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IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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Many people try to balance work and other parts of their life. However, this is very difficult to do. What are the problems associated with this? What is the best way to achieve a better balance? Beka

Many individuals strive to maintain a balance between their job and personal life, but achieving this can be quite challenging. Laziness and unwillingness to change can prevent you from achieving this. To do this you need to work hard, work and overcome your laziness every day.

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Research shows that some activities are good for health and others are bad.Despite knowing that millions of people engage in unhealthy activites. What is the cause of this? What can be done?

Numerous research confirmed that many activities such as drinking alcohol, cigarette smoking, taking drugs etcetera are not in a favour of good health. Though the majority of folks are well-known about these activities which offer unhealthy results, still they are involved in those habits. I will explain the reasons behind this phenomenon, alongside the solutions to get rid of them.

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These days more and more people are going to other countries for a period either to find a job or study. There are clearly many benefits to doing this , but people who live abroad can also face some difficulties . Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of living and working in a foreign country. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Nowadays, the tendency to migrate to other countries due to reasons such as education or occupation has remarkably risen, and brings a lot of upsides. At the same time, this causes several troubles for the locals of foreign areas, thus becoming a main topic of debate today. This essay will outline both the benefits and drawbacks of living abroad for certain purposes and will exemplify it with personal experience.

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Too much outdoor lighting is a problem in many cities nowadays. What are the causes and negative impacts of light pollution in cities? - at least 250 words. - spend around 40 minutes.

Currently, more and more people feel the negative consequences of urban light pollution. Advertising banners and night traffic comprise the largest share of causes of the harmful impact. This essay will discuss how exactly outdoor lighting affects health of citizens and suggest possible solutions.

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13. Some people think that managers alone should make decisions in the company, while others think that employees should be involved in the decision-making process to. Discuss both views and give your own opinions.

Decision-making is a very important part of an organisation. Some people assert that companies should involve employees in decision-making process, however, others hold the opinion that managers should take decisions on their own. I will discuss both perspectives in the upcoming paragraphs and also give my view.

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Some students prefer classes with open discussions between the professor and students and almost no lectures. Other students prefer classes with lectures and almost no discussions. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

It is widely acknowledged that students have diverse learning preferences. While some learners benefit more from interactive discussions, others thrive in traditional lecture-based settings. In my view, combining both methods offers the most effective approach to achieving optimal learning outcomes.

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It is often thought that the increase in juvenile crime can be attributed to violence in the media. Do you agree that this is the main cause of juvenile crime? What solutions you can offer to deal with this situation?

A widely held view is that an upward trend in juvenile delinquency is caused by violence in social media. Agreeing with the idea of finding it as one of the major causes, the essay suggests that governmental policy reforms could offer a solution.

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Nowadays some celebrity such as actors sportsmen and pop musician are paid too much money. Do you agree or disagree?which jobs should be highly paid,?

It is commonly believed by some people that celebrities should have high remuneration. I agree with this statement to a high extent because there are some other skilled jobs which require high wages such as doctors, and scientists.

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Some people think that the government should pay for health care and education but others believe that it is not the government's responsibility. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

People have different views as to whether the government should pay for health care and education or this is not the government's responsibility.

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13. Some people think that managers alone should make decisions in the company, while others think that employees should be involved in the decision-making process to. Discuss both views and give your own opinions.

A company may have the best product, the most competitive price, the best workforce and the best managers, but if it lags in decision-making, it won’t last long. There is an ongoing debate regarding, some major decisions regarding the welfare of the company that should only be taken by managers; however, others counter claimed that, the addition of employees is necessary while making some decisions for the wellness of the brand. Prior to my stance, both viewpoints would be discussed in the upcoming paragraphs with valid explanations.

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Some people think society could benefit more if more people study business than history. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

A group of individuals supports that it is more beneficial for people to study business rather than study history. Personally, I agree with the idea of studying business in terms of a developed, modern technological world that people will live in.

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What are the negative impacts of playing computer games and what can be done to minimize the bad effects?

In recent years, computer games have revolutionized the entertainment industry. While the shift contributes to numerous benefits, it also leads to drawbacks like addiction. To alleviate this issue, I believe governments should implement time limitations on these games.

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Some people think that it’s a good to socialise with work colleagues during evenings and weekends. Other people think it’s important to keep working life completely separate from social life. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

Most people believe that it is beneficial to spend quality time with co-workers after work or on holidays,while others support that work life and social life should be different.I strongly agree with the former opinion due to better understanding and a positive work environment. This essay will explain both of the opinions with a suitable conclusion.

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In some countries, young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this

Taking a gap year between high school and university has become increasingly common in some nations. While starting university studies, I would argue that humans need to work or travel for a year when they finish high school. This essay will discuss the benefits and drawbacks for young people who choose to do this

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Some people think that young people should be required to do unpaid work helping people in the community. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

Some consider that young generations are necessary to find a volunteering job for their personal skills. This situation has two sides which I will debate in the essay below.

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Nowadays animal experiments are now widely used to develop new drugs and test the safety of other products. Some people argue that these experiments should be banned because it is morally wrong to cause suffering to animals, while others advocate them because of their benefits to humanity. discuss both views and give your opinion?

Scientists use animals in a wide range of their new discoveries for drug advancements and to ensure a new product is safe or not. Due to the injuries caused ,many people think that animal testing should be prohibited, however, some people claim that they should used for tests in order to benefit humanity. In my opinion, this must be overcome and researchers use other approaches for their experimentation.

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At the present time, the population of some countries includes relatively large number of young adults, comparedd with the number of the older people. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the advantages?

“To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield”.

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Some people believe that overconsumption of fast food is contributing to the global obesity epidemic. What problems are associated with this, and what solutions can be implemented

Nowadays, It is an undeniable fact that overconsumption of fast food has always been a debatable issue. A handful of citizens think that this issue leads to the world obesity epidemic. This essay will discuss the obstacles along with the solutions that how we can overcome the excess of having Chinese dishes.

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Some people think that young people should follow older people’s examples while others think it is good for young people to challenge older people’s opinions and thoughts. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

The bar charts illustrate the average minutes per day spent on listening to music and on reading for pleasure among five age groups in New Zealand.

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Solar energy is becoming more and more popular as a source of household energy in many countries around the world. What are the advantages and disadvantages of solar energy? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience

It is true that many people are drawn towards utilizing solar panels as a source of clean energy for their household. While it offers a plethora of benefits, it is however accompanied by some drawbacks.

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