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IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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17 Many people use social media every day to get in touch with other people and obtain the news. Do you think the advantages of this way outweigh the disadvantages? (MEDIA)

It is said that there are numerous platforms available for social networks to update themselves with the happenings around the world. In my opinion, they should use social websites to connect with the communities around them. In this essay, I will hand down several benefits of using social applications followed by their disadvantages.

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Some people like to listen to music while working or studying. Others find that they need silence to focus. What is your preference? why do you find the other option unhelpful?

In recent times, there are so many different kinds of music development in the industry. Owing to which it influences some individuals to play music in the background while performing their tasks such as reading or functioning. Whilst others prefer to have a peaceful environment to maintain their focal point. I completely agree and would like to have a quiet place to stay focused. Further, this essay will expound on both views and why the other option would not be much helpful to me.

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In some countries, it can be very difficult for people over the age of 50 to get good jobs, despite their experience. What do you think are the causes of this proble

In many countries, it can be very hard for older people to land good jobs, even taking into consideration their experience. The job market can be very difficult and challenging for older individuals. Although, having years of experience and very valuable skills older workers face a lack of opportunities in the job market.

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A lot of places in the world rely on tourism as a main source of income. Unfortunately, tourism can also be a source of problem if it is not managed correctly. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of tourism in the modern world.

In many popular tourist destinations around the world, the development of the tourism industry generates a significant profit. It will have positive and negative effects on those cities. While these developments may boost the economies and employment of these cities, they may also adversely affect the environment and the cost of living, because of mismanagement.

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Some people say that to prevent illness and disease, governments should focus more on reducing environmental pollution and housing problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

The globalized world has become more interconnected than ever before in every way especially illness and disease have become globalized problems. In my opinion, we should focus on these problems with our governments but also we need to realize what we are doing about environmental pollution problems.

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Some businesses now say that no one can smoke cigarettes in their offices. Some governments have banned smoking in public places. Overall this is a very good idea. To what extent do you agree?

In the past, people used to smoke everywhere without any restrictions, nowadays, smoking has been prohibited in many offices, and in public places by some governments. This development represents a significant step for our society and I agree with it.

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Computer is becoming an essential part of education. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of computer use in education and give your own opinion.

nowadays the computer is a decisive factor in every field and it is converted to a particularly important part of teaching tools in the educational centre. it seems to me this happening has helped to advance of science in worldwide. in this essay, I intend to discuss the positive and negative aspects of this event although I believe the merits of that are far more.

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Some students take one years off between school and university.Do advantages outweigh disadvantages??

There is no doubt that these days a lot of people get 1 year before university. The question is, What are the negatives and the positives about leaving one year between the university and the school? In this essay, I am going to draw some of the advantages and disadvantages.

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In future nobody will buy printed newspaper or books because they will able to read everything they want online without paying?To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is assumed that in the upcoming generation, everybody will capable to get even a single piece of news as well as have easy access to read any book, instead of purchasing these materials by spending huge money.Whereas, I totally disagree with the phenomenon as I believe that although innovation will get advanced but still human beings, who are comfortable with the physical appearence of these as well as people who do not have experience running technical gadgets.

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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?

Certain groups today have argued that living in an urban city has more advantages than rural. This essay completely agrees with this viewpoint because life in the city has more benefits for living not only more facilities but also obtaining great opportunities such as education.

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Some people think that there are benefits in going to private secondary schools. Others feel that private schools can have negative effects on the society. Discuss both the view and give your opinion?

Basic education plays a critical role in everyone's life. These days some people think that there are benefits in going to private schools and others feel that public ones are better for overall development. In my opinion, government institutions are much better as students will get a chance to interact with diverse family and cultural backgrounds.

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"These days, in many countries fewer and fewer people want to become teachers, particularly in secondary school. What are the reasons for this, and how could the problem be solved?"

Throughout the world, teachers play a significant role in everyone's life because they provide knowledge what they have. However, nowadays only fewer people showing interest to become teachers, especially in secondary school. The causes of this problem seems to be lack of earnngs and more work load to the teachers; each should be addressed separately.

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Some believe that advances in technology are increasing the gap between rich and poor while others think the opposite is happening. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.

There is no doubt that these days technology is getting more advances in many categories. The question is, Is technology better for the poor or the rich? In this essay, I am going to discuss this subject and I will draw what I believe.

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To some people, studying the past has little value in the modern world. Why do you think it is important to do so? What will be the effect if children are not taught history?

Nowadays, it's undeniable that subjects with more weightage on Technology and Maths are more preferred on the curriculum than conventional subjects like history. While some people support this trend as a means to survive modernization and shift in the economy, I argue why subject like a history is important and what would be its impact if it is completely taken off the syllabus.

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Tourism has become one of the fastest growing industries in the world. Million people today are travelling farther and farther throughout the year. Some people argue that the development of tourism has had negative effects on local communities, other think that its influences are positive. write an essay to discuss the effects of tourism on local communities including the reasons.

The tourism industry highly benefits from the advancement in technology because of the availability of easy and affordable transportation modes. A number of people travel around the globe throughout the year which benefits local communities by providing them with employment and contributing to the economic growth of the tourist place. While many would say tourism has adverse effects on local residents; however, in my opinion, its advantages outweigh the disadvantages.

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In some countries, owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people. Why might this be the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative situation?

It is thought that spending money buying an accommodation is more valuable than renting one among some countries. In my opinion, this thought comes from the reason that renting a place does not leave any estate in the future, whereas owning property can earn extra money at the end when they sell it. It is a beneficial strategy for inverters but overall outcomes bring about more serious issues.

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Some people believe that reading stories from a book is better than watching TV or playing computer games for children. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

According to some individuals, book reading holds more importance as compared to watching TV or playing games on the computer. In my opinion, reading should be a must for children and screens should not be used for any purpose.

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While mobile phones have many advantages, a number of problems have also resulted from them or the way in which they are used. What are some of these problems? What solutions can you suggest for solving these problems?

Even though, mobile phones have many benefits, there are some resulting problems because of using phones that cannot be ignored. In this essay, I will outline some of the reasons that have contributed to these problems as well as some solutions.

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In today’s world of digital technology, many people are using eBooks rather than paper material and I think there are various benefits of using online material, but it causes some problems to the libraries.

It is true that most people like to use electronic books instead of paper base books nowadays. It has some benefits in people's lives but my opinion is that it will harm to libraries as well as individuals' lives too.

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Many people around the world are still relying on the private car as their major mean of transportation. Describe some of the problems over-reliance on cars can cause, and suggest some solutions

Nowadays there is a tendency a lot of people think, that a private car is the main way of movement. As a matter of fact, a lot of problems are caused by this trend, but we always can find a solution.

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