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IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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IELTS essay, topic: Many museums charge for admission while others are free. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

Museums are classic depictions of great history. Entrance fees are made compulsory in most of these places, while a few do not charge any.In this ,essay I will be addressing both the advantages and disadvantages of collecting money from visitors and explaining why the latter outweigh the former.

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In the past, most people worked for small businesses, while more people now work for large businesses. What are the advantages and disadvantages of working for large businesses?

In earlier times, a lot of people worked in small companies, but nowadays, big companies have a lot of workers. There are a number of benefits and drawbacks of this development.

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some people believe that air travel should be restricted because it causes air pollution. To what extent do you agree or disagree

Nowadays, air pollution has been a major problem in the world. It is often argued that air transportation should be restricted since it results to air pollution. In my opinion, I somewhat disagree with this statement and I will discuss the positive and negative impacts of air pollution.

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Some people believe that professionals, such as doctors and engineers, should be required to work in the country where they did their training. Others believe they should be free to work in another country if they wish. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Some people believe that if you want to work in your home country, but have an opportunity to study abroad and acquire a higher education then you should use it. Others tend to disagree and are convinced that some professions like being a doctor or an engineer should be worked in the same country where the person gained knowledge. In this essay I will discuss both points of view and express my opinion.

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Many people work long hours, leaving very little time for leisure activities. Does this situation have more advantages or more disadvantages?

Working long hours has become a common practice in modern times, where individuals dedicate most of their time to their jobs and work, leaving minimal leisure time. The advantages and disadvantages of this situation have been widely debated. In this essay, I will explore both sides of the argument. Personally, I think that we should have a work-life balance to reap the maximum benefits and avoid the problems of working long hours.

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Some people think that hosting an international sport event is good for the country, while some people think it is bad. Discuss both views and state your opinion.

There is a conflicting view on whether holding an international sporting event will benefit the host country or not. In my opinion, the contribution of hosting those events will be good for the tourism of a nation and for the small businesses to increase their revenues.

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Sometimes misunderstandings occur among people from different cultures, even those who can communicate in a common language. What factors can contribute to the breakdown of cross-cultural communication?

In this day and age, English has become such a lingual franca that connects people with different mother tongues together. However, there is no doubt that the existence of language barriers has been causing a big failure for humans to understand each other correctly for years. This essay will give an explanation for this issue.

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Some people believe that professionals, such as doctors and engineers, should be required to work in the country where they did their training. Others believe they should be free to work in another country if they want. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

There are two different types of view, which is that the skilled jobs workers should work in the countries where they studied and qualified, while it depends on their choice what they want.

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Some people feel that manufacturers and supermarkets have the responsibility to reduce the amount of packaging of goods. Others argue that customers should avoid buying goods with a lot of packaging. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

There is a growing argument on the packaging of goods from manufacturers and supermarkets. Some believe it should be reduced by the providers. While others believe customers are responsible to avoid getting goods with a lot of packaging.

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Despite huge improvements in healthcare, the overall standard of physical health in many developed countries is now falling. What could be the reason for this trend, and what can be dome to reverse it?

Currently, the government is paying more attention to improving social welfare like healthcare for citizens though, the general health condition is not quite good as we assumed. Multiple factors including technology and ignorance result in this. After identifying problems, the solution could come to our minds.

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Nowadays students can access information online, so library services are no longer necessary. Do you agree or disagree?

For decades, library membership is being diminished as time goes by all around the world. This is because surfing the net is preferable way to enhance knowledge among citizens instead of heading a bookshop. I agree to some extent with this opinion. In this essay, I will explain my view with relevant examples.

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The gap between the rich and the poor is wider, the rich are getting richer, the poor even more poor, what problems can the situation cause and suggest solutions

In this modern era, the difference between rich and poor individuals is increasing at on alarming rate due to inequal distribution of wealth in the society leads to rise the crime rate and unequal education system in the society; moreover, these problems can be solved by providing job opportunities and good education.

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Some people think that media like newspaper should stop publishing the information about the people's private life , Others think that control to stop such publication should be put in place. Discuss both views and state you opinion.

In recent years, publishing information about the people's privacy has been in the spotlight of public attention. While there are some people who argue with the idea that the media should stop reporting the people's private life, I believe more importance should be given to the opinion that the media should be put in place to control about this problem. In this essay, the reasons for my argument will be elaborated.

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New technologies have changed the way children spend their free time. Do you think the advantages overweigh the disadvantages?

There is an irrefutable fact that the way children spend their leisure time has been changed by state-of-the-art technologies. While there are a number of drawbacks of this trend, I am of the opinion that benefits are greater.

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Some people say that music is a good way of bringing people of different cultures and ages together. To what extend to you agree or disagree with this opinion?

Music is an universal language in modern world.There is a common sense that music creates a bond between individuals not only from different age groups but also cultures.I strongly hold the view that music has the power to influence people from various gropus with touching their souls.

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it is important for children to learn the diffrence between right and wrong at an early age.punishment is necessery to help them learn this distinction. to what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

It is true that young people have to know the difference between right and wrong. While some people tend toward the view that is important for children to help them to learn is to punish them. I would have to support the idea that punishing is not necessary to let them know right or wrong, also it is inhumane

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Some people believe that professionals, such as doctors and engineers, should be required to work in the country where they did their training. Others believe they should be free to work in another country if they wish.

There is a controversial issue that should experts need to stay in the nation ,which they been trained, and make some contributions. Some people claim it is necessary to require them stay, in the contrast, some believe experts can make the decision by themselves. In my opinion, I think those professionals have same right to move as being a human, at the same time, they also can provide some benefits back to the country which has educated them.

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Do you believe that celebrities are ill-treated by the media, or is this the price they have to pay for their stardom? Regardless of fame, should their privacy be respected or not? What is your opinion?

These days, society invades into a private life of stars through the media who, as a result, become victims of their popularity. I opine that popular figures’ privacy should be respected as average citizen, however, as they influence a public trend; it is better that some rules need to be followed.

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Sport Should Be Compulsory In School. To What Extent Do You Agree Or Disagree?

In the modern world, it is argued that the differential in people’s work and income becomes more and more severe. There are some people earning a lot of money in exchange for working overtime, whereas others are not only unemployed but also have their time wasted, and there is no middle ground. Therefore, I strongly support the argument for the following reasons.

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Nowadays more and more people have to compete with young people for the same jobs. What problems does this cause? What are some possible solutions?

In this burgeoning world,many people aged from young to old have to enter into labour market making their lives. It is universally acknowledged that the same occupation is competed for by younger and older workers. The main problems caused by this issue is linked to unemployment and high-quality lifestyle. In order to resolve these problems,governments could reduce the mandatory age for retirement and increase the benefits of pensions.

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