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IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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In the past, most people worked for small businesses, while more people now work for large businesses. What are the advantages and disadvantages of working for large businesses?

In years before, people engaged in paid labour for small scale enterprises, as opposed to thesedays where individuals work for large scale ventures. While there are Benefits to this current practice, there are also demerits which this essay will elaborate more on.

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Nowadays, many students choose to study abroad at university level. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad, and give your own opinion about whether it is a good idea.

More and more students are trying to study oversea at the university. In my opinion, although there are some benefits and drawbacks of studying abroad, I still think it is good to have a chance to study in a foreign country.

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Some developed countries have reduced the number of school hours. Is this a positive or a negative development?

It is irrefutable that the amount of time spend in school plays an imperative role in pupis' life. However, the numbers of school hours have been lessened by wealthy nations in this contemporary era. Some people ponder that it is positive development while others oppose to this notion. But i am in favour in decreasing school hours.

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Some people think that the best way to be successful in life is to get a university education. Others disagree and say this is no longer true. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Some argue that university qualifications are the pathway to victory in one's life, while other groups are against this statement. Although graduation certificates play a significant role in a successful life, I believe other multifarious factors contribute to a person's achievements. Let us discuss it in detail in the subsequent paragraphs.

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Environmental problems such as pollution and climatic variations are increasing nowadays. The governments have taken some measures at a global level. But they got only few solutions. Why is it so? How can this be solved?

These days, a scientist and experts are concerned about environmental problems such as air pollution and climate change because of human behaviours. These are the main effects of causing natural disasters and I am going to discuss some solutions in the following paragraphs.

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Some people say that now is the best time in history to be living. What is your opinion about this? What other time in history would be interesting to live in? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Living in these current times is considered the best of all times by certain people, compared to all the other times that we have lived through so far. History as experienced by the older generation may not consider these times as the best of all. This essay will discuss why current times is not the best of all that we have gone through in the past.

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Children are generally more successful in foreign language studies than adults. Thus, it is better to learn languages in childhood. Are you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.

Nowadays, in this advanced world, it becomes a necessity to learn more than one language to succeed. Undoubtedly infants are more capable to learn a language other than adults. I agree with this statement because linguistics has an enormous impact on society.

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Plagiarism in all kinds of writing is becoming more frequent. Why is this happening? What should be done to solve the problem?

Plagiarism is more and more rampant in the school setting. Some people attribute this problem to the evolving digital technology while others believe such misbehaves the result of the growing pressure upon the young generation. In this essay, I will explain the reason for the increasing number of plagiarism practices and their solutions.

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Some people say that the only reason for learning foreign language is in order to travel for work in a foreign country others say that those are not the only reason why someone should learn a foreign language

Some individuals opine that foreign languages are learned solely for work purposes. However, I believe that other languages can be learned in other to improve brain functions and also to have in-depth knowledge about other cultures.

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More and more prisons are being built to house the world's criminals, and many people believe long-term imprisonment is the answer to solving the crime problem. However, others feel that psychological assistance is what is required. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.

There is no doubt that these days, many countries are suffer from criminals, and many hackers are growing these days, with some platfroms are learining these teenagers how to steal a bank? for something, that reason makes criminals are growing. The question is more and more imprisons are existing built to houseplace the golbal criminals, and many community believe longe-term prison is the answer to solve the crimes issue. However, others feel that psychology help is what is require. In this, an essay I am going discuss my opinion.

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To what extent has the traditional male role changed in the last 20 years? Many people believe that women make better parenting than men and that this is why they have the greater role in raising children in most societies. Others claim that men are just as good as women at parenting. Write an essay expressing your point of view. Give reasons for your answer.

There are split opinions about the role of men which has turn in last 20 years. Some believes that females have better parenting skills compare to males, whereas another group of thinkers support both have similar skills of parenting. However, both has its own pros and cons. Therefore, before commenting on my decision, both the opinion would be discussed.

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Governments and big companies should work together to reverse environmental damage, rather than expecting individuals to take responsibility. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Most people do not pay much attention about environmental issues. It is completely true that people should take this problem more seriously in order to prevent disasters in the future. However, they do not take this threat seriously enough.

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some think that people should not change their jobs while others think they should because it brings advantages for themselves, companies and society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Some adopt the view that workers had better not alter their occupations whereas others believe those ought to due to the benefits it brings to themselves, companies and the community. I will discuss both views of the essay before my point is drawn at the end.

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In the future all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people traveling inside this vehicle will be passenger. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages?

Due to the rapid improvement of technology, people can predict all vehicle will become driverless in the future. Some people support that driverless vehicles have more positive impacts to human, whereas others argue that there are more drawbacks in this issue. In this essay, I will briefly explain to both side of use and give my own opinion.

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For some people, shopping is not just about buying what is necessary, but is a form of entertainment. Do you think it is a positive of negative development?

In a section of society, shopping is being considered as an entertainment activity rather than just purchasing essential items. I vehemently espouse that this trend is a welcoming trend as people have full right to entertain themselves by shopping for their favourite commodities and to obtain a level of happiness.

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In the future all cars, buses, and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles would be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages?

It is believed that majority of the future vehicles will be self-driven, and drivers will no longer be needed on buses and lorries. Although there are substantiated arguments on both sides, I believe that the advantages of reduction in human-related errors and reduced costs overweigh the disadvantages in using automated driverless vehicles on the road.

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

Businesses have a huge role they pray in the community such that apart from making a profit,they also have a public responsibility.In my opinion, i fully agree with the statement that business has to attend to social needs in the community and paying of taxes which support the government in building the society.

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Some argue that students in seconadary school should be taught money how to handle money. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Some argue that students in secondary schools should learn how to manage their finances as it is an integral part of life. I agree with this notion because it will enable them to have financial discipline and instill the habit of savings in them.

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Some people believe that reading stories from my book is better than watching TV or playing computer games for children. What extent do you agree or disagree.

Many argue that children are more benefitted by reading story books instead of watching programs on TV or playing video games. However, I disagree with this notion since playing computer games and reading stories is equally beneficial for overall development of children.

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Films and computer games which contain violence are very popular. Some people believe that they have a negative effect on society and so should be banned. Other people, however, say that they are just harmless and help people to relax. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

The entertainment industry is at its boom nowadays with a wide range of movies and games being created of different genres.Many people are of the view, that producing such movies that contain violence can affect people negatively especially children whereas, some believe it is harmless and calming at the same time.I strongly decline the latter and in this ,essay, I will further elucidate both the opinions .

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