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IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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Nowadays a large amount of advertising aimed at children should be banned because of the negative effects. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Public concern has risen about whether advertising aimed at children should be banned because of the negative effects. Since we are living in the information age, everything is digital - including advertisements. I tend to believe that advertising aimed at children should be prohibited and in this essay, I will explain why.

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Many old buildings are protected by law because they are part of a nation’s history. However, some people think they should be knocked down to make way for new ones because people need houses and offices. How important is it to maintain old buildings? Should history stand in the way of progress?

There are controversial perspectives heating up a debate over a wealth of old buildings. While some claim that they are protected by the government since they are part of the history of a country, the opposite makes a statement that it is essential for those buildings to be pulled down in order to make way for accommodations and offices. While each has its own perks, I would contend that it is optimal to combine both mentioned factors.

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The aging population is good for business, the economy and society. Others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Some people believe that aged people are good at business, the economy and for society. While others disagree. Although the aging population can't follow modern trends, I believe that their experience, knowledge, and proficiency are keys for business, economy and society.

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Each year, the crime rate increases. What do you think are the causes of crime? How can we deal with those causes?

In recent times, the number of criminality continues to rise annually. There are several causes that contribute to this issue, namely individual awareness and the financial well-being of society. This essay will elaborate further on this topic and provide a few potential solutions.

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Community service should be a compulsory part of high school programmes. To what extent do you agree.

It is opined that public services should be considered mandatory to be included in their high school curriculum. I strongly agree with this view as these services tend to be beneficial to individuals who contribute by actively participating and aiding less-privileged segments in society.

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Nowadays,many people choose to be self-employed,rather than to work for a company or organisation.why might this be the case?what could be the disadvantage of being self-employed?

In recent times more and more people are starting their own business or becoming a freelancers compared to being employed under a company. Although the main reasons for this trend are flexibility and earning higher income, drawbacks of self-employment like facing higher risk and unstable income should not be ignored.

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The growth of online shopping will one day lead to all shops in towns and cities closing. Do you agree or disagree.

In the recent decade, trends of shopping has been increased exponentially regardless of people backgrounds. But the interesting fact is most of the shopping sales has been carried out through online compare to offline regardless of people shopping it from rural or urban areas which in turn causes the shops to be closed permanently. I strongly believe that online shopping will up hand the offline stores.

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Now the machine is very complex and a lot of difficult work is automated. Do the benefits of machine automation outweigh the drawbacks?

It is true that in recent years there has been a considerable advancement in robotics and automation, and many challenging tasks are now done through machines. Although there are a few drawbacks of the growing usage of machines. I believe the advantages certainly outweigh them.

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Many offenders commit more crime after serving their first punishment. Why is this happening and what can be done to tackle this problem?

Many convicts carry out more violations after serving their first sentence. The main cause of this phenomenon is that many of these criminals have low level of academic education and the most viable solution is that the government should educate them while in prison.

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Nowadays, more people are migrating to other countries than ever before. In order to become integrated into society in therir adopted countries, immigrants should abandon their old ways and adapt to local customs and codes of behaviour.

In today's perceptual Transforming epoch. The trend of going abroad has increased around the world. as a consequence, in recently, a high ratio of the masses prefer to go abroad the past years .in order to become integrated into society in their Nation .Few mankind opines that immigrants should be prohibited their previous way and brought to local duty and codes of communication. I agree to a huge extent with the above Nation and ,I have given my reason along with a suitable justification in the forthcoming paragraph.

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Economic progress is one way to measure the success of a country.Some people believe there are other factors. What other factors should be considered? Which one do you think is more important than the others?

Presently, a sizable group believes that immense incomes and the country's economic development define the level of being residents there, however, others feel that other social departments are crucial as well. In this, I will provide other factors for determining the success of communities and give my own opinion about the most essential department. Firstly, I will explore how the educational system detrimentally influences the country's economic progress. Secondly, I will consider science as the most impacted factor.

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Some people think it is better for children to grown up in the city, while others think that life in the countryside is more suitable for them. What are the advantages and disadvantages of both places

There has been a remarkable increase in the number of people who advocate that living in an urban area has more advantageous whilst the other side believes that rural places are much fitter for human being's life. In this essay, I will consider the two notions by showing both pros and cons sides giving some convenient examples.

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In some countries, more and more people are becoming interested in finding out about the history of the house or building they live in. What are the reasons for this? How can people research this?

Nowadays in most nations of the world, people are getting keen on exploring the historical stories of their place of living including flats or houses. A variety of reasons are associated with this issue and there are some ways to conduct an investigation. The first and foremost reason is that people’s knowledge of history and past events has raised in recent years, therefore, they are more curious about the figures and signs of the past on the walls or the appearance of their accommodation, moreover, by getting information about the past related to the living place dwellers could be more realistic about the advantages and disadvantages of their apartments. In other words, they can discover the spots in different parts of the house and renovate it. There are various ways in order to find out about the historical happenings of the residences, the most accessible one is to ask the elderly and people in the neighborhood to gather information because they may know a lot du...

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Some people think that newspapers are the best way to learn news. However, other believes that they can learn new better through other media. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

With the advancement of modern technology and globalization,several people believe that newspapers are the greatest way of reading while many have preferred other forms of social platforms.In this essay ,we will discuss both views.

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In some areas of the US, a "curfew" is imposed in which teenagers are not allowd to be out of doors after a paticular time at night unless they are accompanied by an adult. What is your opinion about this?

The safety of children is a major concern for both parents and the government. In certain parts of the United States, a cut off time is set, where the young are not permitted outdoors, except when they have a grown-up escort. This essay will explore how such a restriction is beneficial from the view point of benefits for the teenager and safety.

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The leaders or directors of organizations are often elderly people. However, some say that young people can also take the lead of organizations or companies. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Excellent leadership is essential to build a strong foundation for different institutions. Other people believe that young individuals are capable of leading organizations or companies. But I strongly agree that elders are commendable directors because juniors would certainly abide by the implemented policy and an array of skills can be shared with them.

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some people think that getting a degree from university is the best way to guarantee a job,others believe that it woulg be better is they go straight to work and gain experience instead. discuss both sides and give your opinion.

In this modern era, people have different views with regard to the question of what is a better way to work whether straight after high school or after gaining a qualification. In my opinion , I strongly believe completing university is better for several reasons. I will discuss in this essay both views and give explanations.

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Some think newspapers are the best method for reading the news while others think other media is better. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.

In recent years, many have argued that the best way to read the broadcast is no longer in journals. In my opinion, though there are sentimental reasons to prefer journals, newer forms of media are far superior.

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Life now is better than it was 700 years ago. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

The world we live in today has improved much more than seven decades ago. There are many changes happening since then, especially when it comes to scientific invention. I firmly believe life in this era is easier than a hundred years ago because right now we are facilitated by advanced technology and other infrastructure that can help humans to live a good life.

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Many people think that mobile phones should be banned in public places such as libraries, shops and public transport. Do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, the vast majority of people use mobile phones anywhere and anytime. Although most people think that these devices shouldn’t be used in areas where people spend time together, I completely disagree with this opinion. In this essay, I will explain my reasons.

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