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IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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In some countries the average weight of people is increasing and the levels of health and fitness are decreasing. What do you think are the causes of the problem, and what measures can be taken to solve them?

The prevalence of obesity and overweight has increased over time and has become a point of concern in many countries worldwide due to its deteriorating effect on health and fitness of their populations. This essay will first state that leading an unhealthy lifestyle is the prime cause of this issue, as well as suggest a reduction of weekly working hours as the most viable solution.

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The number of refugees and immigrants is increasing? What are the possible cause and effects this provide specific reasons and example to support your answer .

It has been insisted that a considerable proportion of refugees as well as emigrants is migrating to several countries, by learing their own native countries behind. This essay will intend to discuss the reasons and adverse impacts associated with this idea.

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Our Personalities are predetermined as a result of our genes before we are born and there is nothing can be done to change our character traits? To what extent do you agree to this?

Our personality traits can have adverse effects if it's negative as it plays a major role in how we react to our surroundings. While some people argue that our characteristics can't be changed as they are genomes at birth, others opine that they can be altered. As someone who has observed people change, I completely disagree that it cannot be changed.

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The dangers of smoking are well known, yet many people continue with this habit. What are the causes of this? How can we reduce smoking in society? Give reasons for your answer, and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

A part of the population continuously smokes, even though they are aware of the harms caused by that habit. We will discuss further on this topic and find what could be the reasons? and how it can be reduced?

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state your opinion. Is Brandy Melville body-shaming?

Personally, no, Brandy Melville is not a body-shaming company. Yes, its products are mainly one size, but that does not mean they are body-shaming.

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More and more people today are drinking sugar-based drinks.What are the reasons for this? What are the solutions

Suger base drinks are drunk by people in the recent century. Most people like to drink beers, juices and alcoholic drinks during the day.I want to clarify it by analyzing some reasons and making some solutions for this problem.

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Some people think that teachers should be responsible for teaching students to judge what is right and wrong so that they can behave well. Other say that teachers should only teach students academic subjects. Discuss both views and give you opinion?

Teaching is indispensable in everyone's life for getting success. Therefore, few masses consider that mentors should be responsible for providing information to pupils that what they should do or what not with academic subjects so they can behave well but others argue that only academic should be the first preference. Hence , I will discuss both views along with my perspective in upcoming paragraphs. To commence with the first point, if tutors ...

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Young people should spend more time on cultural activities such as music and theatre and less time on sport. How far do you agree with this statement?

It is said that teenagers should get involved in the cultural activities, for example, music and theatre much more than current, also reduce the time on the sport. In my opinion, I roughly endorse this statement for some reasons.

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The use of surveillance cameras in public places helps to ensure our safety, What is your opinion of this? Support your position with specific examples.

In many public areas around the world, it is very common the usage of security cameras to provide safety to citizens, such as main train stations, parking, etc. Studies by experts have proven how reliable is to implement this system to prevent potential crimes. However, as far as I am concerned, the protection of our privacy can be broken and it is essential to understand where the limit of this implementation is.

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It is better for the students to live away from the home during their university studies rather than staying with their parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

While some people think that students ought to live alone whilst studying at university, it is believed by others that it is better for them to remain living at home. In my opinion, I think students benefit from living alone unless their finances prevent it.

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Every year several languages die out. Some people think that this is not important because life will be easier if there are fewer languages in the world. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

Disappearing so many languages has been occurring over the years. Though opinions are divided on the importance of this issue, I agree with those who believe that this ongoing trend will bring about a more convenient life for people.

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Some people believe that university students should focus on the skills of employment for the future. Others think they should focus on acadamic study only. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Universities are one of the rare and greatest assets and they bring pride to the nation. Some people argue that universities should focus on the skills for future employment whereas others want it to be for academics.

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As computers translate quickly and accurately, learning foreign languages is a waste of time. To what extend do you agree or disagree?

Since the last few decades, technology has changed the world in a lot of different ways. It has been argued by the people that, it is a complete waste of time to learn other languages because today generation computers allow quick and easy translation of any language. However, others believe that using computers everywhere is not possible and enhance learning foreign languages can help to community in an era of globalization.

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Some people believe that products should be made to last as long as possible. Others think that products should be as cheap as possible. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

World wide various goods are made by different producers and depending on their quality , they may have a good halflife or they may malfunction very shortly. Although some are arguing about producing very economical products without thinking about their quality , I am for the best products with long-lasting use.

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Many people are working at home rather than in the workplace. Some people believe this will bring benefits to the workers and their families, but others suggest it will cause stress in the home. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

Today work from home becomes the new normal and people are enjoying their own benefits. While for others it may feel stressful as there is no new activity in their daily routine. This essay will further discuss both the perspective and provide a reason to have such beliefs.

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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?

Publishing for the sake of promotion has notably increased currently by inducting children into these ads should be prohibited due to bleak effects that some people may argue on this statement. However, I absolutely disagree with the aforementioned reason and I will explain more briefly in this essay why I should believe in this?

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Some people think children should have the freedom to make mistakes, while other people believe that adults should prevent children from making mistakes. Discuss both sides and give your opinion?

Children could make misstep during their childhood. It is a discussion between some adults. Some believe that it is a wrong way to grow them up. I agreed that children have the right of making fault and correct themselves.

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Happiness if often considered difficult to define. Why is this? What factors determine happiness?

There are several feelings that might occur in our lives and one of them is being happy. Unfortunately, most individuals are still confused about the term “happy” itself. I personally think that happiness is a feeling when everything in our life runs well, slightly more than we expect.

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Individuals can do nothing to improve the environment; only governments and large companies can make a difference. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. You should write at least 250 words.

Nowadays, there are many different opinions on the best way to develop the environment. Solving-problem the environment needs to the policies from the authority and guidelines of companies. I completely disagree with this viewpoint for many reasons, which I will expand upon in the following paragraphs.

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Some people prefer to provide help and support directly to those in need. Others however prefer to give money to national and international charitable organisations. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

It’s know that there are two major ways to participate in charity activities. For some people it’s more preferable to know exactly whom they help and others prefer to support centralised local and iternational charity programs. From my point of view direct support may be provided in all kind of ways so it’s preferable for me while help via charitable centers could be done in general via money and clothes donations. Let’s review both ways in more details.

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