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IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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In some countries, it is becoming increasingly common for people to follow a vegetarian diet. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

In some nations, many individuals are adopting a vegetarian diet. Although the trend brings both merits and demerits, I believe that the disadvantages of a plant-based diet outweigh the advantages because animal products are high in essential macro and micronutrients that help to build the immune system.

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Nowadays, internet and television have given ordinary people a chance to become famous. Is this a positive or negative development?

Nowadays, ordinary people can become famous due to the internet and television. While I think it is a positive development because everyone can talk about problems and solve them, there a negative effects like irresponsibility of other jobs and showing up differently from real life.

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Many governments in the world spend large amounts of money on art which helps to develop quality in people’s life. However, governments should spend money on other things rather than art. Do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion.

There are numerous nations that invest a great deal of money in craft to level up living standards. However, some argue that governments should provide financial resources for other aspects of being excluding aptitude. As far as I am concerned, officials should give opportunity to individuals to grow in artistic fields by spending cash.

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In many countries, children spend long hours on homework. Some people think less homework can reduce student's stress and give them a chance to develop other skills. What is your opinion about this?

In some nations, most of the time children spend in doing their school work. A significant portion of the population holds the view that less work can mitigate tension among students and enhance other skills. I firmly agree with this notion.

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It is becoming more and more difficult to eacape the influence of the media on our lives. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of living in a media rich society.

In today’s world, it is becoming harder to avoid the influence of the media in our daily lives. The media is everywhere on our phones, computers, TV, and even in public spaces. While living in a media rich society has some advantages, there are also several disadvantages that we should consider.

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Full-time university students need to spend most of their time studying. Some people, however, claim that students needed to be involved in other activities as well. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Few believes that regular collegian must spend their time in learning. Whereas, others think that it is necessary for college students to participate in cocurricular activities.I shall strongly agree with the latter view and this essay will discuss the same in detail along with relevant examples and a logical conclusion.

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Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious social problems as well as practical problems. to what extents do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Many expats living abroad face significant challenges, as they have to communicate with others in a foreign language which might be difficult for many. Some argue that this challenge could lead to severe social and practical problems. I agree with this view, as lack of fluencey in speaking the language of the country of residence can hinder the ability to form social connections and secure a suitable job opportunity.

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The best way to measure someone’s success is to look at how much money that person has. • Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

I strongly disagree that the best way to measure someone's success is to look at how much check a person has,accomplishment can be defined in many ways. therefore, we should focus on other factors to fall in love with the long life, In the end, I will discuss this question and express my own perspective.

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The most important aim of science should be to improve people’s lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Science is developing briefly in every single moment these days. People’s lives improvement should be the most substantial purpose of science. Although increasing the qualification of life and making it easier are what the scientists are always attempting for, science should not only be dedicated to humans and their lives.

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In many countries, people are now living longer than ever before. Some people say an ageing population creates problems for governments. Other people think there are benefits if society has more elderly people. To what extent do the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages?

These days, people can live longer and longer than before. Some people hold the view that an ageing population will bring all kinds of problems for governments and nations. But other people believe that more elderly people will also bring some benefits for us. In my opinion, I agree with the form point, people should pay attention to the problems of ageing.

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Many people like to wear fashionable clothes. Why do you think is the case? is this a good thing or a bad thing?

Nowadays, most people like to wear modern and fashionable dresses. Wearing trendy clothes not only boosts self confidence but it also improves productive work. Some people feel that good clothes are a form of showing their status of wealth. Wearing stunning attire is not a bad habit until it affects another person's feelings or emotion. In this essay, I will discuss why most people like to wear fashionable clothes and how it can benefit society.

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Today more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult, such as the Sahara desert or the Antarctic. What are the advantage and disadvantage of tourist who visits such places?

In this modern era, the curiosity is increasing for the new places such as for the Sahara desert and the Antartica. This shift is increasing beacuse of development of the technology and the new travelling facilities. This trend has many benefits such as tourist can enjoy new exploration and he can do some different things. However, this contains some drawbacks for the visitors such as this can be dangerous for life and the unfavorable temperature can give rise to some serious health issues.

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Some people believe that there should be a gap year after finishing high school (secondary school) and before starting university. To what extent you agree or disagree?

Taking a break before starting university life is considered important for some people as it helps them relax and recharge before going to challenging world. I completely agree with this statement and will discuss my viewpoints in this essay.

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Nowadays children watch lot of TV and play video games. However, some people think that these activities are not good for a child’s mental health. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In today’s world, children spend lots of time by watching TV and playing video games. Some people believe that these activities have a negative impact on a child’s mental health. While there may be some truth to this opinion, I believe the situation is more complicated and depends on how much time children spend on these activities and the content they are exposed to.

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Most artists earn low salaries and should therefore receive funds from government in order for them to continue with their work. To what extent do you agree?

It is said that the majority of artists are not paid enough, and the governments should allocate especial funds to support them. I absolutely agree with this idea, and in this essay, I will explain my statements.

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Some people say that that working at home is beneficial to the worker and the family while others believe that it is stressful to both the worker and the family. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

It is argued that having an opportunity for distance employment is beneficial for the well-being of the employees and their families, while others think that it does not create a comfortable place for the both of them. The first statement is an important factor for the workers to have more time to spend with their families, I believe that in-person workplaces are the most fundamental factor in creating good relationships with co-workers, and getting hands-on experience.

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In some countries, owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people. Why might this be the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative situation?

Instead of renting a place, owning a property is of paramount importance for people residing in certain countries. The reasons behind this phenomenon will be examined in this essay and I will elucidate my perspective in the subsequent paragraphs.

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Some people think that wild animals should not be kept in zoos. Others believe that there are good reasons for having zoos. Discuss both these views and give your opinion

People are divided in their opinion regarding keeping wild animals in zoos or setting them free. Some believe that they should be held in zoos so people can enjoy watching them and understanding more about them, while, others oppose this opinion claiming that zoos are an open prison to animals. This essay shall discuss both aspects in further paragraphs before forming an opinion.

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20. Food travels, thousand of miles from farm to consumer. Some people think that it would be better to our environment and economic If people only ate local produced food. What extent the disadvantage outweigh the advantage?

Food travels, a journey from a farmer to a consumer. Some people believe that it would be better to our environment and economy if people consumed only local products. The following supports and reasons will be discussed below.

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Too much emphasis is given for education of the young. More government money should be spent to free time activities of young people. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

There is no denying the fact that is an ongoing debate over the allocation of government funding to different facilities, with a particular focus on the science of young people. Some argue that too much emphasis is placed on early education, and that funds should be creat towards entertainment activities. However, I believe that more government fee reqier to invested in early education, as it plays a crucial role in shaping the foundational skills of children.

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