IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5. Page 561

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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In a number of countries, some people think it is necessary to spend large sums of money on constructing new railway lines for very fast trains between cities. Others believe the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

In several countries, some people say governments should spent large amount of money to prepare new railway tracks for fast types of trains between cities, others think it is better to focus on developing the existing public transport. I personally agree with the first view because trains can create many advantages for society.

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Many people play sports when they are young but the stop doing physical exercise when they become adults. Why do so many adults stop doing physical exercise? what can be done about this problem?

People are losing interest in physical outdoor games these days ,especially grown-ups. There is an ongoing argument in society that individuals tend to play only during childhood and start avoiding it as they grow. In this essay, I will discuss the main reasons behind this and will suggest some solutions.

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Some people believe that it is good to share as much information as possible in scientific research, business and the academic 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.

In recent decades, there has been a growing trend toward technology .

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Nowadays, families are not as close as in the past, and a lot of people have become used to this. Why is this happening? Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the drawbacks?

In the new era, the closeness between family members tends to decrease and is gradually becoming a natural something in their life. This essay attempts to shed light on the driving factors, merits, and demerits of this tendency before concluding that the demerits are weightier.

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Animal species becoming extinct (e.g. dinosaurs, dodos, etc.), is a natural process. So, there is no reason for people to try to prevent this from happening. Do you agree or disagree?

In this constantly evolving world, species are becoming extinct; nevertheless, some people consider this is

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Its is now possible for scientists and tourists to travel to remote natural environment, such as South pole. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?

Currently, the advancements in transportation and technology have made it possible for scientists and tourists to embark on the intriguing trip to remote natural environments, including the South Pole. While this development provides opportunities for scientific research, tourism, and economic benefits, it also raises concerns about safety, and cultural preservation. In this essay, I will analyze two viewpoints which contribute to my opinion.

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It is a natural process for animals to become extinct. There is no reason why people should try and avoid this from happening. Do you agree or disagree

The world is a massive place, everything comes and goes. Considering that, many people have thought on the problem of animal extinction. Some think that letting them die out is only natural, others are willing to save them. In my opinion, I agree with the latter.

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Even though globalization affects the world`s economics in a very positive way, its negative side should not be forgotten. Discuss.

We must acknowledge that there exist not only positive effects but also negative ones concerning globalization and its worldwide impact. This will be discussed in the following paragraphs.

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Some people think that music plays an important role in society other think it is simply a form of entertainment. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Nowadays, people think that an important role in society is music but others think music is only considered a form of entertainment. In this essay, I will write down my opinion and I will give the points of both views.

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Some people say History is one 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.

There are several arguments among the people about the importance of different subjects in our modern world. While some people think history should be the major subject in schools, others say science and technology subjects are more important. This essay totally agrees with the second.

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Some people think that secondary school students should study international news as one of their subjects; but others believe that it is a waste of their valuable study time. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

The curriculum for secondary education often needs updating to equip students with the skills necessary to adapt to society. While some people propose adding international news as a subject in school, others express the concern about study time allocation.

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Shopping is become more and more popular as leisure activity. However, some people feel that this has both positive and negative effects? Why is shopping so popular? What effects does its popularity have on individuals and on society?

There are increasing numbers of shopping mall around the world. If you have a chance to go to New York, Tokyo or London..., you will see many mega shopping malls there. One of the reasons why shopping become so popular is we want to show ourselves as rich, have a good life, more beautiful than others. This trend has an impact on individuals and society.

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Some feel that governments should prioritize healthcare instead of other important areas. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

The healthcare system is one of the most crucial government areas; its efficiency influences not only the population`s health and wellbeing but also the region`s rates of liveability and citizens satisfactions. There are some who believe that investments in the healthcare system should be a priority for governments at the expense of other areas such as education and infrastructure. Although I understand that maintaining properly functioning health system is vital for the growth and thriving of a region, I completely disagree that other areas should be underinvested.

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some people believe that children should study all subjects at school, while others think they should only study subjects they are good at or find interesting .discuss both views and give your opinion.

There is no denying that a number of individuals consider for children to study only what they are interested in. However, there is another hand that thinks on the opposite side , children need to study all subjects .

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Recent research has shown that business meetings and training are increasingly taking place online. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?

In the past, employees had to hold business meetings and do training programs at the company’s premises. Nowadays, most of them are happening on online platforms. Despite losing the personal bonds between the staff, I will argue that it will be more beneficial for employees if business meetings and trainings take place online on the grounds that they will make more time for their family, as well as being positive for the environment.

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Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary school rather than secondary school. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

Nowadays, more and more experts suggest that children should start to learn a second language in primary school rather than in secondary school. From my point of view, the earlier a child learns a new language, the better they can fully acknowledge it naturally. As a result, I fully agree with the opinion that children should begin to study a foreign language in primary school.

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In some countries, owing a home rather than renting is very important. Why might this be the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

In this era, Having an own pace is best to be comfortable than being under lease. so in todays topic it's all about that the few countries believe that having an own home is necessary than being dweller. In my opinion, I believe that it's a positive trend ,Since it has many advantages than a disadvantage.

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Today, many people do not know their neighbors. Why is this? What can be done about this?

Nowadays an overwhelming amount of citizens are not acquainted with people subsisting near their homes. This essay will outline feasible reasons like the lack of free time of modern people and some cultural patterns of behaviour towards neighbours in some countries associated with this issue. Moreover, this piece of writing will propose several solutions like the organization of public events for locals by the government, as well as, regular discussions about districts` problems among neighbours to avoid this problem.

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Some people believe that there should be fixed punishment for each type of crime. Others, however, argue that the circumstances of an individual crime, and the motivation for committing it, should always be taken into account when deciding on the punishment. Discuss both these views and give your opinion

The debate over fixed punishment versus considering individual circumstances and motivations when deciding on the appropriate punishment for a crime is an ongoing one. Both perspectives have their merits, and it is essential to explore them to understand the complexities of this issue. In my opinion, a rigid adherence to fixed punishments overlooks the complexities inherent in criminal behavior. While having clear guidelines can provide a sense of consistency, it fails to account for the individual circumstances and motivations that can influence criminal actions. Each crime should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis to ensure that justice is both fair and effective. Taking into account factors such as intent, background, and motivation allows for a more nuanced and rehabilitative approach to sentencing

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

Nowadays , businesses are start-uping and growing tremendously. Especially , the large scale enterprises. Unlike in the past , currently the businesses are giving importance to their products by advertising. However, there are many positive development , as well as negative development occurs. In the following paragraphs will be discussed this issue in detail.

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