IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5. Page 90

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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in many non-English speaking countries, more and more parents are choosing to enrol their children in English medium schools. Why do you think this is happening? What are the advantages for children who study in English medium schools?

The world is now becoming a global village. Due to that, the student's enrollment in English medium schools is rising as parents want their kids to be educated in English. One of the most prominent reasons is that English is now a global language and there are also benefits such as it will helps the youth to adapt the world faster. Both the reasons and advantages are elaborated in further paragraphs.

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Some people get into debt by buying things they do not need and are unable to afford. What are the reasons for this behaviour? What action can be taken to prevent people from having this problem?

Purchasing unnecessary and unaffordable items makes some people get into debt. This essay will suggest that the reasons why people behave like this is because of their lavish lifestyle and exposure to luxurious life’s content. The most viable solution for this behaviour is to have one’s financial awareness by recording an incomes-expenses.

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The plans below show a public Park when it first opened in 1920 and the same park today. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The maps display a park which is used by the public when it was newly opened in 1920 and the same location today.

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

Generally, by the growth in technology, people's life style changed. Even the way they follow the news has changed since decades ago. It is argued that in future people will not be interested in following the news in printed ones, and will read them online instead. I agree with this view, and in this essay i will support my opinion with some examples.

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Some people believe that in the future, environmental problems will mean that we are unable to live on this planet. In order to survive, the human species will need to find another planet that can support life. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

Environmental problems and their consequences are the most discussed subjects in the modern society. Some people believe that human activity will lead to catastrophic extinction, while others think that the potential problems are overrated. In my opinion, the environment is changing; however, there is no reason to suppose that the Earth will be unlivable.

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Levels of youth crime are increasing rapidly in most cities around the world. What are the reasons for this, and suggest some solutions.

It has been commented that juvenile criminal cases are increasing day by day around the world. This situation has many causes such as overuse of social networking sites as well as liberal punishments from the government. However, it can be minimized by supervising children under the guidance of parents and teachers. Let us delve deeper into both root causes and solutions in the following paragraphs.

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Many teenagers have their own smartphones. Does this situation have more advantages or more disadvantages?

Many adolescents have their own smartphones. While having a smart device sometimes consumes their precious time because they spend a lot of time on their smartphones, I personally believe that having smartphones actually ensures their protection when they are in danger.

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Many parents are unhappy with the amount of violence in video games, television programmes, and other leisure activities for children. How harmful, in your opinion, could this be to children? What could be done to solve this problem? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience

There is no denying the fact that there are some activities for children that might be harmful to them . While it is a commonly held belief that video games involve a huge amount of violence which makes many parents unhappy with it , there is also an argument that opposite it . In this essay, I am going to give you my opinion as well as how to solve this issue and the reasons for it .

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

Taking risks in both personal and professional lives has a significant impact on human life in order to succeed. I firmly believe its advantages far outweigh the disadvantages because it opens up opportunities and promotes personal growth.

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In many non-English speaking countries, more and more parents are choosing to enrol their children in English medium schools. Why do you think this is happening? What are the advantages for children who study in English medium schools?

In recent years, English language has been playing a crucial role for the betterment of life. In many non-English speaking nations, nowadays, more and more parents are preferring to enrol their children in English medium schools. I will discuss the reasons and some merits of this trend in the following essay.

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Some people think that as long as professional sportsmen and sportswomen are good players, their behavior on and off the paying fields is not important. Do you agree or disagree?

Some people argue that the behavior of professional athletes, both on and off the field, should not be scrutinized as long as they are good at their sport. However, I disagree with this view. While it is true that athletes are admired for their skills, their behavior outside the sports arena is also important. In this essay, I will discuss the reasons why both performance and conduct should be considered when evaluating professional sportspeople.

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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 cooperate rather than compete become more useful adults. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

While some would argue that youngsters nurtured with competitive teaching should be encouraged in order to survive adulthood in the future, I think that cooperation should rather be emphasised as it leads to the development of vital soft skill, namely resilience.

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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?

There is no denying the fact that the food travels thousands of miles from farm to consumers.

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Some people work for the same organization all their working life. Others think that it is better to work for different organizations. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

It is sometimes preferred to work for the same company for the entire working life. Whereas, some other people may believe that it is better for employees to experience working for different organizations. Both views may demonstrate some reasonable points. However, one reflects the truth more clearly.

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In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasize that their products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

In today’s competitive market, businesses often highlight the innovative features of their products in advertisements. This is because consumers are looking for new and better options. While this strategy can be helpful, I believe it has more negative effects.

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Some people regard video games as harmless fun, or even as a useful educational tool. Others, however, believe that videos games are having an adverse effect on the people who play them. In your opinion, do the drawbacks of video games outweigh the benefits?

Some humans consider online games as safe enjoyment, and also as a effective learning resource. While, others think that online games are remaining a negative impact on the players. In my opinion, the advantages of video games outweigh the disadvantages. Video games can be addictive, leading to a decrease in academic performance and social relationships, but people who play them gain a positive energy and some motivation, can improve their important skills.

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Today,people are using the things and throwing or replacing it with latest models or latest fashion . Do the disadvantages of throwaway society outweigh any possible economic advantage ?

In recent years, many people are into fast fashion. Also disposable utensils are upcoming problems of the environment. It's easy to throw things away and buy another. But I think this type of society will lead us to major problems like climate change, air pollution and etc. In my opinion, disadvantages of throwaway society outweigh economic advantages for two reasons.

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Some people think that in order to prevent illness and disease, governments should focus on reducing environmental pollution and housing problems. To what extent do you agree to disagree with this statement?

There is no denying the fact that prevention is better than cure. While it is a commonly held belief that administration must be focused on ways to reduce environmental pollution and housing issues to prevent illness and disease.

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in the future people may no longer be able to pay for things in shops using cash. all payments may have to be made by card or using phones. do you think this will happen one day? why do you think some people might not be happy to give up using cash?

In this fast-paced era ,technology is constantly getting developed, hence this phenomenon made a huge evolution in banking transactions. Using cards and widespread online payments have made me imagine a definite cashless future. However, this Idea may not satisfy some people namingly the elderly and tourists.

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Most countries are compared by their economic success. Do you think there are some other important factors that need to be taken into consideration? Give your opinion and relevant examples.

Money is one of the most effective factors in any nation's worldwide image. It is argued that money is what makes countries great. I disagree and I believe that there are more crucial aspects to rate a country.

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