IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5. Page 68

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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Doing an enjoyable activity with a child can develop better skills and more creativity than reading. To what extent do you agree? Use reasons and specific examples to explain your answer.

Many individuals prefer to read books to enhance their creativity and develop better skills, whereas others choose to engage in activities with a child to improve their skills and creativity. This essay will discuss both perspectives before reaching a conclusion.

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The number of people interested in cosmetic surgery is increasing in order to improve their physical appearance. Why do people do operations to change the way they look? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

It is true that nowadays, the popularity of surgeries for changing and improving people's physical appearance is increasing steadily. In this essay, I will explain one of the factors which might cause this situation and go on to explain why I consider that it is a negative phenomenon.

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While Some people argue that public grants should be spent on constructing new fast-line railways for trains between cities, others believe funding for the improvement of existing public transport. I believe the former view would benefit the citizens to a larger extent

While Some people argue that public grants should be spent on constructing new fast-line railways for trains between cities, others believe funding for the improvement of existing public transport. I believe the former view would benefit the citizens to a larger extent.

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The use of mobile phone is as antisocial as smoking. Smoking is banned in certarn places so mobile phone should be banned like smoking. To what extend do you agree or disagree? Give resons for your answear and include any relevant examples from yourt own knowledge or experience.

In contemporary society, the prohibition of using mobile gadgets is the same as banning smoking in particular areas. I firmly disagree with this idea of banning from using telephone. In this essay, I am going to provide my point of view and give relevant examples.

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Some people think that the government should spend money on building more public parks and sports facilities, while others believe that it is better to invest in public transportation. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

The Usage of government money has been a controversial issue all the time. On one hand, some argue that more money should be spent on public facilities like parks and sports, while others assert that public transportation should be upgraded. This essay will explore both perspectives and provide an opinion on the matter.

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The rapid development of technology allows students to get university and college degree by taking online courses. People have different opinions toward distance learning because it brings advantages and disadvantages. I will discuss both negative and positive sides of the online courses.

The sudden development of technology provides students with university and college diplomas via online courses. This essay will discuss both pros and cons of online courses.

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More and more citizens relying on private cars as their major means of transportation. Describe some of the problem overreliances on cars can cause, and suggest at least one possible solution.

The topic illustrates that cars are considered the main transportation vehicle among people, and in this essay we will discuss the problems that overreliances on cars might cause and also suggest a solution to this epidemic.

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Some people say that the experiences a child has before starting school have the most influence on their future life. Others say that experiences as a teenager, especially at school, are more influential. Discuss both views and give your own opinion?

Some individuals opine that what a child has gone through before starting school have the most impact on their future. While others say that teenage life experiences are more imperative. This essay intends to discuss both perspectives. However, I side with the latter view and my reasons will be explained below.

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Nowadays, more and more people to have children later in their life. What the reasons? Do advantages of this outweigh disadvantages?

In contemporary society, the growing trend of having kids in community life has become a major discussion. However, there are more benefits reasons than the outweigh disadvantages. In the essay, I will explain and provide more reasons why people tend to follow one another.

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Some people think that having a set retirement age (e.g. 65 years) for everybody, regardless of occupation, is unfair. They believe that certain workers deserve to retire and receive a pension at an earlier age. Do you agree or disagree? Which types of workers do you think should benefit from early retirement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Many people find it unfair to see the elderly pursuing occupations until a set age of retirement. One group suggests that workers of certain fields benefit from getting retirement stipends earlier than others suffering less job-related deterioration. I totally agree with this statement and believe that physically demanding fields deserve to receive a pension at an earlier age.

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In recent years, “responsible tourists” have paid attention to preserving both culture and environment of the places they visit. However, some people say that it is impossible to be a “responsible tourist”. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

There are ongoing discussions about being responsible while travelling, meaning preserving the cultural and natural assets of the attractions. In my opinion, while it is possible to be largely responsible, by no means could tourists achieve complete responsibility, meaning not cause any impact on the living space.

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Spoken communication is more powerful than written communication. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In this day and age, inevitable demand to interact and exchange information makes communication a vital part of our society. There has been a controversial debate to show whether verbal or written language is a more powerful form of communication. In my opinion, I argue that neither of the forms could be said to be superior since they have particular effects and nuances depending on specific circumstances.

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Some college freshmen find that courses they choose are not suitable for them. What are the causes of this? What can be done to solve the problem?

More and more college freshmen nowadays regret the courses they have chosen in their curriculum. This essay will present some of the causes of this phenomenon and propose ways to attack this serious issue.

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Some people think in order to continually improve the quality of education, high school students should be encouraged to evaluate and criticize their teachers. Others feel that this would result in a loss of respect and discipline in the classroom. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion

In contemporary education, the proposition of involving students in assessing their teachers' performance has sparked considerable debate. Proponents argue that such evaluations can lead to improvements in teaching quality, while opponents fear they may erode respect and discipline within the classroom. This essay will explore both perspectives and provide my personal viewpoint.

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Scientist agree that people are damaging their health by eating too much junk food. Some people think that the answer to this problem is to educate people. Others think education will not work. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

It is an undeniable fact that these days people prefer to consume fast food instead of spending time cooking. Some individuals believe that there is one way out of this issue that is education while others think these measures will not work. This essay will shed light on both points of view and express my opinion.

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In the past, when students did a university degree, they tended to study in their own country. Nowadays, they have more opportunity to study abroad. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development?

Recently, get studies degree is very essential. Some people brefear studing in their own country. While other individuals brefer Studying abroad for many reasons like: knowing cultures and enjoy on hollidayes. In this essay I will examine benifits and drowbaks in development of studing.

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Do good results at school or college guarantee success in life? Discuss the advantages that a good education can have on your future. Do you believe that studying hard will bring a better life?

Education is highly crucial for shaping someone's entire career and living a quality life. If students are performing excellently in academics. Consequently, they have a bright future by having more employment opportunities and ameliorated soft skills which are essential to making decisions in life. However, education isn't only the phenomenon of having a high standard of living, as the importance of other factors such as recreational activities cannot be overlooked.

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Nowadays, more people move away from their friends and families for work. Do advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

One of the widely discussed issues nowadays is that more individuals are starting to move away from their friends and families for work. It is undeniable leaving has become an essential part of work. However, there is no absolute agreement on this issue, some people find it beneficial, while others consider it unnecessary and harmful for life. Surely, there are both pros and cons to this, but I believe the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.

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Do good results at school or college guarantee success in life? Discuss the advantages that a good education can have on your future. Do you believe that studying hard will bring a better life?

Around the world, each person has the right to have a good education throughout their life. However not all students prefer learning and being educated, they depend on other sources to have a good breath. I believe that students who have good financial status should take the chance of learning providing them good opportunities for their future.

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In many countries schools have severe problems with student behaviour. What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggest?

in recent years, many schools in different countries have experienced immature behaviours from their students. While there are a variety of causes leading to this issue, certain solutions can tackle this.

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