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IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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Directors and managers of organizations are often older people. Some people say that it is better for younger people to be leaders. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

There is no denying the fact that the exact age at which people should be leaders is debatable. While, there is a commonly held belief that managers should be chosen from older age group due to their experience in life and work, there is also an argument that opposite it. In my opinion, I think choosing the right leader in a certain work should depend mainly on the skills and intelligence more than on the age.

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Some people say that advertising is extremely successful at persuading us to buy things. Others think that advertising is so common that we no longer pay attention to it. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

The markets nowadays are becoming increasingly competitive and how to advertise effectively will determine the success of companies and projects. Whereas some suggest that advertising plays an important role in encouraging purchasing, the others criticise the lack of innovation of current advertisements. This essay will discuss both these views, followed by showing my perspective.

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Question: Some people think that space exploration is a waste of resources, while others think that it is essential for mankind to continue to explore the universe in which we live. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Space exploration sparks debate nowadays as there are different views on this topic. In this essay, I will consider both perspectives and outline why I think that this research is not as crucial as some individuals think.

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Some people believe that teaching children at home is best for a child’s development while others think that it is important for children to go to school. Discuss the advantages of both methods and give your own opinion. Giver reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience

There is no denying the fact that there are various methods of teaching children. While it is a commonly held belief that teaching children at home is considered a beneficial option for their own development, there is also an argument that it would be more gainful for them if they attended their classes at school.

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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. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion

There is ongoing debate about the best way to handle a bad situation. Some believe that accepting difficult circumstances is the optimal approach, while others argue that staying committed to improving the situation is more effective. In my opinion, while accepting bad situations can help prepare individuals for future opportunities, actively seeking solutions and developing new ideas remains the most effective strategy for overcoming challenges.

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In many countries, governments spend large sums of money on the arts and this is supported by some taxpayers as worthwhile. Others, however, think that this money would be better spent on health and education. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

In a country, the government takes money in the form of tax from residents. The amount of tax varies from 10 to 50% depending on the nation. Later the government spends the money on various things for the country's welfare . In many countries, the government spends large sums of money on the arts and this is supported by some taxpayers while Others think this money would be better spent on health and education. I partially agree with the people who think that it is worthwhile to spend on arts. I will elaborate on it in further paragraphs and give my opinions.

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Some people think that children who spend a lot of time reading children s story books are wasting their time which could better used doing other more useful activities . To what extend do you agree

There is no denying the fact that the main purpose of children reading is debatable. While, there is a commonly held belief that kids reading story books will benefits them in many ways, there is also an argument that opposite it. In my opinion, I think when children spend a lot of time reading these stories, that will help them grow their personalities and imaginations as many of these stories speak about friendships, loyalty, love, etc.

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In some countries, younger people are neglecting their right to vote. What problems does this cause and what are some of the possible solutions?

In many countries, the young generation neglects their voting rights. This causes problems such as young people cannot develop their political awareness, and their specific needs are not fulfilled. To solve this issue, the government should concentrate on addressing the problems faced by young people, and political parties should create political awareness among the young people.

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Some people want governments to spend money looking for life on other planets. Others, however, think this is a waste of public money when there are so many problems on earth. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from own knowledge or experience.

While certain people see a space exploration as an important thing to do, others see this as a waste of resources. In this essay, I will discuss both opinions and give my own argument. I believe it is more important to address issues at our planet first.

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Many manufactured food and drinks 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?

Sugar is often used with high quantities in the food and drink industry, which raises more and more health issues. I totally agree with this statement because it will reduce the risk of getting diseases and encourage the food manufactories to reduce the level of sugar in their products.

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Modern technology is being used more and more in different aspects of our live, such as education. Do the advantages of using technology as an educational tool outweigh its disadvantages? has more advantages learn new skills and gain more knowledge get more understanding through visual contents under one roof students can learn anything enhace skills specially regarding computers, tablets and other modern technologies

In recent years, modern technology has been playing a vital role in everyones life. Presently, use of technology in the education sector has surged. This trend has more benefits, which I will explain further with the relevant examples in the following essay.

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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? What do you think this is a positive or negative situation?

Nowadays, in countries there is a common tendency to prefer owning apartment rather than renting one. This is happening because modern citizens appreciate financial safety and freedom in creating living areas. I believe, those aspirations will bring only positive capital development and valuable results in the future.

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Some people believe that playing sport is important, whereas, others think it’s just a leisure activity for some people. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion also.

There is no denying the fact that the majority of people are keen on diverse types of sports. Although it is a commonly held belief that sport practising is vital, there is also an argument that consider workout is a leisure activity.

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Some think that parents reading books for entertainment to their children is a waste of time and they should only read them serious educational books. Do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, public concern regarding consuming entertaining books for youngsters becomes topical since some individuals argue that it is wasting time and they prefer to encourage their kids reading science books. I would argue that I contradict with the aforementioned point of view since enjoying entertaiment books give several benefits for young people related to enriching skills.

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The world of work is changing rapidly and people cannot depend on the same job or same conditions of work for life. Discuss the possible causes for this change and give your suggestions on how people should prepare for work in the future.

It is true that society are changing their jobs instantly and do not like to rely on the same working conditions for their entire life. This can happen because of technological advancements, unsatisfaction with their work, and desire to lead a healthy lifestyle. I think people should be ready to handle any task at their workplace by doing work remotely and get proper training for work in the future.

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jan---It is observed that in many countries not enough students are choosing to study science as a subject. What are the causes? And what will be the effects on society? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from own knowledge or experience.

Nowadays, it is often said that the majority of students less interest on science subject which make this major a lack of students in many countries. This essay will explore the causes of this phenomenon and also discuss the potential impacts it may bring on 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 that it is better to try and improve such situations. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Some group of individuals in our society support the view that even though a person is not making huge amount of salaries or not pleased with the job they do, blaming about that situation is unnecessary and the best option is to approve that condition.However İn others opinion, every person has to increase their life standards and reach their full potential in their life.

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Some people say that the main environmental problem of our time is the loss of particular species of plants and animals. Others say that there are more important problems. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion

Some individuals in our society believe that the major environmental issue in this century is the extinction of some certain plants and animals.However other people support the view that there are much more crucial problems that our world face currently.

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Computer games and films containing violence are popular today. Some people think that these are harmful for our society and the government should ban them. Other argue that such games and films are fine for entertainment. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

It is becoming increasingly common for people to play computer games and films in this era. Even though there are some dangers and disadvantages to cinema and laptops, I think it is more attractive than hanging out with friends.

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In the future all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passenger. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages?

There is an idea of people being able to use a car without people driving it. But there are strengths & weaknesses to it. I personally think that it would have a greater impact in positive ways. In this essay, I will explain the reasons why and present my own opinion of both sides.

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