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IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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Information technology is changing many aspects of our lives and now dominates our home, leisure and work activities. To what extent do the benefits of information technology outweigh the disadvantages?

Technology nowadays has become an inseparable part from our daily life routine, it involves many aspects from how to communicate with each other to the entertaining activity that we enjoy in this essay. I will be discussing why I believe that technology has brought us more pros than cons.

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Computers are being used more and more in education. Some people say that this is a positive trend, while others argue that it is leading to negative consequences. Discuss both sides of this argument and then give your own opinion.

Nowadays, ICT is widely used as a source of learning in the field of education. Some people say that this is not a good trend and will bring bad effects. Others believe that this is a new way to use in education and will bring positive trends. The essay discusses both sides of arguments.

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Nowadays, many people choose to be self-employed, rather than to work for a company or an organisation. Why might this be the case? What could be the disadvantages of being self-employed?

There is a notion that music is an effective method to connect people from a variety of cultures and ages. From my point of view, I strongly believe it is a proper perception.

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Some people say that the main environmental problem of our time is the loss of particular species of plants and animals.Other say that there are more important enviromental problem. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion

Some have the opinion that the extinction of certain species of plants and animals is the main environmental problem of our time. While others are of an opinion that there are more significant environmental problems besides this. In this essay, we will discuss both options in detail.

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In some countries, a few people earn extremely high salaries. Some people think that this is good for a country , while others believe government should control salaries and limit the amount people can earn. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

It is commonly believed that a number of people are paid immensely excess salaries. Half of the folk consider that this situation is completely well because it stimulates younger generation to invest in themselves for earning high money in the future, while others believe top-tier government officials should balance salaries due to it cause income injustice.

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Many parents today organize extra classes for their children after school and at the weekend. Do you feel that this is a worthwhile thing to do or do you feel children have enough education at school? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience

Children nowadays are confronted with an increasing number of academic difficulties. As a result, some parents believe that scheduling extra classes beyond school hours will help their children cope better with the modern world, while others say that the school provides adequate education to their youngsters. The latter viewpoint is one with which I completely agree.

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Some people think students should study the science of food and how to prepare it. Others think that school time should be used in learning important subjects. Discuss both views and give your opinion? Give reasons for your answer, and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Many people support the idea that science of diet and cooking subject should be in compulsory program in every schools. Meanwhile, there are some arguments that these subject are not necessary and, student should study other essential programs such as maths and besic science. From my point of view, food preperation and science of ingredients subjects are important and every pupils should learn. In the next paragraphs, i will dicuss both point of views and personal support reasons.

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We have been living in the nuclear age now for over a half century. To what extent is nuclear technology a danger to life on earth ? What are the benefits and risk associated with its use?

It is indubitable that for meeting the energy deficiency nuclear power helps a lot. Nuclear energy is not harmful when it operates under specified rules and regulations too. In this essay, I elaborate on the advantages of nuclear energy in the field of medicine and power generation,Also the threats connected with nuclear weapons and radiation leaks.

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Some movies are serious, designed to make the audience think. Other movies are designed primarily to amuse and entertain. Which type of movie do you prefer?

Certain movies are designed for peoples to think, because of their serious genre, while other type of scripted films are used as source of amusement and entertainment. To my choice, I always prefer to watch movies which are made for the purpose of delightment rather than being serious.

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Some people believe that teaching music in schools is a vital part of growing up and the human experience, whilst others believe that teaching music in schools is a waste of time and resources.

It is an irrefutable fact that music is a crucial part of our lives. It pleasures the mind with its rhythm and melody. As we all know,it has different branches, but they all have the same effect on people. Music gives us a sense of thoughtfulness and helps us relax.

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Some people believe that teaching music in schools is a vital part of growing up and the human experience, whilst others believe that teaching music in schools is a waste of time and resources. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

It is an irrefutable fact that music is a crucial part of our lives. It pleasures the mind with its rhythm and melody. As we all know, music has different branches, but they all have the same effect on people. Music gives us a sense of thoughtfulness and helps us relax.

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Some people think that environmental problems are too big for individuals to solve. Others believe individuals can also do some things to solve these problems. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Sceptics are of the opinion that people individually can do very few things in order to tackle issues related to the environment. However, experts are of the opinion that people should be involved in decisive action to deal with the detrimental effect on the environment. I am personally in favour of the latter opinion, that is why both of them will be scrutinized in this essay and prove my position.

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Governments should fund scientific research rather than commercial organizations. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement.

It is believed that is some sort of researches such as science should be the government's priority rather than commercial organizations. I tend to agree with this assertion to a large degree owing to some convincing reasons.

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Every year, several languages die out. Some people think that this is not important because life will be easier if there are fewer languages in the world. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Each year, several languages are in danger of extinction. Some people believe that if the number of languages decreased, life would be simpler. In my opinion, I strongly disagree with this view because languages dying out would lead to disadvantaged issues.

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In some countries, 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 question?

Many countries have seen an increasing trend toward understanding the background of the house they live in. It is believed that more people valuing the connection between place and human and the importance of architecture protection are the major reasons leading to this phenomenon. This essay will discuss the details behind it and the way for people to figure it out.

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With the pressures on today's young people to succeed academically, some people believe that non-academic subjects at school (eg: physical education and cookery) should be removed at the syllabus so that children can concentrate wholly on academic subjects. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, parents and teacher put pressure on students to be excellent in academics and to be at the top of the class and find non-academic subjects like sports and arts less relevant part of child's education so they want this out of the institute curriculum. In my ,opinion both should be of equal values and they should focus on this part so they can have more career options.

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Some people think that instead of preventing climate change, we need to find a way to live with it. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is often argued by some that people need to adapt in climate change, while the others are likely to discover ways to settle with it. I completely agree with the opinion and believe that climate change can be solved by using less-packaging product and taking public transport.

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in their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasise

Today, many companies optimize advertisements to increase their product sales. Their advertising strategy is often directed to create a mindset in the society that their product is totally distinctive from their competitors. In my opinion, this strategy is quite helpful to build a strong brand awareness amidst the community.

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The recent popularity of online shopping will result in the end of high street shops. To what extent do you agree or disagree.

Nowadays many people believe that recent hike in online shopping will have negative impact on high street shops. I strongly agree with this notion and I will elaborate this in further essay.

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Some people think that zoos are cruel and all zoos should be closed. However, some people think zoo can help protect animals. Discuss both views and give your own opinion

There is no doubt that zoological gardens play an important role to preserve wild species. However, while some believe that they pose a threat to animals and they should be shut down, I believe with those who argue that zoos are establishments that protect them.

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