IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5. Page 560

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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Some people feel that certain workers like nurses, doctors and teachers are undervalued and should be paid more, especially when other people like film actors or company bosses are paid huge sums of money that are out of proportion to the importance of the work that they do.-How far do you agree? -What criteria should be used to decide how much people are paid?

Nowadays, some professional roles that required certain skill are valued less than other who does not. In my opinion, a job that needs high skill should be paid more. However, the number of responsibilities someone takes should be the most important consideration to determine their salary.

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Many museums and historical sites are mainly visited by tourists but not by local people. Why is this the case and what can be done to attract more local people to visit these places?

Among well-known tourist attractions, buildings for cultural exhibitions and historical zones are always popular with both domestic and foreign visitors. However, they seem less attractive to the locals. The reasons for this trend and solutions for authorities to encourage more local people to visit these destinations will be outlined in this essay.

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As Earth runs out of natural resources, we have started to look to space for solutions. However, some people argue that this is the wrong thing to do, and instead we should look for alternative solutions here on Earth. To what extent do you agree with them? What alternatives might there be to exploiting space for natural resources? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Evidently that nowadays we already have a lack of various fossil fuels. As a result, some individuals argued that we need to start findings of new natural resources somewhere in space. Nevertheless, other people reckon that we need to find resolutions for this problem on Earth instead of discovering and finding space. Looking from my perspective I agree with both opinions. So in this essay I will further examine this thought-provoking question.

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Some People claims that not enough of the waste from homes is recycled. They say that the only way to increase recycling is for governments to make it a legal requirement.

There is an ever-increasing usage of plastics bags for storing purposes and to carry something.It is often argued that recycled the waste from homes is not sufficient.So,The Government should take certain measures to surged up the recycling of waste and should make a legal requirement.This essay argues that it enough recycling the waste from homes.

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Most people agree that money cannot be happiness. Why is happiness dificult to define? how can people achieve happiness?

Nowadays, most of the bestseller's books talk about how happiness can be reached. There is a general belief that thinks that happiness can't be bought with material belongings. Humans are made out of emotions including happy states which are part of a process of personal growth. Emotions can't be bought with money but money can potentially help hiding them.

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In some cultures, children are often told that they can achieve anything if they try hard enough. What are the advantages and disadvantages of giving children this message? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Most cultures around the globe teach their heir to endeavor hard in order to gain achievement. For example, society in most Asian countries encourages their children to study until late at night to get excellent grades in school or be admitted to top universities. Besides, the students are also forced to get supplementary courses to achieve. This phenomenon may influence the mental condition of the young generation, either positively or negatively.

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Many parents today do not spend much time with their children. Why is this? Does this affect parents or children more

It is no doubt that there are many factors that have changed the parent's roles recently. Parents tend to focus on their work and achievements and thus spend less time with their children. In the following, we draw attention to the reasons for that, and discuss how this trend has a harmful impact on their children.

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Some employers believe that job applicants’ social skills are more important than their academic qualifications. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Nowaday, more and more clients argue employers prefer employing people who have high level of social skills instead their academic qualifications. While other group of community claim that it is better to hire workers who have great academic quanlifications. I completely agree that company's tend to hire people have more social skills.

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Some people think that social networking sites have a huge negative impact on both individuals and society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Many people think that social media has many drawbacks on both personal and social life. I fully disagree with this statement due to the fact that using social networking sites could also bring advantages such as extended communication and as learning platforms, which I will discuss in this essay.

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Nowadays, children spend too much time watching TV and playing computer games. Some people believe this has negative effects on children's mental abilities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Spending time on watching television, watching video, and playing computer games is valuable for kids. However, others said that this can be negative affects for children. In this essay I will explain the opinions from both point of views.

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Small shops in towns and villages are closing and are being replaced by big stores. Do you think it is a good or a bad trend? Explain your opinion.

In this modern world, a new trend is started by people in which they open big and new stores in local areas which results in ending of small shops. This essay includes my opinion, that it is not a good trend as humankind in local regions faces so many issues just because of these big stores.

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A serious problem affecting countries right across the globe is the lack of water for drinking, washing and other household uses. Why do many countries face water shortage, and what could be done to tackle the problem?

Nowadays, water shortage is one of the biggest problems in the world. Many people do not have access to first needs, such as drinking, washing and others. This essay will show the main reasons of this issue and give a possible solution.

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Some people believe that it is good to share as much information as possible in scientific research, business and the acdemic world. Others believe that some information is too important or too valuable to be shared freely. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

People can expand their knowledge when share it with others, that's why, a section of society claims that as much as possible data , related to science, business and academic studies should be shared among individuals, while others opine that all information should not be shared freely because some data is much important to distribute without any cost. From my perspective, it will be beneficial for fewer categories like poor people or gardening but not obliged to all.

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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 reasearch this?

In today's ,time everyone is trying to be as cognizant as they could be. This is due to the fact of the increase in crime rate all around the globe. In most advanced nations where immigrants are highly welcomed people are conscious of even residence or societies they live in. They tend to acquire the whole history of inhabitants who used to live in that place. The following paragraphs will discuss detailed factors contributing to it.

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Some parents believe that reading books for entertainment is a waste of children’s time. They think that their children should read only serious educational books. What is your opinion?

It is true that several mothers and fathers see reading books for enjoyment as a waste of their time. Some people tend toward the viewpoint that reading any type of book is good for children specifically books beyond serious education. I would support the idea that kids must read books for entertainment not for studying.

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Due to success of convenience food and ready-made meals, we are failing to pass on adequate culinary skills to the next generation. w To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement.

In recent years, the prevalence of convenience food and ready-made meals has surged, leading to concerns about the declining transfer of essential culinary skills to the next generation. This essay will examine the reasons behind this trend and discuss potential measures to ensure the preservation and dissemination of culinary skills.

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Many students are taught to push themselves to try and be better than other students, rather than working together for everyone’s benefits. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

It is certainly true today in many countries students taught to compete in classrooms instead of collaboration. In my opinion, the demerits of encourage students to compete against others peers outweigh the merits.

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The advocates of international aid believe that countries have a moral obligation to help each other, while the opponents consider it unnecessary, because money is misspent by the governments that receive it. Discuss these two points of view and give your opinion.

International aid refers to money, equipment or services that are provided by a country or international organisation for countries that need them, known as recipient countries. It reflects a moral ideal of mankind, that is, mutual support and interdependence, according to those donor countries. However, some people adopt an opposing view and tend to believe that aid money can be misspent by the recipient countries. My view is that people should not withhold the provision of money or material resources in aid.

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Improvements in health, education and trade are essential for the development of poorer nations. However, the governments of richer nations should take more responsibility for helping the poorer nations in such areas. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

Many individuals believe that progress in medicine, the education system and the market are crucial for the growth of indigent countries. Nevertheless, the policymakers of wealthier countries should be more responsible for giving aid the low-income nations in such fields. I completely agree with this statement and discuss the reasons in the following paragraphs with relevant examples.

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Some people say that the characteristic we are born will have many much more influence on our personality and development than any experiences we may have in life. To what extent do you agree with this?

Controversy has emerged that whether our personality and development are determined by genes or the experiences we have in our life. People often insist that the personality of individuals is already determined at birth. From my perspective, however, the experiences have been through are the major factors that impact our personality and future. In this essay, I will illustrate the underlying reasons.

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