IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5. Page 466

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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In my country, plastic containers have become more common than ever and are used by many food and drink companies. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

Plastic container has been a subtitution packaging for food and drink nowadays. Many manufacturers use this product since it is very convenience as a wrapper. On the other hand, it has many shortcomings and one of them is pollution. This essay will discuss its advantages and disadvantages.

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As technology advances, travelling to space is likely to become an option for holidaymakers in the future. What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of space tourism?

In recent times, technology has advanced at a rapid pace. It wouldn't be surprising, if space trips as a leisure activity, would be prevalent in the near future. The benefit of travelling to outer space would expand one's knowledge base on the workings of the universe. However, the drawback would be that, not everyone would be able to afford such expensive journeys, in addition to health issues that may arise after the trip.

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Doctors recommend that older people exercise regularly. However, many of them do not get enough exercise. What are the reasons? What can be done to encourage them to exercise more?

Exercises are often to be mentioned and recommended for all ages. Also, doctors recommend to get regular exercise for old people. However, elders do not have enough workouts due to several reasons. In my opinion, campaigns and education are the key to solving their physical activities. This essay is going to explain why old people do not have enough workouts and how they can be encouraged to do it.

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Some people believe that non academic subjects should be removed from the syllabus so that children can concentrate only on academics. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Pursuing of high academic score in school is considered one of the most important goals for some which leads to many adopting the idea of removing non-academic related subjects like P.E and cooking from the learning curriculum. I moderately disagree with this initiative and will give my rationale in this essay.

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Life has become much more stressful compared to our parent’s generation. As a result, stress-related illnesses are increasing around the world. Why is stress such widespread in the modern world? What do you think can be done to overcome the problems caused by stress?

Stress slays us from the inside and can lead to personal, social, physical and psychological issues that drive us to the verge of dilapidation. Stress and anxiety are far more severe and widespread among the modern generation than in their forefathers. The reasons for this crisis could be attributed to poor working conditions and the worldwide financial crisis. Several initiatives could be taken to address this problem.

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What are the qualities of a good friendship? What are some things that weaken a close relationship over time?

A close-knit friend is the type of person who can speak the same language as you and see eye to eye about significant issues in life. No matter how life is challenging for you, you go through thick and thin together; that is why you never feel lonely and desperate under difficult circumstances. However, in recent decades, long-term friendships have lost their importance and become weaker owing to the increase in individualism.

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Some university student want to learn about other subject in addition to their main subjects. Other believe it is more important to give all their time and attention to study for a qualification. Discuss both view and give your opinion

There are students from university who wants to add minor subjects in their programs, while others believe that focusing on what is needed is more vital. In my opinion, although learning other topics may add general knowledge to students, specialising on the subjects that will deepen their knowledge about the degree will be more helpful in the future.

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Some people think that students who achieve the best academic results should be rewarded. Others believe it is more important to reward students who show improvement. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

It is often argued that pupils with the highest grades should be honoured, while others feel those who improve the most should be commended. This essay will discuss both points of view and argue that those who attain the highest marks should get the rewards, followed by a reasoned conclusion.

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Some people think that developing countries need financial help from international organizations. Others think that it is practical aid and advice that is needed. Discuss these views and give your own opinion.

It would be argued by some that international organizations should provide poor countries with financial aid in order to help them continue developing, while others believe that non-financial help is much more suitable than the former. From my personal perspective, it is best for international institutions to lend practical assistance.

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Some people believe that culture will be ruined if it is used to earn tourism revenue, but others consider that tourism is the only way of protecting a culture. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

Cultural diversity is significantly appreciated in all parts of the world nowadays. Although many people opinionate that showcasing culture to attract tourists for financial gains could be damaging, the other group of people thinks this is the absolute method of preserving their culture. Calling a majority of tourists to visit one's culture or locality can undoubtedly cause some problems however, the biggest question here is, restricting the tourists from another place is the only way of protecting it? I do not think so as there are many different ways of doing so.

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Some people believe that culture will be ruined if it is useed to earn tourism revenue, but others consider that tourism is the only way of protecting culture. Dicuss both views and give your opinion.

Cultural diversity is significanty appreciated in all parts of world now a days. Although, many people opiniate that showcasing culture to attract tourists for finanical gains could be damaging, the other group of people thinks this is the absolute method of preserving their culture. Calling a majority of tourists to visit one's culture or locailty can undoubtedly cause some problems however, the biggest question here is, restricting the tourists from another places is the only way of preotecting it? I do not think so as there are many different ways of doing so.

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Some people believe that there should be fixed punishments for each type of crime.other,however,argue that the circumstances of an individual crime,and the motivation for committing it,should always be taken into account when deciding on the punishment. Disscuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Across the globe, crime rate is increasing day by day with rapid speed. However, one segment of People think that there should a permanent punishment for different types of crime as it will help in the reduction of crime and people learn the worst things happen withthem if they do such things, but other segment of people believes that it should be according the suitation why he commits that crime should be considered into the account because of family conditions and somebody forced him to do it for their benefits.In my opinion, it should be fix according to the conditions in which it is done.

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Some people believe that technology has led to many positive developments in their lives, while others think technology is gradually taking over control of the way people live. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Nowadays new technologies is the crucial part of our lives. Some people argue that technological advancement have changed their lives positively, at the same time others feel that technology start to control their lives. In this essay, I will overview both opinions and give my own in the conclusion.

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In many countries, good schools and medical facilities are available only in cities. Some people think new teachers and doctors should work in rural areas for fewyears, but others think everyone should be free to choose where they work. Discuss and give your opinion.

The distribution of high-quality education centers and hospitals has predominantly favored city centers in many countries. While some believe that newly graduated teachers and doctors should be assigned to rural areas, others support the idea that everyone should have the freedom to choose to work in either city centers or more remote locations. In my view, though each side has its own merits and drawbacks, there should be no restrictions on the choice of work location for individuals in certain professions.

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The most important aim of science should be to improve people's lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

The potential scientific effects lie at the heart of societal concerns. The most significant purpose of them should be to make the citizens' lives better. I completely agree with this argue, and I will explain my reasons in this essay.

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Parents are the best teachers Do you agree or disagree ?

Most believe that parents educate their children better than teachers, while others say that teachers and trainers have more qualifications. I partly agree that parents teach their children more well than others. In the following paragraphs, I will try to support my answer with some reasons and examples.

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The amount of garbage produced by our cities is a big problem for governments around the world. How can this problem be solved?

ㅤThese days, local citizens keep dirty their village that is why our town is not clean. To write the truth, my family and I keep clean our home and street. Nevertheless, some neighbours are not safe with their homes tidy. I reckon it is the reason for the garbage produced by our cities. Not only our street, however, some citizens of our country like them.

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The number of endangered species has increased significantly in this century and we find more mass extinctions in this period than in any other period of time. State some reasons for this and provide possible solutions.

Species getting endangered have risen in numbers this century, and it’s more than any other century in the past. There are two main causes, increasing human encroachment in wildlife areas and killing wild species for their personal and economic benefits. Possible solutions would be to have an urban developments highly scrutinized by the government and enforce strict punishments to the poachers.

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Some people think that the best way to reduce time spent in travelling to work is to replace parks and gardens close to the city centre with apartment buildings for commuters, but others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion

Some people believe that the most effective solution to shorten the commuting time to offices is to transform parks and gardens near the city center into housing complexes for workers, while others maintain the opposite point of view. This essay will discuss both perspectives while also offering an explanation as to why the former argument promotes better conditions for workers.

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It is not necessary for people to travel to other places to learn about the culture. We can learn as much as from books, films and the Internet. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In modern society, there are many ways to learn about other cultures through books, films, and the Internet. As a result, it is optional to visit different locations. It is not the best option, although other methods can gain local knowledge.

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