IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5. Page 437

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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Nowadays, more people move away from their friends and families for work. Does this development have more advantages or disadvantages? Two of each at least

As our world is becoming increasingly globalized, individuals are now more willing and able to find employment opportunities far from their birthplaces than at any other point in our history. Although this trend has certain drawbacks, I believe the advantages are greater.

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In some countries, an increasing number of children are overweight or obese as a result of eating too much fast food. Banning fast food from school canteens is the best way to flight this problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

In today's fast-paced time, many kids suffer from overweight or obesity and unfortunately their number is rising due to consuming a large amount of junk food. Some researchers argued that this type of food should be prevented from schools to solve this problem. In my opinion, I agree that this solution could be effective during a part of the kids' life, but, for sure, there should be other steps followed to terminate this issue and keep the health of the Youngs.

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Some people like to spend their leisure time after work with their coworkers while others like to keep their private life separate from work. Discuss both sides.

Nowadays individuals prefer to enjoy their free time with colleagues at work. in contrast, others choose not to mingle between their private life and professional life. This essay will discuss both views hence I feel that for two reasons which I will explore in the following essay.

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Some people feel that manufacturers and supermarkets have the responsibility to reduce the amount of packaging of goods. Others argue that customers should avoid buying goods with a lot of packaging.

A group of people believe that retailers and industries should be responsible to reduce the waste of packing in their products. Another group think that the customers should assume this resposibility, by avoid buying goods with a lot of container. Firstly, it is a fact that materials used to pack products that people buy on everyday-life, such as paper or plastic, is a critial problem to the environment. These kind of materials normally are non-biodegradable and the final destination can be rivers, oceans, and forests.

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Serious violent crimes among people who are under-18 are becoming more common. Some people think that children who commit serious crimes should be treated like adults, while others would say that they should be rehabilitated. Disucss both these views and give your own opinion.

Heinous crimes are increasing these days among the youth. While a section of society believes these children must be punished similarly to adults as they pose a serious threat to society. Others are of the view that they should be sent to rehabilitation centres. I believe later is the better option as these youngsters are not aware of their wrongdoings.

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Some people say History is one of the most important school subjects. Other people think that, in today’s world, subjects like Science and Technology are more important than History. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion?

Many people consider History as an essential subject in school curriculum while others contend that science and technology should get more priority. In this essay, I will discuss both perspectives and argue that science and technology-related subjects should be given more importance in school syllabi as the current era is defined by the advancement of technology rather than history.

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There is a lot of pressure on young people today to succeed academically. As a result, some people believe that non-academic subjects, such as physical education and cookery, should be removed from the school syllabus so that children can concentrate on academic work. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

People have some different views about whether or not children who are educated in school should deal with some other classes such as art, physical education or other field classes. Although there are some advantages of focusing on academic subjects, I disagree that practical classes should be replaced as i believe that all classes can broaden children's horizons and offer them other perspectives.

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Many newspapers, magazines and television programmes make money by reporting on the private lives of public figures such as politicians, sports personalities and entertainers. While the media's right to freedom of expression should be defended, the media should not intrude into people's private affairs. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

It has been increasingly common for the media to make public the private lives of the elite and celebrities against their will. Some may argue that such practice is warranted owing to the media’s freedom of speech, while others disagree strongly with it because it is a violation of personal privacy.

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Bullying is a big problem in many schools. What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggest? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

It has been found that bullying is a big problem in many schools. That is bothering parents, kids and their teachers. Thus let’s discuss possible causes and suggest solutions to this issue.

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procrastination in the tasks. what is the cause? how to tackle this problem?

Many individuals frequently grapple with procrastination when confronted with intricate problems. The primary cause of this phenomenon lies in the insufficient allocation of time and concentration towards specific tasks, a challenge that can be mitigated by dissecting assignments into primary and subordinate components.

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Some people think that all university students should study whatever they like. Others believe that they shiuld 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.

The courses offered by university programs are a controversial topic nowadays. It is contended by some people that higher education institutions should liberate students to learn their respective interests, while others are convinced that only practical subjects for instance natural art and machinery should be permitted to be taught in college classrooms. However, I staunchly endorse the first viewpoint. Although subjects which are perceived as useful are considered to be the shortcuts to successfully land a job, the youngsters have the opportunity to deepen other skills.

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In some countries the average weight of people is increasing and their levels of health and fitness are decreasing. What do you think are the causes of these problems and what measures could be taken to solve them? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own - knowledge or experience.

Several countries experienced an upward trend for their residents’ mean number of body weight and the opposite pattern for exercising rate. In this essay, I will elaborate the factors that have induced these two interconnected phenomenon and some possible interventions to address them.

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People used to live in the same city throughout their lives, but now they change where they live several times. What is the cause? Do you think it is a positive or negative trend?

In the past, people lived in the same place their whole lives. Nowadays, some individuals relocate multiple times. In the remainder of this essay, some causes will be explored and a logical conclusion will be drawn at the end.

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Students at universities often have a choice of places to live. They may choose to live in university dormitories, or they may choose to live in apartments in the community. Compare the advantages of living in university housing with the advantages of living in an apartment in the community. Where would you prefer to live? Give reasons for your preference.

University students can choose in which place they want to live. They can stay either in the university dormitories or in apartments around the community. Staying in those places give several advantages, however I prefer to live in a dormitory because it is cheaper and near to the campus. The benefits of living in those places will be elaborated below.

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Many manufactured food and drink product contain high level of sugar, which causes many health problems. Sugary product should be made more expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, most food and drink products produced by modern factories such as chocolates, cakes, and juices have a high level of sugar. Moreover, governments can protect people's well-being by managing the usage of these types of man-made between them. I strongly agree with increasing the prices of a number of products with side effects on health to decrease them in the market.

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

It is commonly thought that advertisements urge us to purchase products, while others think that ads are ubiquitous and it is needless to focus on them. From my prospective advertisement can have both positive and negative results whereas considering awareness and preferences of consumers.

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Many people try to achieve success through their career or education. What can success mean to different people? What is your view of success?

Many people strive to achieve a successful life. However, success is a very vague concept which may mean different things to different people. This essay will consider success with regards to the workplace, family, and finally personal achievements.

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There are many different types of music in the world today. Why do we need music? Is the traditional music of a country more important than the international music that is heard everywhere nowadays?

Nowadays, our world has a great variety of music. This essay will discuss why we do we need to listen to songs by explaining their beneficial impacts on our lives and will show us that traditional sounds are more important than international rhythms by the fact that music has an educational purpose strongly linked with typical contents.

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

Many studies demonstrate a progressive increase in life expectancy. Scientists actively pursue ways to further enhance this trend, considering it a matter of utmost importance. While some argue that an aging population is burdensome, I staunchly support the perspective that the positive impacts of this demographic shift far outweigh the drawbacks.

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Government Intervention in the Economy: Some people believe that governments should regulate the economy, while others argue that the economy should be allowed to regulate itself. Discuss both views and give your opinion in 250 words.

Some people think that the state should control the economy while others believe that the

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