IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5. Page 67

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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All cars that burn fossil fuels should be banned and electric cars should replace them. Do you agree or disagree?

Governments should not ban gasoline-powered cars and replace them entirely with electric vehicles. This essay disagrees with the statement because battery-powered cars require long charging times for extended journeys and are also expensive to manufacture and purchase.

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Some people say economic growth is the only way to end world poverty and hunger, while others say economic growth is damaging the environment and must stop. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

An arising concern in recent decades relates to whether the development of the economy is the only solution to solve poverty and hunger or it should be stopped as it may be harmful to the environment. In this essay, I will discuss both sides of this argument and then give my own perspectives.

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Some people think that it’s a good idea to socialise with work colleagues during evenings and weekends. Other people think it’s important to keep working life completely separate from social life. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Few think that having office mates as friends and spending time with them is appreciatable. However, others believe that work-life balance is important. In order to achieve this, one should not have colleagues as extended friends. In my view, i strongly agree that work and social life should be separated to have a peaceful and calm life.

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Some people believe that getting a degree from a university is the best way to secure a good job. Others believe that employers value work experience more than a university degree. discuss both views and give your opinion.

More and more people think that having a certificate from a university is the best method to guarantee a good job. However, others argue that job owners appreciate job experience more than an academic degree. In my opinion, I believe that both views are equally important.

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During our careers, we work with many different kinds of people. All of them have unique characteristics and personality traits. In your opinion, which of the following is the most important characteristic of a coworker? • a serious attitude regarding their work obligations • a willingness to learn new things • the ability to make other people laugh

In the place where we go there almost every day and we have to stay there for eight hours per day. We always hope that every single day will pass early and easily. If our station makes us feel comfortable and happy It would be interesting to go to work every day. Moreover, it is the important thing in an office is the personality of a colleague. We have to work with many coworkers.

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Information technology enables peeople to do their work outside thier workplace (e.g. at home, when travelling, etc.). do the benefits of this mobility outweigh the disadvantages?

Modern technology allows people to work from anywhere, such as at home or while traveling. This flexibility has both benefits and drawbacks. In my opinion, although remote work has some challenges, the advantages are greater.

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Social media has become a real problem for young people today, and governments should create law that allow only people over 18 years of age to have accounts. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Nowadays, social media has been significantly developed and brings a large number of problems to young people, sparking some debates regarding its negative impacts. Some people insist on the idea that the use of social media should be restricted for people who are less than 18 years. I firmly agree with this idea and would like to show the reason through the following discussion.

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It is the responsibility of individuals to save and provide for their own retirement. Governments have no obligation to provide this benefit. To what extend to you agree or disagree with these statements?

Recently, problems regarding pensions have bothered many countries, sparking a debate about the responsibilities of life planning. Some people say people should be responsible for their own life until its end and not rely on a government, while others say not. I partly agree with the latter idea for the following reason.

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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 goodswith a lot of packaging. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

While it is said that suppliers have a duty to make lighter packages for products, many people argue that buyers should also change their behaviours to contribute to that environmental misison. I agree with the first opinion more than the second one because consumers' decisions are driven by prices.

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Some people think that children should start school sooner while others believe ‎they should not start it before seven. Discuss both views, and give your own ‎opinion.‎

In recent years, the schooling age has become a pressing concern. Some individuals assert that youngsters should begin school at an early age, while others favour that they should start after turning seven. This essay intends to analyse both perspectives along with my opinion in the upcoming paragraphs.

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Some parents buy their children a large number of toys to play with. What are the advantages and disadvantages for the child of having a large number of toys?

The importance of buying a large number of toys which was always debatable has now become more controversial with many people claiming that it is beneficial while others reject this notion. The substantial influence of this trend has sparked the controversy over this potential impact in recent years. In my opinion, buying many toys for children is not good. This essay will further elaborate on both positive and negative effects of this trend and thus will lead to a logical conclusion.

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New parents should attend a parenting course to gain better knowledge on how to raise their children. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Many people say that new parents should attend parenting classes to learn how to raise their children correctly. In this essay, we elaborate on why parents should enrol in such courses to have a better understanding of off-springs needs.

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Many offenders commit more crimes after serving the first punishment. Why is this happening, and what measures can be taken to tackle this problem?

Many offenders who break the law after serving their punishment in prison , again enter the jail for a new felony. This is due to a lack of opportunities outside the jail to start a new life , and psychological issues lead to repeating the same problems. A lot of solutions to stop this problem should be established by decision-makers and the government .

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Nowadays many people complain that they have difficulties getting enough sleep. What problems can lack of sleep cause? What can be done about lack of sleep? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

When getting not enough bedtime, lack of sleep causes some difficulties. Nowadays, researchers are studying to fix the problem. In this essay, I will examine reasons and explain why I feel that the real issue is effect of technological developments on our sleep routines.

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some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money. others argue that it is better to try and improve such situations

Some argue that it is important to accept a negative circumstance we come across, whereas others emphasize that seeking solutions for such problems. This essay discusses both viewpoints and why I side with the problem-solving approach which is stronger and yields better results.

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Some people think that the best way to improve road safety is to increase the minimum legal age for driving a car or motor-bike. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, every person should have driving skills for their life. A statement claimed that the minimum age for driving should be added to ensure safety, whereas others don't agree with this statement. In my opinion, I fully agree with those who have this statement due to many young people's accidents.

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somebelieve it is better ti have children on daycares but other believe that it is good to children at home. discuss both views

It is becoming increasingly common for parents to send their children to daycare centers due to their demanding schedules. Some individuals believe that children are better off being cared for by family members, while others argue that daycare centers offer more structured and professional care. This essay will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of both options.

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The only way to improve safety of our roads is to give much stricter punishments on driving offenses. To what extent do you agree with this idea? (REVANN)

The statement notes that increasing road safety is only possible if strict penalties are imposed. This essay disagrees with this thought because while giving stricter punishments are important for safety, but that is not the only way to improve the security of roads. Governments can use alternative measures such as improving infrastructure, promoting education, and enhancing enforcement are more effective in creating long-term road safety.

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

There is no denying the fact that the primary goal of prisons is to rehabilitate offenders and reduce crime. While some argue that increasing prison sentences is an effective deterrent to crime, others believe that long-term incarceration fails to address the root causes of criminal behavior. This essay will discuss both perspectives before concluding with my own viewpoint.

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In many countries around the world, rural people are moving to cities, so the population in the countryside is decreasing. Why might this be the case? Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?

Shifting from the countryside to developed places has become a common trend in the world. This is because many people feel that they might be able to get better opportunities, however, I do not believe this is advantageous because it will create

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