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IELTS Writing Samples Band 6.5

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Today family members eat fewer meals together. Why is this? Is this a positive or negative trend?

These days most families diet separately than in the past. This essay will first suggest that the main causes are spending more time at work and spreading the tendency to eat out, it will then state that this is a negative trend which badly affects on relationship between family members.

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Write an essay of at least 300 words on the following topic: One's true happiness should derive from their own achievements that benefit others. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement. Provide specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

Nowadays, humanity has been indulging in the bad habit of comparing themselves to others, which not only deprives them of happiness but also harms other people in the process. Therefore, some advice was given, determining that only through the accomplishments that help those around you can one obtain true satisfaction. In my opinion, I strongly agree because of the benefits it brings to the sense of worth and self-development.

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Some people think It's better to choose friends who always hav the same opinions as them. Other people believe it is good to have friends who sometimes disagree with them Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Friends are often considered family. While some people believe that having friends with similar viewpoints reduces conflict and strengthens bonds, others argue that friendships with differing opinions promote growth and broaden perspectives. In my opinion, having friends with similar views is more beneficial, as it fosters harmony and makes shared activities more enjoyable.

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People are using a lot of online language translation apps. Do the benefits of this outweigh the disadvantages?

The use of web-based language translation applications has increased over the past few years due to globalization. People from all around the world have constant access to mobile phones, which creates an environment for the popularity of language translation apps to continue growing. They are believed to have more benefits than it has it’s downsides.

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It is becoming increasingly popular to have a year off between finishing school and going to university. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this gap year?

The practice of taking a gap year before university is increasingly regarded as a transformative experience, albeit with its challenges. This essay explains that such a break can significantly enhance personal development and sharpen career focus, offering profound insights and life skills. Conversely, it also poses risks of academic skill decline and financial burdens.

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Some people say that professional workers such as doctors, nurses and teachers, who make greater contribution to society, should be paid more than those people in the field of sports and entertainment. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is true that whether white-collar workers, athletes or entertainers, everyone needs money to fulfill their life dreams. However, the question of who should get a good salary is a very debatable issue in society. From my perspective, professional workers deserve more pay despite the contribution of the film industry and sports in the entertainment sector.

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Some people argue that it is natural talents makes a sportsman famous. Other believe that it is hard work. Discuss both the view with your opinion.

There is no denying the fact that hard work can make everything possible to be a well-known athlete but it will be much harder than the people who have god-given talents. While it is a commonly held belief that god-given talent made an athletic person popular. there is also an argument that a hard-working person can be famous.This essay will analyse this topic from both points of view and express my opinion.

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Today more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult such as sahara desert and antartica. what are the benefits and disadvantages for tourists to visit such places.

Imagine a world where people are engaging in a new feeling. In this ideal environment, society becomes healthier and happier. Some people say that there are no benefits to visiting other countries with different weather. There is also an opposing argument. In this essay, we will discuss both perspectives and analyze them.

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In many countries nowadays, consumers can go to a supermarket and buy food produced all over the world Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

In many nations today, consumers have access to any kind of food from around the whole world by using to supermarkets. I would argue that this phenomenon has a positive development in societies because it provides variety from choice and support economic growth.

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Some people think that the best way to reduce crime is to give longer prison sentences. Others, however, believe there are better alternative ways of reducing crime. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Thu Ha

In modern society, there are opposite views about how to reduce the number of crimes. While some people believe that a longer prison sentence is the most efficient measure to solve this issue, others feel that government can decrease crime in alternative ways. Two aforementioned views will be discussed in the following paragraphs before presenting my personal perspective in the conclusion.

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As the internet becomes more popular, newspapers are becoming a thing of the past. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.

It is argued by some that newspapers are outmoded because the internet is becoming much more famous. This essay completely agrees with this statement as the internet contains free electronic newspapers and it is widely adopted by youngsters.

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Some people believe that we should replace all plastic products with more environmentally-friendly materials, such as glass. Do you agree or disagree?

The widespread use of plastic has become a major environmental concern, leading many to argue that it should be replaced with eco-friendly alternatives such as glass. I strongly agree with this view, as plastic pollution significantly harms ecosystems and poses severe health risks to humans. This essay will discuss the environmental and health consequences of plastic usage and highlight the benefits of transitioning to sustainable materials.

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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 behavior to children?"

Punishment is known as an approach to teach children right from wrong. Although some people believe that it is an effective way to discipline, I strongly disagree with this view as it ignores the harmful unrepairable damages of punishment in children's mental and social development that can be replaced with other methods such as rewards.

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Many parents complain that computer games have no value to their children’s Study. On the contrary , those online games have produced a lot of negative effect on their mental and physical development. What is your opinion

It is often argued by parents that computer games distract children from their studies and adversely affect their mental and physical development. While these concerns are not unfounded, I believe that computer games can offer substantial benefits when used in moderation and with proper parental guidance.

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To Learn A Foreign Language, It Is Necessary To Live In The Country Where It Is Spoken. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

A fraction of people believe that to learn a Foreign language it's essential to live in the country where it is spoken. At the same time, several students argue that is not important to go abroad. In this essay, we will discuss this point of view.

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Some people think that the best way to improve road safety is to make vehicle drivers to take a test every year. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is argued that to improve road safety people have to take a driver's test annually ,as it is the best method . In my opinion , I strongly disagree with the statement .

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When we meet someone for the first time, we generally decide very quickly what kind of person we think they are and if we like them or not. Is this a good thing or a bad thing?

Facing strangers and judging them is a common experience for all. While people see someone as a first appearance they sometimes evaluate their personality and decide whether they are good or bad which certainly makes either a positive or negative impression on them. From my point of view, It is my strong opinion that this is not a good approach either. In this essay, I will explain my points supporting my thought.

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Some people think that competition at work, at school and in daily life is a good thing. Others believe that we should try to cooperate more, rather than competing against each other. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

People have drifted apart into two when choosing which one is more important: competing or collaborating. Although some value competition for its nuance of getting on top in society, I somewhat agree that we should cooperate more to achieve greater achievements together and make new innovations for society.

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Many young people today spend too much time.e following the latest fashion trends in areas such as clothing and technology. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

these days, a group of the youth invest a lot of time in getting information about the latest trends and follow them in various sections like clothing and technology. I do not subscribe to this idea owing to the fact that these factors impact their confidence and are not eco-friendly.

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Some people believe that everyone has a right to have access to university education and that governments should make it free for all students no matter what financial background they have. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is argued that governments should make higher education affordable for everyone despite their financial situation they have. This essay agrees that people on the head should demonstrate such a way. Firstly, implementing free education would help to increase the abundance of professionals and secondly, children from unfortunate and large families can afford to study.

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