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IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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Some people say that music is a good way of bringing people of different culture and ages together. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

There is no doubt about the fact that singing is a crucial part of an individual's life . However , there are some who opine that melody is the best way to bring masses of different customs and ages together. In a subsequent , paragraph I intended to shed light on the given topic with proper illustrations and an appropriate conclusion.

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Some people say that educational success most of the time depends on having a good teacher . Others say that student attitudes also do matters. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

There is an opinion that the high classified teacher is key of successful education. Supporters of the opposite view believe that students’ point of view also plays a role in reaching success. I concur with supporters of the first opinion for two reasons.

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We are becoming increasingly dependent on computer-based technology how do you think it will change in the future? Is it good for us to rely so much on computers?

Many people these days rely more and more on their computers and phones for many things. such as entertainment, work and study. will this dependency on technology change in the future? and is this even a good thing for humanity? In this essay I will try to answer both of these questions and include why I think technology is vital for us to advance and improve our lives.

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Some people argue that the fittest, strongest individuals and teams can achieve the greatest success in sports. But other people think that success is as much related to mental attitude. Discuss both views and give your opinion

Varied opinion put on the table when it comes to get success in sports. However, it is believed by some masses that a sportsperson who is physically fit and strong can flourish in sports. While other group of masses claim that success is depends on mental strength. In this essay, I shall discuss both views in ensuring paragraphs and give my opinion at the end.

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Some people say that music is a good way of bringing people of different culture and ages together. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

There is no doubt about the fact that opera is a crucial part of an individual's life . However , there are some who opine that rock is the best way to bring masses of different customs and ages together. In a subsequent , paragraph I intended to shed light on the given topic with proper illustrations and an appropriate conclusion.

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Many people believe that social networking sites such as facebook have a huge negative impact on both individuals and society. To what extent do you agree.

It is believed by a few people that social publishing and social networking sites such as Whatsapp, Instagram, and Facebook have a massive bad effect on a single person as well as the world and society. I totally agree with the statement because these days there are plenty of hackers using online spot for fraud.

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Many working people get little or no exercise either during the working day or in their free time, and have health problems as a result. Why do many working people not get enough exercise? What can be done about this problem?

It has been a new norm that many people lack exercise during workdays and even weekends, and it causes serious issues physical and mental to their health. While there are plenty of reasons associated with the problem, I would argue that individuals and companies can certainly take steps to address the issues.

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When a country develops its technology, the traditional skills and ways of life die out. It is pointless to try and keep them alive. Do you agree and disagree with this statement?

In this contemporary epoch, modern technologies have created noticeable impact on traditional skills and ways of living life and it also affected people`s mindset of living. This disquisition will discuss, whether it is pointless to keep alive the ways of life or not, and I will discuss my opinion in conclusion.

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Some think that governments should support retired people financially while others believe they should take care of themselves. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

There are numerous arguments for and against whether retirees should take the responsibility of themselves or should it be the government responsibility to financial support them. In my opinion, though self-care promotes a culture of saving, it is government’s duty to ensure part of their welfare and health with financial support.

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When a country develops its technology, the traditional skills and ways of life die out. It is pointless to try and keep them alive. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

With the advancement of technology, any country’s culture, the traditional skills and also the style of living life changes drastically. Some believe that the traditional way of life is not that much important. For surviving and competing with the world and also for development of any country, the technological developments are necessary.

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Some people think that radio is the best way to get news while others think that television is better for this purpose. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

There is no doubt about the fact that,nowdays, people are keen to know about current affairs.However,it is believed by some masses that getting news through radio is best way, whereas,other group of people claim that TV is better to get information about the world.This essay will discuss both the sides of arguments in detail in ensuring paragraphs and give my opinion in the end.

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Many people today would argue that cinemas are becoming irrelevant due to new streaming services. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In recent years, online streaming services are drastically increased and become popular in society. Most of the crowd believes that movie theatres are becoming inappropriate due to this new trend. I totally disagree with the aforementioned statement and explain my point of view.

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Some people say that to prevent illness and disease, governments should focus more on reducing environmental pollution and housing problems.

It is believed that illness and disease are resulted from external factors related to the environment and housing. The government should make more efforts to mitigate environmental pollution and housing problems. From my perspective, I totally agree that this is a potential way to prevent illness and disease.

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Some people believe that visitors to other countries should follow local customs and behavior. Other disagree and think that the host country should welcome cultural differences. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Nowadays, traveling around the world has become a famous activity among people. Some claim that visitors should integrate into local culture and follow locals’ activities, while others think that the locals should accept cultural differences. In the following essay, I will show both sides of the issue and conclude by explaining my own view.

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n the past, lectures were used as a way of teaching large numbers of students, but now with the development of technology for education, many people think there is no justification for attending lectures. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

In current society, the online learning has gained more popularity, as people find it more suitable studying whenever they want rather than attending classes. I belive this trend brings with it, countless disadvantages such as: lack of communication and teacher's guide.

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Some people think it’s better to choose friends who always have the same opinions as them. Other people believe it's good to have friends who sometimes disagree with them. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Having common theory appears to be an important factor in how people choose friends. A group of crowd who only consider making friends with the same attitude and there are other nation who are more open to different thoughts. I strongly believe we need to have friends who could bring different perspectives to conversations.

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Many people work long hours, leaving very little time for leisure activities. Does this situation have more advantage or more disadvantages?

Working non-stop and spend no time for relax is arising issue in 21 centries. I strongly believe it results in various issues for people, such as health problem and family issues depite the money people might get in the short term and the fame they might receive from boss, collegues and others.

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Many working people get little or no exercise either during the working day or in their free time, and have health problems as a result. Why do many working people not get enough exercise? What can be done about this problem?

These days employees’ lives are believed to be lack of sports activity due to which they are suffering from different diseases. This tendency is known to have been brought about by a number of factors that are going to be outlined in this essay below.

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Many think that all decisions within a company should be made by managers whereas others feel it is better to include employees in the process. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.

Theses day some people argue that decision making within a company must be made by bosses, while other think it is better for the employees to be involved. This essay will discuss both views and in my opinion, i will agree that it is better for staffs to be involved in making a decision.

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Human activity has had a negative impact on plants and animals around the world. Some people think that this cannot be changed, while others believe actions can be taken to bring about a change. Discuss both sides of the argument and give your opinion.

Nowadays human activity causes damage to our nature. Growth of population, industrial development, manufacturing and other aspects affect our plants and animals around the world. The problem is complex and it's not easy to find a way how to compensate for this damage, but it doesn't mean we shouldn't search for a possible solution.

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