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IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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Children should play online games nowadays. Discuss advantages and disadvantages.

In the modern world, an increasing number of children spend long hours on computer games. In this regard, people have been continuously arguing about its merits and demerits. Admittedly there are a few key benefits and many risks associating to this phenomenon. As such, I would like to discuss the both in this essay and finally express my position, which I believe that disadvantages outweigh advanages.

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In the future, nobody will buy printed news papers or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

In years to come, no one will purchase newspapers or books since individuals will read everything they want online without paying. I accept to a certain extent that, readers and newsletters will lose their market. Below, l will discuss both views and give examples.

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It is observed that in many countries not enough students are choosing to study science subjects. What are the causes? And what will be the effects on society?

It is true that the number of students who enrol in science subjects is inadequate in many nations nowadays. The difficulty and the highly theoretical characteristic may be two common reasons for the trend. In my opinion, society will be influenced negatively by this tendency.

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Some people believe that studying at university or college is the best route to a successful career, while others believe that it is to a job straight after school. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

There are many ways to gain a successful career. When they finish school, teenagers face the dilemma of getting a job or continuing their education. At the same time, there are some benefits to getting a job at a straight school. I believe studying at university or college is a better option for a successful career.

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Some people believe that teenagers should be required to do unpaid community work in their free time. This can benefit teenagers and the community as well. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

According to the prompt, people believe that children should be encourage for initiative work for community in their free time as unpaid which can be favourable for teenagers and society. In my perspective, I will agree this statement by following two reason that are given in below and support the thesis.

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Some people believe that a person's culture is defined by their country of origin, while others believe that has only a minor influence. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

It is said that country plays an important role in defining people's culture, while some others disagree with this. I believe that our home country is as influential as other factors like living place and the social media.

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In many cities, planners tend to arrange shops, schools, offices, and homes in specific areas and separate them from each other. Do you think the advantages of this policy outweigh the disadvantages?

Many cities in the world are organized in such a way that they have different districts with distinct functions such as working, shopping or studing. While a lot of urban planners point out advantages of this approach, there are many flaws that ordinary people and businesses have to suffer. In this essay I will discuss what are the benefits of organizing cities into specific areas, but why this policy may hurt city sustainable development in the long run.

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Some people think students should be encouraged to work or travel after finishing secondary education and before starting university. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Share your own experience and examples.

Working a part-time job trend is increasing for pupil day by day, while travelling is very essential for students to refresh themselves. Some people argue that students should be motivated to work part-time and travel along with that. I totally agree that pupils should be asked to work and travel before enrolment in the university.

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In many countries today, crimes novels and TV crimes dramas are becoming more and more popular. Why do you think these books and TV show are popular? What is your opinion of crime fiction and TV crime dramas?

Crime fiction and television series are garnering worldwide popularity. People are hooked to crime content because they have an element of surprise and twist; however, I feel that crime fiction and TV drama disturb the mind and should be avoided.

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The best curriculum is not one based on a static body of knowledge, but one which teaches students to cope with change. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is true that the main purpose of schools prepares their students for their future lives and the improvement of countries. Although some social members believe that school authorities are responsible to design a curriculum just based on knowledge and scientific content, in my point of view the better action is to prepare pupils to cope with challenges.

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

When technology is developed in a country, the older dexterities and methods of spending life vanishes. It is of no use to keep practicing them anymore. I believe that technology should be focused on, however the older techniques should not be forgotten.

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Many people think that the best way to learn a culture is to learn the language of it. To what extent do you agree or disagree？

There are various approaches to learning a new culture. Some people argue that the optimal way is by studying its language. Personally, I believe language learning plays an essential part in the study of different cultures.

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Governments in many countries are urgently seeking ways to reduce unemployment in rural areas. What are the most effective ways to do this? which measure do you think would be the single most effective step that government could take?

Joblessness in rural areas is undeniably a growing concern around the world. Governing bodies are trying heart and soul to bring down the scarcity of jobs in rural areas. This essay will discuss the most imperative ways to decrease nonemployment in rural areas.

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Taxing Industries, corporates and individuals based on their environmental footprint is the only way to save the environment. Do you agree with the statement? Give your opinion.

To save the environment stringent tax system should be used . One of the ways to protect the environment is Carbon credits for corporates. Whereas individuals can opt for pollution spread fees. Many people argue that having a tax policy based on pollution emissions done by corporates and individuals is a right to step taken to protect the environment. Lets us discuss both views before i draw my conclusion.

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Some people believe that car free days are affective ways to reduce air population. However, others argue that there are other ways that are more effective. Discuss both of these views and give your own opinion .

Today more and more community feel that designed car-free days are successful ways to bring air population. The advocates of this view argue that cars should be few to reduce air population. Others, however, disagree and believes that there are alternative ways that are more and more effective.

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Some people think the Olympic Games are exciting and can bring nations together. Others, however, think that it is a waste of money. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Some are of the view that the Olympics are astonishing and can bring countries to common ground whereas others think its a decay of finances. While the games itself have opportunities for individuals it can be a paradise for fraud and mismanagement.

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It is often said that retirement is happiest time of one's life. How far do you agree with this view ?

In general, our world population is ageing consistently and the concern about retired generation is rising noticeably nowadays. It is said that retirement is the happiest time of one's life. But it seems to me that this is not definitely a confirmative statement because there are still many situations that we need to look deeply into it to confirm the above comment.

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In many countires, there are an increasing number of private cars. What are the advantages and disadvtanges of this trend?

In recent years, an immense amount of cars are in the streets that the vast majority of them use individually. So, increasing number of private cars have both benefit and drawback. However, I believe in, its disadvantages is obviously more than its advantages.

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Some people think that a sense of competition in children should be encouraged. Others believe that children who are taught to co-operate rather than compete become Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Nowadays, children are expected to compete in all aspects of life. However, imbibing the youths with a sense of compassion is equally necessary. Both views have been discussed in the following paragraphs below.

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It is often said that retirement is the happiest time of a person's life how far do you agree with this view

In general, our world population is aging consistently and the concern about retired generation is rasing noticeably nowadays. It is said that retirement is the happiest time of one's life. But it seems to me that is not definitely a confirmative statement because there are still many situations that we need to look deeply into it to confirm the above comment.

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