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IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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Ielts Simon: Many governments think that economic progress is their most important goal. Some people, however, think that other types of progress are equally important for a country Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

It is important to achieve economic development but on the other hand, it is also needed to achieve other improvements equally such as science, health, and many more.

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Around the world, rural people are moving to cities and urban areas, so populations in the countryside are decreasing.

Shortage of people in the countryside will lead to slow development and it may affect that the country cannot grow equally. Personally, I firmly believe that populations in the countryside are decreasing when rural people are moving to cities and urban areas is a negative development

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Some people say History is one of the most important school subjects. Other people think that in today's world subjects like Science and technology are more important than History. Discuss both the views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant example from your own knowledge or experience.

A number of people believe that history is the vital subject in curriculum. While , other people indicates that with todays world that subjects like science and technology are more critical than history. Both of these viewpoints will be discussed in detail before the conclusion is reached.

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Some people say History is one of the most important school subjects. Other people think that, in today’s world, subjects like Science and Technology are more important than History. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion?

Education is the cornerstone of modern society, and it is widely acknowledged that the curriculum should include a variety of subjects to provide students with a well-rounded education. However, there is a growing debate about the importance of history compared to other subjects, such as science and technology. Some individuals believe that history is of utmost importance, while others argue that science and technology hold more significance in today's world. My opinion is that they are both important subjects.

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

It is often suggested that increasing the prices of fast food could be a key strategy in addressing the global issue of obesity. I agree with this perspective, but I also believe that a multi-faceted approach is necessary for maximum effectiveness.

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Some people believe that "Employers should not be concerned about the way their employees dress, but the quality of their work". To what extent do you agree or disagree to this belief?

Nowadays, there has been a rise in fashion trends and people have adapted to the changes. Although it is thought that managers should not be worried about the dressing habits of their team whilst others think it is the quality of the job that should be considered.I disagree with this statement and will delve into it further and give examples as well.

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In some countries, young people do not take care of their elderly relatives. Instead, they appoint trained professionals who take care of the elderly. Is it a positive or a negative tend according to you?

These days, public debate has been going on over whether the elderly should be taken care of by their descendant or should their young relatives hire professional caretakers to look after them. In my ,opinion the positive of appointing professional elderly caretakers is an outrage the negative - for the following reason.

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Some people believe that children should be given lessons on how to manage money in the school. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people claimed that lessons on how to save and spend money should be added to children's school curriculum. I totally agree with this statement because it's necessary to promote the responsibility of youngsters with their prosperity and make them aware of the value of money.

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It is sometimes said that people who do work that is physically hard should be paid as much as people who do work that needs high level qualifications. Do you agree or disagree?

there is a contentious argument over whether job satisfaction is an important or high-paid job. While some people believe that it should be lower than the jobs that require qualification, others, myself included, suggest that they should be paid as much as jobs which require qualifications, because not only are these jobs health-compromising but they are also short-lasting.

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Many people like to wear fashionable clothes. Why do you think this is the case? Is this a good thing or a bad thing?

It is known that most people are passionate about new and stylish clothes . Clothes are very important in our life . This is the main part of our image , which we need every day . When we see a person for the first time , the first thing we pay attention to is clothing . A person dressed neatly , will make a greater impression on us than someone who is sloppy .

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.Since people can study through the internet, schools have become unnecessary. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Invention of internet change the way of access information,therefore some people believe that internet can replace the role of school.In my view,undoubtly,internet is a good platform for studying,while school also play as indispensable role to student.

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Some people think it is more important to spend money on roads and motorways than on public transport systems.To what extend do you agree?

Some people opine that they should invest more in roads and motorways rather than public transportations. Each type has different benefits so I partially agree with the opinion.

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Government should invest more money in science education rather than other subjects to develop the country. Do you agree or disagree?

It is argued that science education should be the most funded field to contribute to the development of the country. I partially agree with the statement and I will suggest reasons for my stance.

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Demand for gas and oil is increasing, so finding new sources in remote and untouched areas is necessary. Do the advantages of damaging such areas outweigh the disadvantages?

Gas and oil has been an important fuel for generating electricity or cars and as the population grows, the demand for these fuels increased exponentially which makes sense that finding new sources in remote and untouched areas is necessary, but is damaging remote and untouched areas for the benefit of harvesting more gas and oil worth it? In this discussion, I will be stating the advantages and disadvantages of causing damage the areas with gas and oil deposits and write my opinion in whether the advantages of destroying new uninhabited area outweigh the disadvantages.

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Some believe technology has made our lives too complex and the solution is to lead a simpler life without technology. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, many are of the opinion that technology has complicated our lives and that living without it would make life so much simpler. Although I agree that technology has drawbacks, turning our backs on it would be a huge setback for mankind.

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There is an increasing trend around the world of married couples deciding not to have children. Discuss the advantage and disadvantages for couples who decide to do this.

Child-free, the growing trend of married couples choosing not to have children, has both positive and negative effects on human life. This essay will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this phenomenon.

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What ar e the advantages and disadvantages of career change?

In this modern society, changing your career is a very common decision. Some believe it is beneficial for both society, as well as the individual, while some are convinced otherwise. This essay will discuss both the advantages and disadvantages of this topic.

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Some people say that the main environmental problem of our time is the loss of particular species of plants and animals. Others say that there are more important environmental problems. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Recently, it is suggested that protecting some specific animals and plants is the most important of environmental preservation. Some people and I hold this opinion that all aspects of the environment play vital roles and they are interconnected as if any damage is caused to one of them, it can threaten human life.

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As we have become more advanced technologically, we have done more harm to the environment, knowingly or unknowingly. What are the problems faced due to this development? How do you think we can solve these issues?

With the rapid advancements in technology, human society has achieved remarkable progress and convenience. However, these advancements have come at a significant cost to the environment. Both intentional and unintentional actions have caused harm to ecosystems and disrupted the delicate balance of nature. This essay will explore the problems faced due to technological development and propose potential solutions to mitigate these issues.

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Some people say that using smartphones should be banned in most schools. Do you agree or disagree with that?

These days, public debate has been going on over whether students should be able to use mobile in school or not. I tend to believe that mobile devices should be able to access for students and should not be banned in any case - for the following reasons.

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