IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5. Page 491

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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21.Some people think leaving their home country provides more opportunities for working or studying, while others think staying in their own country is a better choice. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Write an essay with no less than 250 words.

Nowadays, while most people prefer living and working abroad to meet their needs, others believe that remaining in the motherland is an honour and a good chance to preserve customs and traditions. However, it is admitted that there are both pros and cons of these views.

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Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious social problems, as well as practical problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Development of countries with different paces results in immigration and a person who leaves his own country has to struggle with people who speak a foreign language, which can be a milestone in his life and cause acute problems in his social relations. Although some people can adapt themselves to every situation, I do subscribe to the idea that living in a foreign country may seriously affect people’s lives, especially in making friends and finding an occupation, which will be further discussed.

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Studying the English language in an English-speaking country is the best but not the only way to learn language. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

There are number of people who says that the best way to learn English is by studying it in an English speaking nation. However, few individuals state that this may be the best way to learn English but there are several other ways that a person can learn this language. From my point of view, I strongly agree with the former statement. My perspective is decribed below with the help of some relevant examples.

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The most important aim of science ought to be to improve people’s lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

For a thousand years, science have discovered a wide variety of knowledge that has made people's life easier. Proceeding from this an opinion exists that the key to science are innovation and improvement of human life. I completely agree with this statement due to several reasons marked hereinafter.

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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? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

For a thousand years science have discovered a wide variety of knowledge that has made people's life easier. Proceeding from this an opinion exists that the key of the science are innovation and improvement of human's life. I completely agree with this statement due to several reasons marked hereinafter.

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Some people prefer to work a lot, and spend less time on leisure activities. I think that this has more drawbacks than benefits

Nowadays, the world become more competitive than the past. Many people are always forced to be as productive as possbile. As a result, they tend to prioritise their time to work more than recreational or relex activities. Personally, I think that is not a good way to have a quality life and I am going to explain the reason why.

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The movement of people from agricultural areas to cities can cause serious problems in both places. What are the serious problems? What measures can be used to solve these problems?

To move of people from the countryside to urban places for work brings out crucial issues in both areas. This essay first discusses the unemployment problems of dwellers living in agricultural zones and then suggests possible solutions to them.

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There are different types of music in the world today. Why do we need music? Is the traditional music of a country more important than the international music that is heard everywhere nowadays?

In this modern world, there are a plethora of varied kinds of music followed by aficionados. It is firmly believed by psychologists that music is a vital part of an individual’s life. Without a doubt, it cannot be ignored that music plays a significant role for people and had I the opportunity to choose a kind, I would go with the traditional one.

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Students in schools and universities learn more from their teachers than through other means such as the Internet, libraries, and TV. To what extent you agree or disagree?

It is argued that during student life they gain more knowledge from their teachers as compared to other sources namely libraries, online platforms, and TV. This essay strongly disagrees with that statement. I believe that students are well-familiarized with the development of technology and prefer to study from their level of understanding.

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Plastic bags, plastic bottles and plastic packaging are bad for the enviroment. What damage does plastic do to the enviroment? What can be done by governments and individuals to solve this problem?

Plastic materials could be harmful to our environment in differerent ways, such as they cannot be broken down and stay in the environment for a long time. They also produce toxins, which can contaminate soil, water, and air. If the government and residents will dispose their waste properly or a sufficient recycling system, the risk affecting the sea creatures may lessen.

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Nowadays many people choose to be self employed rather than to work for a company or organization. Why might this be the case? What could be the disadvantage of being self employed?

These days, many individuals are choosing self-employment over the daily office routine of working for large corporations. In my opinion, this trend is motivated by the freedom to manage one's own schedule, increased flexibility, and the opportunity to spend more time with loved ones. This essay will explore the benefits and drawbacks of this approach.

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employers should focus on personality eather than qualification and experience when choosing someone to work . To what extend do you agree or disagree with this statement

A fair amount of peope insist that companies should pay more attention to the personal characteristic of candidates than to their professional competence. I can only partially agree with this point of view , because both professional qualifications and personal qualities are equally important for a person to achieve success at work. In this essay, i will substantiate my point of view

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We are becoming increasingly dependent on computer technology. It is used in business, crime detection and even to fly planes and drive cars. Will this dependence on technology a good thing or should we be suspicious of its benefits?

At present, people require technology in all their daily activities. Some people use technology like computers to run their businesses, arrest enemies, and for transportation like flying the plane and driving cars, while others assert that they do not rely on too much on computers. In my point of view, it is extremely probable that using computers to help people’s lives will bring more positive sides than drawbacks.

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Nowadays celebrities earn more money than politicians. What are the reasons for this? Is it a positive or negative development?

In recent days and ages, it can be seen that celebrities have more pay as compared to politicians. There can be a large number of reasons due to which this occurs. According to my point of view, there are two main reasons that are discussed with some of the relevant examples.

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34.Many museums charge for admission while other are free. Do you think that advantages of charging people for admission to museums outweigh the disadvantages?

It is said that in some museums, people need to pay for the ticket while others are free.This essay would argue that despite it will limit access, it is far more advantageous to ask for money for the entry to museums because it will improve individuals’ experience.

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n a number of countries , some people think it is necessary to spend large sums of money on constructing new railway lines for very fast trains between cities. others believe the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. discuss both these views and give your opinion.

Public transport is an invaluable hot topic between many nations in the contemporary world. There is a conflict between people whether to allocate budget for speedy trains and new railway paths or to provide money to improve current methods of public transportation. In this essay I will look into both views regarding their pros and cons to reason out the important aspect of enhancement of existing transport methods.

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in a number of countries , some people think it is necessary to spend large sums of money on constructing new railway lines for very fast trains between cities. others believe the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. discuss both these views and give your opinion.

Public transportation is a contentious issue in many countries, with divergent opinions on whether to invest substantial sums in constructing new railway lines for very fast trains between cities or to channel funds into improving existing public transport systems. In this essay, I will examine both perspectives, exploring their advantages and disadvantages, before presenting my own viewpoint.

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Some people feel that the private lives of celebrities should not be openly shared by the media. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Many people argue that the media often expose public figures' personal lives to the world. Being a well-known person sometimes can be uncomfortable, especially having the paparazzi or the media following to dig up some interesting news to share with the audience. I personally agree that the media should not pry into celebrities ' personal lives.

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Women are better at childcare than men therefore they should focus more on raising children and less on their working life. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience.

While our modern society strongly supports mothers to reenter and stay in employment, contrary perspectives assume that women should place an emphasis on raising their children due to their suitability for childcare. It is my belief that it is beneficial for the development of children to divide childcare equally between both parents and meanwhile a higher number of women in employment leads to more outweighed economical decisions.

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In some cultures, children are often told that they can achieve anything if they try hard enough. What are the advantages and disadvantages of giving children this message?

In some countries, children are usually advised that if they work hard, they can attain all their dreams. Applying this measure may have some advantages and disadvantages that in this essay I will explain them.

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