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IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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Many think that religion should be taught in schools, while others think it should be avoided. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

Religion has been a contentious topic throughout history, and its place in educational institutions has been a subject of debate. While some argue that religion should be taught in schools, others believe it should be avoided. This essay will explore both perspectives and provide a personal opinion that religion should be taught in schools, but only in a neutral and objective manner that does not promote any particular religion or belief system.

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Countries are becoming more and more similar because people are able to buy the same products anywhere in the world. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

Nowadays, there are many trends that become popular all around the world. So that, people are able to get the same products and, in hence, become more and more similar to each other. While others argue so, I believe that there are some positive effects of it.

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Many believe that living in a city offers greater benefits compared to life in the countryside. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In my country, many people choose to live in town because many positive outcomes such as higher education and better healthcare are provided to the residents of a city more than people who live in rural area. In this essay, I will argue that life in the city could gain more opportunities and most convenance.

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Some people think that all university students sould study whatever they like. Others believe that they shoyld only be allowed to study subjects that will be useful in the future, such as those related to science and technology.

One of the widely discussed issues nowadays is studying at university. It is undeniable that study has become an essential part of our life. However, there is no absolute agreement on whether students should be studying only those subjects, which will be useful in the future or whatever they like.

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Some people believe that all children should learn second language from the time they start school, while others believe that it is better to wait until a child is at secondary school. Discuss both views and give Your opinion.

Language is an important part of any culture. Many schools around the globe make it a point to include various languages in their curriculum. There is a faction of people who believe that students should be taught a second language in primary school while there are others who believe that a second language should be introduced only in secondary school. Valid arguements can be made for both the sides.

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It is common practice for some students to take a gap year after graduating high school to work and/or travel. What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of this?

It is becoming prevalent for some individuals to take some time off studying after secondary school for either leisure or work-related activities. Undoubtedly, there are positive and negative consequences for this occurrence.

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Interview form the basic selection criteria for most large companies. However, some people think that interview is not a reliable method of choosing whom to employ and there are better methods. To what extent to you agree or disagree?

The interview section is the most vital part of the hiring process. It is the time for knowing the interviewee and also for the person being interviewed to learn some information about the company. But, some people think that interview is not an accurate way of selecting whom to employ. In my opinion, the interview will always be the best way of choosing the right candidate for a certain position in an establishment.

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In some countries young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this

Young people are motivated to go to work or travel before starting their university studies in some countries, as this gives people to apply practical knowledge and gain more experience in the field. But this also creates a gap between studies, because once they started to earn money people may get distracted on continuing their higher studies instead, they focus more on earning much more.

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In some countries, marriages are arranged by the parents but in other cases, people choose their own marriage partner. Discuss both systems and state one do you think is better?

It has always been argued that in some parts of the nation, parents arrange marriage for their children, whereas children is allowed to be their partners. In my opinion, I favour the latter perspective; however, this essay shall dwell on both viewpoints in the subsequent paragraphs.

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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 positive or negative development

Many companies claim their outcomes to be brand new as they introduce the goods in the advertisement which becomes a common occurrence in recent days. There would be one possible reason that explains this propensity, and I personally think that is a downgrade.

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Soma people think that exercise is the key a health while others feel that having a balanced diet is more important

Some people are of the view that sports play an important role in health confidence,while other people argue that keeping a diet is more crucial for human health.I share this view that training with any kind of sports useful than a diet.

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Some parents believe that reading entertainment books is a waste of time. In their opinion, children should read only serious, educational books. Do you agree or dis agree? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your own experience.

Few parents think that reading entertainment books is a loss of time. According to them, children must read only serious educational books. I agree with this statement.

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In some countries the average weight of people is increasing and their levels of health and fitness are decreasing. What do you think are the causes of these problems and what measures could be taken to solve them?

In some countries the weight of individuals is rising and their physical health are declining. In the following essay I will discuss the reason of this problem and provide some solution for the problems.

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Every year several languages die out. Some people think that it is not important because life will be easier if there are fewer languages in the world. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

Yearly, many languages extinct. Some individuals believe that this phenomena would be crucial to make life easier if people uses fewer languages in the world. In the following essay, I will discuss why I would disagree with the statement.

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Some believe that pupils should be given less homework, others say the opposite. What is your opinion?

It continues to be controversial if the assignment given to students should be reduced. Although, there may be valid reasons for this, I do not support this idea.

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Air traffic is increasingly leading to more noise, pollution, and airport construction. One reason for this is the growth in low-cost passenger flights, often to holiday destinations. Some people say that government should try to reduce air traffic by taxing it more heavily. Do you agree or disagree?

Some argue that low cost passenger flights lead to more noise pollution and airport construction. As a solution, governmental institutions should raise the prices to discourage community to use this way of transport. I fully disagree this statement because air traffic is not the only source for this kind of pollution. Are alternative ways for cars or factories which deffienttly help it, or better places for airports where pollution can be kept under control.

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Nowadays many people choose to be self-employed rather than to work for a company. why might be this case? what could be the disadvantage of being self-employed? give your reasons for answer

In recent years, freelancing has increased and people prefer to work without having superiors. There are lots of reasons for this phenomenon ,also there could be advantages and drawbacks too.

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Some children spend hours every day on their smartphones. Why is this the case? Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?

Nowadays, in some groups of young generation usage of smartphones is part of their daily routine. I think the chief cause might be the development of social networks. I personally do not have a positive attitude toward the consumption of smartphones.

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Somesome disadvantages to study abroad. There are some advantages to this and some disadvantages. Write an essay and give both ideas.

Students today have many ideas and decisions to make. One of these decisions is if they should study in another country . This essay will examine the advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad .

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Boxing is a bloody sport that often results in physical injuries. It is inappropriate for this sport to exist in the modern age. Do you agree or disagree?

Advertisements are very popular nowadays and they influence everyone who is exposed to them in the direct or indirect manner. The problem is that young kids are influenced as well. The question to ask is should such commercial be allowed or not. There are different opinions, though I believe that it can be allowed.

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