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IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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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? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

In modern society, smartphones have become an important role among individuals and each person can not live without those things which exist in all of our daily lives. However, there are so many issues with smartphones that who are addicted to these small gadgets, especially children who can not help to control themselves to check information, chatting online, or play phone games. I believe that if there are no feasible restrictions to guide kids and let them know how to use smartphones in a reasonable way, this phenomenon would lead to worse results for children even the whole society.

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To meet the growing needs of food for the increasing population, country should make use of edible insects as foods. However, some people believe that insects are not only unhealthy but affect negatively the nature too. What are the benefits and drawbacks of eating insects?

The fast population explosion nowadays imposes a requirement for finding alternative sources of food, such as edible insects. While some people suppose that this might be an innovative solution, others raise against this assertion due to its potential risks for humans’ health and negative impacts on our nature, From my perspective, consuming insects could bring both benefits and drawbacks.

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DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE THAT CELEBRITIES ARE PAID FAR TOO MUCH MONEY.

The astronomical salaries of the popular media personalities is conspicuously known. But the question remains, is this amount of money justified or perhaps, may be too extravagent ? This essays completely agrees that the celebrities's wages are appropriate due to their fame, status and past accomplishments.

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Some believe advertisement is useful and informative. Others think it is false and helps to raise prices. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

In the modern era advertising is a very common issue, every company promotes their products on online and offline news for selling purposes. Some community claim that it a very impactful for getting better products and also getting the perfect knowledge of those products, on the other hand, some amount of people believe that promoting a product in online and offline media is a scam and only increase the prices of those products. I partially agree that advertising has a positive side, and I also claim that it has some negative effects.

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Buying things on the Internet, such as books, air tickets and groceries, is becoming more and more popular. Do the advantages of shopping in this way outweigh the disadvantages?

Currently, brick-and-mortar or physical stores are slowly vanishing, giving way to the onslaught of virtual stores. With the exception of few disadvantages, online shopping has tremendous benefits and it will dominate the global business even more in the coming future.

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Some children spend hours everyday on their smartphones. Why is the case? Do you think it is a positive oo negitive development

The younger generation is widely regarded as a crucial resource for any society. In contemporary times, a significant proportion of young individuals devote a substantial amount of their daily hours to using smartphones. I firmly believe that there are various factors contributing to this unfavorable trend.

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Nowadays more and more people are buying products and services on credit. Is it good or bad for the society?

Today, there is a tendency to buy things on credit, which is usually the first choice of many people around the world. From my perspective, this is a good sign for both humans' living conditions and the financial health of every country.

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If you could imagine an entirely different life from the one you lead, how would you want it to be?

Every person on our planet has dreamed of enormous changes at least once in their life. It is no secret that occasionally even adults ask themselves “what if…” questions and since this moment the spectrum of their imagination broadens . However, my story starts from early childhood when I was a little girl and did not have a clue about the real world and some serious issues that might come up on my path.

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Many people now have the freedom to work and live anywhere because of advances in communication technology and trasportation. Do the advantages of this devlopment outweight the disadvantages.

Many individuals nowadays can work and live anywhere they want, this is because of the improvement in communication technology and transportation. In my opinion. I consider that having the freedom to work and live anywhere has more benefits.

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In some countries the average weight of people is increasing and their levels of health fitness are decreasing. What do you think are the causes of these problems and what measures could be taken to solve them?

It is said that these days, numerous people in some nations are suffering from obesity which causes hazardous health problems. In my opinion it is due to adverse lifestyle which comes from the intake of fast food and lack of regular exercise. In this essay, I will discuss both reasons and solutions for this trend.

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

In the present time, numerous individual tends to work on their own rather than being hired by a company or special organ, in contrast to the past they were interested in being employed by some company.in this essay, I will examine the reasons behind it and introduce some drawbacks.

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Schools should use films, computers and games instead of books To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays some countries strive to implement new methods for schools instead of classic learning while, developed countries have begun studying by using computers and other advanced technology. I agree that schools ought to use movies, and online games to study. This essay will discuss that I feel that for two reasons which I will explore in the following essay.

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Throughout the world retirement age is fixed but its strange to note that there is no retirement age for the legislators . Should there be retiring age for the legislators ? According to you what should be the retiring age for them

The absence of a fixed retirement age for legislators globally raises questions about the effectiveness and adaptability of political systems. Introducing a retirement age for legislators could have both advantages and drawbacks.

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It is a natural process for animal species to become extinct. There is no reason why people should try to prevent this from happening. Do you agree or disagree?

It is commonly argued that extinction of animal species is indeed a natural phenomenon; therefore, some people think that there is no reason for human to prevent this situation. Personally, I completely disagree with this view for a variety of reasons.

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Do you think that technological advancement has brought more harm than good? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer. What technologies did you use to help you in your studies? Describe how it has helped you. Use specific reasons and details to support your answer

Online dating has become increasingly popular over the past years. Although the method of dating online contains certain potential problems, I believe that the merits can certainly overcome its disadvantages and it can be a useful tool for people who are single to find companions.

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Some people believe that the purpose of education is to make individuals useful to society, while others think that education should help people pursue personal ambitions. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.

When it comes to the purpose of education, opinions are divided as some see its primary role as preparing individuals to be useful to society while others believe it should primarily serve people's personal ambitions. In my view, education should strike a balance between these two objectives, catering to the needs of society as well as the aspirations of the individual.

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To learn effectively, children need to eat a healthy meal at school. How true is this statement? Whose responsibility is it to provide food for school children?

There is no doubt that we are living in an era in which most students have to study more than ever before. There are many people who think that feeding students a nutritious and healthy meal at school is necessary, but there are a few people who think that doing the above is not very necessary for students. I think that students need a healthy meal that is essential for them and both schools and parents are responsible for providing food for children, which will be discussed in the following essay.

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Students generally prefer to choose the period they are supposed to study and the period they are free to have fun. They should be allowed to do their time management. Do you agree or disagree

Nowadays, education has changed drastically from what it used to be, from the teaching strategies to the mechanisms applied in evaluations. This approach has brought new ideas about how students' decisions should have a different impact in matters such as the spare time in their schedules. It is disagreed that students should manage their schooling time. Analysing how a majority of students are not mature enough to take such decisions, and the way that scholars must stick to a commitment (regarding their schedules) in hopes of developing a sense of responsibility in their lives will support this.

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More people are shopping online today than ever before. Why do people choose to shop this way? Are there any disadvantages to shopping online?

The trend of purchasing goods online has been tremendously increasing. The major reason behind this is the tight work schedule of the people and availability of better price. However, I strongly believe that there are plenty of drawbacks such as when items get shipped the companies send low-quality duplicates and it is hard to make the right decision.

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Smoking not only harms the smoker, but also people nearby. Therefore, smoking should be banned in public places. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is a documented fact that the repercussions of smoking not only affect the smoker but also the passive smokers around them. In the popular perception, a vast majority of citizens have an ever-growing concern regarding this, and affirm that it is beneficial to ban smoking in public areas. I largely concur with the assertion that it is essential to impose certain restrictions on smokers. Thus, it is worth ascertaining this polemical issue thoroughly.

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