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IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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We live in a world of technology these days. The internet brings with it clear advantages and disadvantages. Do the disadvantages outweigh the advantages?

Technology become a permanent part of our life in this modern era. The Internet changed our souls with extreme benefits and some drawbacks. Internet increased our efficiency in vast parts of our activity; therefore, I believe the internet's benefits outweigh its drawbacks of it. In this ,essay I will cover both sides of this notion.

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In many countries, traditional foods are being replaced by International fast food. Many people think that it is good to eat traditional foods while other believe that fast food is a good choice. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

It is often argued that nowadays people opt more for junk food whilst others believe traditional food is far more beneficial and healthier as compared to fast food. This essay will discuss both the perspectives and why I firmly believe that traditional meal has more nutritional value and more benificial to health in comparison to junk food.

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More and more people are seriously overweight. Some people suggest the solution to this problem is to increase the price of fattening foods. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is undeniable that obesity is becoming a serious problem in all nations due to consuming fast-food. It is argued by some that in order to overcome this issue junk food prices should be rosen. Personally, I am in favor of this statement. However, other effective measures could be taken by the governments.

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Some people believe that environmental problems are too big for individuals ro deal with, while other think that individual should take some action. Discuss both views and give your opinion

Some people contend that environmental issues are major threads which are not possible for individuals to deal with that, however, other peoples opine that if an individual person takes responsibility to take action, they can overcome these issues. In this essay, I will discuss how the individual can control the environmental issues and what are the other factors through, this problem can be solved.

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Due to the development and rapid expansion of supermarkets in some countries, many small and local businesses are unable to compete. Some people think that the closure of local businesses will bring about the death of local communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, with the widespread of supermarkets in some nations, many small local businesses are at risk of disappearing. While it is believed that the collapse of these local shops will cause a significant impact on society, I indeed hold that this type of work is the livelihood of many families, so its closure will mean the backward evolvement of many communities.

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Some people believe that teenagers should be required to do unpaid community work in their free time . This can benefit teenagers and the community as well. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is argued that teenagers should do unpaid community work in their leisure time and some people think that it has benefits both teenagers and society.Although I firmly disagree with those who think that it beneficial for both of them.

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Some employers want to be able to contact their staff at all time even on holidays . Does this development have more advantages than disadvantages

In this day and age, there are often concerns about maintainting a healthy balance between one’s work and personal life. However, it is a well established practice among some employers to keep in touch with their employees even during holidays in orders to deal with the numerous work related problems to survive in the competitive business world. In this essay I will look at the advantages of having on call duties arranged and the disadvantages associated with being contacted by employers all the time.

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Some feel that cities should be designed to be beautiful while others feel their functionality is more important. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion

What is the most crucial quality for a city ? Some propose that convenience and functionality should be the prime concern, while others contend that the beauty, in terms of architecture and natural environment, should be a pre-requisite. I am of the view that aesthetically pleasing cities are more attractive to its citizens as well as tourists alike.

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Some people say that teenagers should work part-time and earn money. This way they will learn basic lessons about work and become more disciplined. Others argue that teenagers shouldn't sacrifice their rest and after-school activities to work. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Being interested in becoming independent, many parents believe that their upbringings should work during schooling whereas others, including me, are not in favour of acquiring money and education, simultaneously. In the following essay, both pros and cons will be elaborated on.

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People who live in large cities face a range of problems in their daily life. What are the main problems people in cities face, and how can these problems be tackled ?

Nowadays, owing to many reasons, the majority of people choose to live in metropolises. making them overpopulated and more polluted than they were in the past. Although, urban life provides you with modern facilities and all conveniences, city-dwellers too have to face various issues in their daily activities. This essay will look at some of the problems faced by them and suggest a few solutions to overcome them.

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Nowadays many people travel to foreign countries for pleasure. Some believe this travel has a negative impact on the countries travelled to. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience

The shown maps compare a public park named Grange, which was built in 1920 and its status at the present time. Over this period of time, it is clear that there is a wide range of various renovations are done.

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Some people claim that public museums and art galleries will not be needed because people can see historical objects and works of art by using a computer. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

With fast internet speed and more advanced computer technology, browsing museums and art galleries online is more and more popular among people, especially the young generations. While I agree it is a creative way to see historical objects and the work of art by using a computer, I do not agree that public museums and art galleries will not be needed anymore.

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Some experts believe that, it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary school rather than at secondary school. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

Language is responsible for harmony and unity through communication between different cultures. But certain educationalists think that learning a second language at the primary level is more beneficial than later since at this stage they can do it faster and become fluent, even though some teachers are not skilled to teach none native language.

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some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation,such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money.Other argue that it is better to try and improve such situations. Discuss both views and give opinions

Some in the society are of an opinion that the best way is to accept bad situations like frustrating jobs and lack of money, while others think it's always better to try and improve these grounds. This essay hopes to discuss both these views and arrives at a viable conclusion.

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some people say that advertising is extremely successfull at persuading us to buy things. other peoplr think advertising is so common that we no longer pay attention to it discuss both views and give your opinion

There is a controversal argument about whether the advertising convinces the society to buy things or excessive advertising has no effect on consumer buying. This essay will discuss the both views and arrive at a viable conclusion.

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some people say that advertising is extremely successfull at persuading us to buy things. other peoplr think advertising is so common that we no longer pay attention to it discuss both views and give your opinion

There is a controversial argument about whether advertising convinces society to buy things or excessive advertising has no effect on consumer buying. This essay will discuss both views and arrive at a viable conclusion.

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Some people think governments should spend less money on arts and invest more in education. How far do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

Although there are some who believe governments ought to save money by spending less on arts, others believe education is more important and the money has to be invested in this. In my opinion, both fields are important for people and they could benefit.

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Most agree that we should be training children to recycle waste to preserve the Earth’s natural resources. However, some believe that it is parents who should teach their children to recycle waste while others feels schools are more responsible. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Waste is one of the contributions to global warming because it can release greenhouse gases from landfills. Thus educating children about waste management is important to protect the Earth’s natural resources. Regarding this, some argue that parents should educate their children while others believe that school does. To my view, I believe that both parents and schools have the same responsibility to teach children about recycling waste. I will explain both sides to prove my argument.

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Cohabitation is believed to bring huge advantages for young people since it enables them to fully understand each other before deciding to get married. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

There are many ways in which people can live together. One of them is cohabitation, and it is gaining more consideration among young people as it allows them to know each other deeply before they decide if they want to stay together in the long run.

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oday more people are travelling than ever before. Why is this the case? What are the benefits of travelling for the traveller?

In recent years, the number of travelling around the world has been increasing. The main reason why people are going to travel more is the fact that the price of transportation is cheap and advantages of travelling is that it can help in creativity enhancement and letting people try new things.

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