IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5. Page 46

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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Some children receive almost no encouragement from their parents regarding their performance at school, while other children receive too much pressure from their over enthusiastic parents which can have a negative impact on the child. Why do you think some parents put too much pressure on their children to perform well at school? What do you think the role of a parent should be in their child's education?

Parental involvement in education varies widely, from neglect to overwhelming pressure. Some parents push their children excessively to excel academically due to various personal and societal factors.

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Today more people are overweight than ever before. What is your opinion are the primary causes of this? What are the main effects of this?

Nowaday a growing number of individuals exist weight over the world. This essay will examine the causes and effects related to this topic.

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Today there is a great increase in antisocial behaviour and lack of respect to others. What are the causes of this? What measures can be taken to reduce this problem？

In this modern era, there is a problem with antisocial behavior and a lack of respect for other people, but it is only one part of our society. In this essay, I will explain the causes of this and the possible solutions to this problem.

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In many countries women are allowed to take maternity leave from their jobs during the first month after the birth of their baby. Does advantage outweigh disadvantages?

In this fast-paced technology, every individual is contributing to the economy whether it's men or female. Women are enjoying the same privileges as men do. They are taking part in every field to make themselves independent. In several countries, mother can get off from their workplace on the first month of delivery. That, what we call is maternity leave. Despite a few potential drawbacks of this trend, it predominately has more benefits.

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Some people consider vaccination unnecessary and dangerous. What are the causes and effects. (EX)

In today's world, people get vaccinated to strengthen their immune systems and be more tolerant against diseases and different kinds of viruses. It is believed by some individuals that this tendency can have detrimental impacts on people, installing various hazardous bacteria to humans' bodies. In this essay, i will describe possible reasons for this belief and then give some impacts on people.

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2020-08-22: Many people argue that eating junk food has led to an unhealthy lifestyle. This problem has become more common among young people these days. Do you agree or disagree that junk food is the cause of the issue?

It is argued by lots of individuals that consuming fast food has led to an unfit way of living which has become more rampant among youths nowadays. However,I agree that also not doing adequate exercise nor replacing processed foods with healthier choices is a reason for this growing problem in the society.

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Most people today communicate through mobile phones and computers, reducing face-to-face interactions. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

In recent years, owing to the advancement of technology, people mostly rely on their mobile phones and laptops to interact with others rather than personal meetings. Although, this trend has improved relations as one can communicate overseas in a fraction of second however it also has some negative sides. This essay will discuss the pros and cons and explain why the advantages neglect its disadvantages.

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Some people believe that Art gives our lives meaning and purpose. Others believe that it is merely a distraction from real life. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Some contend that the Arts provide a hope of living with individuals, while others regard them as nothing but entertainment. Although there are pros and cons to this argument, I support the former statement because they can enhance the quality of life and offer a purpose of life with joy and happiness.

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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. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Some college pupils believe that it is beneficial to learn about subjects which are not their major while others say that focusing only on their majors will lead them to more advantages such as getting a well-paid job in their future. Even though it is important to give all their efforts to one specific subject, I believe that experiencing a variety of subjects that they are interested in will enrich their future career.

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Shopping has replaced many other activities that people used to choose as their hobby. Nowadays many people go shopping in their free time. What are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or negative development?

These days, many people have left their old favorite activities and made shopping their new hobby. I believe this trend is happening because shopping areas have replaced open public spaces in many cities. This pivot has created a negative impact on our society.

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An increasing number of people are choosing to have cosmetic surgery in order to improve their appearance. What are the reasons for this? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

In recent years, there has been a rising number of people who want to enhance their physical appearance through cosmetic surgery. This results in a higher level of satisfaction regarding people’s pursuit of physical attractiveness. In my opinion, the increase in people choosing cosmetic surgery is a positive development from now on.

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Some people believe that media should be allowed to publish information about the private lives of famous people. Others say that everybody has a right to privacy and this practice must be controlled or even stopped. Discuss both views.

Many people believe that social media should be allowed to publish private information about the lives of famous people, while others think that this is a violation of their personal space and this practice must be limited or even banned.

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Countries around the world will be facing significant challenges relating not only to the environment, but population and education as well. What problems will most countries face in the next ten years? How can these issues be solved? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

t has become a great concern for the future of all the nations globally that they will be facing certain challenges regarding environment ,population and education. However, fundamental solutions must be adopted to prevent the occurance of these pressing issues.

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Infuture all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside this will be passengers. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages.

In the coming days, motor vehicles will be automated leaving only passengers on board. While this seems to promote more safety on roads, the majority of professional drivers will lose their jobs compromising their economic status. Moreover, their driving skills will probably go down the drain. This essay will argue that the upsides of driverless cars outweigh the downsides.

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Some people think that competition at work, at school and in daily life is a good thing. Others believe that we should try to cooperate more, rather than competing against each other. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

The debate between focusing on competition against each other and cooperation among people has long been a topic of interest. This essay will discuss both perspectives before presenting my own opinion. Firstly, I will explore why competition as a individual performs better outcomes than rivals, and secondly I will examine how the community are more effective in increasing productivity with cooperation.

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Some people believe that children that commit crimes should be punished. Others think the parents should be punished instead. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

The question of whether children who commit crimes should be punished or whether their parents should be held accountable has sparked considerable debate in many societies. While some argue that children must face consequences for their actions to promote responsibility, I believe that the parents’ role in the child’s upbringing should make them responsible for their child's misdeeds.

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

In today’s world, there are a lot of health issues due to high levels of sugars in processed foods and beverages. One suggestion to decrease the consumption of sugar is to make products that include high levels of sugar expensive in order to encourage people to consume less sugar. I do not agree with this suggestion completely, and I think we need more practical solutions for this situation.

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The plans below show a harbour in 2000 and how it looks today

The two maps illustrate the changes made to Porth Harbour between the year 2000 and today.

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Machines are taking over more and more jobs previously done by humans. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages.

Today,due to improvements in technology,machines play a vital role in people's lives.Therefore it leads to a debate, which worries people, about whether machines are replacing human labour.While they can perform with less effort and save time, they have downsides such as causing people not to have a job.This essay will examine both the advantages and disadvantages.

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students should pay their full university fees themselves. Do you agree or disagree?

There is a view that students should close their university finances by themselves. And I totally disagree with this notion for several reasons.

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