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IELTS Writing Samples Band 8.5

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Some employers want to be able to contact their staff at all times, even on holiday. Does this development have more advantages than disadvantages ?

It is considered by certain employers that their employees should be able to contact whenever they need, including on holiday. In my opinion, although this will be beneficial in case of an emergency, there are more drawbacks than benefits since it invades the privacy of their staff and could lead to mental issues.

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Working patterns have changed a lot. Now many people work online from home. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this way of working?

Over recent years, there have been new changes in job patterns in the modern community and today, many people earn money via the internet from home. In my essay, I will discuss both the advantages and disadvantages associated with this trend. Firstly, I will explore how our money and time can be saved by working online and secondly, I will share the disadvantages of this trend.

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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?

The major parents in the world wish all excellent things and high opportunities to their offspring and try to explain that the value could be reached only by hard manner of the behaviour. There are pros and cons of this statement and I am going to discuss them in this essay.

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Some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money. Others argue that it is better to try and improve such situations. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion

A significant number of people argue that individuals should be content with their actual situation,meanwhile others believe people need to try their best to reach their satisfaction. Although I agree on seeking the best outcome possible, in this essay, I will discuss both standpoints.

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In the future all cars, buses, and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages?

Owing to the developments that have taken place in the realm of technology,it is predicted that the majority of vehicles would be driverless in the future and just passengers will exist inside them.Whereas some positive footprints are associated with this revolutionary progress,in my point of view,its dire consequences surpass in various aspects.However,both sides are uttered here.

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A person’s worth nowadays seems to be judged according to social status and material possessions. Old-fashioned values, such as honor, kindness and trust, no longer seem important. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

In recent days, people seem to be more interested in social status and financial income than moral virtues. In my opinion, values such as trust, empathy and courage are far more important than social rank because social rank is extremely volatile and traditional virtues lead to strong relationships.

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2. Some people think that newspapers are the best way to learn news. However, others believe that they can learn news better through other media. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

When our ancestors learned how to publish a newspaper, the world of news revolutionized. Nowadays, there are some arguments about the efficiency of newspapers and the key question is whether they are adequate to inform people or not . Achieving the best answer, this matter is to be put into a larger context.

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In the future, nobody will buy printed newspaper or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

It is predicted that the traditional way of reading news or books is going to be substituted by a modern one where people will get the information they want for free. In my view, I don't believe that this would be the case since even now not all the valuable material is available to the general public and you have to purchase e-books.

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Some people say it is important to keep your home and your workplace tidy, with everything organised and in the correct place. What is your opinion about this?

It is undoubtedly that more and more people focus on cleaning up stuff in the right place has attracted numerous controversies and drawn much attention from the public. Some people believe that everything needs to be put back in its correct location, while others argue that It is not important to load the perfect area. In my point of view, I agree that everything needs to go to the place where it should be.

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Employers sometimes ask people applying for jobs for personal information , such as their hobbies and interests , and whether they are married or single. Some people say that this information may be relevant and useful . Others disagree Discuss both views and give your own opnion

These days, there are employees asked to say about their personal information by employers. Some individuals feel that requiring to answer those pieces of information is appropriate and logical for work. Others argue that those kinds of data don't need in the workplace. This essay will discuss both sides of view and elaborate on my perspective in the following paragraphs before leading to a logical conclusion.

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One of the best methods to motivate and encourage workers is to pay them according to what they produce or sell. Do you think this is the best method?

One of the most conspicuous trends of today,s world is the colossal upsurge in the number of people who believe that the best method to motivate and encourage team members of the workforce is to pay them as per their sales or help expertise. Here, in this essay, I will articulate my points as a consider this the best method to some extent.

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Today our lifestyle is changing rapidly and affects family relationships. Do advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

One of the most conspicuous trends of today,s world is the colossal upsurge in the number of people who believe that nowadays, lifestyle is changing drastically and adversely affect on the family relationships. Here, in this essay, I will discuss the negative impacts of this trendy behaviour.

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nowadays the crime rate is increasing especially among teenagers. what are the reasons behind it and how can we reverse this trend. What punishment methods should be used in your opinion.

Recently, the level of crime is increasing among the youth. In this essay, I will discuss the causes of this trend and supply possible solutions for this. Firstly, I will explore the environment a child is brought up in and secondly, I will share an effective punishment to decrease the percentage of consequences associated with this problem.

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Some people believe that to reduce industrial pollution a tax should be imposed on companies, while others believe that different measures should be taken to solve the problem. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

A highly controversial issue today relates to whether to have a tax system or not in order to combat environmental pollution. In this essay, I am going to analyze the given topic from both points of view and then explain why I believe that it is paramount to consider other suitable prevention to protect the climate and imposing a tax system leads to negative concerns and thus will lead to a logical conclusion.

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Many students now work whilst they are studying in college or university. This often results in them having less time to concentrate on their studies as well as feeling under pressure. What are some of the causes of this? What solutions could you suggest.

Getting involved with occupational activities that coincide with studying at pedagogical institutions is considered the main factor behind the stress that students are suffering from nowadays.Whereas some associated radices to this issue are uttered here,a few remedial ideas that in my point of view are necessary are suggested too.

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Some people believe that teenagers should concentrate on all school subjects. But others believe that teenage should focus on the subject that they are best at or that they find the most interest. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

One of the most conspicuous trends of today,s world is the colossal upsurge in the number of people who believe that teenagers should concentrate on all subjects however, others believe that teenage should focus only on the study books in which they have an interest in it. Here, in this essay, I will discuss both views in the forthcoming paragraphs.

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Some people consider computers to be more of a hindrance than a help. Others believe that they have greatly increased human potential. How could computers be considered a hindrance?

Technology has become one of the fundamental elements in our daily lives, there is no doubt that we cannot live without technical assistance. It is generally believed that computers can help rising our living standard, while others advocate that our lives can be destroyed by AI or robots if we heavily rely on them. In This essay, firstly, we will examine some of the benefits of technology, and in the latter half, a few negative aspects will be explored.

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At the present time, the population of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults, compared with the number of older people. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?

Nowadays the number of people around the world is increasing day by day. It has been seen that the young generation is larger than the senior nation. In my opinion, the benefits of this scheme exceed the drawbacks.

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Some people think certain prisoners should be made to do unpaid community work instead of being put behind bars. To what extent do you agree

In recent years, the tendency to redesign existing types of penalties has seen a gradual long-term increase. Some people believe that it would be a more effective approach to assigning offenders to unpaid social work as their punishment for their crimes. I totally agree with this approach and the coming paragraphs will examine why this is a more valid measure for offenders than imprisonment.

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In some area of the US, a 'curfew' is imposed, in which teenagers are not allowed to be out of doors after a particular time at night unless they are accompanied by an adult.

In this present scenario, controversy exists as to whether encouraging children by conveying the message that anything is achievable with hard work and industriousness is beneficial or is an impediment to society. This essay will explicate both the pros and cons of this phenomenon.

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