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IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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For some people, the ideal holiday is to get away from their normal routine by staying in a hotel or camping in a countryside. Others prefer to stay at home and do things they do not normally have time for. What do you think are the benefits of going away on holidays?

There is a division of thought among two Sections of community wherein one advocate having a staycation outdoors there are others who feel having free time at home and enjoying it is another way of spending your vacation. In my , opinion travelling around and exploring various places suits me and my personality. The below paragraphs will further elaborate my point of view along with explanations and examples.

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Some children spend hours every day on their smartphones. Why is this the case? Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?

In the twentieth one centuries, Smartphones play a huge contribution in our daily lives. Due to the fact that they are easy to access and useful for many people, smartphones became undetachable from our daily lives which widely affects people, including children.

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Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programmes (for example working for a charity, improving the neighbourhood or teaching younger children) To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, the issues relating to unpaid community work are commonly discussed. Some people think that it is important to include free social service as a mandate in high school curriculum. I personally believe such activities are beneficial for younger minds to develop a sense of humanity and learn how to perform in a team.

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In some countries today, there is an attitude that 'anyone can do it' in the arts - music, literature, acting, art, etc. As a result, people with no talent become rich and famous and genuine talent is not valued or appreciated. Do you agree or disagree

I agree that so many people with no talent in the present time are becoming wealthy and popular, while the actually greatly talented people are not valued enough nor appreciated in some societies.

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Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Consumers should be forced to buy electric-powered vehicles. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.

Electric vehicles are now trendy in most countries because it shows drivers’ eco-friendly behavior and they spend less money due to the prices of fuel are increased dramatically nowadays. Even though it has many advantages, I do not agree with the idea that clients should be forced to buy e-vehicles for several reasons which I will explore in the following paragraphs.

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Some people believe that the responsibility is with the government to control the rise in obesity in children, others think the parents are the cause. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

In my first year of university, I was able to participate in a teamwork project which was based on building a Goldberg machine at university which we had to work on it about 4 months. Also, I had to design plenty of industrial pieces with AutoCAD software as assignments. During my first year of university, I had to work due to financial problems. Therefore, I had limited time to study my courses but in my second year, I proceeded on a different path in order to cover improve my GPA. Furthermore, in my last year of university, I had practical projects to design casting mould and casting industrial pieces, and welding projects using SMAW which were mainly about joining various parts and examining the weld pool strength and the quality of it.

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

In the near future, transportation vehicles will not require a driver, and only passengers will be allowed in them. This situation might have beneficial or harmful effects on the society. This essay will outline the merits and demerits of this estimation and explain my stance.

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Some people think that a person improves their intellectual skills more when doing group activities. To what extent do you agree? Use specific details and examples to explain your view.

It's difficult to say whether a person improves their intellectual skills more when doing group activities or when working independently. Both approaches have their own advantages and disadvantages.

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As most people spend a major part of their adult life at work , job satisfaction is an important element of individual wellbeing. What factors contribute to job satisfaction? How realistic is the exceptation of job satisfaction for all workers?

I believe that human needs post during their adult life. Human life is categorised into three stages childhood life, teenage life , and adult life. The career plays a major role in the adult stage of human life. In the following paragraphs , I will describe some of my opinions like Why people spend the major part of their life at job during the adult stage. And how they are dedicated to their job.

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Some people are of the opinion that there should be a car free day every month, on which no private vehicles are allowed on the road. Discuss the advantages and possible disadvantages.

It is an undeniable fact that each aand every citizen of country love to ride their own vehicle instead of using public transport system . Few individuals says that there should be one day in a month in which no one i allowed to use private vehicles in road and that day should be called as car free day . It has been clamied that every person has their own right to live . Along with numerous benifits , there are lot of drawbacks which are explained in further essay . In fact , I completely agree with this statement .

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Many governments think that economic progress is their most important goal. Some people, however, think that other types of progress are equally important for a country. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Nowadays, every government across the globe are progressing and for all , the government their most important goal is to make their economic growth rapidly. Whereas, some nations think that other progress is equally important for a country. So, in the forthcoming ,paragraphs I will discuss both views and give my opinion as well.

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People today increasingly use credit cards to make monthly purchases. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

Nowadays it has become popular to make monthly acquisitions using credit cards. In my opinion wasting money that is not yours has many flows and puts you in inconvenient positions so it has more disadvantages. Although this essay will provide us information about the pros and cons of this system.

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Human activity has had a negative effect on ecosystem, animals and plants across the world. Some people believe that cannot be changed while others feel that we can still take action protect living things and the environment. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

Environment has the biggest share in extension of human life. Never the less, due to humankind activities has had a negative effect on our planet. It is often argued by some people that we can take some actions to preserve the environment. However, others think that it cannot be alternated. This essay will highlight both the aspects and give some revelant examples to support my point of view.

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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 environmental problems.

Some people say that the main environmental problem of our time is the loss of particular species of flora and fauna. However, others say that there are more important environmental problems. I would explain both views and the following reasons that support the argument.

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Some educators believe that every child should be taught how to play a musical instrument. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In most of the countries, graduated peoples have said that children should learn to use the instrumental. It has some benifits but there will be some drawbacks.

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In today’s world, people spend a lot of money on appearance because they want to look younger. Why does this happen? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

Nowadays, an excessive amount of money is spent on making oneself appear younger because many people are influenced by social media. In my opinion, this is certainly not a sign of positive development as it could be nocive to health.

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Some people think that hosting international sports events may be beneficial for a country. Discuss both views

Some people claim that sports events, especially international ones, bring numerous cultural and economic benefits to the country where they are organised, while others strongly disagree with this opinion and consider them harmful. This essay will examine the question from both points of view and then I will give my own perspective on the matter.

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In many countries it is very easy to apply for and be given credit card. However, this causes some people to have problems with debt they cannot pay back. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

It is hard to deny that credit cards find their way into our lives nowadays and we rely on them heavily as they are quite convenient to use. However, some claim that there is a risk of not being able to pay back, simply because of the easiness to loan money from them. As far as I am concerned, this statement suffers from logical and factual issues, and I hardly agree with that.

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Nowadays many students choose to take a year off before going to university. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of taking a gap year, and give your own opinion about whether it is a good idea.

More and more students have a gap year between high school and university. Some people think that there are some drawbacks to take a year off, but in my opinion, young people can gain more benefits for their future, which I definitely agree about this view.

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Some people think that it is acceptable to use animals in medical research for the benefit of human beings, while other people argue that it is wrong. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Certain citizens believe that animal testing in the medical field has positive effects on human well-being, whereas others would argue that it is inappropriate. In my opinion, although ethical issues are vital to be considered, this kind of research is more beneficial for folks to extend the expected lifespan.

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