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IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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Writing a resume is controversial. Discuss your viewpoints on the argument.

My previous writings are mainly essays, reports, and emails to ask for information about courses’ lectures, services on campus, … However, this assignment is to write a resume to apply for jobs, so there are some specific requirements in format and structure that I should follow. Firstly, because this document aims at seeking for a job, so instead of requesting information like in other writings (e.g inquiry email), we have to focus on providing information about ourselves that is relevant to the job. Secondly, while plain text is widely used in other types of documents (e.g email, essay), a resume requires information to be organized into particular sections with corresponding headlines. Thirdly, regarding the structure, these are some sections that are mandatory and specific to a resume: headers, education, experience, and others (skills, hobbies, awards). Lastly, writing a resume also requires us to analyze the job descriptions carefully beforehand so that only information releva...

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Some people think it would be better for large companies and industries to move to regional areas outside large urban centres. Do you think advantages outweigh disadvantages?

It is believed that it would be more profitable for huge firms to switch from establishing in highly vibrant city hearts to less inhabited areas. From my perspective, this topic is not transparent, as both sides have their pros and cons, although, in my opinion, there are more merits and demerits.

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It has been argued that giving gifts to friends and family should not be encouraged, because money is often wasted on things that people do not like or want. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this?

In the present day, many people denied offering gifts to their acquaintances. Because they consider their gifts aren't going to be useful for them and their money is going to be wasted so anyone shouldn't support this. From my perspective, I would like to say that I can't agree more. In this essay, I am going to explain why I agree.

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Young people committing crimes should be treated the same as adults by authorities. To what extent do you agree or disagree.

It is considered by some individuals that young offenders should get the same treatment as older criminals from the government. In my opinion, I disagree with this because most adolescents indulge in criminal activities due to immaturity and if given a second chance, they can make positive contributions to the society with the larger number of years they have ahead.

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Some people think that arts (such as painting and music) do not directly improve the quality of people's life, so governments should spend money on other areas. Do you agree or disagree?

Whilst the continuous development in the arts and literature over the aeons, some individuals condemn the huge sum being spent in this field. As, arguably, it does not seem to have any profound impact on improving the quality of human life. However, it argued by me that by having such oversimplified estimations, the importance of some unique artistic skills in building society can be seriously undermined.

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Technology allows food to be produced in greater quantities at lower prices. Some people believe this is a positive development, while others feel that the change is harmful. Discuss both views and give your own opinions.

With the globalization, world has changed a lot. Plethora of changes can be seen in every field across advancement of technology. Through this essay, will discuss about the affect of technology advancement on food producing.

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DOCTORS, NURSED AND TEACHERS MAKE A GREAT CONTRIBUTION TO SOCIETY AND SHOULD BE PAYED MORE THAN ENTERTAINMENT AND SPORTS CELEBRITIES. DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE.

The debate that which vocation makes a greater contribution to the society has gone long enough. Many people believe that Doctors, Nurses and Teachers have a larger contribution to the society, and hence they should be compensated more than the celebrities from sports or entertainment industry. I wholeheartedly disagree. In this essay, I will discuss the positive impacts that these celebrities make to our society, and the factors that should be considered while deciding the pay of any profession.

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Many doctors say that people in today’s world do not do enough physical exercise. What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions are there to this problem?

In this era of globalisation, lifestyle has changed a lot and society try to adjust to the varied situations. New innovations and technology make life easygoing. The easier life is, the more vulnerable we are to fatal diseases due to lack of action. However, there are certain ways to ensure that people are starting it again, which this essay will explain and will state the cause for this issue.

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Some people think that sports involving violence, such as boxing and martial arts, should be banned from TV as well as from international sporting competitions. To what extent do you agree?h

Nowadays, Martial arts are not just a means of entertainment, they have also become a source of income for athletes and countries as well, but the fame of this sport has many disadvantages, and I will mention some of them.

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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 opinion.

Nowadays,we often find ourselves surrounded by all form of advertising .while some people believe that advertising has become so wildly spreed that it does not influence us as it used to ,it is considered by many .a successful toll of getting us to purchase things I side by the later opinion and the following paragraph will further illustrate.

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It is important for people to take risk, both in their professional lives and their personal lives. Do you think the advantages of taking risks outweigh the disadvantages?

Nowadays, A person who takes a risk or has the ability to read or understand between the lines is successful. There was a time when people always advise others to avoid risky situations and try to make decisions on logical grounds but now that theory is changing rapidly. In this essay, I will discuss both advantages and disadvantages of taking risks and share my findings.

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Some people think job satisfaction is more important than job security. But others believe that people cannot always enjoy their jobs and having a permanent job is more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Nowadays, almost everyone wants to find a suitable job after graduate. However, whether the work position is security, if they can work for long time and how satisfy with their job is a controversial problem. In my opinion, what we need most is not only a job, but safety and enjoy in so that we can work for long time.

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Some people think that paying taxes is their only responsibility towards society while others feel that everyone should do more. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Some individuals believe paying taxes is the only responsibility of them to society, whereas others think there are much more things that all should do to the world. In my opinion, the latter is more reasonable because it will produce more educational significance to society and make the world better.

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Some people use social media to keep in touch with other people and news event. Do you think the advantages of this technology outweigh the disadvantages?

Many individuals in the world have advanced technical knowledge. In which mostly social platforms are highly busy with individual contact with family and friends and knowing current affairs. I would accept and stick to the advantages of the concept that outweigh the disadvantages.

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Some people say History is one of the most important school subjects. Other people think that, in today’s world, subjects like Science and Technology are more important than History. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

It is undeniable that history is one of the most important school subject. However, there is opposite opinion for this statement and people believe that in 21ct century Science and Technology are more neccessary subjects. From my point of view, I strongly disagree that sci-tech subjects are in the first place. In this essay I will give explanation to my opinion and provide information about both views.

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Many people argue that museums and art galleries should present the nation's art, as opposed to artworks from other countries.

In this contemporary epoch, museums’ exhibitions have become a controversial argument. Whilst some proponents emphasize that art galleries should present the national artworks, some opponents and I adopt a diverse stance because the merits of displaying foreign works of art exert a great deal of influence on inhabitant. In this essay, my contention will be further explained.

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Nowadays, obesity is increasing in a rapid pace. The reasons of it and how to tackle this issue

In this contemporary world, obesity has been on the rise. A significant number of people is obesed due to some reasons such as poor food choices and lack of exercises. This essay will consider why obesity is inclining in this new era and a suggested way to curb it.

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As well as making money, businesses also have social responsibilities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In a modern society, it is encouraged that young people should develop an enterpreneurship mindset and build up their own enterprises. It is clear to me that the more money the business makes the more responsibilities to the society it should take.

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Today’s food travels thousands of miles before it reaches customers. Why is this? Is this a positive or negative trend? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

At the present food go through long distance before consumers get chance to buy it. Globalization makes it possible, and i believe that this is dangerous trend because long traveled food needs various chemicals to preserve it. I do write my ideas with proper explanations in my forthcoming paragraphs.

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In some countries and their levels of health and fitness are decreasing .what do you think are the causes of these problems and what measures could be taken to solve them?

Few nations and their levels of health and fitness are going down. I think there are many reasons behind it and I will discuss them in my upcoming essay.

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