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IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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All over the world, the number of overweight people is growing. What do you feel are the main causes of this? What are the effects?

The rate of obesity around the world has increased dramatically in recent years. This issue comes from many reasons, and it could bring about a wide range of impacts on human life as well. This essay will discuss the causes and effects of this trend.

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In their advertising businesses nowadays usually emphasize that their products are new in some way. Why is this do you think? Is it a positive or negative development?

Today businesses are extremely common kind of activity therefore most businessmen do their best for clients choose them. They use the blatant way of making their product popular - saying that products are new which, from my point of view, is quite appropriate way of advertising.

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One of the most widely debated issues nowadays is that the number of traffic congestion is growing in almost every country year by year

One of the most widely debated issues nowadays is that the number of traffic congestion is growing in almost every country year by year. Personally, I believe that this kind of problem ought to be solved urgently, and this essay will further discuss how traffic on roads occurs and solutions that can be taken in order to reduce the number of traffic at community and individual level.

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One of the most widely debated issues nowadays is that in some countries using private transportation is prohibited in particular urban centres

One of the most widely debated issues nowadays is that in some countries using private transportation is prohibited in particular urban centres. Personally, I strongly believe that this kind of action ought to be taken in most cities, as it has plenty of benefits for both citizens and environment.

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Some people think that the best way to stay fit is by joining a gym, while others think doing everyday activities such as walking and climbing stairs is sufficient. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

One of social concerns today relates to stay fit. While it is widely believed that the best way to stay fit is by joining a gym, others believe doing everyday activities such as walking and climbing stairs is sufficient.In my opinion there is a lot of lesson in gym for keeping fit for everyone

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Rich countries often give money to poorer countries, but it does not solve poverty. Therefore, developed countries should give other types of help to the poor countries rather than financial aid. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

There is no denying the fact that economy is the main factor to convert developed contry to advanced country. While it is a commonly held belief that rich nations occasionally donate money to poorer nations, but it rarely consider as a solution for poverty, so they should help them in another way rather than financial aid. This essay will analyse this topic from both points of view and express my opinion.

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The top priority of businesses is making money, and they do not need to have social responsibilitiesTo what extent do you agree or disagree?

While accept that this perception is somewhat justifiable, I believe that the business generates profits and they do not use public responsibilities. From my perspective, I agree with this view and this essay will address the reasons for my views.

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Plastic bags, plastic bottles and plastic packaging are bad for environment. What damage does plastic do to the environment? What can be done by governments and individuals to solve this problem?

These days the items made of the plastic such as bottles and packaging are becoming a huge threat to our environment. These non biodegradable materials have detrimental effects on the fertility of soil and purity of air as well as water. Authorities and people should take stern steps like banning the use and manufacturing of plastic items as well as implementing the concept of reduce and reuse.

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Many people think that every individual is responsible for their own healthy lifestyle. Other believe that government should take care of it. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.

Nowadays the majority of people hold the opinion that a healthy lifestyle is the responsibility of every individual, whereas others think that the state should take care of it. I totally agree that it is our own responsibility. The following essay takes a look at both sides of the argument.

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Some people prefer to spend their lives doing the same things and avoiding changes. Others, However, think that change is always a good thing. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

In the present time, individuals around the world take the view that routine is preferable to any changes. In contrast, others believe that change has a beneficial role in our lives. The objective of this essay is to discuss both of this and give my own perspective with relevant examples in the following paragraphs.

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In many countries, paying for things using mobile phone (cellphone) apps is becoming increasingly common. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

After developments and generation change, the use of mobile applications for daily transactions has increased by leaps and bounds. Also, it has been popular in many countries around the world. However, there are some advantages and disadvantages I would like to provide in the following paragraph.

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Some children spend hours every day on their smartphones. Why is this the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

Nowadays, many youngers waste their time on smartphones nearly every day. Because they have no interests doing anything and also children do not any housework, if adults do not manage to them. This means that they are addicted to their phone. As far as I am concerned, this is a negative development. Because several renegers spend their much time on this technology.

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In many countries students' concentration in the classroom has decreased. What are the reasons for this? What are some possible solutions?

Nowadays, in some ,countries it has been observed that the students' focus in the schoolrooms has declined. Explaining the cause of this problem can assist in finding suitable solutions to help resolve it.

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Some people believe that unpaid community services should be the compulsory part of high school programmes. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, high schools are considering community services to be the mandatory part of a degree programmer for students. Therefore, this phenomenon could be beneficial for students development and mainly for schools reputation. For that reason o would have to agree with this prospect.

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The older generations tend to have very traditional ideas about how people should live, think and behave. However, some people believe that these ideas are not helpful in preparing younger generations for modern life. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?

Sometimes it is argued whether traditional ideas are still valuable nowadays for the youth generation. I would argue that although their thought seems useless to some extent, the core idea is similar.

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Some children spend hours every day on their smartphones. Why is this the case? Do you think it is a positive or negtive development?

In this day and age, the appearance of smartphones have hugely impacted our life and this same goes for childrens and even toddlers. Many people agrees that smartphones help us connect everyone around the globe and give us access to unlimited knowledge and resources. However, there are some argued that smartphones will have an impact on childrens. This essay supports the use of smartphones in regard of all the positive development and negative development.

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These days, in many countries, fewer and fewer people want to become teachers, particularly in secondary schools. What are the reasons for this, and how could this problem be solved?

Nowadays, there is a decreasing number of individuals who are willing to choose teacher, especially primary school teacher, as their future career. This essay will discuss the reasons behind this phenomenon and provide according solutions.

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An increasing number of people do not know their neighbors, and there is no longer a sense of community. What are the reasons for this? How to solve it?

Number of people who less socializing and do not know their nearest resident has grown over the past few years due the increasing of technology and social media user. People are prefer to talk using a chatting application or by reaching their friends on social media.

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At the present time, the population of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults, compared with the number of older people. Do the advantage of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?

It is quite common these day that the rate of young adults is larger than the older people. This phenomenon shows us the unbalanced of age at some countries. However, I think that the benefits of this issue are better than the disadvantages.

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Some people think high school graduates should travel or work for a period of time instead of going directly to study at university. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of both approaches. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

In this day and age, a lot of people opt for travelling or working for a short time instead of going directly to study college after high school. This essay will discuss the benefits and drawbacks of both methods.

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