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?

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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In many countries people are now living longer than ever before. Some say an ageing population creates problems for governments. Other people think there are benefits if society has more elderly people. To what extent do the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.

The last 50 years have seen a dramatic increase in the longevity of humans in various parts of the world.Yet there remains some disagreement as to whether this is a positive or a negative trend. While there are valid arguments to the contrary, in this essay i would contend that the advantages of ageing population are incomparable with its drawbacks.

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The plans below show the site of an airport now and how it will look after redevelopment next year. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The diagram displays improvement in an airport between now and after a year.

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In some countries, it is becoming increasingly common for people to follow a vegetarian diet. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

In some nations, many individuals are adopting a vegetarian diet. Although the trend brings both merits and demerits, I believe that the disadvantages of a plant-based diet outweigh the advantages because animal products are high in essential macro and micronutrients that help to build the immune system.

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Nowadays, internet and television have given ordinary people a chance to become famous. Is this a positive or negative development?

Nowadays, ordinary people can become famous due to the internet and television. While I think it is a positive development because everyone can talk about problems and solve them, there a negative effects like irresponsibility of other jobs and showing up differently from real life.

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Many governments in the world spend large amounts of money on art which helps to develop quality in people’s life. However, governments should spend money on other things rather than art. Do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion.

There are numerous nations that invest a great deal of money in craft to level up living standards. However, some argue that governments should provide financial resources for other aspects of being excluding aptitude. As far as I am concerned, officials should give opportunity to individuals to grow in artistic fields by spending cash.

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In many countries, children spend long hours on homework. Some people think less homework can reduce student's stress and give them a chance to develop other skills. What is your opinion about this?

In some nations, most of the time children spend in doing their school work. A significant portion of the population holds the view that less work can mitigate tension among students and enhance other skills. I firmly agree with this notion.

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It is becoming more and more difficult to eacape the influence of the media on our lives. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of living in a media rich society.

In today’s world, it is becoming harder to avoid the influence of the media in our daily lives. The media is everywhere on our phones, computers, TV, and even in public spaces. While living in a media rich society has some advantages, there are also several disadvantages that we should consider.

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Full-time university students need to spend most of their time studying. Some people, however, claim that students needed to be involved in other activities as well. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Few believes that regular collegian must spend their time in learning. Whereas, others think that it is necessary for college students to participate in cocurricular activities.I shall strongly agree with the latter view and this essay will discuss the same in detail along with relevant examples and a logical conclusion.

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Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious social problems as well as practical problems. to what extents do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Many expats living abroad face significant challenges, as they have to communicate with others in a foreign language which might be difficult for many. Some argue that this challenge could lead to severe social and practical problems. I agree with this view, as lack of fluencey in speaking the language of the country of residence can hinder the ability to form social connections and secure a suitable job opportunity.

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