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IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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Some people say that it is the responsibility of the citizens to take care of the environment. While others say that it is the government that should take care of the environment. Discuss both the views and state your opinion.

It is often argued that some individuals believe that it is necessary for all citizens to look after the environment, whereas others think, it is an essential role, which should be done by the government. In this essay, both these views will be discussed, and I will give my opinion.

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Some people prefer to leave their house and see movies in the theater. Others would rather stay at home and watch movies on their TV screen or on a computer. Which one do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

In my opinion, it is better to watch movies at home, compared to watching them in the theatre. I feel this way because watching movies at home gives you more viewing choices. In addition, staying home to watch movies is easier if you have children, and costs less money.

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The older generations tend to have very traditional ideas about how people should live, think and behave. However, some people believe that these ideas are not helpful in preparing younger generations for modern life. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?

It is true that when it comes to how someone expected to live, people from older generations have very traditional ideas about it. While I agree that traditional ideas are outdated, there is still valuable things from older people. In this essay, I will explain and give accurate conclusion.

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Many people in poor countries die from diseases that are curable because they cannot afford the medication required. Do you believe that drug companies should make their products available at reduced prices in these countries? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.

The high cost of modern drug treatment means people in poorer countries are frequently unable to benefit from it. I would argue that drug companies have a moral obligation to make their products available at lower cost to developing countries and, what’s more, that rich governments and people can help.

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Some people think that all teenagers should be required to do unpaid work in their free time to help the local community. They believe this would benefit both the individual teenager and society as a whole. Do you agree or disagree?

Some individuals believe that community service should become compulsory for all adolescents in their leisure time. I strongly believe, the voluntary works can be advantageous for personal and professional life for individuals and also for community.

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Some people think that the best way to reduce crime is to give longer sentences. Others, however, believe there are better alternativeways of reducing crime. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Crime is a serious and growing problem in most societies. Although many people believe that the best way to tackle this matter is to place criminals in prison for longer, other people disagree. In this essay, I will discuss both views and outline why I believe that longer sentences is the best measure to reduce crime.

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Some people think that all teenagers should be required to do unpaid work in their free time to help the local community. They believe this would benefit both the individual teenager and society as a whole. Do you agree or disagree?

Many teenagers take part in volunteer work nowadays, whether it be out of kindness or to have something for their resumé. However, the concept of imposing unpaid work on them to benefit the local community raises issues regarding ethics and perhaps even the law. Therefore, I wholeheartedly disagree with it.

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In schools and universities, girls tend to choose arts subjects, while boys choose science subjects. What is the reason? Should the trend be changed?

Boys and girls have to divide subjects when they are in high school and college and choose their favourite subjects for further study. Usually, in science classes, the number of boys far outnumbers girls, but in liberal arts classes, the opposite is true; the number of girls far outnumbers boys. However, I think this trend should change.

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The gap between rich and poor is becoming wider, the rich richer, the poor even poorer. What was caused this problem and how to solve this problem?

With the progress of time, there are more and more methods and ways to make money, and the Matthew effect is becoming more and more obvious. As long as people with smart minds have little success, they will have a cumulative advantage, giving them greater opportunities to achieve even more outstanding achievements. This is also one of the reasons for the gap between the rich and the poor.

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Some teachers think it is effective for student to study in group while others think it is better to study alone. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

In recent days, the topic of whether it is more effective for students to study together or alone has generated heated discussions among teachers. Some teachers believe that studying alone is more effective, while others hold the opposite view. I think it is most effective to find the learning method that suits you best.

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In some countries, it is illegal for companies to reject job applicants for their age. Is this a positive or negative development？

In recent days, a topic has sparked heated debate in the community about whether it is illegal for companies to deny job offers to applicants because of their age. Some people think age discrimination is illegal, while others hold the opposite view. In my opinion, businesses cannot use age as a reason to reject job applications from those looking for work.

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In many countries women are allowed to take maternity leave from their jobs during the first few months after the birth of their baby. Do advantages outweigh disadvantages?

In recent days, the topic of women taking several months of maternity leave after giving birth has sparked heated discussions in society. Some people believe that they do not need to take longer maternity leave, while others hold the opposite view. In my opinion, the advantages of women taking a few months of maternity leave outweigh the disadvantages.

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Advertisements encourage consumers to buy in quantity rather than promote quality. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In recent days, a topic has aroused heated discussions in society about whether advertising prompts people to blindly buy quantity without promoting quality. Some people think that advertising makes people pay more attention to quality instead of big purchases, while others hold the opposite view. In my opinion, advertising encourages people to buy more instead of promoting quality.

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Some people claim that public museums and art galleries will not be needed because people can see historical objects and works of art by using a computer. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

Recently, the topic that people no longer need public museums and art galleries because they can use computers to view cultural relics and artworks has aroused heated discussions in society. Some believe that physical museums and galleries are no longer relevant, while others take the opposite view. In my opinion, I am against the dismantling of public museums and galleries.

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Scientist found that most crimes are committed by people who lack education. Some people think that the best way to reduce the crime rate is to provide prisoners with education because it will help them find a job when they leave prison. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

New scientific studies have discovered a strong correlation between low education levels and high crime rates. Some individuals believe that offering education to incarcerated individuals is the best approach to decreasing crime, as it can assist them in finding employment after release. Personally, I agree with this belief. However, other research indicates that many offenders remain psychologically unaltered.

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Today, people in many countries can live and work anywhere they choose, because of improved communication technology and transport. Do the advantages outweigh its disadvantages?

In recent days, there has been a heated debate in society about the fact that thanks to improvements in communication technology and transportation, people in many countries can live and work anywhere they choose. Some believe that the pros outweigh the cons, while others hold an opposing view. In my opinion, this is a negative development, although it brings some benefits.

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Some school leavers travel or work for a period of time instead of going directly to university. What are the advantages and disadvantages for their studies?

Recently, there has been a heated debate in the community about whether school leavers should go straight to university or take a gap year to travel or work for a while. In my opinion, both views have advantages and disadvantages.

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Some people say that the best way to improve public health is ny increasing the number of sports facilities. Others, however, say that this would have little effect on public health and that other measures are required. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

There are number of people who believe that the best way to develop people health is by adding more sports facilities, while others say that it would have some effect on person health and other measures are given. Personally, I would say that increasing sports facilities everywhere will give motivation to work out.

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Nowadays companies and other organisations are requiring their employees to wear uniform. Think about jobs where uniform is important. What are the advantages and disadvantages of wearing a uniform?

Currently, many companies and institutions have policies that their employees have to wear the company's uniform. This essay will outline the benefits dan the drawbacks that occur as a result of the policy.

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1.University and colleges are now offering qualifications through distance learning from the Internet rather than teachers in the classroom. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?

Despite all the changes that are happening in the world, education remains one of the most hotly discussed issues, especially with the advent of online education. Moreover, it has even been argued that human teachers could actually be replaced by distance learning over the Internet. Personally, I think human teachers are irreplaceable.

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