IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5. Page 41

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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Some say that people living in high-rise apartments are lonely and unhappy, while others say that it’s advantageous to stay in high-rise apartments. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Some people think that it is unhappy to live in high-rise apartments because it gives a sense of loneliness, while others believe that living in such accommodations offers a lot of benefits. This essay will discuss both views and explain why I prefer to stay in a high-rise apartment.

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In many countries today, if people want to find work, they have to move away from their friends and their families. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from own knowledge or experience.

Nowadays, it is more and more usual to move to another city to find better work. People decide to leave their families and friends, in order to build a prosperous future. This choice can have benefits, especially related to professional and economic achievements. However, there are also several drawbacks. Leaving family could be a issue, and it could lead to loneliness.

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Nowadays many people complain that they have difficulties getting enough sleep. * What problems can lack of sleep cause? * What can be done about lack of sleep?

In this stressful era, a significant portion of the population is facing difficulty getting sufficient sleep. This phenomenon leads to particular health problems and some measures must be taken to tackle this issue.

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Immigration has a major impact on society. What are the main reasons of immigration? To what consequences can it lead?

These days, immigration has become increasingly ubiquitous particularly in wealthier countries. This phenomenon may impact a society , both migrants and the land which they immigrate to.

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'People who do not use social media networks* will always fall behind in career development opportunities.' To what extent do you feel that this is an accurate and important prediction ?

In recent times, the utilisation of social media platforms is constantly growing thanks to the development of technology and becomes ubiquitous in career progression. Although connections through the internet may enable individuals to build professional relationships with employees or employers, I believe that people who are not part of those links can also thrive thanks to their qualifications and work experiences.

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many people think that mobile phone should be banned in public places such as libraries, shops and public transport. do you agree or disagree?

It most claimed that like smoking, mobile phones should be interdicted in some places due to their fatal effects. While I accept that the use of mobile phones is antisocial in some ways, I believe it has more benefits and therefore

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In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasize that their products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

Big businesses nowadays use methods of advertising to convince consumers that their product is better and new than the rest of the others. This is actually a technique commonly used today. I firmly believe that, it's a positive development due to some particular reasons that we will discuss in this essay.

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The plans below show the site of an airport now and how it will look after redevelopment next year. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The diagram illustrates the differences between the current condition and future development in Southwest Airport.

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In Britain, when someone gets old they often go to live in a home with other old people where there are nurses to look after them. Sometimes the government has to pay for this care. Who do you think should pay for this care, the government or the family? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge orr experience.

It is said that older people in Britain move to old age houses where they live under nurses' assistance. Well, it is the most argued and hot topic of debate. I believe that the government should pay the money of elderly care. I will be elaborating and exemplifying my reasons in the paragraphs below.

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Experts say older people were happier and healthier in the past because they did more exercises and sport ,more time with family and freinds,whereas now many suffer loniness and health problems. what are the cause of this and what are the solutions?

There ia a debate over the issue of whether children should learn a foreign language during their early childhood or they should start learning at higher school. There are both advantages anddisadvantages to this notion, but still, I believe that the advantages outweigh its impediments. This essay will shed light on the pros and cons before justifying my opinion.

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Environmental protection is the responsibility of lawmakers, not individuals as individuals can do too little. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In recent years,the issue of the environment has emerged as a significant concern for the general public. Some believe that preserving ecosystems is the duty of the government.However,I partially agree with this viewpoint, as while the role of authorities can be a factor, other measures are equally important.

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Crime rates are likely to decline due to the advancements in technology, which will help prevent and solve crimes in an easier way. Do you agree or disagree?

In the present day, crime rates are the most crucial issue that individuals always put on a public discussion. Of course, it seems to decrease because of the development of new technologies in this modern world such as digital cameras, GPS, CCTV, and AI scanners which assist all police officers in preventing and solving crimes easily. In this essay will discuss my point of views following the agreements and disagreements.

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Today, the high sales of popular consumer goods reflect the power of advertising and not the real needs of society in which they are sold. To what extend do you agree or disagree?

The unprecedented sales volumes of trendy consumer products have sparked debate about whether advertising overrides genuine societal needs. It is true that marketing undoubtedly influences consumption patterns, and I contend that a lot of ads create artificial wants manipulating consumer decision-making.

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There are now millions of cars on roads in most big cities. Pollution from cars is the most important problem that big cities face today. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, most individuals own a car and due to this most people believe that pollution from cars is the most important problem that big cities face. I partially agree with the suggestion as pollution is amongst the biggest problems that cities face.

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Many people today find it difficult to balance the demand of their work and personal life. what are the causes of this situation, and but can be individuals amd employers do to reduce the problem?

Owing to the necessity of balanced life quality, there is no doubt that ensuring a balance between work demands and personal life aspects is a crucial for healthy lifestyle pattern. This essay will examine the main causes of this issue and suggest possible solutions to address it.

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Today, the high sales of popular consumer goods reflect the power of advertising and not the real needs of the e society in which they are sold. To what extent do you agree or disagree? reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own Give knowledge or experience.(2)

It is argued that the high level of cost in well-known products demonstrates how advertisements are strong instead of the needs of people to them. This essay agrees with this standpoint for different reasons, such as despite selling unhealthy products, being well-known and not being popular with ads.

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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.

In many countries, the amount of human being has increased due to advancements in

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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.

Several students believe learning different subjects besides their main course

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In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

Businesses often emphasize that their products are new or improved in their

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Some people believe that in the future, environmental problems will mean that we are unable to live on this planet. In order to survive, the human species will need to find another planet that can support life. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

Some people argue that we will no longer be able to live on the earth because environmental issues have become much more serious; hence, we need to find another planet to live. I totally disagree with this statement because there are many alternatives to save our planet and the proposed solution requires a lot of money.

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