IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5. Page 461

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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Social media helps people to keep in touch with friends and stay on top of news and events. Do you think the advantages of social media outweigh the disadvantages?

Using Social media, individuals these days, keep themselves informed of the latest information and events around them, while at the same time keeping in close contact with their friends and family members. In my opinion, I believe the advantages brought by social media of increased convenience and effectiveness far outweigh any minor shortcomings that it might bring.

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Nowadays, most countries improve their living standards through economic development. But some social values are lost as a result. Do you think the advantages of the phenomenon outweigh the disadvantages?

These days , majority of the nations worldwide emphasize improving economic development to enhance the standards of living for their citizens, but in doing so numerous social values are lost as a result. In my opinion, I think the benefits brought by economic development do not hold water against the damage caused to its societal values and affect on the environment.

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Most high-level positions in companies are filled by men even though the workforce in many developed countries is more than 50 per cent female. Companies should be required to allocate a certain percentage of these positions to women. To what extent do you agree?

Although women account for more than 50 per cent of the workforce in developed nations, a number of managerial positions are still occupied by men. Some believe that a certain proportion of these vacancies should be allocated to females. This essay, however, strongly disagrees with this statement because this can discourage qualified men to work hard, and such a policy can encourage organisations to find some wrong ways to outsmart the system.

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In many countries, women are allowed to take maternity leave during the first month after the birth of the newborn. Do you think the advantages of maternity leave outweigh the disadvantages?

There is a policy that female workers can have at least one month of maternity leave after giving birth in many countries. Some people believe that this is beneficial for women and their babies, while other people deem that maternity leave may also cause certain issues. I am convinced that this break has more benefits than drawbacks.

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There is an increasing trend around the world of married couples deciding not to have Children. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for the couple who decide to do this.

Nowadays, the popularity, of not becoming parents, is rising among wedded couples. Although not raising children could positively impact income as well as the ease of life, there is a threat, to the country, of not having enough youngsters to rely on for its future. Another major drawback could be the loneliness in the last stage of life for people with such an ideology.

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Some people believe that teaching children at home is best for a child's development while others think that it is important for children to go to school. Discuss the advantages of both methods and give your own opinion.

One of the fastest growing solutions for obtaining education, especially during the recent Covid-19 pandemic, is homeschooling. Through the years, people have been developing ways to effectively educate the next generation from the home to the formal school environment. In the past few decades, home study had become a formal way of acquiring diplomas for primary, secondary, and even higher levels of education. Like any other forms of education, homeschooling has some benefits and limitations.

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The percentage of overweight children in western society has increased by ‎almost 20% in the last ten years. Discuss the causes and effects of this ‎disturbing trend.‎

In the recent years, there is an increased incidence of obesity,especially among the pediatric age group in the west and it has been estimated that that percentage of overweight children has been increased by 20% in the last decade. It is quite alarming and the reason and effets of this disturbing trend is discussed below

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Creative artists should always be given the freedom to express their own ideas (in words, pictures, music or film) in whichever way they wish. There should be no government restrictions on what they do. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Nowadays, there has been a big debate about the freedom of the artists. Some opine that the government should not interfair with their work while others are opposed to it. Nevertheless, I agree with this statement upto some extent due to particular reasons namely it might hurt individuals beliefs and the following paragraphs will expatiate with lucid examples.

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As global trade increases, many goods, including those we use on a daily basis, are produced in other countries and have to be transported long distances. Do the benefits of this trend outweigh the drawbacks?

These days, many products including the daily basis ones are manufactured in different countries and must be carried from long distances, as worldwide trade increases. There are several reasons why I believe that the shortcomings do not outweigh its benefits.

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Nowadays, parents put a lot of pressure on children. What are the reasons for parents doing that? Is it a positive or negative development for children?

In the contemporary era, a growing number of parents are pressuring on their children to be successful and make them proud. There are still heated debates about whether it is a positive or negative development. In my opinion, I believe that this notion has both benefits and drawbacks.

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In some countries more and more people are becoming interested in finding out bout the history of the house or building they live in.

More people are becoming curios about the background story of the house or building they live in. It happens in some countries, especially in countries who have several histories and their people have more concerns about it. In this essay, I will share my thoughts about this phenomenon.

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Computers are now the basis of the modern world. They should therefore be introduced into classrooms, and their programs used for direct teaching purposes. However, dependence on computers in teaching may carry a certain degree of risk to students. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

In today's world, computers become the basic need for humans. These days, it is required for several institutions to provide computers in order to develop teaching processes. However, some people believe that computers have a negative impact if students are continuously using them. In this essay, I am going to examine this case from both viewpoints in the paragraph below.

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Some employers offer their employees subsidized membership of gyms and sport clubs, believing that this will make their staff healthier and thus more effective at work. Other employers see no benefit in doing so. Consider the arguments from both aspects of this possible debate, and reach a conclusion.

Employers always struggle to find ways to increase their employees' productivity. Subsidizing health programs is one way to pursue such a goal. There are arguments on this matter, which we will discuss here.

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Children these days are using gadgets like smartphones and tablets from an early age for both entertainment and education. Do you think the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?

Technological progress is evolving at a rapid pace, causing changes in our everyday lives. Now gadgets have become widespread, and have been used by people of all ages, however, children are more interested in these new devices, using them for entertainment and education. I believe that the advantages of that outweigh the disadvantages, because it could help young people digest new information more effectively, but it also requires strict parents control.

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As compared to the past, children these days spend more of their leisure time indoors with computers and TV and less time outdoors. Describe some of the problems this lack of outdoor leisure time can cause and suggest at least one possible solution.

To commence with, there are several positive things to give free offspring. Firstly, they can easily learn new things very easily and with proper knowledge and guidance they become a good citizen. Secondly, it is not only beneficial for their parents but also for the country's economy will be boosted very easily. Thirdly, children can achieve any goal they want to achieve in their lives. For instance, the majority of children want to become sports person but their parents are not allowed therefore they do not become sports person.

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Some people think that instead of preventing climate change, we need to find a way to live with it. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Recently, climate change has been one of the most controversial polemics in communities. Some believe that we should embrace the change while others believe there must be actions to prevent it. From my perspective, climate transition must be controlled which I elaborate more in the following.

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

Recently, whether our food is healthy or not is critical issue not only for ourselves but also governments which have to keep people's health. Because certain foods include a great amount of sugar, some people have discussed if sugary products have to be made more expensive. Admitting that there are always pros and cons to this idea, depending on the value systems or circumstances, the answer varies. All in all, I partly agree with this idea.

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Some people believe that violence on television and in computer games has a damaging effect on society. Others deny that these have any significant influence on people's behaviour. What is your opinion?

Violent contents on television and online games has been a compelling issue. There are opposing views on the effect of violent contents. A few number of people think that it has a negative effect in the community, whereas some disagree that it has a strong influence on an individual's way of thinking. It is argued that violent media contents can impact someone's behavior. In this essay, I will discuss negative effects of media content in the society.

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In some countries, more and more people are becoming interested in finding out about the history of the houses or buildings they live in. What are the reasons for this? How can people research this?

From ancient ages, having a secure and strong house, where people can live calmly was a priority. Nowadays however, the crowd pay much attention to the background of the apartments or houses where they live in. in this essay I am going to explain the reasons for this phenomena and explain some solutions to ease this process for buyers or resident of houses or apartments.

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41.The spread of multinational companies and the increase of globalization produces positive effects for everyone. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is argued that the growing globalization and the increase in the number of international companies are beneficial for everybody. This essay agrees with this statment because people are able to have products of other countries and have a better wealth.

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