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IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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In some countries the average worker is obliged to retire at the age of 50, while in others people can work until they are 65 or 79. Until what age do you think people should be encouraged to remain in paid employment?

In this cutting-edge era, it is observed that the retirement age is a very crucial and a widespread topic. On the one hand, in some ,nation there is a mandatory working age limit.On the other hand, in a few ,realms the citizens are allowed to serve their motherland till 65 to 70. As per my point of view, there should be certainly an age barrier for the people but on the higher side.I will elaborate on my thinking process in the paragraphs below:

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Nowadays, more people would rather purchase food than cook at home. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend? Give ideas about which is better way according to you and why?

These days, as people live a fast-paced life, more people tend to order takeouts from restaurants. Apparently, this is a faster and easier way to have delicious food than cooking at home. There are different opinions on both sides, however, for people who live alone like me, purchasing food is a more efficient way than cooking at home.

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Animal are in danger of extinction. Some people say that we should protect only those animals which are useful to humans. Do you agree or disagree with this.

Due to the rapid eradication of wildlife species, few individuals believe that protection could be extended towards only those who are useful to humans. I disagree with the statement. All have their own importance and this essay will further discuss my views on this notion in the following paragraphs.

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In some cultures, children are often told that they can achieve anything if they try hard enough. What are the advantage and disadvantage of giving this message?

Children are frequently encouraged to that they succeed at whatever they do if try enough in some cultures.These practice, maybe beneficially as it helps build resilience amongst young ones at the same time detrimental as in puts pressure on the young ones .

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Because of falling birth rates and better healthcare, the world’s population is getting steadily older and this trend is going to cause serious problems for society. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Due to big changes happening in the world, the amount of procreation is going down, while the healthcare system is improving day-to-day. This phenomenon leads to the ageing of the society and might have a negative impact. I definitely agree with this idea and this essay will discuss the arguments that support my point of view.

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The continued rise in the world’s population is the greatest problem faced by humanity at the present time. What are the causes of this continued rise? Do you agree that it is the greatest problem faced by humanity?

Many nations are now encountering the critical issue of the growing number of populations. In my opinion, I strongly agree that this is the most critical issue that the human worldwide is currently facing. In this essay, I will explain the cause of this issue and my standpoint on this issue.

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some people say that advertisement is extremely successful at persuading us to buy things.

According to published financial fillings, advertising is one of the most attractive fields that annual revenue is more than 200 billion dollars all over the world. We are facing a huge amount of advertisements every day, persuading us to buy things. Should we accept them? Some people say it is common and may even mislead us. This essay will discuss both thoughts and in my opinion, advertisement is one of the marvelous ways to encourage shopping.

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Some people think lawbreakers should be sent to prison, while others think that alternatives to prison are more suitable, especially for minor offences. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Anyone who breaks the law should be punished. Some people consider lawbreakers must serve their time in prison, while others maintain that alternatives measures are more suitable for those who commited minor offences. Personally, I think that the punishment should be dependent on the crime. Murders or who commited robbery should face life sentence. Teenagers with juvenile deliquency can do community service instead of going to prison.

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Some people think watching TV is bad for children, while others think that watching TV has more beneficial effects on children. Discuss both views and give your own opinion

We live in an age where the development of technology has altered nearly all aspects of our life, including entertainment. Consequently, this trend also creates a heated debate regarding whether it is negative for children to watch TV or watching TV is actually advantageous for them. The aim of this paragraph is to explore both views and explain as to why I support the later one.

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Nowadays people have cosmetic surgery to improve life. Why do many more people choose these operations? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the amount of people turning to cosmetic surgery. This phenomenon is caused by various reasons and it has stirred up many heated arguments on whether cosmetic surgery is a positive or negative trend. Personally, I see myself in more favor of the former.

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Many think that all decisions within a company should be made by managers whereas others feel it is better to include employees in the process. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.

It is often argued that the accord within an organisation should be taken only by high-level authority while in ,contrast it is better to add personnel to this process.In ,this we will discuss both these views and at least give my own perception.

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Government -Government .. extend agree..a government has a responsibility to it's citizens to ensure their safety therefore some people think that the government should increase spending on defence but spend less on social benefits .to what extend do you agree or disagree?

It is essential to allocate the budget correctly. Some people opine that the authority should spend more budget on a defense system instead of social benefits. They believe that government should conduct a few steps for people's protection. However, I differ from them and opine that social benefits are more crucial to improving the county.

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Money- discussion..in some countries a few people earn extremely high salaries . Some people think that this is good for county ,while others believers that government should control salary in limited amount people can earn .. discuss both views and give an opinion.

It is debate on government should give extreme vegan or not. However, I agree with this view. Government should provide salaries to all people according to their jobs. This essay intends to discuss both views and give an opinion.

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Some people believe that school children should not be given homework by their teachers, whereas others argue that homework plays an important role in the education of children. Discuss both of these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

People have different views on whether teachers should give children homework or not. While some argue that homework should be mandatory for a child to excel in a particular subject or skill, I personally believe that having homework as a mandatory thing is fine until it doesn't pressurise the kids and cause them mental agony.

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Many people believe that social networking sites (such as Facebook) have had huge negative impacts on both individuals and society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Since the era of ,technology lots of people have seen a convenient means to communicate with distant friends and family. As much as quite a number of people believe that social networking such as Facebook has had a huge negative effect on people and the society I do not agree with such expression.

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Many university graduates cannot find a job in their chosen profession, what factors may have caused this situation and what, in your opnion, should be done about it?

It is clear that unemployment has become a tremendous issue for long years due to many factors including recession, lack of appropriate skills, experience, etc. This essay will discuss how these obstacles can be addressed for forthcoming graduates.

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Nowadays, an increasing number of people woth health problems are using alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their normal doctors. Is it positive or negative development?

In this competitive world, it is not possible for any person to survive without proper remedy and good health. Some schools of thought presume that currently many people choose medication and alternative medicines over visiting doctors. Here, I coincide that not selecting health takers' advice can be a positive development for some as a middle-class society can not afford the cost as well as dissatisfaction and high effect of medicine plays a vital role to avoid it.

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some people prefer to spend their lives doing the same things and avoiding change. others, think that change is always a good thing. discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Some citizens believe that variety is an inseparable part of their lives while others claim that having a fixed daily routine has been better for them. I argue that life without changes and experiencing new things would be meaningless. However, it has completely been a personal matter and all inhabitants should decide about it on their own.

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Home is the basic necessity of everyone. A government should provide home to those who cannot afford it. To what extent you agree or disagree

The building is a fundamental requirement for each citizen.Some people believe authorities should provide accommodation for those who can not purchase it.I opine to this because of taxation and the safety of the populace.This essay will explain in detail the reasons for my stance as well as examples in the subsequent paragraphs.

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Many parents are unhappy with the amount of violence in video games, TV programs and other leisure activities. How harmful could this be to children? What could be done to solve this problem?

Most parents feel discontent with the level of violece in video games, television and leisure activities. This could be a deep negative influence for children because violent games negatively influence on children behavior, and the most viable solution is to set stronger regulations on the level of violence allow on this video games.

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