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IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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People, in some countries, prefer to have a fast and extensive rail transportation system while others think that improving the existing road transportation system is far more important and that is why more budget should be spent on roads. This essay discusses both views. Personally, I am in favour of developing and enhancing both.

In this contemporary epoch, the government is spending a large amount of funds to enhance the transportation sector. Different people have different opinions about transport expenditure. A number of them believe that authorities should facilitate high-speed railway system such as bullet trains while others suggest making the current roads more convenient and better. From my perspective, both are equally important and should be developed to enhance the commuters' experience.

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More students are deciding to study science-related subjects at university rather than more traditional subjects. What is the main cause of this? What effect will it have on society.

Comparing with those traditional majors such as literature, history or philosophy, majors like science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) are more attractive among college students. Higher rate of employment and better financial rewards can be considered as main reasons. However, this may cause a shortage of talents in some specific fields in society.

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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 extend do you agree or disagree?

It is argued that instead of private vehicles or public transport, bicycle should be the unique available moving way in city centres. I completely disagree with this statement because the use of bicycles has its limitation and it may deteriorate people’s quality of life as well.

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In many countries children are engaged in some kind of paid work. Some people

The development of social media is spreading the idea among young generations that everything can be earned without a real job. However, there are many children working in different countries of the globe. Paradoxically, it is believed by some people that children should not be employed. Contrarily, other citizens think that paid work is a vital life experience for the young who has the possibility to develop new interpersonal and practical skills and become more conscious about life costs. I could not agree more with the latter opinion and I will explain the reasons in this essay.

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In some countries, more and more people are becoming interested in finding out about the history of the house or building they live in. What are the reasons for this? How can people research this?

In recent years , there has been a growing trend in several countries , with a significant number of people expressing a keen interest in discovering the historical background of their residences . They aims to shed light on the possible reasons behind this increasing curiosity and provide some valuable insight into the method so individuals can employ to research the history of their houses or buildings.

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The cost of international travel is decreasing, and so the trend of international tourism is increasing in many countries. What are the advantages and disadvantages of the rising trend of tourism for countries?

There has been a new trend to travel abroad for tourism and this is due to the low cost of international travel. Everything has its own pros and cons, and similarly is the case with the rising trend of tourism of abroad nations.

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.In some countries, secondary schools aim to provide a general education across a range of subjects. In others, children focus on a narrow range of subjects related to a particular career. Which do you think is appropriate in today’s world?

Undoubtedly,in some part of the world,school target is education in specific subject to strengten specific area.However,some school provide wide range of subjects to school and make sure them can master in general subjects.In my view,general subjects is necessary to us because it can improve our view,while specific subjects also importance bacause it can help us to take up a job easily but put them in university would be better.

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People will buy a product if it has quality or fulfill their needs. There is no need for advertisement and considered as a form of entertainment. To what extent do you agree or disagree with it?

It is believed that people purchase products depending on their quality or if it satisfies their needs. Thus, some people say that advertisement is not anymore needed and it is just a way of entertainment. In my opinion, people will always buy according to what they need and want.

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The news media’s tendency to report problems and emergencies rather than positive development is harmful to individuals and the society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Reporting problems and emergencies by the news media's tendency has sparked a heated debate. While I accept that this trend influences positively individuals and society, I also agree that it adversely impacts development.

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In many large cities, people waste hours of their time every day because of traffic congestions on the road. hat are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggest?

Nowadays, the number of people increased globally, especially in large cities. Individuals spend more time on the traffic-road. There are several reasons behind of time waisting to reach the target place. Here in this essay, I am going to reveal the main causes and explore the best things to do in order to decrease traffic congestion.

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Information technology enables many people to do their work outside their workplace (e.g. at home, when traveling, etc.). Do the benefits of this mobility outweigh the disadvantages?

Nowadays, technology has become more accessible to everyone. It is believed that information technology provides opportunities for many people to do their work at other places apart from their workplaces. This can provide people with the flexibility to do their tasks or work. Personally, the advantages of information technology can help people do their work more conveniently. It is clear that it has more advantages than negative outcomes.

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Some people think that visiting museums is the best way for children to learn history, while many others think there are several better ways. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Nowadays, it is often believed by a bunch of critics, roaming into museums can be fruitful for adolescents to study the past however, legions opposing the thought, think there are a plethora of good ways. I will be outlining both views before putting my pen down and thinking.

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Human activities have negative effects on plant and animal species. Some people think it is too late to do anything about this problem. Others believe that effective measures can be taken to improve this situation. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Humans, plants and animals are all intertwined and a change in one factor causes a great impact on one another.Moreover, the expansion of the human race is at the cost of the lives of animals and plant species.Some people believe that it is difficult to change this situation. However, I and others believe that taking the necessary actions will significantly change this situation.In the following paragraphs, I will discuss both the views and my opinion.

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Some people think that intelligence is innate while others think that we can improve our intelligence through learning.

The debate on the concept of intelligence is an ongoing process. While some believe that intelligence is predominantly dependent upon genetics, others argue that it can be enhanced with knowledge and learning. This essay will discuss both perspectives and give an informed opinion.

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

Indeed , consuming the processing food has become increasingly popular in recent days.Artifical foods contain high amount of sugar ,which predisposes for many illness problems.Some people argue that sugary food should carry a high costly to promote public health. In my opinion, I strongly agree with this view by impose taxes on these items.In this essay, I would talk about drawbacks of sugary food and how to reduce consuming them.

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In some countries, there has been an increase in the number of advertisements which try to persuade children to buy snacks, toys and other goods. Parents often claim that these ads are unfair. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Nowadays, some companies are increasing their advertisements particularly when their target is children. Through this, they try to convince them to purchase their products. However, parents believe that sometimes these publicities have a negative impact on their kids. In this essay, I will be discussed both views using pertinent arguments and I will express my opinion.

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A company has announced that it wishes to build a large factory near your community. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this new influence on your community. Do you support or oppose the factory? Explain your position.

New factories often bring many good things to a community, such as jobs and increased prosperity. However, in my opinion, the benefits of having a factory are outweighed by the risks. That is why I oppose the plan to build a factory near my community. I believe that this city would be harmed by a large factory. In particular, a factory would destroy the quality of the air and water in town. Factories bring smog and pollution. In the long run, the environment will be hurt and people’s health will be affected. Having a factory is not worth that rise. Of course, more jobs will be created by the factory. Our population will grow. To accommodate more workers, more homes and stores will be needed. Do we really want this much growth, so fast? If our town is going in growth, I would prefer slow growth with good planning. I don’t want to see rows of cheaply constructed townhouses. Our quality of life must be considered. I believe that this growth will change our city too much. I love my home...

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In recent years, the rise of ebooks causes the decline in paper books. Some people argue this is a good step forward while others do not. What are the advantages and disadvantages?

Over the last few decades of human history, learning methods has gone from paper books to ebooks. Such reading books online is suitable people’s life habits than reading books offline in the nowadays. During pandemic, this new way of studying has been especially vital. While this change has a few disadvantages, there are undeniable advantages.

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Nowadays more and more business meetings and business training are taking place online. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?

Nowadays, most company meetings and training sessions are conducted online utilising programmes like Skype, Google Meet, Zoom Meeting, and others. I believe this trend has more benefits than downsides. The advantages and drawbacks will be addressed in this essay.

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Many people say that universities should only offer places to young students with the highest marks, while others say they should accept people of all ages, even if they did not do well at school. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

It is true that university education plays an important role in each individual’s professional life. While many people think that only young students with good grades should enter universities, I am more convinced that tertiary education should be made accessible to everyone even if they do not perform well.

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