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IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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Nowadays students can access information online, so library services are no longer necessary. Do you agree or disagree?

For decades, library membership is being diminished as time goes by all around the world. This is because surfing the net is preferable way to enhance knowledge among citizens instead of heading a bookshop. I agree to some extent with this opinion. In this essay, I will explain my view with relevant examples.

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The gap between the rich and the poor is wider, the rich are getting richer, the poor even more poor, what problems can the situation cause and suggest solutions

In this modern era, the difference between rich and poor individuals is increasing at on alarming rate due to inequal distribution of wealth in the society leads to rise the crime rate and unequal education system in the society; moreover, these problems can be solved by providing job opportunities and good education.

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Some people think that media like newspaper should stop publishing the information about the people's private life , Others think that control to stop such publication should be put in place. Discuss both views and state you opinion.

In recent years, publishing information about the people's privacy has been in the spotlight of public attention. While there are some people who argue with the idea that the media should stop reporting the people's private life, I believe more importance should be given to the opinion that the media should be put in place to control about this problem. In this essay, the reasons for my argument will be elaborated.

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New technologies have changed the way children spend their free time. Do you think the advantages overweigh the disadvantages?

There is an irrefutable fact that the way children spend their leisure time has been changed by state-of-the-art technologies. While there are a number of drawbacks of this trend, I am of the opinion that benefits are greater.

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Some people say that music is a good way of bringing people of different cultures and ages together. To what extend to you agree or disagree with this opinion?

Music is an universal language in modern world.There is a common sense that music creates a bond between individuals not only from different age groups but also cultures.I strongly hold the view that music has the power to influence people from various gropus with touching their souls.

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it is important for children to learn the diffrence between right and wrong at an early age.punishment is necessery to help them learn this distinction. to what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

It is true that young people have to know the difference between right and wrong. While some people tend toward the view that is important for children to help them to learn is to punish them. I would have to support the idea that punishing is not necessary to let them know right or wrong, also it is inhumane

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Some people believe that professionals, such as doctors and engineers, should be required to work in the country where they did their training. Others believe they should be free to work in another country if they wish.

There is a controversial issue that should experts need to stay in the nation ,which they been trained, and make some contributions. Some people claim it is necessary to require them stay, in the contrast, some believe experts can make the decision by themselves. In my opinion, I think those professionals have same right to move as being a human, at the same time, they also can provide some benefits back to the country which has educated them.

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Do you believe that celebrities are ill-treated by the media, or is this the price they have to pay for their stardom? Regardless of fame, should their privacy be respected or not? What is your opinion?

These days, society invades into a private life of stars through the media who, as a result, become victims of their popularity. I opine that popular figures’ privacy should be respected as average citizen, however, as they influence a public trend; it is better that some rules need to be followed.

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Sport Should Be Compulsory In School. To What Extent Do You Agree Or Disagree?

In the modern world, it is argued that the differential in people’s work and income becomes more and more severe. There are some people earning a lot of money in exchange for working overtime, whereas others are not only unemployed but also have their time wasted, and there is no middle ground. Therefore, I strongly support the argument for the following reasons.

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Nowadays more and more people have to compete with young people for the same jobs. What problems does this cause? What are some possible solutions?

In this burgeoning world,many people aged from young to old have to enter into labour market making their lives. It is universally acknowledged that the same occupation is competed for by younger and older workers. The main problems caused by this issue is linked to unemployment and high-quality lifestyle. In order to resolve these problems,governments could reduce the mandatory age for retirement and increase the benefits of pensions.

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Nowadays , many people are spending less and less time at home , What are the causes of it? What are the effects of this on individuals as well as on the society?

It is often argued that with the evolution of orthodox family values, people tend to spend way less time with their loved ones than they used to in the past. Therefore, this essay will highlight the reasons behind this change and how it is impacting our personal and communal life.

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More and more students choose to move to other countries to study their higher education. Do you think the advantages of this outweigh its disadvantages?

Nowadays it is common to go abroad. A lot of undergraduates prefer to go overseas for higher study. I believe that its benefits are overlapping its problems.

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Society is based on rules and laws. If individuals were free to do whatever they want to do, it could not function. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the above statement?

It is sometimes argued that our society is operated by laws and rules, if inhabitants do what they desire to do, our society could not be functional. In my viewpoint, I partly agree with this argument for several reasons below.

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Some people think that government should provide assistance to all kinds of artists, while some others think it is a waste of money. Do you agree or disagree?

There are controversial perspectives heating a debate over supporting artists. While some claim that it is necessary to invest in them, the opposite holds a strong view that it is a wasted expenditure.

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2. Some people think that famous people can help draw attention to important social issues. Others believe that the celebrities can make the problems seem less important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

In recent years, whether the celebrities can have positve effects on vital social issues has been in the spotlight of public attention. While there are some people argue that the celebrites can make serious problems seem less important, I assert that they can provide to draw attention to significant issues. In this essay, the reasons for my belief will be elaborated.

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Some people believe that Art gives our lives meaning and purpose. Others believe that it is merely a distraction from real life. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Nowadays, art is a part of our life, art can not be separated from human because they come from human mind and behavior, it also represent the identity of a region. Especially in Bali, art in bali has a lot of deep meaning due to the tradition here. Therefore, as balinese, in my opinion art not only has meaning and purpose, it also contains a reflection of its region.

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The position of women has changed a great deal in many societies over the past 50 years. But these societies cannot claim to have achieved gender equality. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Women have grown bigger in recent years, independently, with choice and speech. Their voices or words are now recognised and respected. Unlike those days way by they were not noticed or anything and it felt like they were slaves at those moments.

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Many manufactured food and drink products contain high level of sugars which causes many health problems. Sugary products should be made more expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar.

Nowadays, sugar is one of the important components of the food and drink industry. Many people think that overconsumption can lead to serious problems and advice increasing the price of sugary products. I partly agree with this statement and in this ,essay I will look at both sides of the argument.

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Nowadays celebrities are more famous for their glamour and wealth than for their achievements, and this sets a bad example to young people. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Sometimes people argued that at this time, influencers and celebrities are being recognized because of their beauty and also luxurious affluent lifestyle, moreover, this condition will influence young people in wrong direction. Personally I agree this argument, however, there is also famous person who accomplished their popularity by doing hard work and endurance. In this essay, I will explain further.

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In some societies, the number of crimes committed by teenagers is growing. Some people think that regardless of age teenagers who commit major crimes should receive adult punishment. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is certainly true that the the number of crimes who committed by adolescents in increased. Some individuals believe that teens should receive the similar punishment as adult regardless of age. I totally disagree with statement, this because punishment can have a negative consequences on adolescents in mental health as well as future career.

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