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IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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Topic: Student should be taught academic knowledge so that they can pass exams, and skills such as cooking or dressing should not be taught. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

To achieve a goal of study, academic subjects must be prepared for students to succeed in exam. On the other hand, Some practical aspects are not required the same with academic ability in facing exam. Prioritising academic subjects is a must considering not all students in readiness for various subjects. However, there is another side about what the route of students towards their career plan. In this essay, I will elaborate more below.

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Competition for university study is becoming increasingly strong. Why are universities becoming more competitive? Is this a positive or negative development?

In this day and age, there is a debate over the complexity of entering universities.In addition, this way is being sophisticated more and more over the years because of several causes.The following essay takes a look at both sides of this phenomenon.

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There is no denying the fact that computers have positive impact on children. Learning from an early age is an initiative step so it is a good step to use computers, but its time should not proceed so long.This essay will discuss the benefits and drawbacks of using computers

Nowadays, technology has to be exposed to our children from an early age. It aims to maximize their computer skills considering how important it is to have such ability in this era both for working purposes and in giving an easiness for other activities. However, the negative effect would appear on using computers if parents neglect to control their children. In this essay, I will elaborate more.

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Nowadays, people all over the world are spending more and more time apart from their families. Why is this happening? How does this affect people and their families? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

It is often argued that because of industrialisation masses across the globe are spending a hefty amount of time away from closed one.The following paragraphs would shed light on their causes and impact on the life of individual and families.

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some people think that more money should be spent on developing public transportation, others believe that, instead we should spend this money in enhancing the roads Discuss both views and give your opinion.

This is one of the important debatable topic that we are going to discuss in below, about developing the public vehicles and investing more on developing the road lanes. We will discuss both the views and will provide my concern over here.

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News editors decide what to broadcast on television and what to print in newspapers. What factors do you think influence these decisions? Do we become used to bad news? Would it be better if more good news was reported?

The news editors have the main responsibility for giving the decision for publishing news either on Television and Newspaper. This essay will explain several factors behind this important decision. Regardless of the flooded from bad news, society need a balance while exposing to the bad and good news.

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Some people think that arts (such as painting and music) do not improve people's life and, therefore, government should not spend money on it. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Arts is used as one of the methods to convey the characteristics of nations, including statues, paintings and buildings. While some criticise regarding fewer contributions derived from such behaviours, I strongly agree with the necessity of trading in money for the perks of diversity in different countries.

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Some people think the newly built houses should be the same as the old house style in local areas. Others argue that local authorities should allow people to build houses in their own styles. Discuss both views and give your opinion

There are a controversial perspective heating up a debate over constructing houses in native regions. While some claim that brand new buildings should be similar to the style of houses in the past, the others hold a strong view that governors should permit citizens to erect their houses by their own styles. While the former is valid to some extent, I consider myself an advocate of the latter.

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some people think that space exploration is a waste of resources while others think that it is essential for mankind to continue to explore the universe in which we live. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

There is no doubt that countries have invested substantial amounts of money in space exploration. While some people think this activity is a waste of resources, others argue that humans must continue to explore the universe. In this essay, I will discuss both sides of this topic and explain my support for the latter view.

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A growing number of people feel that animals should not be exploited by people and that they should have the same rights as humans, while others argue that humans must employ animals to satisfy their various needs, including uses for research. Discuss both views and give your opinion

Animals are widely used by humans for different purposes at various times. It continues to be controversial if they should have right equality with man and their exploitations by individuals should cease. Although there are valid points to both views, I am of the opinion that it is fair to treat these lesser creatures the same way as homo sapiens.

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26. Many people believe that majority of children in western countries are being obese. Is it true? Agree or disagree. Give reasons and examples.

It has become common now that children all over the world suffer from numerous health, whether bad nutrition conditions in Africa or obesity in Europe. Despite, the perfect healthcare system in Western countries, children are being obese, There are potential reasons for this phenomenon. In the following essay, I am going to elaborate on these reasons with relevant examples.

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In some countries, some criminal trails in law courts are shown on television so that the general public can watch. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

In this 21st century, the crime ratio has increased a lot. Many countries around the globe are telecasting the court trials so the general public can watch. There are upsides and downsides of the above statement but I'm my opinion the benefits outweigh the drawbacks.

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In spite of this advances made in agriculture, many people around the world stil go hungry. Why is this the case? What can be done about this problem?

In this era, new developments have been made in agriculture. However, the majority of the world's population still suffers from a lack of food. In this essay I will provide the causes of that as well potential solutions.

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Many people think that the best way to learn a culture is to learn the language of it. To what extent do you agree or disagree？

Culture is the lifeblood of a vibrant society, it is expressed in many ways, we tell our stories, remember the past, celebrate, entertain ourselves, and imagine the future. Our creative expression defines who we are, and helps us to see the world through the eyes of others. There is a school of thought which says that the best way to perceive a culture is through learning a language. I agree with the fact and will explain it further.

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Some think that printed books are not necessary in the digital era, because all writing can be stored electronically. Others think printed books still play an important role. Discuss both view and give your opinion.

As the development of technology,books can be stored electronically.People hold different opinion about this,some people prefer read or use electronic books, while others still take printed book seriously.

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Modern lifestyles mean that many parents have little time for their children. Many children suffer because they do not get as much attention from their parents as children did in the past.

In this new era, new generation's ancestors have no time for their kids to track them for betterment. It is true that new technologies are totally responsible for this behaviour. And, it is also valid that a child barrow huge loss when they are away from his mother and father's love.

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Some people believe that the only purposes of film is to entertain. Others say films should have educational value. Discuss both views and give own opinion.

The role and purposes of movies in modern society have sparked debate regarding whether they are meant solely for entertainment or should also possess educational value. Some argue that films focused on amusement prioritize profitability, exemplified by Hollywood's success in generating substantial revenue through visually stunning productions featuring attractive actors, humorous storytelling, and impressive computer graphics. These films have garnered immense popularity and made significant economic contributions.

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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 wolrd. Others believe that some information is too important or too valuable to be shared freely. Discuss both these viese views and give your own opinion.

In the modern world, some people like to share their experiences or information such as science, business and academic research online. Others claim that the research is more vital or valuable and disagree with sharing freely. However, I believe some of these can share and some could keep their value in private places like libraries. This essay will expound on my opinions on both views and provide relevant examples.

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‘It is important for foreigners to know something about the history and culture of the country they live in.’ Discuss. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

It is often stressed that foreigners must have a basic knowledge about the country where they are supposed to live. Since such insight into the host nation tends to provide fruitful information that is helpful to stay there for a long period of time while connecting with the public.

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What are the advantages and disadvantages of leaving your country to live or study abroad?

Nowadays, some people decide to leave their homelands aiming to pursue higher education or work in oversize. This decision brings some benefits and drawbacks which I will discuss in subsequent paragraphs.

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