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IELTS Writing Samples Band 8.5

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Directors of large organizations earn much higher salaries than ordinary employees do. Some people believe it is necessary, but others think that it is unfair. Discuss both these views and give your own opinions.

Some believe managers of major corporations deserve significantly more favourable compensation packages than their subordinates, while others maintain that the practice is unjustifiable. This essay will discuss both perspectives and the reasons why I am in favour of the latter.

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Anyone can use a mobile phone to answer the work call and home call at any place, or 7 days a week. Do you think there are more negative or positive effects on both individuals and society?

Any of us can use a cell phone for answering different calls, business or personal, wherever a person is and whenever he or she wants. In this essay, I am planning to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this fact.

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In some cultures, children are often told that they can achieve anything if they try hard enough. What are the advantages and disadvantages of giving children this message?

Many people have strong opinions about the culture that making a great effort is the key to achievement. This mind presents both opportunities and challenges for individual achievement. I will discuss both advantages and disadvantages and explain why I personally believe that the positives dramatically outweigh the negatives.

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Some people say that modern technology in the 21st century can allow people to enjoy more leisure time. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is argued that progress in the scientific field can contribute to residents’ leisure time or not. While I can understand the reason why some people don’t think developing technology provides people with more entertainment, I disagree with the proposal that the progress in this area offers citizens more amusement, and I do agree that improving technology reduces citizens’ time for relaxation.

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Some people think that people who chose a job early and keep doing are more likely to get satisfying career life than those who frequently change jobs. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some individuals contend that persisting in working on a first job is an excellent action to satisfy their careers. Conversely, others believe that looking for jobs constantly can develop their career paths. From my point of view, I am in tune with each idea partly.

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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 with this opinion? write at least 250 words.

It is often argued that when multiple languages disappear every year, it will be so easy for people to communicate, so; it is not important to look after these languages, as; life will become easier without them. This essay will discuss this view, and I will draw my personal opinion.

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The older generation tend to have very traditional ideas about how people should live, think and behave. However, some people believe that these ideas are not helpful in preparing younger generation for modern life. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?

Nowadays, there have been a lot of developments in various aspects compared to the past. So, the ideas and performances of young people are more modernized than that of older ones. As I think that the old generation will not totally influence the behaviour and lives of youths, I agree with that statement to some extent.

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Some people say that it is not possible to be happy without money, while others think money does not guarantee happiness. Disscus both these views and give your opinion.

Society has different beliefs, that it is hard to lead a content life without money although there are many who think that money is not as important for happiness. In my notion financial stability can help you to get rid of a lot of future problems but not all. I will elaborate on these points in forthcoming paragraphs.

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There are no longer enough natural resources to sustain current levels of economic growth. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Provide examples and supporting evidence to back up your opinion on this subject.

Undoubtedly, climate changes in human surrounding has caused limitation on environmental and natural preserves and it has now become difficult to maintain growth per capita. For this neutral problem in our ,society I would have to agree with this perspective.

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The number of people who are at risk of serious health problems due to being overweigh is increasing. What are the reasons for the growth in overweight people in society? How can this problem be solved?

The rate of individuals who suffer from debilitating medical conditions owing to being overweight is rising. This is mainly because of unhealthy and sedentary lifestyles. There are a number of solutions which should be implemented to deal with being overweight.

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Many children these days do not do school homework. What are the causes? What are the solutions?

In some countries, the number of students who do not do their homework regularly has increased. This is mainly because of tiredness and lack of discipline. There are a number of solutions that can be implemented to deal with the issue of not doing homework.

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Job applicants’ social skills are more important. Some employers believe that job applicants’ social skills are more important than their academic qualifications. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

Some recruiters value social skills more than academic qualifications when it comes to assessing candidates. I disapprove of this opinion because our professionals will help us most in handling tasks, and interpersonal ability can be acquired continuously after being employed.

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Today more people are overweight than ever before. What in your opinion are the primary causes of this? What are the main effects of this epidemic?

In today's capitalized world, fast-food consumerism and obesity have become one of the most substantial and life-threatening problems, even 34% of the human population is overweight. Hence they are inevitably grappling with related illnesses such as diabetes and hypertension. In my opinion, many elements have caused this issue through the years; however, consumption of foods which are high in trans-fats and the plummeting tendency of individuals to exercise are the significant ones. Therefore; the aforementioned factors and their main effects will be discussed.

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Does the educational success of a person depend on the teacher or it is the attitude of the student that plays the main role. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Nowadays, online resources make it possible to advance in self-education. That depends on the educational success of a student. Mainly argued that it depends on a teacher or on the student's efforts. In this ,essay I will discuss both sides of the argument in detail and provide evidence as to why a teacher plays the main role in the educational success of a person.

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Some people think that robots are important for human`s future development. Other think that robots have negative impacts on society. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

The existence of machines is a considerable concern in the present world. The majority of individuals believe that they are essential tools for progressing our society, however, some insist that they bring a detrimental impact on our nations. This essay will examine both arguments deeply and I partly assert they are beneficial for human beings.

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In many countries around the world, rural people are moving to cities, so the population in the countriyside is decreasing. Do you think it is a positie or nagative development?

With urbanization, the traditional face of cities has changed, and more and more people have abandoned their villages in order to find better jobs and have a good quality of life in urban. Thus, this trend leads to vacant suburbs. In this essay, I will determine both merits and demerits of this revolution and clarify why it is a negative development.

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Some people think that too much money has been spent looking after repairing old buildings, so we should knock down old buildings and build modern ones instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is true that many individuals believe that a huge amount of money has been used on refurbishing old buildings while it is more necessary to demolish those and construct new architecture. Personally, I partly agree with this view due to some significant reasons.

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Some people believe that nowadays we have too many choices. To what extent do you agree?

In this day and age, our lives and the choices we make, both major and small, have been significantly impacted by the enormous options we have in this era of globalisation. However, some also believe that there are still not enough opportunities presented. Although I agree that not everyone is exposed to these limitless possibilities, we do indeed, in fact, have numerous alternatives to getting what we want in life.

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

It is argued that part of society thinks one and only reason major factor to study a foreign language is in order to travel to or occupancy in another country. The other part of society thinks that reason is not the only basic factor to learn another language. I believe that there are several reasons to learn a foreign language rather than to travel or work in another country. The essay would discuss both views and explain my opinion.

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Some people believe that it is good to share as much information as possible in scientific research, businesses and the academy world. Others believe that some information is too important or too valuable to be shared freely. discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

On the one side, many of us think that there is nothing to hide concerning the various results of scientific research, business and academic news as well. On the other side, there are many individuals that trust in the importance of such kinds of research and tend to keep this data secret. In this essay, I am planning to consider these two points of view.

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