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IELTS Writing Samples Band 6.5

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Some people say that art subjects such as painting or drawing should not be made compulsory for high school students. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

There is ongoing debate regarding whether high school students should be compelled to learn art subjects. This essay will explore both perspectives that present the points of agreement and disagreement, and arrive at my own conclusion. On one hand, it is widely agreed that students should prioritize traditional subjects like mathematics and science. Compared with art subjects, cultivating youngsters' professional skills by learning academic matters is the most robust approach to cope with their future careers. For example, doctors need a solid background in biology and computer engineers must master mathematics and logical arithmetic. As a consequence, youths at school should spend more time on regular academic performance instead of art subjects. On the other hand, there is also a need to open courses such as drawing and painting. In this fast-paced society, people opt to pay attention to the next generation's careers and abilities but they forget spiritual demands are also essenti...

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Some people think that the best way to improve road safety is to increase the minimum legal age for driving a car or motorbike. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In the contemporary epoch, the number of road accidents is growing rapidly. Hence , sparked a debate where some individuals believe that the legal age should be higher to drive any vehicle. I strongly disagree with the statement and will discuss its justification in upcoming paragraphs.

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Some people say that music is a good way of bringing people of different cultures and ages together. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

There is ongoing contention whether music plays a significant role in strengthening people’s relationships regardless of their cultures and age. In this essay, I will completely agree with the view that music is a great instrument to further facilitate human connections, as music can cater to a wide range of people’s preferences as well as cultural differences.

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Many people believe that film is a less important art form than other forms such as literature and painting. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

The growing prevalence of the movie industry has sparked a debate regarding whether it is a more impactful form of art rather than painting and literature. In my opinion, it would be hard to stand on one side of the discussion, as both views have their own unique qualities. In The subsequent paragraphs, I will expand on my reasons for this issue.

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Schools should focus on academic success and passing examinations. Skills such as cookery, dressmaking and woodwork should not be taught at school as it is better to learn these from family and friends. To that extent do you agree or disagree.

In contemporary society, some schools removed abilities such as cookery, dressmaking, and woodwork because they believe that these subjects should not be learned at school as it is better to learn these from family and peers. Therefore, some think that schools should pay attention to studying academics so that students can succeed and pass examinations. This essay will discuss both sides of the controversial issue, and my opinion will be provided.

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Advertising is all around us, it is an unavoidable part of everyone’s life. Some people say that advertising is a positive part of our lives while others say it is a negative one. Discuss both views and include your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience

Advertisements have infiltrated almost every aspect of our lives, making it an indispensable everyday encounter while looking to purchase items online or physically. Whilst others claim that advertising benefits people by helping them to find a product that they are looking for, certain individuals share the opposite view. I personally uphold the view that there is no one side overshadowing the other one, but rather a balanced approach is needed due to the coexisting nature of merits and demerits.

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“All education and healthcare should be funded by the government and free for everyone.” To what extent do you agree with this statement?

Governments are responsible for the prosperity of their nations. It is often argued that residents are not responsible for all the education and healthcare fees, whilst it should be taken care of by the government funds. I partly agree with this idea regarding several things that will be discussed in this essay below.

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Tests and examinations are a central feature of school systems in many countries. Do you think the educational benefits of testing outweigh any disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer.

Whether testing should be a primary element of education is a recurring debate. This writer contends that the advantages of recalling knowledge and promoting self-study outweigh the drawbacks of potentially critiquing students inaccurately.

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Some scientists believe that studying the behavior of 3-year-old children can tell which children would grow up to be criminals. To what extent in your opinion is crime a product of human nature or is it possible to stop children from growing up to be criminals?

While some scientists have the notion that being a criminal person in the future is obvious from the behaviour of 3-year-old children, I personally do not accept this claim. Furthermore, it is likely to control children’s tendency to commit crimes and stop them from being a criminal.

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Scientific developments in farming always bring major benefits. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

During the last few decades, more and more beneficial developments in agriculture systems and equipment usage became possible so farmers finally are able to use new methods to produce crops. According to witnesses and records farming always requires an amount of physical strength and hard work which is not a type of job that today people might choose, therefore, I strongly agree with this opinion and this essay, will describe the point of view.

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Some people say that advertising is extremely successful at persuading us to buy things. Other people think that advertising is so common that we no longer pay attention to it. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

A group of individuals present the view that advertisers are highly accomplished in encouraging us to purchase what they tell us to, whereas others argue that we are not influenced by advertisements anymore. I strongly agree with the former opinion.

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Water pollution has become an increasing problem over the past few decades. What causes water pollution? How can we prevent this problem?

Water is one of the necessities of every living being on earth, and it is impossible to imagine life without it. The news of rising pollution in water bodies has become a major issue in the past few years, which is making it difficult to sustain not only animals but also people. The discussion behind its causes and prevention will be elaborated in the subsequent paragraphs.

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Some people say that music is a good way of bringing people of different cultures and ages together. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

It is argued that music creates a strong bond between diverse generations and customs. I strongly disagree with this idea as new generations and other generations have different tastes regarding music and also different cultures don't have the same values.

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The most important aim of science should be to improve people's lives. To what extant do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Agree that the most important aim of science should be to improve population's lives.

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Media coverage affects voting patterns in a nation. State the causes and its effects.

Media coverage plays a pivotal role in influencing public opinion on all kinds of matters related to films, education, technology and political views. The public's reaction based on news especially about government will be discussed in the following paragraphs.

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Many people eat junk food these days, which is not good for health. This problem has become more among young people these days. what are the causes and solutions for this trend?

In contemporary society, an increasing number of young individuals are consuming an excessive amount of unhealthy junk food, posing a concerning threat to their well-being. This essay delves into the reasons behind the popularity of fast food and suggests effective strategies to counteract this detrimental trend.

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Some people believe that nowadays we have too many choices. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

It is generally accepted that people today have a lot of choices, especially when it comes to everyday needs such as choosing food or purchasing new clothing. In this essay, I completely agree with this statement by presenting below a strong example for each of the mentioned categories.

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By punishing murderer with the death penalty, society it also guilty of committing murder. Therefore, life in prison it a better punishment for murderers.

In contemporary society, there is an increase in the crime rate and the government launched the policy in order to resist murderers. Therefore, some believe that murderers deserve punishments like the death penalty; however, others argue that it also guilty of committing murder and life in prison is better give death. This essay discusses both sides of the controversial issue, and my opinion will be provided.

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Nowadays the diferent between countries are becoming less evident because people follow the same media. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages.

It is argued that following the similar media between the different nations is becoming less conspicuous. Notwithstanding, the culture will be assimilated apart, and this tendency has many more positives.

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Fossil fuel is the main source of energy. In some countries, the use of alternative sources of energy is encouraged. To what extent do you think is it a positive or nagetive development?

In some nations, renewable energy is an incentive to use although non-renewable is the primary source. I personally believe that this tendency has brought a positive development.

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