IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5. Page 453

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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Governments should spend money on railways rather than roads. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Nowadays, the main priority of the governments is to offer a safer transportation system in a cheaper rate. As railways are known as favourite for commuters in short distance and long journey as well, I personally think that, more money should be spent on railways comparing roads.

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Some people believe that professional athletes serve as a positive role models for young people, while other argue that their behavior both on and off the field can have a negative influence. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

Nowadays, sports are something that everyone follows. According to some people, sports professionals are role models for the young generation and have a positive impact on them. However, others think that the on-field and off-fieldfield behaviour of athletes can have negative circumstances on young people. Personally, I believe that the former statement has more merits than latter one.

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Some people think that using mobile phones and computers has a negative effect on young people 's reading and writing skills .To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Even Though it is widely believed that using modern gadgets have negatively impacted the younger generation’s literal abilities, I disagree with that common perception that I will present other point of view to perceive the subject in this essay.

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People nowadays prefer to interact online (e.g. do shopping, chat with friends) rather than talking to other people face-to-face. What are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Since the invention of the internet, people's interaction preferences have changed significantly. Nowadays, they will be able to chat, and speak conveniently; shop through different websites with the cheapest prices. As a result of these opportunities, they prefer to comminicating online to speaking face-to-face. These features of the cyber platforms have changed individuals lives positively.

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Overpopulation in many major urban centers around the world is a major problem. What are the causes of this? How can this problem be solved?

Nowadays, a major percentage of the global population lives in cities. As a consequence, the main issue facing many large cities worldwide is overcrowding. In the remainder of this essay, some causes of this phenomenon will be explored as well as possible alternatives to address it. Both migration from rural areas to urban areas and the lack of jobs in small and mid-sized cities, lead the list of factors driving the overpopulation in megacities. Firstly, during the 20th century large migrations from the countryside to cities occurred and these happened for different reasons. For example, in Colombia, due to the civil war many people left their farms and moved to cities. As a result, the urban population increased dramatically between 1990 and 2000. Another key factor, is the insufficient number of jobs in towns for young people. As a consequence, these individuals relocate to large cities’ industrial areas. In order to mitigate the overpopulation issue is possible that governme...

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Some people believe that it is good to share as much information as possible in scientific research, business and the academic world. Others believe that some information is too important or too valuable to be shared freely. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

In the course of human history, people have been trying to increare their information in all aspects of life to survive. Like getting information about how to accumulate food in the past to how to step on the Mars now. By the same token some people are of te belief that sharing information as much as possible, would be good, while others claim that some information should not be shared becuure of their impertance. I would say both arguments have valiety, but I would lean toward the former.

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Some people argue that teaching children of different abilities together benefits all of them. Others believe that intelligent children should be taught separately and given special treatment. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Nowadays, Some people believe that educating children that has unlike abilities together advantage all of them, while others think that kids should be tuaght differently based on their intelligent with special treatment given. Personally speaking, it would be more benefitials in a wider aspect of educational and innovations if intelligent children group together as they have the same interest, and may improve the world in the future.

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These days many children spend a lot of time playing video games and many parents feel this is very negative. Do you agree or disagree?

In this advanced technological era, human beings are fully dependent on machines whether work-related or studying or playing games. It is seen that children specifically are heavily engaged in playing video games on their phones or tablets or computers for a long period of time. Consequently, parents of this generation are very concerned about their children's health and future. In my opinion, spending a heavy amount of time playing video games will not bring fruitful results for them considering their health and future aspects of life.

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Many people say that globalization and the growing number of multinational companies have a negative effect on the environment. To what extend do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to support your position.

Globalization has allowed rapid exchange of goods, services, technologies. The growing number of multinational companies have created enormous commodities and products, offering value and enrichment in our lives. The benefits of globalization cannot be overlooked. However, it is imperative to look at the bigger picture and consider how our indulgence and in insatiability for advancement is Impacting the environment. Many believe that these effects have been primarily negative on the environment. I wholeheartedly agree and we have enough evidence to back up this claim including the increased release of gas emissions, alarming rates of defrostration, and ever-expanding economic specialization of nations.

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Some people enjoy change, and they look forward to new experiences. Others like their lives to stay the same. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

It is thought by many people that Life should be lived beautifully in a fun way via gathering various types of experiences and making memories along with it. However, other people likes to live their lives peacefully without any ups and downs. Although it is a very subjective matter, in my opinion, living life to the fullest is the appropriate way.

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In some countries, an increasing number of people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating too much fast food. It is, therefore, necessary for governments to impose higher taxes on this kind of food. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

Countires in some places around the world believe that government should increase taxes on fast food due to a rising aspect of individuals consuming them, as a result to many health risks concern. Is it, therefore, resonable to increse the taxes on that group of food. I strongly disagree with the statement.

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Nowadays, we can watch entertainment performance on the screen and no need to watch it live. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In these days, we have an opportunity to watch recreational programmes on the television and there is no need to watch them live. In my opinion, it is exciting to watch them online, however, there are some pluses of seeing them offline.

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Some people believe the aim of university education is to help graduates get better jobs. Others believe there are much wider benefits of university education for both individuals and society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

From perspective of some people, university education can solely widen job opportunities for graduates. Others, however, hold the view that university education brings about plenty of benefits for students. In my book, I am in favor of the latter opinion due to several reasons such as in-depth and professional horizons or wide social circle in terms of career.

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Ome countries are struggling with an increase in the rate of crime. Many people think that having more police on the streets is the only way to reduce crimes. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Many Nations face an issue with the high portion of crime. While the significant people believe that having an increased police number on the boulevard will mitigate the crimes. I agree that having a considerable figure of police, all over the city will reduce crime. This essay will discuss that I feel that for two reasons which I will explore in the following essay.

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There is no denying the fact that computers have positive impact on children. Learning from an early age is an initiative step so it is a good step to use computers, but its time should not proceed so long.This essay will discuss the benefits and drawbacks of using computers

In this digital era, computers become one of our basic necessities, and this hugely transforms our way of living. Therefore, a discussion on the pros and cons of using computers to study at an early age is provoked.

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

In today's world, business often highlight their items are unique in some way because this approach give them a leg to get widely known to their customers. It should be consider as a postive development since customer will have more choices in one type of products.

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Some people believe that it is wrong to keep animals in zoos, while others think that zoos are both entertaining and ecologically important. Discuss both views and give your opinions.

In this day and age, it is argued by some that keeping animals in zoos is unethical while others think that zoos can serve as places to entertain people and protect animals. Although the former view may be true to a certain extent, I personally believe that zoos may have benefits in terms of providing entertainment for people and protection for animals.

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Some people think that university students should study wthatever they like. Others blieve 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 view and give your own opinion.

In this century, a number of individuals assert that all educators are free to choose the subject they are passionate about, whereas others argue that pupils should study in the field that will benefit them in future, like scientific and technological topics. From my point of view, is that everyone should study anything they dream of.

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Many olderly people are no longer looked after by their families but are put in care homes or nursing homes. What are the advantages and disadvantages of trhis trend?

Nowadays, people who are living with their families feel much more comfortable than others. Nevertheless, most old age is bound by their families to lives in nursing home and cares home rather than their loved ones. There are pros and cons due to these circumstances. In my point of view, the decision to place elderly into care homes is a complex situation, there should be based on individual’s conditions and needs.

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Nowadays, more people are migrating to other counties than ever before. In order to become integrated into society in their adopted countries, immigrants should abandon their old ways and adapt to local customs and codes of behavior. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Many countries in the world have wars, diseases and so on; consequently, a low quality of the life of resident raises the desire to migrate to other nations. However, they have to integrate into society in other regions, newcomers should try to adapt to local customs and codes of behavior. Personally, I completely agree with this view.

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