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IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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Many people say that universities should only offer places to young students with the highest marks, while others say they should accept people of all ages, even if they did not do well at school. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

It is true that university education plays an important role in each individual’s professional life. While many people think that only young students with good grades should enter universities, I am more convinced that tertiary education should be made accessible to everyone even if they do not perform well.

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Many people nowadays live in societies where consumer goods are relatively cheap. Do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

Opinions are divided on whether it is more beneficial or detrimental when consumer goods are economical to purchase in the society people live in nowadays. This essay will think that the positive effects could be overshadowed by the disadvantages.

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Some people feel that playing computer games has a negative impact on children's health and social skills. Others say that it has a positive impact. Discuss both views.

Nowadays, we can not decline technology such as the computer is the main component we used daily. The population programs are computer games that are used for entertainment when you want to relax. Although the majority of people agree that there are many negative on children for their health and communication skills. there is some dispute that there is a positive side when you played video games.

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As water is a valuable resource, governments all over the world should control how much water their citizens use Do you agree or disagree

It is popularly believed that water has been being a precious source, that is why individuals should be managed by governments that how much water they are using. I fully agree with this condition.

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

The issue regarding the environment has increased nowadays. Some people hold the opinion that the extinction of special species causes this problem. However, some individuals believe that other major contributors should be considered. Both perspectives have logical reasons which I will explain in the following paragraphs.

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In today's world, technology plays a vital role in communication. However, some people argue that it has hindered face-to-face interaction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Provide relevant examples and your own opinion.

Presently, a number of augmented technologies have influence on our communication way. This condition makes some societies argue that they are able to cease the direct interaction among us. However, I agree with the mentioned issue in view of some eletronic devices have altered our communication habit. In the following paragraphs, I will elucidate this perspective.

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money only on medical care and education but not on theatres or sports stadiums. Do you agree or disagree?

Its is some time argued that the gorvernment should not put money on building theatres and sports stadiums and it is true that some countries should use most of the national budget on developing education and health care systerm .While I think I accept that this may suit many government .However , i believe that spending money on theatres or sport centers is the simple way for a country indicates their culture.

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Some people think that the government is responsible for looking after the elderly. Others believe that it should be family members. Who do you think should take responsibility?

The question of whether the government or families should be responsible for the care of elderly citizens is a topic of debate. In my opinion, both the government and family members should assume the responsibility of caring for the elderly, considering their significant contributions to society during their younger years.

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In many countries paying for things using mobile phones (cell phone ) apps is becoming incresingly common . Does this development have more advantages or disavantages ?

Nowadays, in a wide variety region most of folk prefer to pay for things by mobile phones application instead of traditional type of that. Although there are some positive points for this happening, in my personal opinion the negative aspects of that developing are far more. In this essay, I intend to discuss that.

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There have been many inventions in human history, such as the wheel. Some people think the most important invention is the Internet. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

Many people hold the view that the internet is the most groundbreaking invention that humnaity has ever witnessed.Although,this may be true to some extent.I think that the invention of electricity is firmly more important than online networks.

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Rich countries are getting richer while poor countries are getting poorer. What are the causes of this? How can this problem be solved?

It is certainly true that wealth nations are getting wealthier whereas poor nations are become poorer. There are several reasons for why the Rich countries are getting richer while poor countries are getting poorer, and some measures to adressing theis issue.

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Some people believe that homework should not be given to school children. Others, however, say that homework is an important requirement for children to able to develop appropriately. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

School gives a significant role in the education system in the world. Apart from class work given in school, teachers provide appointments to students, for which some people believe that extra work should not be given to them, whereas others say, homework is a mandatory part to develop appropriately for offspring.

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Doctors encourage older people to take regular exercise, but there are few of them taking enough physical exercise. What are the causes and what solutions could be taken to solve the problem?

Taking regular exercise has been a significant role in our day-to-day life especially in our elder age. But in the meantime, whether older people still do not have enough physical exercise is a hot issue in the unstoppable process of an ageing generation. In the following essay, I aim to identify the source of this problem as well as some possible solutions to it.

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Today people are surrounded by advertising. This affects what people think as important and has a negative impact on people’s lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement? Give reasons f

It is true that some people argue for population lives surrounded by advertisements, and this is a strike for people who believe that is important and affects human’s live. While I accept that it may suit many people, I believe that it has benefits for several reasons.

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In many countries, more and more people are becoming overweight. What do you think are the main causes of this? What effects might this have in the future? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience

It is true that in many nations lots of citizens are overweight. The following essay will provide the underlying causes and effect why I tend to agree with that idea.

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Some cities ban private cars from entering the center and force people to use bicycles and buses. Do the advantages of this policy outweigh the disadvantages?

It is irrefutable fact that few cities restrict the entry of private cars in the centre and also force them to make use of bicycles and buses.Although,it has certain demerits however it is more proven as a boon which will be discussed in the upcoming paragraphs.

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The number of car – owners is increasing every day because every person expects the freedom to travel and comfort while traveling. And that is why most of us want to own a car. However, owning a car has many good points and limitation as well. Write an essay to an educated reader to discuss advantages and disadvantages of having a car.

These days, having a car is a necessary demand of people, because it allows people to travel whenever and wherever they want without public transports. The increasing people having a car has both positive and negative impacts on individuals and society.

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Some people say that advertising is extremely successful at persuading us to buy things. Other people think that advertising is so common that we no longer pay attention to it. Discuss both views and give your opionion.

In the modern world, business owners tirelessly try to introduce their products to the community. Some think that advertisement is the best platform to make people interested in the goods. While others argue with that by saying that it's a waste of time since most individuals do not pay much attention to those things anymore. In my opinion, it will be depended on the types of platforms and the locations. In addition, specifying the goods and the target buyers would also be beneficial. Hence, I would have to agree with the former view.

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Some people believe that people who read books can develop more imagination and language skills than those who prefer to watch TV. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is commonly believed that the development of imagination or language skills can be possessed through the act of reading books rather than watching tv. Personally, I am in complete agreement with this notion.

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In some countries around the world men andwomen are having children later in life.Whatare the reasons for this development? What arethe effects on society and family life?

Nowadays, more and more people choose to have offspring at an older age. I will discuss, in my opinion, some causes of this phenomenon and explain several possible effects on society and families.

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