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IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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Companies spend millions each year on advertising online, in magazine and on billboards. These adverts can encourage people to buy goods that they do not really need. What are the positive and negative effects of consumerism?

Companies are said to expend a huge amount of money on promoting their products. These online or printed advertisements in magazines and on billboards spur consumers to make purchases that they actually do not require. This tendency has both positive and devastating effects, which will be discussed in the following paragraphs.

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Some people say that if old people spend time and get along with others and exercise every day they will become fit. However, nowadays old people are usually alone and do not talk to others which make them unhappy and unfit. What are the causes and solutions?

In the current era of society, elderly people nowadays have a feeling of loneliness and becoming less talkative which is ultimately making them sad and unhealthy. Some people opine that meeting and chatting with other people and daily workout can bring a positive impact on them. This essay will discuss the causes behind sadness and bad health of elderly along with solutions in the impending paragraphs.

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The crime rate nowadays is decreasing compare to the past due to advanced technologies which can prevent and solve crime. Do you agree or disagree?

In this present world criminal incidents seem declined more than ever. Even supermarkets, streets and grocery stores have technology such as CCTV cameras to record any situations. But it is disagreed that technologies can totally prevent crime. Analysing the news, that still has violence incidents every single day.

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Many people think dangerous sports should be banned. Do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion

some people think that risky and unsafe sports games should be prohibited. However, I don't agree with this idea, since dangerous sports give anyone feels energetic and adrenaline.

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Some people say that if old people spend time and get along with others and exercise every day they will become fit. However, nowadays old people are usually alone and do not talk to others which make them unhappy and unfit. What are the causes and solutions?

In current era of society, elderly people nowadays have a feeling of loneliness and becoming less talkative which is ultimately making them sad and unhealthy. Some people opine that meeting and chatting with other people and daily workout can bring a positive impact on them. This essay will discuss the causes behind sadness and bad health of elderly along with solutions in the impending paragraphs.

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some people think that schools are no longer necessary because people can acquire information on the internet. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Schools are the best place to gain education but few people think that now a days they are not mandatory as people can gain knowledge from the internet. However, I strongly believe that internet or any other source of technology cannot replace the role of schools in imparting education.

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Some people think that modern innovations bring a lot more problems than benefits?Do you agree or disagree?

In modern society, some people believe that contemporary innovations or inventions cause a lot of problems, while others think that these innovations or inventions bring more advantages than disadvantages. This essay will discuss both perspectives and give my opinion about why I agree the above statements for several reasons.

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Some people believe that is good to share as much information as possible in scientific research, business and the academic world. Others believe that some information is too important or too valuable to be shared freely. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

In recent year, technology is commonly seen in the world, everyone can search for plenty of information, science, business or studies, on the Internet freely. However, some the people argue that should be confidential. In my opinion, I believe that sharing to everyone brings huge benefit because that impacts countries’ development and society’s knowledge.

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Some people think that the teenage years are the happiest time of most people’s lives. Others think that adult life brings more happiness, in spite of greater responsibility. Discuss both views and give your own opinion

It is argued about which generation of life were a person felt more happier; the teenage years or adult life. This essay will discuss that younger days are more happier because of the group of friends, and adult life is enjoyable despite responsibilities because of no restrictions.

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The older generations tend to have very traditional ideas about how people should live, think and behave. However, some people believe that these ideas are not helpful in preparing younger generations for modern life. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?

People have different opinions over whether or not traditional concepts are needed. while older people have a tendancy to keep how thinking and acting in traditional ways, some assert that this idea is obsolete for youngsters in the modern era. However, I strongly believe that keeping traditional lifestyle is necessary.

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In the past, when students did a university degree, they tended to study in their own country. Nowadays, they have more opportunity to study abroad. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development?

Since international perspective have become more valuable, the number of students choosing to study abroad is rising. Both advantages and disadvantages should be discussed.

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In some countries,owning a home rather than renting one is very importent for people. Why might this be case? Do you think this is a positive or negative situation?

There exists a widely held perception that buying a home rather than renting one is an essential part of an individual’s life in some nations. While the idea makes sense, from my personal perspective, It can be considered as either a positive or negative situation depending on numerous factors.

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Governments should not have to provide care or financial support for elderly people because it is the responsibility of each person to prepare for retirement and support him or herself. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people think that government should not provide monetary benefits to the elderly citizens because it is the duty of every citizen to be ready for retirement and support themselves. Be that as it may, my opinion stands opposed to this idea because neglecting aged people in any way is downright unhumanitarian.

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Culture is the same around the world. Discuss the reasons and shed some light on whether it is a positive or negative trend and give your opinion.

Culture is the significant heritage and value for all countries worldwidely. This is because all nations have their own traditions and customs which have been inherited from and taught by their ancestors. There is common believe that culture is similar to each other around the world. This essay will discuss reasons for this statement and explore why this brings out negative impact.

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More and more students choose to move to other countries to study their higher education. Do you think the advantages of this outweigh its disadvantages?

It is true, that most students nowadays prefer to study abroad in order to get Bachalor's or Master's degree. People argue and dispute about this topic, whether they must study in their country or in foreign country?

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In the future, there will be higher proportion of older people than young people in many countries. Is it positive or negative development?

Thanks to the state of the art technology in medicines, anti-ageing therapies, people are being expected to have a longer life expectancy, giving a rise to ageing population in certain nations as well. From my own perspective, I utterly believe this phenomenon is undesirable.

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People now have the freedom to work and live anywhere in the world due to the development of communication technology and transportation. Will this have more positive or negative impacts?

In this contemporary era, technology brought a lot of changes in the transmission of information and travelling between regions. As a result of these developments, humans can have the independence to do any sort of job and have a chance to stay all over the world. While this trend has some drawbacks. In my opinion, I firmly consider the innumerable benefits it provides far more significant than its disadvantages. This essay will discuss the same in detail along with my opinion and will also provide a logical conclusion.

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In some countries, celebrities get higher salaries than senior politicians. What do you think is the reason for this? Is it a positive or negative development?

The income of celebrities increased considerably recently exceeding saleries of some politicians in many countries. Various rationales have resulted in this increase. Although regular people are involved in this phenomenon , it is a negative development that is not beneficial for people.

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It is better to get advice from older people than young people .Agree or disagree ?

Some people argue that, it is better to get advice from the elderly people than from the younger generation. I completely agree with this statement and in this essay I will support my opinions with examples.

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Governments around the world spend too much money on treating illnesses and diseases and not enough on health education and prevention. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

It’s easier to prevent than to cure. However, executive representatives of the governing body globally put expenses on curing disorders firsthand and not sufficient on health education and impediment of the diseases. I totally agree with this statement and in body paragraphs I’ll explain my take on this.

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