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IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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In recent years many countries have restricted where smoking is allowed. For example, smoking is often banned in restaurants. Some people believe that smoking should be allowed everywhere. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Along with the growing of the active smoker number in society, many countries have implemented a strict regulation for this case including where the permitting place people could smoke. On the other side, some people argue that smoking could be anywhere. However, I strongly disagree with this point of view as I believe countries must regulate it to being responsible individuals and maintain a public health.

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Some people think that english will be the only language to be spoken globally. what are the advantages and disadvantages to having one language in the world?

English is undoubtedly one of the most spoken languages in the world. As a result of more and more learning English nowadays, some people believe that someday all humans on this earth will only speak this language. This essay will discuss what I believe to be the benefits and drawbacks of having English as the only language spoken by humans.

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The internet has transformed the way we live, but it has alos created problems that did not exist before. What are the most serious problems associated with the internet and what solutions can you suggest?

The Internet has changed the lives of humans. It is by far the greatest invention of humankind and improved our lifestyles. And it makes our day-to-day life more convenient. Although, it has umpteen setbacks as well, which has created many problems. In this essay, I shall discuss some of the significant issues and what can be done to prevent them.

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Some think newspapers are the best method for reading the news while others think other media is better. Discuss with sides and give your own opinion.

Nowadays, online reading have become a trend, whether it’s reading newspapers, e-books or articles. Because of the modern technology reading is developed into a portable device, which allows us to watch and read news when we are travelling outside. It seems to me that and several individuals also believes that physical reading is far better choice than digital provisions.

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Some people feel that playing computer games has a negative impact on children's health and social skills. Other say that it can have a positive impact on their lives. Discuss both these views.

Nowadays, the widespread availability of computers has led to an increase in the number of children playing computer games. Although some people believe that playing computer games affect on young generation's physical conditions and communication skills, other people support the idea, which it can provide educational benefits. In this essay, I will discuss both side of views and outline why I feel gaming needs to be minimised.

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More and more people are becoming seriously overweight. Some people suggest that the solution to this problem is to increase the price of fattening foods. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

The proplem of extra height becomes more and more relevant these days. Indeed, there is no doubdt that this issue must be solved, however, there is still no any ideal solution. Let's try to look at this situation from different perspectives.

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Some people think that the education system should only focus on preparing students for employment, while others believe it has other important functions. Discuss both side and then give your opinion

There is no denying the fact that most jobs require experience or graduate from universities before sign any contract. While it is a commonly held belief that individuals are thinking to prepare students for employment in schools and colleges. There is also an argument that opposis it. This essay will analyse this topic from both points of view, and express my opinion.

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Nowadays, some work place tend to employ equal numbers of men and women workers. Do you think it is positive or negative development?

The tendency of employing an equal number of men and women workers seems to keep increasing in some workplaces in this day and age. From my aspect, I reckon that it is a positive development in the case of separating properly depending on each field.

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Young people today mostly learn by reading books or watching movies, rather than real-life experiences. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Learning can be done by various means. The young generation of today's era learns mostly from reading books or watching movies, rather than real-life experiences. It is not an opinion but a fact that cannot be proven wrong.

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Some people say that it is possible to tell a lot about a person’s culture and character from their choice of clothes. Do you agree or disagree?

It has always been a controversial topic to judge the personality and characteristics of people according to their appearance and dressing style. However, I strongly believe that there is a close relationship between the appearance and personality of people, and I oppose this viewpoint. In this essay, I shall further my stance on this topic.

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To succeed in a business, one needs to be good at maths. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

The importance of calculus is a pressing concern in the present world. Some people argue that mathematics is an essential ability to become successful. This essay will examine both merits and demerits of this issue and I partly assert this argument as well. Indubitably, there are several reasons why counting skill is not essential characteristics for business. Foremost, companies do not maintain and keep their field through numbers. It is because big shops manage their business resulting in customer preferences. Therefore, understanding the trend of the market and preparing new items is key to developing and sustaining their area. For instance, the iPhone which is a smartphone that produced by Apple is occupied by the majority of people in the world, they consider and make a fit for their prospective consumers. Furthermore, leadership is also a critical aspect of achieving a goal in the market. In fact, leading their colleague and making a harmonious workplace are the affordable f...

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These days' children are surrounded by electronic devices such as personal computers, tablet computers and smart phones, and they learn to use them at a very early age. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this situation?

Personal computers, tablet computers and smartphones are already a part of our daily lives. Babies born in recent years learn how to operate electronic gadgets in their toddlers. There are both benefits and drawbacks to this phenomenon.

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In many countries, women no longer feel the need to get married. Some people believe that this is because women are able to earn their own income and therefore do not require the financial security that marriage can bring. To what extent do you agree?

Nowadays females do not require to marry and prefer to remain unmarried, so according to some, since women become financially independent, the tendency to get married for financial support has decreased. Despite this, I do not agree that the rate of marriage has fallen due to women's financial security.

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A growing number of people work by telecommuting, that is, the employees working from home, using a computer and the Internet to connect with the office. What are the advantages and disadvantages of working this way?

With the advancement in technology, more companies are adopting telecommuting which allows their employees working from home. There are both benefits and drawbacks for such practices. Remote working is convenient but can be difficult to manage.

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Many university students want to learn about different subjects in addition to their main subjects. Others feel it is more important to give all their time and attention to studying for their qualification. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

The debate about whether university students should explore a variety of subjects in addition to their main subjects is a contentious topic. Both opinions have their advantages and disadvantages, and the choice depends on individual goals, preferences, and career orientation.

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In some countries, owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people. Why might this be the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative situation?

Having your own house is considered big stress relief in the majority of places on earth. And this is the reason why citizens always prefer their own house rather than renting one. This happens because living in a rented house, you never know when you get kicked out as people living there find themselves a liability, at the same time, those who have their own house know that no one can mess with them and they are always relaxed. In this essay, I will explain the above reasons in detail and will throw light on my opinion i.e., why I consider it a negative situation.

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Some people think that school and government should take responsibility to transport children to school. While some people think that parents should get children to school. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Nowadays, there is a debate about who should be responsible to take children to school. Some people believe governments should take the responsibility of commuting students to school, while opponents argue that children should be safeguarded by parents when they are going to school. In this essay, I would like to analyze the two statements above and give my own opinion that school is supposed to be the sector that transports students to school.

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It is better to buy Just few expensive clothes, rather than lots of cheaper clothes Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

It is better to buy just a few expensive clothes, rather than lots of cheaper clothes. The idea is to have the perfect clothes for every occasion be it at home, workplace or social gathering. The limitation which people feel is the amount of money they are comfortable spending on a piece of cloth and the purpose it can serve in a stipulated time frame. In this essay, I would discuss my views on which option is better

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Some people who have been in prison become good citizens later, and it is often argued that these are the best people to talk to teenagers about the dangers of committing a crime. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is sometimes argued that the person who has been in prison is the optimal choice for persuading teenagers to avoid committing a crime.In my view,I believe their experience could be a vivid course for teenagers however, there are several alternatives that might also be efficient.

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Many people try to achieve success through their career or education. What can success mean to different people? What is your view of success?

Most of people struggle to achieve their targets and goals in academic or professional pathways. People have different achievements and it is vary from one to one. The success depends on their final targets and success can measure how much they have reached to their wishes.

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