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IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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Earlier technological developments brought more benefits and changed the lives of ordinary people more than recent developments ever will. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

There is no doubt that technological advancement has brought a revolution in common people's lives from the ancient era. The major chunk of development has already been invented and nowadays its more about making it more efficient for the masses. Though I agree that ,initially technology has provided humongous benefits in the form of communication, transportation, healthcare, electricity, infrastructure and many more to the civilization but ,personally I believe that it will keep on involving and will provide more and more benefits.

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In the future, nobody will buy printed newspapers or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Nowadays, it is undeniable that the development of information technology led to some transformation in how information is delivered. Previously people read news from the printed newspaper, find references through books, or enjoy free time by reading a printed magazine, everything was read in printed out version. Although printed newspapers still exist, I agree that in the future, people will prefer to read online literature rather than buy printed versions.

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Some shops are open 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. Do you think it is a good thing for customers, the shop staff and the economy as a whole?

Today, there are so many malls that are open from Sunday to Monday weekly. This happens not only in the hometown but also in the centre of the city.

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Some people think that media should not report detail of crimes to the public. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

The development of digital information technology has been creating opportunities for the convenience of spreading information. Conventional press now transforms into the digital press, they may give information to the public more massively and quickly. While this development is considered to bring good effect for information transparency, others believe that not every information should be published by the media for instance detailed information about crimes. In my opinion, I agree that the media should limit the information about a crime.

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It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? What sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children?

Nowadays, parents apply different methods for raising their children.They believe that their child should be learned distinction between wrong and right in their childhood and punishment is the best way.in my ,opinion these kinds of trends have negative effects on personality of children, so I strongly disagree this notion due to following reasons.

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In some countries an increasing number of people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating much fast food. It is therefore necessary for governments to impose higher tax on this kind of food. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

Nowadays people around the world use to eat more and more junk food and consequently is steadily raising the number of them suffering from health diseases linked to nutrition. Personally, I think that governments should take this as a really serious problem and act as soon as possible to tear down it by for example imposing higher taxes on this type of food whereas sometimes things develop differently. This essay will briefly depict advantages and disadvantages linked to this statement.

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The internet has changed the way we communicate. Much communication today happens through social media. Some people support this and think it is a positive development. Others believe that social media have negative effects.

As a study shows, 57.6% of the world's population uses social media and the average daily usage is 2 hours and 27 minutes. From the all the year groups, teenagers are the greatest contributors to this huge population. We can see teenagers using their devices everywhere, no matter at home or in schools. Although using social media is still frown upon in schools, but some teachers have already started to reconsider the idea. As using social media in classes has many positive effects on the students.

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A rise in the standard of living in a country often only seems to benefit cities rather than rural areas. What problems can this cause? How might these problems be reduced?

It is true that rising dwelling standards in the country often benefits cities,however not suburbs at all.They appear to be two main causes of this and several possible solutions which can be implemented to tackle which will be analyzed in this essay .

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Your friend has been offered a place on a course at the university where you studied. He/She would like your advice about finding a place to live. Write an email to your friend. In your email describe where you lived when you were a student at the university, recommend the best way for him/her to look for accommodation, warn him/her of mistakes students make when choosing accommodation.

I haven't spoken to you in ages, How have you been? I hope life's been treating you well.

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A rise in the standard of living in a country often only seems to benefit cities rather than rural areas. What problems can this cause? How might these problems be reduced?

Living standards are improving in many countries these days, and that is the goal of all countries. In most cases, growing lifestyle related to the urban field and first of all, improving the standard of living in a metropolis. Many people think the only beneficiaries who are citizens from rising of living standards, and the rural or countryside’s folk will not use this profit. I will allocate several reasons for this situation and give solutions.

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Alcohol consumption has increased dramatically over the years. Some people believe that the government should increase taxes on alcoholic beverages but others oppose to this idea and advocate personal responsibility . What do you think ? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge

It is often said that consuming alcohol is increasing dramatically these days. Many opine levies on alcoholic beverages should be rose ,however ,some people claim this is a type of personal obligation. From my point of view ,I personally believe the governments should legislate some rules. Also ,increasing taxes should be performed.

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SOME PEOPLE BELIEVE THAT STUDYING AT UNIVERSITY IS THE BEST ROUTE TO A SUCCESSFUL CAREER, WHILE OTHERS BELIEVE THAT IT IS BETTER TO GET A JOB STRAIGHT AFTER SCHOOL. DISCUSS BOTH VIEWS.

The debate on whether to attend tertiary institution directly from school or to engage oneself in a job is very interesting. The choice of which tract to follow, will impact on a person's career prospect eventually. This essay argues that advancing one's education soon after school will enhance rapid promotion, while having a job just after secondary education will enable people to settle down with family earlier in life.

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A"cashless society" is one where people use Debit/Credit cards and other forms of payment instead of cash. Do the advantages of a cashless society outweigh the disadvantages.

A cashless society is the one in which people use more Credit and Debit Cards instead of carrying Cash in their wallets. I believe that a community which is cashless has lots of benefits to offer. I will discuss both benefits and drawbacks of the cashless society in the upcoming paragraphs.

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What do you think about the influence of the Internet on children?

In recent years, there has been a growing debate about whether many people think the Internet is affecting and influencing children's lives. It is put forward by some people that it is advantageous. The opponent, on the other hand, argues that there are several drawbacks. This essay will identify both the benefits and drawbacks surrounding this issue before coming to a reasoned conclusion.

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Some people believe that companies should be allowed to collect data about customers freely, while others believe this practice should be restricted. Discuss both sides of this issue.

Privacy is an imperative need of an individual to feel secure. Some believe that organisations should be given permission to take people's detail easily, Whereas, others think it should be banned.This essay will discuss the reasons for both views which are the rise in fraud cases and the growing business in detail.

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In some countries the average weight of people is increasing and their levels of health and fitness are decreasing. What do you think are the causes of this problem and what measure could be taken to solve them?

The latest research declares that many chronic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension emerge because of being overweight. Meanwhile, many countries face the fact that the number of people who become obese increases significantly and it endangers their health. This essay will discuss some of the reasons why these problems have arisen and I will also propose some solutions to solve them.

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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. Others argue that it is better to try and improve such situations. Discuss both views and give your own opinion

The debate over the topic of "fighting for the best results" and "just accepting bad situations we experience" is popular among us. I am going to represent both views and will add more on my opinion on this matter.

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It is commonly believed that nowadays the main factors that affect a child's development are media, pop culture and friends. A different point of view is that family plays the most significant role. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

There is an increasing believe that the development of kids is influenced by platform, pop culture and their circle, whereas others disagree and think that family is the most affecting children growth. This essay disagrees that external element is the main factor of growth of children. This essay will discuss both points of view.

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Many criminals re-offend after they have been punished. Why do some people continue to commit crimes after they have been punished, and what measures can be taken to tackle this problem?

It is generally acknowledged that a significant number of offenders are re-involved in crimes in contemporary society. This essay will outline potential reasons why criminals commit offenses repeatedly, and suggest possible solutions which should be taken into consideration.

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some people think that you can never become fluent in a language unless you have spent time living or working in that country. To what extent do you agree?

It is generally acknowledged by certain individuals that people should go abroad to fully understand and speak fluently other languages. However, regarding this, I strongly believe that without going overseas, people can acquire other languages.

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