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IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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Title: "Smartphones: A Blessing or a Curse?" Question Type: Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

Smartphones have become an essential part of modern life. While they offer many advantages, such as convenience and connectivity, they also have disadvantages, including health issues and privacy concerns. In my opinion, the benefits of smartphones outweigh their drawbacks if used responsibly.

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Topic: Some people think that smartphones have made life easier, while others believe they have made life more complicated. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Smartphones are now an essential part of daily life. Some people think they have made life easier, while others argue that they have created more problems. In my opinion, smartphones have brought more benefits than challenges, but they must be used responsibly.

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Education should be accessible to people of all economic backgrounds . All levels of education , from primary school at tertiary education , should be free To what extent do you agree with opinion

The world is very different nowadays .Many people think that education must be available for all people and be free. I only partially agree with this idea. On the other hand, I completely agree that education should be accessible to all people, of all economic backgrounds. However, I do not agree that education should be free for all levels . This essay will give information to support my opinion .

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Some people say that it is possible for a country to be both economically successful and have a clean environment. Others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion

There has been an ongoing debate as to whether country can be successful in both economic and environment fields or it is impossible. While there are plenty of reasons why some people are against it, I am in favor of that country can achieve success regarding economically and environmentally.

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Some believe that people are naturally born as leaders while others feel that leadership skills can develop. Discuss both views and give your own opinion

Leadership requires a lot of skills for those who want to guide people. While some believe that these are innate features, I stay with others who think that they are mostly gained by time and practice.

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It is often said that crime is one of the main things that make the quality of life poorer. Crime in developed countries is one of the biggest problems in society. What are the causes of this problem and what measures can be taken to reduce it?

Most people agree that crime is the biggest problem in rich countries and it makes life poorer.

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Some people believe that government is wasting money on art, and better spent elsewhere what extended do you agree?

It is frequently argued by folks that higher authorities are continuously wasting finances on creativity rather than using it for the improvement of other crucial sectors. I partially agree with this notion because art also offers multiple benefits to the country.

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Plastic bags, plastic bottles and plastic packaging are bad for the environment. What damage does plastic do to the environment? What can be done by governments and individuals to solve this problem? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

In this modern world, the usage of plastic products has increased to its highest limit. As these products damage the ecosystem very intensely. In this essay, I will discuss how it damages the environment furthermore the solutions to reduce the usage of plastic.

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Many people, especially young children, watch too much television. Some experts think that this can be dangerous, and that the time would be better spent doing other thing. What are the advantages and disadvantages of watching television?

In today's era , specifically younger generation giving more preference to watch television as compared to other age groups . Some experts believe that watching too much television can be harmful for them and that they can utilize this time in a better way by doing other things . Associated benefits and drawbacks with watching television will be discussed in the upcoming paragraphs .

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More and more plastics wastes are polluting world cities, countryside and oceans. What are the problems caused by plastic wastes? What measures should be taken to solve it?

There is no doubt the fact that various world regions have experienced pollution due to the increasing of plastics wastes. This essay will discuss the problems that are arised because of this issue, and porpose possible solusions to mitigate it.

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In spite of many advances women have contributed in education and employment, they continue to be at a disadvantage when it comes to pay and promotion. In your view, what should be done to promote equality of opportunity for men and women in workplace?

In many parts of the world, there is now greater equality between working men and women. Nevertheless, women still tend to earn less and enjoy fewer promotion than men. Some would ague that this situation will correct itself overtime. However, in my view, there is much that can be done to address the problem constructively.

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Some people believe online materials should only be used for children to learn to read. while other believe only printed reading materials should be used. Discuss both views and give your opinions.

Type of materials for children is a contentious issue debate nowadays, where some people believe that children should be allowed reading from digital materials, while others argue that children prohibited to use online material instead of printed materials. This essay will examine both 2 views, and i firmly agree that student should be allowed to consume all materials, including online moduls.

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Some people believe that the internet has brought people closer together by making the world smaller. Others disagree, claiming that the internet has made people and communities more isolated because they no longer need to leave home and interact with others. Discuss both views. (No opinion)

Technological advancements have had a profound impact on all aspects of our lives. Internet is the biggest invention of 21st century. Few people believe that the rise of the internet have removed the differences among people and made the world a global village, while others disagree and think that it has isolated people and they lost the interest of going out and spending time socially.

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The increase in the production of consumer goods (food, clothing) results in damage to the natural environment. What is the cause of this? What can be done to solve this problem?

Nowadays, it is noticeable that the surge in the production of consumer goods may be harmful for our planet.This essay argues that this phenomenon is caused by a marketing strategy from the manufacturers and suggests that the set up of taxes may be the best solution.

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Some people think the developments of technology make people's life more complex, so we should make life simpler without using technology. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Technological advancements have had a profound impact on all our aspects of life. Some individuals believe that technological inventions has made our lives intricate, leading simpler life should be the main focus of every person. This essay will discuss with view in detail and will explain why I believe that technology has made our life easier and comfortable.

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Some people think having more TV channels is good because they will have more choices. While other people think too many TV channels only lead to a lot of poor quality TV programs. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Over recent years, more and more people have differing ideas as regards to the relationship between quality and quantity of the number of TV channels. One side says having more TV channels is better for more choices, while others argue that the quantity causes a lack of quality on TV channels. I would argue that focusing on more productive and knowledgeable channels instead of its amount has benefits.

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Some people decide to start their own business instead of working for a company or organisation. Do the advantages for people working for their own business outweigh the disadvantages?

Some adults chose to setup their own businesses rather than working for other companies or business associations. There are several advantages to this situation such as the new budding businessmen can strive towards developing their businesses as per their own visions rather than fulfilling someone else’s dreams on taking up a job. Nonetheless, the prime disadvantage to this scenario is the lack of experience in running a business which cannot be neglected.

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Education is not the learning of facts, but the training of the mind to think To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons and specific examples to support your answers.

It is believed that the main goal of any education is to get the mind adept in thinking, not being a repository of facts. Personally, I wholeheartedly agree with this idea.

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There goes a saying ‘Pressure makes diamonds’. Many people claim that placing intense pressure on students can do wonders for their growth, while others believe that pressure is useless and is conducive to other undesirable problems.

It is believed that pressuring students can allow them to develop more effectively whilst others argue that that technique may be a catalyst for potential mental and physical damage in the future, thus, useless. Personally, I believe pressure can have long-term consequences for students in the long term.

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At the present time, the population of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults, compared with the number of older people. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?

In the current era, in comparison to the older population, many nations have more citizens who are young adults. Although, this situation leads to less guidance and counselling from the elders, the advantages are worth noting. One main benefit of this scenario is that, large number of young adults help in boosting the nations’ economies.

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