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IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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

Advertising plays a crucial role in our lives. Based on some viewpoints, advertising is a trigger in such a world where people are mostly consumers. On the contrary, there are people who believe that advertising is in vain and kind of a distractor for them. They opt to buy a product only to meet their needs.

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Due to the effects of globalization, the culture of some countries are influenced by others. Some people think this is a positive process. Others think this is a threat to cultural identity. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

Nowadays, with the prominent place of social media in society and easy access to media from other continents, the culture of some countries could be influenced. Some people see these influences as something positive. On the other hand, others see this as cultural erasure and therefore a bad change. I, myself, see these effects as a positive change in the earth but it also has their negative sides, and will explain the reasons in this essay.

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Some people think that the best way to get the news is through newspapers while others think it is through online media. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

The source of headlines for an individual would vary depending on various factors. The essay will highlight such factors and I will try to give my perspective.

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Television has destroyed communication among friends and families. What is your opinion?

Some people, including me, believe that the relationship among the human beings and the quality of gatherings have been affected negatively by broadcasts. Thus, in this essay, the rational reasons of the reduction of contacts which are programs such as negative news and advertisment and series ,etc. will be discussed.

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some people spend most of their lives living close to where they were born. What might be the reasons for this? What are the advantages and disadvantages ?

A large number of people like to spend most of their life near their hometown for several reasons. This attitude has some benefits and drawbacks which I will mention in this essay.

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The education of young people is highly prioritized in many countries. However, educating adults who cannot write or read is even more important and governments should spend more money on this. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Educating adolescents is essential in some countries. but, educating seniors in life who does not know how to read or write is also important and the state should invest money on this. This essay strongly disagrees with this statement because they already have experience in living their life and reduce youngsters from dropping out of college as they don't have money to pay.

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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 the present time ,self-employed is becoming more demand. A lot of people want to make their business instead of working for other establishments.This essay is going to discuss the reasons for this desire and the negatives of independent business.

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Today more and more tourists are visiting places where the conditions are difficult, such as the Sahara deserts or the Antarctic. What are the benefits and disadvantages for tourists who visit such places? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

In the recent world, an increasing number of travelers choose destinations harder to reach, for example the Saraha deserts or the Antarctic. There are obviously some key merits and demerits those voyagers get from the challenging travels, namely, they can get to know the environments the areas are facing first hand. In addition, they can obtain special satisfactions only the people who overcame hardships can enjoy. On the other hand, there is a danger that those challengers unintentonally pollute those far-away lands in addition to the obvious physical risks they may face. I would like to discuss the advantages and drawbacks with some background reasons in this essay.

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Influence of human beings on the worlds ecosystem is leading to the extinction of species and loss of diversity. what are the primary causes of loss of biodiversity? what solutions can you suggest?

The disappearance of species has become a matter of great concern in this world with the involvement of people through their destructive activities. This is mainly due to extensive deforestation, but it can be controlled by making stringent rules and regulations.

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Advertisements are becoming more and more common in our everyday life. Is it a positive or negative development?

In this day and age, consumers encounter a large number of advertisements on a daily basis. In my opinion, the increased prevalence of advertisements can have both beneficial and detrimental effects.

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Some people think painting and drawing are as important as other subjects, they should be compulsory in the high school education. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

In the high school there are many subjects, and some people think that studying and attending art lessons should be obligatory as other lessons. I completely disagree with this statement because for most people it could be waste of time rather than studying profession related subjects.

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Some people believe that all the company decisions should be taken by the managers whereas others think it is better to include employees while making decisions. Discuss both the points and give your opinion.

While some people tend to think that the decisions in the company should be taken by managers only, others believe that it is better to allow all the workers to make decisions. In my opinion, companies should follow the position which allows all employees to be responsible for results that should be taken by workers of all levels. This topic will examine both points of view and the opinion will be given in a conclusion.

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In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasize that their products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

These days, companies try to depict notably their product contains a noble point somehow in their advertisement, hence it allows the customers to purchase the goods easier than not advert something new. I reckon that it has an advantage since it can bring about a facile decision to buy a certain item. The argument in-depth will be mentioned in the following essay.

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Some people like to try new things, for example, places to visit and types of food. Other people prefer to keep doing things they are familiar with. Discuss both these attitudes and give your opinion.

PICOT Question: In paediatric patients ( P ), how does vieogamee and watching an informative cartoons ( I ) compared to midazolam ( C ) affect on level of anxiety ( O ) within preoperative period ( T) .

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Nowadays people are spending more time in workplace and staying away from home for work. Discuss its advantages and disadvantages with your own experience.

In recent years, more and more employees are spending more time in work place rather stay at home. In this essay, I will discuss the positive and negative effects of this issue.

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Fossil fuel is the main source of energy. In some countries, the use of alternative sources of energy is encouraged. To what extent do you think is it a positive or negative development?

Every nation have its own priority when it comes to an energy source, some prefer non-renewable source while another emphasises renewable origin such as wind and solar which I reckon is a positive development. In my essay, I would discuss the benefits of using alternative origin over fossil fuels.

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Some people believe that it is best to accept bad situation. Others argue that it is better to try and improve such situations.

It is commonly discussed that one option for people facing unsatisfactory situation is to tolerate them. On the other hand, other people choose to develop solutions in order to enhance their current position. This essay supports the idea that people should approach problems and propose solutions, since it leads to their personal development and better life quality. Both approaches with be analyzed further.

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WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF LEAVING YOUR COUNTRY TO LIVE OR STUDY ABROAD?

The cooperation between nations results in more opportunities to study abroad and also get a new life in foreign countries. Although it has some drawbacks, I am of the opinion that its benefits are more significant

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Some people say it's a waste of time to plan for the future. We should live in the present. To what extend do you agree or disagree?

Many people think that plan your future it's a waste of time, they think that should only concentrating on the present, because it's more crucial. But i think that if a person wants a good real one, he need to plan his future. In this essay, i will explain why i disagree with this notion.

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Overeating is a more widespread problem in the world in comparison to hunger. Why overeating is more important than hunger? What can we do to tackle overeating?

We live in an era, where people have limitless access to plenty of material goods and also food. Human beings stopped controlling themselves and they eat more than their bodies need to survive. Hunger is no longer the biggest problem nowadays. Nevertheless, there are some options to change people's habits.

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