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IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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Some people think the increasing business and cultural contact between countries brings many positive effects. Others say it causes the loss of national identities. Discuss both view and give your opinion.

Issues related to business and cultural cooperation among countries are frequently discussed these days. Some people believe that there are many positive developments from cooperating with other countries in terms of business and culture, while others think that it seems to be negative effects in case the identity of a nation is lost. In the following paragraphs, both of these viewpoints will be examined before a conclusion is reached.

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In the future all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of diverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages. In the future all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of diverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages.

In the future, all transportation such as cars, buses and trucks will use a self-driving method and the only people inside a car is the passenger. In this essay, I will explain why the benefits of using a self-driving vehicle overshadow the potential drawbacks.

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Some people say that public libraries should be free; otherwise they are just a waste of money, especially because modern technologies and the internet allow easy access to resources. Discuss and give your point of view. Opinion, for and against essay

Even in the modern era, libraries are the most popular place to visit for reading books and magazines because of their calmness and quiet environment. Most people think that libraries must provide free services to everyone otherwise, it is useless to spend money over there, however, internet gives most valuable exposure of everything which folks want to search. Let's discuss both points in forthcoming paragraphs.

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Many people believe that social network websites such as Facebook and Instagram, have had a huge negative impact on both individual and Society. To what extent do you agree?

In the modern era, a part of society states that people are badly affected by sites like Instagram, Whatsapp and Facebook usage or it could be said that the community is paralysed by such sources. While the remaining reject the view. Personally, I agree with the former notion. So, I will explain the reasons behind both statements in upcoming paragraphs and thus will lead to a logical conclusion as well.

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Some people believe computer and mobile phone technology has changed the way we communicate positively while others feel it has had a negative impact on communication with others. discuss both views

Technology has advanced in many ways.It has also made communication easy all around the globe with the help of desktops and cell phones.It is argued that this mode of communication has both good and bad effects on society.

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Nowadays more and more people are using media like TV or online platforms to read news instead of reading newspapers. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

We all know the modern world is exposed to technology and the best way to watch the news around the globe television or the Internet.

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Social media, such as Facebook, Twitter, are replacing face-to-face contact in this century. Do you think the advantages of this way outweigh the disadvantages?

In the modern era, social media like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram have risen in wide popularity and have revolutionized the way people communicate. While this change has some drawbacks to human interaction, I believe that its advantages outweigh its disadvantages.

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Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? To improve the quality of education, universities should spend money on salaries university professors. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

Education forms one of the cornerstones of success in an individual's life. Adequate provisions made for such will ensure the learners become prosperous and successful in the future. Therefore, it is very important to consider whether spending money on university professors,is a gain or a loss. Without a doubt, I agree with the statement and believe that in doing so, the quality of education can boom to greater heights and provide students with a myriad of benefits. I strongly feel this way for two reasons, which I shall delve into in the following essay.

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Global warming is one of the biggest threats humans face in the 21st Century and sea levels are continuing to rise at alarming rates. What problems are associated with this and what are some possible solutions.

Despite the profusion of gyms, sedentary living is still on the rise in today's society. The essay will explore the adverse effects of sedentarianism and suggest possible solutions to address this problem.

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Some people think that their children should be taught to be competitive in school while other think cooperate and teamwork it is more important. Discuss both point of view and give your opnion.

Some people think that children should be taught to be competitive in school , while others believe that cooperation and teamwork in school are more significant. .In this essay I will argue that parents have to ensure that schools promote more teamwork and socialize with other people

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Governments should spend money on railways rather than roads. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any revelant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Authorities must spend funds on railways rather than roads.

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In some countries, people prefer to rent their home rather than buy one. What are some advantages and disadvantages renting a house?

In many countries, people still prefer to own their homes. However, many people prefer to rent rather than possess in more developed countries because of affordability, property taxes, and maintenance expenses. Many people are migrating for jobs. Accordingly, it does not make much sense for them to stay anchored to a particular location by securing property there.

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Governments around the world spend too much money on treating illnesses and diseases and not enough on health education and prevention. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

It is often claimed that governmental expenditures on the treatment of diseases are too big, while health education is not financed at all. I disagree with this and tend to think that national governments spend quite big sums on their propaganda.

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Some people say free time activities for children should be organized by parents. Others say that children should be free to choose what they do in their free time. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

People have different view about the control of parents over their children's free time activities. Some people claim that parents can restrict their children's free time activities while others believe that children have the right to decide how they spent their free time.

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Using social media as Facebook,Twitter is replacing face to face communication in this century. Do you think advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

Social media become a significant part of our daily life. In this century direct conversation is replaced by social media like Facebook and Twitter. I would like to discuss this in detail with a proper explanation of how the advantages outweigh the disadvantages of the above-mentioned notion.

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Computer and modems have made it possible for office workers to do much of their work from home instead of working in offices every day. Working from home should be encouraging as it is good for both empoyers and workers. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.

Nowadays, technology is becoming more sophisticated and is a crucial stuff for every person alive. In addition, it also contributes the changes in workplaces to occur. So, many people started working at home through an internet, which made people divide into a 2 group. First side believes that working online must be supported and subsidized because its several upwards for both employers and employees. By contrast, others think working at offices illustrates a lot more discipline and efficiency of project. Personally, both views have advantages and disadvantages, but I am inclined to choose online working.

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An increasing number of people are turning to vegetarians. Some people believe that people are following a vegetarian diet for reasons other than animal right. Do you agree?

When it comes to an increasing number of vegetarians in countries worldwide, is a new big trend. Nowadays it is a trend that amount of people to return to vegetarians. Many food companies also are competing in the development of vegetarian food products. However, some people say this phenomenon came from the animal rights movement. But I believe that there are other reasons.

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An increasing number of children are overweight which could result many problems when they grow older both in terms of their health and healtg care costs. Why do you think so many children are overweight? What could be done to solve this problem?

Obesity in children is becoming an alarming issue which could affect the child's health as they grow older and skyrocketing prices of medical facilities which cannot be afforded by many are raising a serious concern amongst parents.

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Although modern life has brought with it improvements in people’s standard of living, people are not generally happy with their lives. Do you agree or disagree?

The advancement of technology has brought a drastic change in people's standard of living. They live extravagant lives as compared to their ancestors. But even with all these improvements, some people point out that there is a general sense of sadness in the society. I agree with their views and in this essay, I shall explain the causes of dissatisfaction.

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These days, mobile phones and the internet are very important to the ways in which people relate to one another socially. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?

These days new technologies become more vital in society. The communication system has been completely changed by using smartphones and the internet. Some do not have a tendency to use these technologies to connect with others. While there are convincing reasons in favour of the downsides of this resolution, I strongly vote for the advantages due to cheaper cost and quicker transfer of information around the world.

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