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IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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ncreasing the price of petrol is the best way to solve growing traffic and pollution problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree? What other measures do you think might be effective? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Traffic congestion and Industrialisation is becoming a problem increasingly in the developing countries.However, In order to control traffic and pollution problems I don't think that rising the prices of the fossil fuels such as Petrol,Diesel ,Coal will make much difference. Because people's need to commuting and going out can't be changed.However, on the flip side of coin there are some people who think rising the petrol prices can reduce traffic and pollution problems.

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Some people think that young criminals should receive the same punishment as adults. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Every story has two sights and justice equality for both immature and adult criminals is not an exception. Many people hold the opinion that juvenile delinquents deserve to be put in justice under the same rules as mature felons. Those who disagree point out that young offenders can be rehabilitated, unlike older criminals.

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Nowadays many people complain that they have difficulties getting enough sleep. What problems can lack of sleep cause? What can be done about lack of sleep?

These days, sleeping is the most important thing for a person’s health. However, most people do not sleep well and it would have a negative impact on their health. This essay will look at the reasons for this, and propose some solutions.

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Many elderly people are no longer looked after by their families but are put in care homes or nursing homes. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?

Nowadays, a lot of seniors are taken care in care homes and nursing homes rather than in their home. This essey will address about this topic and discuss both merits and demerits.

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News stories on TV and in newspapers are very often accompanied by pictures. Some people say that these pictures are more effective than words. What is your opinion about this?

In current society, there is aroused a debate connected with that pictures are more useful than the words on television and in newspaper. From my point of view, words are able to express deep meanings than the pictures.

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The best curriculum is not one based on a static body of knowledge but one which teaches student to cope with change. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In some perspectives, it is better to cultivate students with the ability to tackle changes in the real world than stick on the knowledge in the textbook. Despite the fact that academic knowledge could enhance performance in schools, I agree that the acquisition of capacities to deal with change is more important.

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There are social, medical and technical problems associated with the of mobile phone. What form do they take? Do you agree that the problems outweigh the benefits of mobile phone.qq,

In the recent years, it is thought that mobile phone leads to social, medical and technical issues, it's either in the form of feature or application. In my opinion, I strongly agree that mobile phone provides a plenty number of benefits rather than its drawbacks, and this essay will explore more about these reasons below.

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LOGGING OF THE RAINFOREST IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM AND MAY LEAD TO THE EXTINCTION OF ANIMAL LIFE AND HUMAN LIFE. DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE.

Overusing of the raw materials is a serious issue to natural habitat of animals and human population. Therefore, deforestation which is resulted of logging of the rainforest, is one of the most important consequence of this action. In my opinion this argument is altogether correct.

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The environmental problems that today's world is facing are so great that there is little ordinary people can do to improve the situation. So governments and large organizations should be responsible for reducing the amount of damage being done to the environment. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Since last two decades, It has been noticed that global warming is a biggest problem we all are facing.To overcome this issue some industries and authorities are playing a vital role. However, they are not only responsible to take a fight with this damage. Therfore, awarness of individual citizens is arise. In my opinion, together, governments and big firms along with the support of local people can achieve it.

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In the developed world, average life expectancy is increasing. What problems will this cause for individuals and society? Suggest some measures that could be taken to reduce the impact of ageing populations

Nowadays, the expectation of life range is larger than before in the first world. Previously, the people of a lifetime are the age of 60 to 65 and now it is positively changed to over 65 years. It depends on how much the countries are developed and improve in the healthcare sector. However, there are some problems that arise in each single and the related environment because of the life duration. The following paragraphs will be discussed it and tackle how it will be solved later.

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Some people think it would be better for large companies and industries to move regional areas outside large urban centers. Do you think advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

Most of the giant corporate offices are located in the urban locations while call for the different regions to be explored. This has become a topic of discussion between masses around the world. It is understandable that most cities have more amenities for companies to run offices but some think otherwise; they claim that this leads to neglection of the rural areas.

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politicians are more responsible for protecting of the environment than individuals. To what extent do you agree or disagree.

There is no doubt politicans plays an important role to build a nation but here, some people are saying that social leaders are more responsible to protect the environment than public. I am partially agree with the given notion. I will discuss my viewpoints with examples and conclusion.

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Speaking more than one language is important these days. Hence, children should start learning a second language during school time. Do you agree or disagree?

In this world, language is the simplest way to communicate with each other. There is a discussion about that it become crucial to learn different kind of languages and it should be start from school. I totally agree with this notion and I will discuss about this in forthcoming paragraphs.

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Some people say that olympic games do not have any role to play in society. To what extend do you agree or disagree.

The issue of play a role in some famous world competitions has turned into a significant problem in this century. some people believe that Olympic games do not have an important role in our society. on the other hand, some think that world competitions can have an interactive effect on the community. i completely disagree with this idea and the following essay will explore both sides of the arguments.

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Many people prefer to watch foreign films rather than locally produced films. do you agree or disagree? Should governments give more financial support to local film industries?

It cannot be argued that Hollywood does produce the best movies in the last two decades, which are highly consumed by people around the world. Many movie experts in my country, Indonesia, believe that this phenomenon does also happen here. It truly has a negative effect due to the enthusiasm of the people in watching the local movies at the cinema since they prefer to watch foreign films. I agree with these experts and I will elaborate on my reasons below.

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as countries develop, more and more people buy and use their own cars. Do you think the advantage of this trend for individuals outweigh its disadvantages for the environment?

Nowadays, a growing number of households own at least one car as living standards improve. The vehicle ownership has such prime benefit as bringing convenience to life, however, its drawbacks, like causing traffic jam and air pollution, outweigh its advantages.

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Some people think that the government is responsible for the rise in obesity in children, while others think it is the fault of the parents. Discuss both side and give your opinion.

The health of the juvenile’s is suffering due to increase of fat in them. Some people think that the Nation authority is responsible for such consequences, while others think that the parents should have taken care for this.

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some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money. other argue that it is better to try and improve such situations.

The topic for today is acceptance of bad situations, it could be unemployment, the death of loved ones,etc. ,However others believe that one should work and improve their conditions by any sought

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People who travel to another country to live, work or study for a period of time often suffer badly from homesickness. Why is it? What are the best ways to reduce this problem?

It is true, that when people leave their motherland due to reasons such as working, living, or studying for a certain span they start to feel homesick. This is possibly the cause of missing relatives or close friend which were abandoned there, those who travel, however, can be in contact in every possible moment with them and visit their home country in due of national holidays in order to alleviate this feeling.

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mostly people are becoming seriously overweight ? some say that rising the price of fatty foods will solve this problem . to what extent do you agree or disagree with the essay.

As an increasing number of people are concerned about people who are overweight , it's interesting to analyse if increasing the fatty food cost could address this issue. It's hard to deny that adding food cost could reduce the sales of fatty food. ,However such a statement suffers from different opinions. From a personal point of view, I strongly hold that rising the fatty foods price couldn't solve the obesity issue.

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