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IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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Stress is now a major problem in many countries around the world. What are some of the factors in modern society that cause this stress, and how can we reduce it?

One of the most prominent issues that society deals with today is stress. Stress is a problem that can have a detrimental effect on many people's lives. There are many factors in modern society responsible for this. However, there are ways to make a gradual yet potential impact. In this essay, I will discuss the factors causing it and the methods to reduce it.

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Nowadays, more people are choosing to socialize online rather than face to face. Is this a positive or negative development? Please try to

These days an increasing number of people are selecting socialized application services, such as WeChat, TikTok and Facebook, to meet further communicative chats and instant messages. Thus, a person would chat and make a video call in stead of meeting his family or friends offline. This case is twofold. I would list its benefits and drawbacks, and output my analysis later.

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Young people who commit crimes should be treates in the same as adults who commit crime. To what extent you agree or disagree?

Adolescents who perpetrate crimes should be treated in the same level as grown ups who perform a crime. I totally disagree with this statement because they still have no brain development as adults and they should be treated in clinics to help them to recover their function in society.

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In the last 20 years there have been significant developments in the field of information technology (IT), for example the World Wide Web and communication by email. However, these developments in IT are likely to have more negative effects than positive in the future. To what extent do you agree with this view?

Nowadays, The excessive developments in the field of information technology (IT) become an indispensable factor in our lives, while some people argue this development has more negative effects than positive in future, others assume this is not the case, but what's the truth? This essay will discuss this point of view, considering that I completely disagree with negative expectations of this improvement.

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Some think that residents should responsible for keeping their areas clean and tidy, while others say it is the government’s responsibility. Discuss both views and state your own opinion.

Some would argue that it is the main responsibility of the people to keep their place cleaned hence others would say that government should be responsible. Although, some locals think that government should be more responsible because of the taxes being collected. While others believe that cleanliness should starts among individuals. I believe that, people are the main responsibility in keeping the community clean.

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Smoking not only harms the smoker,but also those who are nearby.Therefore, smoking should be banned in public places.To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Although smoking can be a risk to the smoker's health,it also harms the passive smoker.Meanwhile,smoking has to be prohibited in the enclosed,thus I am for a total ban for the below reasons .

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Many manufactured food and drink products contain high levels of sugar, which causes many health problems. Sugary products should be made more expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar. do you agree or disagree?

It is believed that manufactured food and drink contain too much sugar. These high level of sugar may cause many health problems. Many people think that increasing the price of these products would reduce their consumption.

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As most people spend a major part of their adult life at work, job satisfaction is an important element of individual well-being. What factors contribute to job satisfaction? How realistic is the expectation of job satisfaction for all workers?

In the 5.0 era, the grown-up person who is aged from 18 years old to 50 years old spend most of their time working. This is a normal phenomenon because based on human development research, adolescents should have a career to fulfil their stages of life. There are some factors that can affect job satisfaction. The following essay will discuss them in detail from a work environment and salary perspective.

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Some people believe that governments should have access to people’s mobile phone call records and messages for safety reasons. Others believe that this information is private and should not be available without permission. Discuss both these views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

There is no doubt that these days all of us seeking to live in safety place and country. The question is, if the governments have an access on our mobiles is that necessary to safe us? In this question I am going to discuss my view and draw my personal conclusion.

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In the future, nobody wiil buy printed newspapers or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

The trend of digitalization is also apparent in the way we read. It is expected that in the future news or literature will be read only online without any fees. In this essay, I will argue that while it might be the case that no one will read physical newspapers or books, it will still be necessary to pay for it.

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Million people every year move to English-speaking countries in order to get a better education. Should they learn in their own country and migrate or they should go there or learn?

The majority of people yearly relocate to western countries to achieve a good education. While others reject this notion, they oppose that it is better to learn in their own country rather than going to other countries for education. In my opinion, I believe that learning English from my native country appears to be more rational. This essay will further elaborate my views for favouring the positive impact of this trend and thus will lead to a logical conclusion.

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Expert say older people were happier and healthier in the past because they did more exercise and spent more time with their family and friends, whereas, now many suffer loneliness and health problems. What are the causes of this and what are some solutions?

Ageing is a natural process and every person has to come across this stage once in a lifetime. Nowadays, because of advanced technology and busy working schedules, senior citizens are the ones who suffer the most among all other groups of the community. I intend to further elaborate on the reasons behind this argument and the steps to mitigate this problem.

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Some people think that all university students should study whatever they like. Others think that they should be allowed to study subjects those related to science and technology. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

There is no denying the fact that the main purpose of studying is debatable. It is a commonly belief the fact that college students must enroll in the programs that interested them. However, some people argue that student must choose only the feilds associated with science and technology.

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Some people believe that increasing tax on various industries will reduce pollution whereas others believe that there are better alternative ways. Discuss both the view and give your opinion.

It has been argued that bad situation occurs ,but what is more bad is to set still, and do nothing to Inhance it .However, others say that it is better to accept it rather than working to find silutions .In my opinion, I agree with those who believe in improving their lives constantly. furthermore, I will elaborate both views and give examples.

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Some think that people should not change their jobs while others think they should because it brings advantages for themselves, companies and society. Discuss both views and give your opinion

People hold different opinions about whether switching jobs benefits employees or not. Although changing jobs takes its toll in many aspects, I believe that people should change jobs for self-benefits, companies and society.

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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 it is better to try and improve such situations. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion

Many folks think that accepting unsatisfying situation is better, whereas others believe that trying to overcome the situation is the best solution. In my opinion, people should fight to rise from the problems in their lives.

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With the increase of digital media available online the role of the library has become obsolete University should provide digital material rather than textbooks Discuss both the advantages and disadvantages of this position and give your own point of view

In the contemporary world, people are engineered by nature and nurture to follow the tracks of technology. Books are being replaced by e-books and online articles. Some people asserts that Universities should supplant hardcopy information with digital materials. It is irrefutable that there are both pros and cons for the this. This essay divulges into the advantages and disadvantages of surging digital media usage before stating an opinion. (1)

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It is better for students to live away from home while studying at university than to live with parents.To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Many college students choose to move out of their parental home and live in university accommdation or share flats with friends. In my opinion, they can benefit from this option, although their bonding with family may suffer.

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Some people think that with combined effort on the part of the government and society crime can be completely eradicated, while others argue that this is completely hypothetical, and that crime has always been present in societies even in an ancient time. Discuss these two views. Which one do you agree with?

The contemporary world is not an ideal place to live even though it is assumed as much more convenient than the past, as there are higher number of crime rates.There are different arguments regarding how to eliminate crimes and establish a peaceful society .With regard to that ,some people think the government and society can achieve this target through collaboration, whereas others argue it is not possible by any means.This essay will discuss both opinions and I believe total eradication of crime is not achievable.

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Today people are travelling more than ever before. Why is this the case? What are the benefits of travelling for the traveller?

As compared to the past, there has been a tremendous increase in the number of people who travel. This is because of the increased and affordable modes of transport. Due to traveling, people will be able to learn about different cultures and explore new places and it's the best way to take a break from the daily life routine.

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