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IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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Traffic congestion is a growing problem in many of the world’s major cities. Explain some possible reasons for this problem, and suggest some solutions.

It is argued that transport jam is becoming more popular in megapolises. The possible reason for this problem is too many auto and a viable solution is to use the new scheme "Green auto lawn".

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Some cities create extra housing by constructing tall buildings. Other cities do this by building on wide areas of land. Which do you think is the best solution to the problem of housing?

Many cities today are erecting high-rise buildings while others are expanding horizontally to cope with the increasing demands of ever-growing urban populations. In my view, high-rising buildings ensure land preservation for other uses and is an optimal solution than encouraging sprawl across the city.

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Whether or not a person achieves their aims in life is mostly related to luck. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is true that the majority of people believe luck is the main ingredient of success. Although not everyone will side with me in this regard, I entirely disagree with the statement.

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In many countries today, the eating habit and lifestyle of children are different from those of previous generations. Some are of the opinion that this had negative effects on their health. What is your opinion? Do you agree or disagree with this idea.

Children are the torchbearers of tomorrow.They form the foundation of the world in the upcoming era. It is a famous saying "We are what we eat". Food and lifestyle are the most important components that determine well being of human beings. Undeniably the eating habit and lifestyle of this generation has seen an unprecedented change from that of before. There is a divide over the issue that whether this change is positive or negative. In the subsequent ,paragraphs the two-point of view will be elucidated .

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In the future, we will have more and more leisure time as machines will replace many of the tasks we do at home and work now. Discuss the benefits this will bring and also the problem it will cause. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Due to the advent of technology in the coming days more and more works at our homes and workplace are taken care of by auto machines which leads to more spare time for humans. I believe this trend has multiple benefits such as we can avoid human injuries , and speed and accuracy is the indirect effect.

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It is generally agreed that society benefits from the work of its members. Compare the contributions of artists to society with the contributions of scientists to society. Which type of contribution do you think is valued more by your society?

The world needs both troupe and a chemist.We equally remember the contribution of Leonardo Vinci and Albert Einstein. It might seem a controversial question whether the contributions of artists are more or less than the contributions of experts to the world.But to me , there is no scope for debate, hence I value both equally and I believe both types are valuable, priceless and irreplaceable .Art can never be the competitor or alternative of science and the reverse is true as well.

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Some people get into debt by buying things they don’t need and can’t afford. What are the reasons for this behaviour? What action can be taken to prevent people from having this problem?

Nowadays, people tend to buy a lot of things that they do not need but spend a huge amount of money. There are several reasons that trigger the increase in this behaviour, but various measures taken by banks and governments can prevent people from having this problem.

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Q1. Nowadays,many people have to work longer hours and they feel more stressed out than before. What are the reasons? What can employers do to make their life easier.

In this post-pandemic era, people can easily become stressed out because of their work assignments. In my point of view, one of the reasons is the misconception of flexible working arrangements that often being defined as people are always available to work everywhere and every time. this misunderstanding should be cleared by both the employees and the employer themselves. This essay will elaborate on both reasons and alternative solutions for this complex issue.

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Since the 18th century technological advances have replaced people in the workplace. With today’s technology this process is happening at a greater rate. Technology is increasingly responsible for unemployment. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

It is often argued that technology is the reason for unemployed people, while others believe it makes their life easier. Although I agree that technology has an impassive impact on individual life, I think that effect is negative on their work life.

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Millions of people every year move to English-spea king countries in order to get a better education. Why do many people want to learn Englis h? Should they learn English in their own country and migrate or should they learn both the languages? Support your answer with reasons.

Numerous people migrate to countries with English as their native language, for instance, to England or the USA, to continue their studies in their schools or universities. Needless to say, many are eager to study in English for various reasons.

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Consider the question below and write an essay between 250-350 words. Communication and information flow have changed dramatically since the middle of the 20th century. Challenges presented by modern communication channels and media have influenced our lives in many ways. Is Access to the internet a basic human right?

There are controversial perspectives sparking a debate whether being allowed to connect to the Internet is fundamental civil right. While some claim that everyone has the right to use that, the opposite makes a statement that controlling permission the Internet in widespread way is essential. From my perspective, while the latter is valid to some extent, I consider myself an advocate of the former.

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Many people believe that schools should teach to become good citizens and workers rather than independent individuals. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Schools are a fundamental part of everyone's life. According to some people, schools should teach every student to become a responsible citizen and good social workers, instead of being self-dependent. I am completely agreed with this thinking, and it should be implemented. In this essay, I shall write my supporting points to it.

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Some people believe more actions can be taken to prevent crime, while others think that little can be done.

In today's world criminal cases have increased. So the government are willing to prevent the situation. It is believed by some people that more actions need to prevent crime. It is thought by others that little action could be done. This essay will carefully examine the issues in order to decide my opinion in the following paragraphs.

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Some people think that television has destroyed communication among friends and family. What extent do you agree or disagree

It is believed by some people that television is increasing the distance between family and friends. But in my opinion, I think that people can sit and enjoy TV with them.The TV set has many programs such as sports and educational programs that bring family and partners together.

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What problems can be caused while learning subjects at school? How can this be solved?

Attending school on a daily basis and learning some subjects might not be the most productive and suitable way for students as it used to be in the past without today’s cutting-edge technologies. There are several problems caused by studying at school and the essay is aimed to consider them as well as find the best ways out.

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Some people think that all TV entertainment programs should educate people about the importance of social issues. To what extent do you agree or disagree

It is widely believed that TV shows get people lazy. They may be correct in saying that but they seem to neglect the fact that having fun is essential for humanity. Individuals always search for a hobby which fills their leisure therefore sometimes they can have fun by watching programs namely soap operas and magazines. Moreover, some broadcasts such as documentaries and news are beneficial for humans' general culture and wisdom so they contribute to people's awareness about social affairs. It is time to put an end to that bias for the following reasons.

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Nowadays technology is increasingly being used to monitor what people are saying and doing (for example, through cell phone tracking and security cameras). In many cases, the people being monitored are unaware that this is happening. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?

Due to technological advancement, monitoring system appears to be very common nowadays, ranging from cell phone tracking to security cameras. Some people raise the privacy concern that we are always being monitored without knowing it. While there are some drawbacks to using monitoring systems, I believe that the pros of using these systems outweigh the cons.

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some people say that supermarkets and manufacturers have a responsibility to reduce the amount of packaging on products they sell. others believe that it is the consumer’s responsibility to avoid buying products which have a lot of packaging. discuss both views and give your opinions.

Part of some people thinks that shops and factories have a duty to decline the size of the materials used for packing. On the other hand, some people say the buyer should refuse to buy things that are heavily packed. Although, this essay agrees that individuals should observe this issue, it will discuss both points of view.

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Some cities ban private cars from entering the centre and force people to use bicycles and buses. Do the advantages of this policy outweigh the disadvantages?

In our modern life, few humans strongly believe that, it is more common way to learn history by watching films instead of reading novels because it is more beneficial for individual especially adolesent. From my point of view,this way is more efficient for people. If humans learn history by watching historical films,they might be easier to learn rather than reading e-books. In this eassy I will examine both pros and cons of this can controversial issue.

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Some people believe that it is more common way to learn history by watching movies instead of reading books. Does the advantages of this ought weight the disadvantages?

Many people prefer to study the history of people through movies rather than through books. It is useful for the study of history. I fully agree with this opinion and give reasons.

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