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IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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Each year, the crime rate increases. What are the causes of crimes and what could be done to prevent this rise in criminal activity?

In this day and age, the public argues that the number of crimes is rising significantly. There are many reasons behind this such as low security and financial issues due to many citizens being unemployed. To solve it, there are several arguments and prime solutions that should be adopted by the authorities.

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The development of tourism contributed to English becoming the most prominent language in the world. Some people think this will lead to English becoming the only language to be spoken globally. What are the advantages and disadvantages to having one language in the world?

English become the most important language on the planet by means of the rapid development of tourism. It is argued that there will remain the single language, English, in the world and others will dissipate. The main advantage of it is a enhanced understanding between people, meanwhile the major drawback is a loss and a distortion of many cultures.

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In some countries, traditional leisure activities like dance, music, and sports are becoming less popular among young people. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

It is argued that in some nations, traditional activities such as dance, music and sports are loosing popularity by the day among new generation. In my opinion, it is a completely negative development and in this essay I am going to shed light on the said opinion. Traditional activities help maintaining an active lifestyle and keeps obesity at bay. Performing dance and sports may eventually lead to great career opportunities in future.

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Some people think that the best way to broaden young people’s understanding of the world is to encourage them to travel to other countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? What other measure do you think might be effective?

Nowadays, public concern regarding youngsters have to be supported in visiting other nations becomes topical since some individuals believe that this is a window for improving their global knowledge. To response this aforementioned issue, I significantly agree that this advice is beneficial for adolescenes related to improving kowledge and skills.

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Some people think that environmental problems should be solved on a global scale while others believe it is better to deal with them nationally. What is your opinion?

It can be crearly observed all around the world that the environment becomes worse. According to some, global environmental problems ought to be solved internationally, while others claim that it is better to do domestically. In my opinion, I agree that these issues should be tackled with efforts of all countries.

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Nowadays, many families move overseas for job opportunities. Some people think this is beneficial for the children of these families, while others think children will find it difficult. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

In the contemporary era, some families choose to migrate abroad in oder to get better employment opportunities. Although, this trend is beneficial for children as they can get better education as well as knowledge about different cultures, in the opposite direction this can be detrimental for children’s mental status and orthodox values. In this essay, I will discuss both the given school of thoughts with followed by my own opinion.

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Some people think secondary school students and high school students should be allowed to choose academic courses leading to university or practical courses leading to careers such as carpenters. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Recently, the issue of whether students should have the freedom to choose between academic and practical courses has sparked heated debate. Some people assert that students should be allowed to select their educational paths based on their interests and career goals, while others argue otherwise. I wholeheartedly agree with the former stand.

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In the modern world, many employees lack soft skill such as communication and working in the teams. What are the main causes of this problem? What are the effects of the lack of such skills ?

It is argued, that in this contemporary world, more and more workers lack some basic soft skills such as communication and working as a team. One of the main reasons for this emerging problem is increased use of online platforms for making friends, for work and hence, decreasing social circle. The major effect it has is decline in mental health of employees and their performance at work place.

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Some parents believe that they should protect their children from doing any mistakes while others believe they should make mistakes freely. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Raising children is one of the most complicated tasks that has ever been known to mankind. Regarding this, some people think children should be protected at all costs from making mistakes, while some people believe they should learn from their mistakes. This essay will discuss both views and stands with the later view.

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Global warming is one of the biggest threats human face in the 21st century and sea levels are continuing to rise at alarming rates. What problems are associated with this and what are some possible solutions.

It is argued that in this growing modern world of technology environment has faced the most hazardous issue of global warming of the current century and it si due to this issue that the sea levels are rapidly rising. The major concern that comes with global warming is loss of glaciers and habitat for polar animals. One solution could be to opt for the natural resources so as to overcome release of greenhouse gases and plantation of more trees.

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ome people think that government should spend money on railways. Others believe that there should be more investment into new roads. Discuss both views and give your opinion

One of the widely discussed issues currently is the comparison between rail and road transport. Now people are beginning to realize that both of them are necessary in our daily life. Personally, i tend to consider that railways like public transport more convenient for people and also for government. In this essay i tend to maintain government should spend money to railways rather than roads.

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It is important for everyone, including young people, to save money for their future. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Inflation is something that people cannot avoid. Moreover, world’s economy keeps on fluctuating everyday. I strongly agree that saving money for the future from a young age is really important.

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Face-to-face meetings with people are much more effective than meetings held on the telephone or via the Internet. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

I think it depends on the person who may have his own preferences. I agree that online meetings can lead to less efficiency. I think this is due to a person’s laziness and greed to get even more free time.

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

These days, some companies are really into expressing their new products in all kinds of advertising.This trend is so popular and common all over the world. In my opinion, I agree with this trend, I believe this trend can bring some benefits to people's lives.

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In some countries, more and more people are becoming interested in finding out about the history of the house or building they live in. What are the reasons for this? How can people research this?

These days, a lot of families are really into living in houses and buildings which are full of story. This trend become more and more popular. There are many reasons for this phenomenon. In my opinion, the main reason is that people are more paying attention to their living quantity.

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Of late, it is believed that students studying in secondary school and high school should be taught how to manage money as it is an important life skill. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this argument? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

It is argued that abilities which are related to how to manage money should be learnt by students during their schooling. This essay agrees completely with that statement because economy is a consequential part of our daily life.

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In achieving personal happiness, our relationships with family, friends, and colleagues are more important than work and wealth. Do you agree or disagree with this

With the increasing pressures of today's money-driven world, it is hard to achieve happiness through professional development or wealth. I firmly believe that relationships with family and friends have an indispensable part in everyone's lives. The forthcoming paragraph will analyse both aspects of this argument.

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Some people think that parents should teach their children how to be good members of society. Others, however, believe that school is the best place to learn this. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

In today's society, greater emphasis has been given by parents and schools in building good social behaviour in children. Some people argue that it should be the responsibility of the parents others think school should be the ideal place to teach them morals. In this essay, I will examine both perspectives before articulating that schools play a pivotal role in building a character.

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In future all cars, busses and tracks will be driver-less. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driver-less vehicles outweigh the disadvantages?

In today’s rapidly evolving world, the phenomenon of driverless vehicles has garnered meticulous attention. While there are remarkable benefits associated with this trend, it is essential to consider the potential drawbacks as well.

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Crime is decreasing due to technology development, agree or disagree.

In recent years, the proportion of commited crime is gradually dropping , due to technological development. I completly agree with this statement, because technology tools such as CCTV cameras and motion sensors, as well as, finger prints, have a significant impact on the detection of criminals. In this essay, I will discuss this notion, and drop in my own perspective.

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