museums attract visitors from different areas rather than the local society.

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Computers have made our world a better place to live in. do you agree or disagree.

In the modern era, computers are being used by everyone and these computers made a better place to live in. I completely agree with this notion.

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Doing an enjoyable activity with a child can develop better skills and more creativity than reading. To what extent do you agree? Use reasons and specific examples to explain your answer.

Many individuals prefer to read books to enhance their creativity and develop better skills, whereas others choose to engage in activities with a child to improve their skills and creativity. This essay will discuss both perspectives before reaching a conclusion.

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The number of people interested in cosmetic surgery is increasing in order to improve their physical appearance. Why do people do operations to change the way they look? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

It is true that nowadays, the popularity of surgeries for changing and improving people's physical appearance is increasing steadily. In this essay, I will explain one of the factors which might cause this situation and go on to explain why I consider that it is a negative phenomenon.

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While Some people argue that public grants should be spent on constructing new fast-line railways for trains between cities, others believe funding for the improvement of existing public transport. I believe the former view would benefit the citizens to a larger extent

While Some people argue that public grants should be spent on constructing new fast-line railways for trains between cities, others believe funding for the improvement of existing public transport. I believe the former view would benefit the citizens to a larger extent.

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The use of mobile phone is as antisocial as smoking. Smoking is banned in certarn places so mobile phone should be banned like smoking. To what extend do you agree or disagree? Give resons for your answear and include any relevant examples from yourt own knowledge or experience.

In contemporary society, the prohibition of using mobile gadgets is the same as banning smoking in particular areas. I firmly disagree with this idea of banning from using telephone. In this essay, I am going to provide my point of view and give relevant examples.

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Some people think that the government should spend money on building more public parks and sports facilities, while others believe that it is better to invest in public transportation. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

The Usage of government money has been a controversial issue all the time. On one hand, some argue that more money should be spent on public facilities like parks and sports, while others assert that public transportation should be upgraded. This essay will explore both perspectives and provide an opinion on the matter.

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The rapid development of technology allows students to get university and college degree by taking online courses. People have different opinions toward distance learning because it brings advantages and disadvantages. I will discuss both negative and positive sides of the online courses.

The sudden development of technology provides students with university and college diplomas via online courses. This essay will discuss both pros and cons of online courses.

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More and more citizens relying on private cars as their major means of transportation. Describe some of the problem overreliances on cars can cause, and suggest at least one possible solution.

The topic illustrates that cars are considered the main transportation vehicle among people, and in this essay we will discuss the problems that overreliances on cars might cause and also suggest a solution to this epidemic.

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Some people say that the experiences a child has before starting school have the most influence on their future life. Others say that experiences as a teenager, especially at school, are more influential. Discuss both views and give your own opinion?

Some individuals opine that what a child has gone through before starting school have the most impact on their future. While others say that teenage life experiences are more imperative. This essay intends to discuss both perspectives. However, I side with the latter view and my reasons will be explained below.

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Nowadays, more and more people to have children later in their life. What the reasons? Do advantages of this outweigh disadvantages?

In contemporary society, the growing trend of having kids in community life has become a major discussion. However, there are more benefits reasons than the outweigh disadvantages. In the essay, I will explain and provide more reasons why people tend to follow one another.

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Some people think that having a set retirement age (e.g. 65 years) for everybody, regardless of occupation, is unfair. They believe that certain workers deserve to retire and receive a pension at an earlier age. Do you agree or disagree? Which types of workers do you think should benefit from early retirement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Many people find it unfair to see the elderly pursuing occupations until a set age of retirement. One group suggests that workers of certain fields benefit from getting retirement stipends earlier than others suffering less job-related deterioration. I totally agree with this statement and believe that physically demanding fields deserve to receive a pension at an earlier age.

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In recent years, “responsible tourists” have paid attention to preserving both culture and environment of the places they visit. However, some people say that it is impossible to be a “responsible tourist”. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

There are ongoing discussions about being responsible while travelling, meaning preserving the cultural and natural assets of the attractions. In my opinion, while it is possible to be largely responsible, by no means could tourists achieve complete responsibility, meaning not cause any impact on the living space.

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Spoken communication is more powerful than written communication. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In this day and age, inevitable demand to interact and exchange information makes communication a vital part of our society. There has been a controversial debate to show whether verbal or written language is a more powerful form of communication. In my opinion, I argue that neither of the forms could be said to be superior since they have particular effects and nuances depending on specific circumstances.

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Some college freshmen find that courses they choose are not suitable for them. What are the causes of this? What can be done to solve the problem?

More and more college freshmen nowadays regret the courses they have chosen in their curriculum. This essay will present some of the causes of this phenomenon and propose ways to attack this serious issue.

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