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IELTS Writing Samples Band 8.5

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Some people think that schools should select students according to their academic abilities, while others believe that it is better to have students with different abilities studying together. Discuss both views and state your own opinion

It is a contentious topic of discussion on what criteria the educational institutes must select beginners.As several individuals believe that academic potential plays an indispensable role in selecting pupils .While others contradict this approach and depict that the students with distinct skills must study together.I profoundly agree with the latter notion.Moreover,I would like to shed light on both views in the upcoming paragraphs.

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Some people believe that homework should not be given to school children Others , however , say that homework is an important requirement for children to be able to develop appropriately. Discuss both views and give your own opinion .

It is often argued that home- study is an imperative prerequisite for flourishment of childrens' future or personality , whilst, a handful of people believe that outside assignments should not be given to students studying in school. I favour the former one .

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Solar energy is becoming more and more popular as a source of household energy in many countries around the world. Why is this? What are the advantages and disadvantages of solar energy?

With the advancement of technology,Solar energy is popularly being used in many dwellings throughout the world.There are myriad reasons why several nations have switched to solar energy that I would explicate in the upcoming paragraphs.Although,it has numerous merits yet its demerits cannot be ignored.

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Disruptive school students have a negative influence on others. Students who are noisy and disobedient should be grouped together and taught separately. Do you agree or disagree ?

There is no doubt that undisciplined students have a negative impact on others so it is considered that students who are rowdy and unruly should be taught in distinct batches and even I ponder the same .

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Society is based on rules and laws. If individuals were free to do whatever they want to do, it could not function. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the above statement?

It is an irrefutable fact that governments set rules in order to control society and protect its citizens. While some people believe that nation cannot properly function if the citizens were able to do anything they want, others argue that societies do not need rules. Personally, I completely support the former view. My opinion with relevant examples is highlighted in the following paragraphs.

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Some people are of the opinion that children should be rewarded for good behaviour. Others think they should be punished for bad behaviour. Discuss both views and give your personal opinion and reasons.

The debate over a child’s moral education is difficult because of the various viewpoints each party holds. The question of discipline is exceptionally important, moreover whether to treat good behaviour with a neutral attitude or to just focus on correcting incorrect actions. My personal opinion is that any positive actions ought to be immediately recognized by the parent and vice versa for negative conduct. This balanced approach makes for a more positive outcome for both the child and family.

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it is the responsibility of the government to take care of the health of citizens or citizens should take care of their own health. Give your own opinion?

Everyone wants better health. it is argued that who is responsible for the health of the population, either the government or the people. In my opinion, both the government and the public are responsible for the well-being of society. Because the sedentary lifestyle of the population leads to unhealthy diets, low taxes imposed by states on unhealthy foods encourage their consumption. This essay will discuss the responsibility for the health of the citizens.

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Pollution of rivers, lakes and seas is a major concern for people who seek to protect the environment. What are the possible causes of water pollution, and what effects does this have on animal life and human society?

Water contamination is a serious form of pollution and one that is challenging to rectify. There seem to be two significant factors are involved and a variety of effects on populations and the biosphere. This essay will depict the probable reasons and consequences of this phenomenon.

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Big salary is more important than job satisfaction. Do you agree or disagree?

It is often argued that having a huge pay-out is more necessary than the contentment of the job itself. I do not agree with this statement and will provide further details in the course of this essay.

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There is a belief that supermarkets and manufacturers have a duty to reduce the packaging of products they sell. Others argue that consumers must avoid buying products with a lot of packaging. Discuss both views and give your opinion

In this day and age, many have an idea that the packaging should be disposed of by supermarkets or manufacturers. However, some viewpoints believe this responsibility shall be handled by consumers who can select the goods with less packaging. I agree to a certain extent, nevertheless, there are some issues to consider. Both will be examined.

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With the improvements in today’s health care, society has to care for more and more elderly people. Do you feel that society will be able to cope with the increase in numbers of elderly people today and how can it be managed? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. You should write at least 250 words.

These days the improvement of health care in countries is noticeable. To remark this issue it is often said that society should care for more and more people who are in their 60s and over. From my point of view ,I believe that society can not cope with increasing the number of the elderly population. However ,this can be monitored in different ways.

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Unemployment is one of the biggest problems of contemporary society. What do you think are the main causes of unemployment? What solutions can you suggest?

Seeking livelihood has become the most challenging pursuit in today’s world. In this essay, I will discuss the reasons and provide some solutions to alleviate this situation.

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Some information in films, books and on the Internet has a negative influence on young people. Some people think that such information should be controlled. Give your opinion on both sides of view use your own experience and example.

Nowadays, information travels across the globe in a matter of minutes on the Internet or any type of media thanks to globalization. Despite its' several benefits, on the wrong hand, it may be used to negatively persuade the young generation into the wrong path. Likewise, there is an argument whether the content on these publishing should be regulated or not. Evidently, I strongly disagree with the statement.

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School children are becoming far too dependent on computers. This is having an alarming effect on reading and writing skills. Teachers need to avoid using computers in the classroom at all costs and go back to teaching basic study skills. Do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion.

Nowadays, it is believed that technology diminishes juveniles' essential skills such as reading and writing skills as they heavily rely on computers to perform such tasks. Consequently, instructors are recommended to limit using electronic devices in the classroom. In my opinion, I strongly disagree with the statement.

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Some people think that environmental problems should be solved on a global scale while others believe it is better to deal with them nationally. Discuss both sides and give your opinion?

It is considered by some that global involvement is required to solve problems facing our environment, while others think that they should be handled at a national level. In my opinion, I consider that most of the environmental problems that impact a large proportion of the world should be solved at that level.

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many manufactured food and drink products contain high levels of sugar, which causes many health problems. Sugary products should be made more expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, there are many food and beverage goods that consist of high levels of sugar, which is responsible for numerous illnesses. This is the reason why some people suggest that sugary products should have higher prices to motivate the public to eat less sugar. I personally disagree with the idea because it is not the most effective way to make folk consume less sugary diets and there are tremendous better solutions to tackle this problem.

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As global trade increases, many goods, even those we use in a daily basis, are produced in other countries and have to be transported in long distances. Do you think the benefits of this trend outweigh the drawbacks?

Due to globalization and technological advancements,the production of a wide range of items, including our daily necessities, is no longer limited within the borders of a nation. Although some people may frown upon this trend due to its drawbacks, it looks to me that the benefits are far outweighing.

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

In the world of enterprising, advertisement is the key element to get more profit and put the trade-in an effective way. Stressing in a proclamation by companies that their end materials are different from others is currently a very common trend. I must say that this is a positive expansion and in this essay, I will elaborate on this with examples and in the end put forward my own views.

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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?

Languages are an integral part of our life and they play an important role in the way we live, but every year diversity of dialects is dwindling and most of them are on the brink of extinction, some people consider it as a positive occur , they believe that fewer languages lead us to an easier lifestyle. I , however, agree with this notion due to following reasons.

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Universities should accept equal numbers of male and female students in every subject. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people argue that subjects offered by the universities should be filled by equal numbers of male and female students. However, since it is already the 21st century and gender seems to be not a big deal anymore, thus, in my opinion, it is no longer about accepting an equal number of men and women in every subject but it is more about giving an equal opportunity for both male and female students to choose what they want to study.

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