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IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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Some people say that the only reason for learning a foregin language is in order to travel to or work in a foreign country . Others say that these are not the only reasons ehy somrone should learn a foreign language . Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Nowadays, more people are eager to learn a foregin language, while travelling and working might be the only reason behind. However, someone would claimed that these are not the only reason which motivate people to learn foregin lanuguage. From my point of view, I do agree with learning a foregin language will certainly with more reasons behind rather than travelling and working.

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State your opinion: Should kids be allowed to have money at a young age?

Kids should be allowed to have money with a limit. Kids should be taught how to manage money from a young age so it does not become an issue in the future. Most people nowadays have shopping problems and don't know how to manage their money because they were not trained to from a young age. People go around spending money they don't have instead of saving up.

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Internet is a great source of information and has opened up opportunities for all people to learn all over the world. Some people think all information reliable on the internet. Rest think otherwise. What is your opinion?

In contemporary era, humankind use the internet to search knowledge they want to learn. This trend is being followed by nearly the whole population around the globe. However, some people argue that all the things uploaded in the net are not genuine. I believe that the reliability of report/news in the net depends on the sources they are released from. In this essay, I will focus my discussion on people’s skill to surf computers and the sources from which they acquire information.

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Nowadays, 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. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

It is undeniable that advanced technology, such as the internet, computers and smartphones, bring plenty of convenience to individual daily life and people can complete various things via them. Therefore, some people believe public museums and art galleries are unnecessary to exist anymore, as they can enjoy artefacts and works just sitting in front of a screen.

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-Children are facing more pressures nowadays from academic, social and commercial, perspectives. What are the causes of these pressures and what measures should be taken to reduce these pressures?

Nowadays, adolescents face lots of pressure from different aspects such as school, social, and commercial. Some children could get over it and start their adult life, others fail to face these pressures. In the forthcoming paragraph, I would discuss where these pressures come from and how we reduce these stresses.

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Some people feel that paparazzi should not follow celebrities and invade their privacy by taking pictures of them everywhere, while others believe this is just the price of fame. Discuss both sides and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer, and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Photojournalists are always keen to take photos of high profile personalities which may some people think about is wrong while others contradict with this statement by arguing that it is just what they are paying price for in the name of fame. In this ,essay i am going to discuss both of views and will support my point of view with examples.

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What is friendship? What are the three key factors?

Friends are one of the most important people in our lives. It is impossible to have a friendship without trust. Another trait of friendship is likeability. The most important characteristic of friendship is dependability.

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Many people say that smoking should be banned while others say it is not a good idea. What is your opinion on this?

Banning smoking is a controversial issue as many people strongly support this ban while others disagree with it. It has been around for centuries and in many countries, public smoking is prohibited and against the law while it is open in many other countries. There are discussions and arguments about whether smoking should be banned completely or not.

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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?

Nowadays, some experts believe that young people should work some charity clubs in their spare time which like help elderly or helpless people. I completely agree in this idea and this essay would give support and information about this main field.

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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?

Nowadays, some experts believe that young people should work some charity clubs in their spare time which like help elderly or helpless people. I completely agree this idea and this essay would give support and information about this main field.

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Most people prefer ready to eat meals rather than homemade food these days. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this? What are the advantages of eating ready to eat meals than homemade food?

In this modern era,fast food is getting more popular compared to home-cooked food. However, this change has a plethora of pros and cons in comparison with freshly baked items at home. I will discuss both of these facts in the upcoming paragraphs.

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People live longer today and so people should stay in the workforce. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?

Life expectancy has been rising across the world as a result of qualified healthcare. Improved medical care has ensured people overcome long-term diseases like diabetes, cardiak disease, and cancer which have decreased their quality of life. As a result, people have lived longer and healthier than before. Although it sounds sympathetic, it also has unfavorable results.

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Some people think that it is important to use leisure time for activities that improve our mind health, such as reading and doing word puzzles. Other people feel that it is important to rest our mind during leisure time. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

It is a widely-held belief that allocating leisure time to activities like reading and doing word puzzles is necessary for improving mental health. However, some people believe that rest time should be dedicated to relax the mind. Both views will be discussed in this essay and reach a concluding view.

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In many countries, the proportion of older people is steadily increasing. Does this trend have more positive or negative effects on the society?

With the advancement of technology, the death rate is decreasing and more people are staying healthy even in older age hence increased elders in society. Some believe that it has positive impact while others are saying opposite to it. In this essay, I will discuss both views and explain why it has more advantages than disadvantages.

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Some people think that teachers should be responsible for teaching students to judge what is right and wrong so that they can behave well. Others say that teachers should only teach students academic subjects. Discuss both views and give your opinion

In the education field, teachers are considered to make a significant contribution in improving students’ study performances as teachers provide them with academic information. While the advocates debate that they should be responsible for teaching them how to differentiate between the correct and incorrect, the opponents convict that it is not involved in their working area. From my perspective, the educator should be in charge of guiding their students to know the right and the wrong thing as it is the key factor influencing their behavior in the long run.

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celebrities are famous by glamour more than hardwork. to waht extent do you agree ?

To some extent, I accede with this verbalization that the leading personality of the country should endeavour to be well-kenned by their denomination and fame rather than their strenuous exertion or deeds. And It leads on illusory paths to youth. Albeit they must have set a good example for society.

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Topic 2: When international media (including movies, fashion shows, advertisements and other TV programmes) convey the same messages to the global audience, people argue that the expansion of international media has negative impacts on cultural diversity. What is your opinion?

As international media companies expand across the world, the growing popularity and uniformity of some media programmes (such as TV shows, movies, fashion shows) are causing worldwide concern. Many people have strong views toward this trend. In my opinion, international media is closely linked to cultural globalisation and cultural homogeneity.

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Children are facing more pressures nowadays from academic, social and commercial, perspectives. What are the causes of these pressures and what measures should be taken to reduce these pressures?

Undeniably,children are enforced to confront insurmountable distress from varying perspectives.While there are many underlying causes for anxious circumstances,relevant measures that could reduce the build-up tension should be taken.This essay examines the causes that I consider and the suggested action to downgrade the developed anxiety.

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In many countries, the proportion of older people is steadily increasing. Does this trend have more positive or negative effects on the society?

With the advancement of technology, death rate is decreasing and more people are staying healthy even in older age hence increased old people in society. Some believe that it has positive impact while others are saying opposite to it. In this essay, I will discuss both the views and explain why it has more advantages than disadvatages.

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Some young people are leaving the countryside to live in cities and towns, leaving only old people in the countryside. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

Nowadays, it is becoming a trend that young people would like to go to urban area to live and work, and leaving old people in the countryside, because there are more job opportunities and entertainment in the city. I firmly believe that young people relocates to cities which is more positive development. The reasons are shown in the forthcoming paragraph.

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