IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5. Page 502

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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

Many people decide to work for themselves in these days rather than doing jobs under another company. This essay discusses the reason and drawbacks of this discussion of their career.

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It is becoming increasingly popular to have a year off between finishing school and going to university. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?

Taking a gap year is prevailing among youths, especially between high school and tertiary education. In this essay, I will discuss both pros and downsides of this trend along with some examples and in the final paragraph, will present my own perception of this matter.

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In many societies, there is less social contact between the elderly and the young. What are the reasons and what measures can be taken?

Nowadays, there is less interaction between old people and young people. In this essay I will discuss the reasons for less social contact between different generations and some solutions.

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It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this opinion ? What sort punishments should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour for children?

Without a doubt, kids should be taught to understand what is acceptable and unacceptable behaviour at an early age and this can be possibly achieved by punishing them. In my opinion, it is crucial for children to learn the basic human values and hence, I completely agree with this notion. In this essay, I will support my ideas with examples and discuss some of the punishments that could be used.

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

The phenomenon of what is the most serious environmental problem these days has aroused wide concern among various circles. Divergent as people's views on this issue in question may be, I personally believe that there are more significant than extinction of some animals and plants.

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A lot of cities are changing their centres by not allowing any transport there and by making centres only for pedestrians. Advantages and disadvantages

A number of expanding urban areas have transmuted their middle point into the passerby tract. This can be reduced the level of pollution and road accidents. However, this position will cause road problems for those whose office is located in this area as well as some difficulties for costumers.

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Some people believe that media and news affecting our life in positive way while others disagree ? What is your opinion?

While some people believe programs are affected our lives in a positive way.On the contrary, others don't. There is no doubt that media and news have pros and cons. In my opinion, I agree with both views.

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Some people believe government should spend money on New public buliding such as library and museum rather than renovating old buildings. To what extent do agree or disagree.

Public buildings such as libraries and museums play a vital role in a community's cultural and intellectual development. As a result, local governments should invest in their upkeep to ensure they remain functional and attractive to visitors. When deciding between renovating an existing building or constructing a new one, I believe that renovating is the better choice.

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Some young adults want independence from their parents as soon as possible. Other young adults prefer to live with their families for a longer time. Which of these situations do you think is better?

Most parents in the world want to keep their children in their household as long as possible. Personally, I believe that moving out as early as possible in order to achieve independence is better. There are several reasons why I feel this way, which I will explore in the following essay.

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Parent, usually mothers, give up work, choose to stay home and look after families. Some people think the government should give them salary, others disagree. Discuss both and give your opinion?

Since the beginning of time, mothers were seen as a person to nurture and look afte a child when they are born. Recently, with the changing culture and the views from the public, mothers started to pursue their careers and wanted equal opportunities to other parents from the government instead of staying at home and look after their families. In this essay, I will review both views and provide concluding remarks.

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Young people are leaving their homes from rural areas to study or work in cities.what are the reasons? Do advantages of their development outweigh it's disadvantages

Nowadays, teenagers and youngest are leaving their homes in countryside and seeking study and work in big cities. However, this phenomena is existing from along time, we did not consider the reasons behind this, even though the disadvantages of this matter outweigh advantages. In the following essay I will clarify the motivations behind this issue and the reflected downsides.

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Nowadays, a lot of people use credit cards for online shopping. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

Credit cards can give you purchasing power worldwide - locally,overseas,in stores, online and by phone. Many credit cards such as visa, and MasterCard can be virtually used anywhere in the world.

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Some people argue that all experimentation on animals is bad and should be outlawed. However, others believe that important scientific discoveries can be made from animal experiments. Can experimentation on animals be justified? Are there any alternatives?

Many people argued that experiments on living things like animals are violation. These people assert that animals can feel pain like humans do, so we have to stop animal tests. However, If experimentation on animals were not conducted, there will be nothing for people to cure or care materials.

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

Currently, a majority of people are self-employed rather than employees of a company. The forthcoming essay will discuss the probable causes as well as their drawbacks.

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Nowadays, a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do you think this is positive or negative development?

In recent years, many individuals going towards taking the pills available at home rather than checking up with nearby hospitals or doctors. In my opinion, both tendencies have their own advantages and drawbacks in our society and public health. However, it's a human right to choose medical treatment for themselves.

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Nowadays animal experiments are widely used to develop new medicines and to test the safety of other products. Some people argue that these experiments should be banned because it is morally wrong to cause animals to suffer, while others are in favour of them because of their benefits to humanity. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

In our modern life,animal research is widely utilized to develop new medicines and to experience the safety of other things.More and more human beings argue that these tests should be prohibited because it is in error to bring about animals to be in distress,while other individuals are in approval of them because of their advantages to brotherly love. This essay will discuss applying these experimentsʼ advantages and disadvantages for humans,and also animals.

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Some people think that in the modern world we are more dependent on each other, while others think that people have become more independent. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

At the present time, a few people say that our population may have some challenges without rely on each other, wherse other individuals believe that people are getting far self-ruling. In my opinion, living with people like a one body can be a good lifestyle for us to improve our civilization.

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The use of social media is replacing face-to-face interaction among many people in society. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

It seems that physical interaction is replaced by social media in the majority of society. In my opinion, although there are some drawbacks of the replation, thís change can bring more benefits to human life.

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Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Governments should spend more money in support of the arts than in support of athletics such as state-sponsored Olympic teams. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

Investing money in a community or a society brings out tremendous growth in the region. Such initiatives by Government authorities will definitely impact the outcome of its progress. Therefore, it is important to consider whether financing in the arts or in athletics proves to be successful. Some people argue that investing in athletics is pernicious, while some think otherwise. From this perspective, I disagree with the statement and believe that funding state-sponsored athletics will bring out a potential improvement to the state.

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It has been suggested that cars and public transport should be banned from city centres and only bicycles be allowed instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree

Many people suggested that only bicycles should be allowed in city centres, and cars and public transport ought to be prevented from entering city centres. I completely disagree with this suggestion because it will result in inconvenience to the public and many cities are not planned for bicycle-only usage.

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