IELTS Writing Samples Band 6.5. Page 370

IELTS Writing Samples Band 6.5

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

The last decade experienced a boost in the number of people starting their own. Technology can be one of the reasons for the increase in self-employed numbers, however, those can face several adverse consequences such as higher stress levels in difficult times and being unable to enjoy days off.

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If old people are no longer physically, mentally or financially able to look after themselves, younger family members should be legally responsible for supporting them. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

These days, many people opine that it is young family members' responsibility should assist their elderly relatives with debilitating issues. In my opinion, I firmly disagree with this statement. This essay will further elaborate on my views against this statement and derive a conclusion at the end.

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

Recentally companies s advertising depend on proving that their commidates are having new features, in my opinion, it is a positive development as it leads to increase competitions and profit of companies.

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In the past, when students did a university degree, they tended to study in their own country. Nowadays, they have more opportunity to study aboard. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development?

It seems that nowadays more and more high school levers are going overseas to continue their degree. Despite some challenges, such a choice is considered to be a better option than studying in their own country. This essay will describe the advantages and disadvantages of this trend, and why I think there are two sides to the coin.

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In many countries today, crime novels and TV crime dramas are becoming more and more popular. Why do you think these books and TV shows are popular? What is your opinion of crime fiction and TV crime dramas?

The reason behind the rising popularity of crime novels and TV dramas lies with the fact that the reality transmitted in the show or book, is our own. I am from Rio de Janeiro, a beautiful place with horrible people, and we know that what soap operas show, is not our reality. Sometimes happy endings only happen in fairytales, which leads me to "Tropa de Elite" (Elite Squad, roughly translated) and why it was a phenomenon.

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Some say that the standard of behaviour among children has worsened and that this is their parents' fault; others say that schools are to blame. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

IT is argued that presently children behaviour standard is becoming worsening. Some of the individuals argue that its their parents fault. Whereas another section of society believes that schools should be blamed for that. This essay will discuss both views and present my opinion. To make sure that children behaviour should not be worsened it duty of parents and schools both.

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Some people believe that nowadays we have too many choices. Do you agree or disagree?

In this contemporary era a group of individual believe that we have access to a wide range of choices in every approaches. I completely agree with this opinion as technology has simplified our lives and almost everything is accessible.

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Some people think that schools should remove art classes and focus on more important subjects such as mathematics and science. Do the advantages of cutting art classes outweigh the disadvantages?

Regarding modern education, some argue that the removal of art classes can be beneficial for the focus on natural sciences subjects, which are usually considered of greater importance. In my opinion, I believe there are more negatives than positives if this trend occurs.

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The use of mobile phone is as antisocial as smoking. Smoking is banned in certain places so mobile phone should be banned like smoking. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Nowadays, the use of mobile phones is considered equally objectionable as smoking and so a ban on its usage at some places is being considered. Although I agree that mobile phones do have some negative aspects, but I completely oppose the ban on their use and the reasons for the same are eluciditaed further in this essay.

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some people think that the only way to be successful in business is to have a unique product. discuss if you agree or disagree.

Nowadays, few people consider having an extraordinary product to be a business success. For instance, It will attract customers, and it requires for a successful business. I agree because uniqueness can fascinate the client and is a must-have for an effective enterprise.

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In some countries people prefer to rent a house rathar than buying one .describe tha advantages and disadvantages of both?

This is a human tendency to have one own home in their lifecycle, however, people in some countries are thinking to live in a rented house instead of purchasing for their own. This essay will light up on both aspects.

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For all children, the ability to play a musical instrument is just as important as the ability to read and write.’ How far do you agree with this suggestion? How important is it for a child to learn to play a musical instrument, in your view?

As an introduction, the question of which skills to prioritise for a child’s early education is important for all parents and educators, and music can certainly claim to be a key possibility when deciding which abilities to teach. However, I feel that playing music is actually less important than basic literacy, and I will explain the reasons here.

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Some people think governments should spend money on faster means of public transport. However, others think money should be spent on other priorities (e.g. cost, environments. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

It is estimated that the population of the world will continue to grow exponentially, which can strain the public transportation system. The construction of faster transportation such as bullet trains, was thought to be one of the ways to alleviate congestion. This essay will describe an opinion on why government should and should not invest in this, and why I think that it is better to invest in it.

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Maintaining public libraries is a waste of money since computer technology can replace their functions. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

It is a common trend lately to believe that ebooks are slowly replacing public libraries completely. Many who believe that technologies can take the place of physical books hold a view that maintaining a public reading place is throwing away useful resources for more important matters, but others argue there are flaws in that statement. In this essay, I will dig deeper and explain why I am not in total agreement with this opinion.

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Some people think the government should pay for health care and education, but there is no agreement about whether it is the responsibility. What is your opinion?

It has been frequently argued that high authorities need to be responsible for providing medical and educational services free of cost to their citizens, whereas others opine that it should be taken care of by dwellers merely. In this, essay I would like to shed light on both perspectives along with my viewpoint.

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new technologies and ways of buying and selling are transforming the lives of consumers. To what extend dp you agree or disagree with this opinion?

Nowadays, human beings develop new tools every single day for a variety of purposes and maintain improvement;consequently, these devices and cutting-edge technology, particularly the internet, lead to more divergent ways of buying and selling. In many countries, e-commerce has become a mainstream activity. Whereas some argue that the actual influence of the Internet on shopping is remissible, ı would argue that it is in fact quite significant for two reasons.

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Some people have advocated for a decrease in the time that people spend watching television. Why do you think they hold this opinion? What can be done to reduce the time that people, especially children, spend in front of television screens?

In recent times, most children spend more of their time in front of the screen. This habit can lead to negative effects on the life pattern of the child and also on the brain which is why some individuals have suggested a reduction in the time that people especially kids, spend in front of the television.

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There are many different types of music in the world today. Why do we need music? Is the traditional music of a country more important than the international music that is heard everywhere nowadays?

There are several types of music around the world which are essential for us. Traditional music is very crucial in our life than international music which is listened to everywhere. I believe that traditional music plays an important role in everybody's life.

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Describe an invention that changed people's lives. What it does (or, how it it used): How popular it is among people of different ages: And explain why (or how) you think it changed people's lives:

Those past decades have appeared a wide range of great inventions. The invention that changed human life I would like to tell you about is the smartphone. It was invented in 1993 and has been one of the most revolutionary creations.

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Nowadays many people have access to computers on a wide basis and a large number of children play computer games. What are the negative impacts of playing computer games and what can be done to minimize the bad effects?

These days many individuals are using computers on a daily basis and numerous children are playing games on computers. The one issue it is creating, is hampering the cognitive development of young people, and offspring are wasting their study time. The main solution to minimize the negative impact is to limit the playing time for the children by putting parental controls.

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