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IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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some people say that music is a good way of bringing people of different cultures and ages together. to what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

It is often said that a pleasant way to persuade people of various cultures and different age groups to gather is music. I strongly agree with this view; however, sometimes it depends on other people's personal or national tastes.

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Some people say that the main environmental problem of our time is the loss of particular species of plants and animals. Others say that there are more important environmental problems. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Recently, people have different views on the main environmental problems. Some think the reduction of some certain species of plants and animals is the primary environmental issue. Others hold the view that many problems are more serious than this problem.

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Despite a large number of gyms, a sedentary lifestyle is gaining popularity in the contemporary world. What problems are associated with this? What solutions can you suggest?

It is undeniable that people in this modern era are having sedentary lifestyles even though there are a lot of gyms available. In my point of view, this issue will lead to a decreasing fitness level and stress.

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Some people think that art is an essential subject for children at school while others think it is a waste of time. Discuss both sides and five your opinion.

The role of art education in schools is a subject of debate, with some advocating for its importance and others viewing it as a potential waste of time. In this essay, I will examine both perspectives and argue that art education holds significant value for children’s development.

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Around the world, rural people are moving to cities and urban areas, so populations in the countryside are decreasing. Is this a positive of negative development?

Urbanization is a crucial factor for a country's development, and this has changed over time. Globally, there has been an influx of citizens moving from the countryside to cities. While there are some advantages to this, the drawbacks far outweigh them.

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All children should study a foreign language in school, starting in the earliest grade. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience

In response to the fast growth of globalization, learning a foreign language has become one of the most important studies to be included in a school curriculum. Rather than teaching it when children have reached teenagehood, I strongly agree that schools should start teaching foreign language to children as early as possible when their linguistic skills are still developing significantly.

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These days in many countries, fewer and fewer people want to become teachers, particularly in secondary schools.

The number of people who are willing to choose teaching as their future career is decreasing rapidly every year. There are several reasons why people prefer other professions. In this essay, I will go through the reasons why this happens and provide possible solutions on how to improve this situation.

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IN many societies, there is a growing emphasis on sustainable living and reducing environmental impact. What are the challenges of adopting a sustainable lifestyle? What practical actions can individuals take to contribute to sustainability?

Nowadays with the rapid development of technologies and society nature is under huge pressure and has negative impact on people. Proceeding from this a large part of the community tries to reduce the load from nature and to pay back everything that was taken nevertheless this process is challenging. This essay will discuss problems that can happen during the transition to a steady life and practical measures that can be taken.

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Some people think that it's a good idea 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 own opinion.

In many countries, such as Canada, full-time employees spend nearly 7.5 hours a day with their colleagues, which amounts to one-third of their day. As a result, people have contradicting views regarding whether they should socialise with their co-workers after work or not. The essay will discuss both views and why I think minimizing social interaction within the team is beneficial.

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Being a celebrity - such as a famous film star or sports personality - brings problems as well as benefits. Do you think that being a celebrity has more benefits or more problems?

Fame and its impacts on celebrities’ life fascinate many people. Therefore, their stories help sell thousands of newspapers and magazines. In my opinion, this status has more challenges than benefits for the people concerned.

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Always telling the truth is the most important consideration in any relationship between people. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Everybody should want to have a long relationship with each other. Speak truth plays a crucial role in any relationship between people. When people are telling the truth to each other then the relationship is stronger, and if not it is a disaster. In this essay, I am going with formal views, and next paragraphs I will share the reason and explain.

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In many cities, an increasing number of people do not know their neighbors, and the sense of community is lost. Discuss the causes and give measures to turn it around.

Although living in the city sounds like a good idea for being in the city centre with lots of places to visit. However, it has many drawbacks including the disconnection from your neighbors and the loss of the society identity. Thus, I shall be discussing the leading causes and how to overcome them.

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Giving details of crimes on TV and in the print media can have consequences for society. Some people say that this information should be restricted. Do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, the number of crimes is increasing. Showing information of crimes on television and in the print-media can cause consequences the society. Some folks say that these details must be blocked. I totally agree with this statement, and I would like to discuss why I agreed in the following paragraphs.

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Fossil fuels are the main source of energy around the world. However, people are being encouraged to use alternative energy sources such as wind energy, solar energy and so on. Do you think this is a positive or negative development? Why?

In the present eras, we mainly use energy produced from burning fossil fuels. Nevertheless, we are persuaded to use energy that we can generate from the nature including sunlight, wind, and water. In this essay, the reasons why these alternative resources is beneficial development will be elaborated.

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In some countries, some people are renting accomodation, while other are buying their own homes. Does renting accomodation have more advantages or more disadvantages than buying a place?

Human civilization nowadays thinks it is more convenient to live in a rental house instead of buying a new one. Houses in the city tend to be more expensive due to the high demand and developed infrastructure. However, I believe both of the views above have advantages and disadvantages which will be explained below.

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Some children spend hours every day on their smartphones. Why is this the case? Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?

In the digitalized era, it is undeniable that young people utilize smartphones most of the time. There are a number of reasons behind this tendency, and I firmly believe that this trend brings detrimental effects to society and individuals.

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In many societies, elderly people often live in retirement homes. This is not appropriate because families should always care for their aging members. Do you agree?

It is often found that many children often assign their old parents to live in retirement places. This sparks controversy because families should care for their aging members. In my opinion, this decision is a matter of personal and cultural values, as well as other background reasons.

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Nowadays many people choose to be self-emplpyed, rather than to work for a company or organisation. Why might this be the case? What could be the disadvantages of being self-employed?

In recent years, self-employment has been risen up, as people prefer to work in their own company, instead of working for others. Being a self-worker may have its pros as well as its cons. In this essay, I will present both views and I believe that every person needs a more balanced work career and it depends on one's situation.

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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?

Nowadays, many people like to eat junk food that contains high levels of sugar and this causes a series of problems, for example, diseases and an increase in weight. The only way to reduce this issue is increasing the price to manufacture and it sells with at a high price. In this essay, I will explain because I agree with the statement and I will give my points of view.

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Some people regard video games as harmless fun. Others, however, believe that video games arc having an adverse effect on the people who play them. Do the drawbacks of video games outweigh the benefits?

Some people believe that video games do a lot of good to those who play them. Others argue that, they are harmful. In my view, there are more advantages than disadvantages of playing video games.

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