IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5. Page 522

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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Some believe that people will purchase a product based on their needs and advertising is not needed. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Advertising plays a major role in our day to day life even if we don’t realise it. However, some people believe that it is not necessary as the public tends to buy products based on their needs as opposed to what they are advertised. I fundamentally disagree with this opinion as advertising can have a big influence on product sales.

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Some people think that the government is wasting money on the arts and this money could be better spent elsewhere. To what extent do you agree with this view?

In recent times, some individuals believe that the government spend too much money on the arts and this money can be utilized in a different way. I completely agree with this view and do not support the unnecessary expenditure on the arts.

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Countries are becoming more and more similar because people are able to buy the same products anywhere in the world. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

Due primarily to the fact that people are capable of buying similar products around the globe, countries are getting more similar to one another. My firm conviction, however, is that this might result in losing cultural diversity, and moreover, it might be a threat to the countries that are dependent on the tourism industry. Therefore, I believe this is a negative development.

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Many manufactured food and drink products contain high levels of sugars which causes many health problems. Sugary products should be made more expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree?

Many manufactured food and drink goods contain high amount of sugars which causes many health issues. Sugary goods should be made more expensive to motivate individuals to consum less sugar. I totally disagree with this statement because increase the price of sugary products is not better solution, however, I would like to recommend some measures to address this issue.

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Some people think that instead of preventing climate change, we need to find a way to live with it. to what extent do you agree or disagee?

Climate change endanger life on earth, while some people emphasize accepting it, rather than stopping it. I completely disagree with this idea, because I believe that we have time to decrease the impact on humanity on the Earth's climate and solve this problem.

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Open plan office no walls no barriers. Research has shown that the transportation of products and people are the main source of pollution. Some people believe government should be in charge of this, while others believe it is the fault of individuals. Discuss both view and give your opinion.

Nowadays, a survey showed that pollution is a problem due to individual actions However, opponents opine that authorities are responsible for that major concern. I deemed that both prospective are involved to lead this trouble. This essay will shed light on both prospective along with my opinion in upcoming paragraphs.

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Having a lot of international sports events may promote world peace. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Today's world is under the effects of hate crimes and cross-country terrorism. It is often believed that events such as intercountry business meetings will help deliver the message of peace and brotherhood in the world. I completely agree with this view. Any sport, if played in the right character, has several advantages for society. Firstly, it helps to instil the character of nationalism in each human being. Both the players and spectators get emotionally stirred by a feeling of pride in one's own country. Playing the respective national anthems before any intercountry sporting event is an example to prove this point. Secondly, we cannot deny the fact that it gives tremendous joy when the essence of the game overcomes the petty barriers of community and cultures because national teams often have troupes from different origins and backgrounds. This helps to spread the message of oneness and unity in diversity. Last but not least, International sport meet help to ease t...

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Some people think that advertising is extremely successful at persuading us to buy things. Other people think that advertising is so common that we no longer pay attention to it. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Advertising has been playing a significant role in convincing people to buy products, but some of them argue that this is not always true as some ads are boring and no longer catch their attention. However, I think, most of the time, good advertisements lead to a success in selling products. Both views would be discussed in this essay, together with my personal opinion.

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Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programs. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

It is believed that high school students should be forced to work in community service without being paid as a part of education programmes. I personally believe that life skills become more and more important in our modern life and by doing voluntary work students not only can improve their valuable skills but also encourage them to have a healthy life balance. Therefore, I totally agree with the idea of forcing students to work in charity organizations.

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Consumers are faced with increasing numbers of advertisements from competing companies. To what extent do you think consumers are influenced by advertisements? What measures can be taken to protect them?

Customers are opposed to climbing numbers of advertisements from competing businesses. The essay will discuss how serious this fact may affect shoppers and ways to avert its risks.

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Nowadays the way many people interact with each other has changed because of technology. In what ways has technology affected the types of relationships that people make? Has this been a positive or negative development?

Technology has changed the way people interact. It affects the types of relationships that they make because of the constant connectivity and the diversity of people they can speak with. I think that it is a negative thing because it reduces social skills and makes contact very superficial.

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Intelligent machines such as robots are widely applied to take the place of human beings. Please discuss the advantages and disadvantages.

It seems to be a common trend that artificial Intelligent has been used in various sectors to replace the traditional workforce. In my opinion, the application of AI can be a double-edged sword. On the bright side, It can tremendously enhance work effectiveness while on the flip side, it will become the major threat for those with skills that are replaceable with intelligent machines.

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Intelligent machines such as robots are widely applied to take the place of human beings. Please discuss the advantages and disadvantages.

Nowadays, smart robots are increasingly replacing humans in their jobs. The use of Intelligent robots has highly reduced the dependency on human labour which in turn has increased the efficiency required to do the jobs. However, it poses a significant threat to the people who do menial jobs as their employment has become vulnerable.

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being a celebrity-such as a famous film star or sport personality brings problems as well as benefits. Do you think being a celebrity has more benefits or more problems ?

In recent years, a certain group of people believe that being a popular person such as a singer, movie star, and athlete could bring you fortune in life. However, there are other people who argue that being a celebrity also creates more problems as your life will be publicly watched both on social media and in life. Although I am in agreement with the second idea, I personally think that living as a celebrity would bring you more advantages that can make life easier. This is because popularity will give some engagement and connection which could bring more opportunities in life.

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Many working people get little or no exercie either during the working day or in their free time, and have health problems as a result. Why do many working people not get enough exercise? What can be done about this problem?

Exercising is beneficial to one's fitness. There is a current problem that workers are suffering from strength issues due to lack to exercise as they are unable to perform it during their working hours or even spare time. In this essay, I will tackle the reasons why and give some solutions to help solve the situation.

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Some people believe that it is wrong to keep animals in zoos, while others think that zoos are both entertaining and ecologically important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

In today’s modern society, it is considered by some people that holding animals in zoos is not appropriate while others say that zoos provide both entertainment and ecological value. While zoos can bring certain benefits, I am firmly convinced that it is more appropriate for animals to live in the wild.

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The prevention of health problems and illness is more important than treatment and medicine. Government funding should reflect this. To what extent do you agree?

It is argued that compared with treating existing patients and their illnesses, it is more valuable to prevent those diseases by funding the development of healthcare industry. I partially agree with this opinion and believe that financial investment in illnesses is still necessary in contemporary society.

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Whether or not someone achieves their aims is mostly by a question of luck. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is argued that some people can achieve their goals mostly attributable to fortune instead of their own hard work. however, I completely disagree with this opinion.

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In many countries its is not illegal to advertise alcohol. Do you agree or disagree ?

Promoting booze is considered to be against the law in various nations. I firmly concur with that action and believe that it is the right thing to do.

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Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in order to travel to or work in a foreign country. Others say that these are not the only reasons why someone should learn a foreign language.

Nowadays, there is a growing number of people who are keen on acquiring other languages in addition to their moder tongue. While some people would argue that the only reason behind this trend is for the sake of traveling or working, I am in fovour of those who claim these are not the only factors which encourage this tendency. This essay will explain why stance after the discussion on both sides.

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