IELTS Writing Samples Band 8.5. Page 271

IELTS Writing Samples Band 8.5

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Some people believe the purpose of education should be helping the individual to become useful for society, while others believe it should help individuals to achieve their ambitions. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

Why do people like to be educated? Some would say that the reason is for them to be beneficial in the community, while others think that it is because of their goals in life. In my opinion, people study to pursue their ambitions and also to become good members of society. In the forthcoming ,paragraphs I shall discuss both perspectives and I shall see forth my point of view.

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In their advertising, business 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 business today, it is believed that a company can only sell a product after good advertising. However, is it really so that each advertised item is unique in a way? Personally, I believe this is true and contributes positively. In this essay, I will explain why manufacturing companies take this stance as well as why I believe this is such a good development and make some conclusions.

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Some people say that advertising is extremely successful at persuading us to buy things. Other people think that advertising is so common that we no longer pay attention to it. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Whether advertisements are a powerful means to stimulate consumers’ desire to purchase or not is a today topic in which people are interested. In terms of this, this essay will discuss both perspectives and argue in favour of the latter in conclusion.

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Many supermarkets are selling more and more products that are imported from other countries instead of selling food taht is locally sourced. What are the reasons for this? I sthis a positive or Negative developement

It has been noticed that some stores are selling international products, rather than selling local items. This essay will discuss two main reasons that are contributing to this trend in society. I consider this as a positive development, despite some drawbacks it has on local vendors who merely sell local products.

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Some children start school when they are seven years old, while others start at the age of four.what could be the advantages and disadvantages of starting school very early.

Several caretakers send their kids to educational institutes when their children turned seven.On the other hand,others send them to school when they reach four.Firstly,I would like to explicate the merits of going to institute at an early life like 4 and in the latter half,will explore its demerits.

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Boxing is a bloody sport that often results in physical injuries. It is inappropriate for this sport to exist in the modern age. Do you agree or disagree?

Boxing is a sport where two people punch each other to earn points, and the person with the highest points emerges as the winner. It is a bloody game that often leaves the competitors with noticeable bruises. Many believe it is detrimental for boxing to exist in the modern world. In my opinion, I strongly disagree with the proponents that sports should be eradicated because, asides from the fact that the players should be left to indulge in their passion, it is an honest profession through which wealth and fame are attained and must be left to go on in this new era.

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People are living in a ‘throwaway society,’ using things for a short time and then throwing them away. What are the causes of this? What problems does it lead to?

In the contemporary world, humankind dwells in a "throwaway "village that they have been purchasing and steering things away just after short-term use. This essay attempts to reveal the reasons and effects of this phenomenon.

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6. Many people are now opting to provide technology companies with their personal data in exchange for access to software. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

For many years, advancement in technology has seen a lot of people accessing the internet for information. However, is it really worthed to give out personal information to companies running technology? Personally, I believe this has more drawbacks than benefits. Hence, In this essay, I will explore the pros and cons of this issue and provide a conclusion.

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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.

Day by day students is getting attached to computers. They believe that it will greatly affect the skills of the children, particularly their reading and writing abilities. Hence, school teachers need to steer clear of the computers while having their lectures and go back to old ways of educating their pupils. Thus, I do hold the same view.

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Some people think that one of the best ways to solve environmental problems is to increase the cost of fuel for cars and other vehicles. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is disturbing that global warming has become a major concern in present times. An argument is made that increasing the cost of fuels for cars and other vehicles will overcome the environmental problems. I completely disagree with this statement. This essay will discuss the idea and will justify my opinion.

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Some commentators feel that grandparents should live together with their children and grandchildren, while others say that older people should be encouraged to live independently. Consider the possible arguments on both sides of this debate, and reach your own conclusion.

The argument was sparked in view of whether elders should live with their extended families or live independently. In my opinion, I believe that it is best for older people to live with the youngsters.

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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

Choosing an appropriate career is a contentious topic as several individuals assert that folk must agree with the worst scenario of their soul like low hold on monetary as well as dissatisfied job.On the other hand,some believe that denizens must try and should make their condition better.As far as my views are concerned I am a strong advocate of the matter approach due to multifarious reasons.However,I would like to shed light on both views in the upcoming paragraphs.

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The growth of the online shopping one day closure to shopping stores in cities. Do you agree or disagree with this.

Nowadays, modern technology become more and more advanced and online shopping is increasingly popular in many countries. I firmly agree that the growing rate of the online shopping trend these days could wipe out the physical stores one by one in towns.

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Some people believe that nowadays we have too many choices. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Recently, some individuals opine that the choices in our lives have greatly extended. I agree with this statement as modernisation and technology have made our world into a small global village whereby everything is easily accessible just through a click of a button. Besides that, cultural assimilation has led to the acceptance of religious and traditional differences. In the subsequent paragraphs, I will elaborate further regarding my perspectives.

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Some people believe the aim of university education is to help graduates get better jobs. Others believe there are much wider benefits of university education for both individuals and society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Most people claim that higher education has several advantages while others suggest that the intention of it is to assist the graduates to have wider chances and a better outlook for a superior career . In my perspective, I believe that there are several benefits to getting a good position .

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The use of violence in music lyrics, video games and films seen by children is causing concern in many societies. What problems may be caused by this type of violent imagery, and what steps could be taken to lessen the impact on young people?

In the modern world, children are given many opportunities, and because of this, they are faced with problematic issues that have severe effects on them and cause concerns. Using violence in music lyrics, video games, and films seen by children is one of the problems. This essay will discuss the most serious problem arising, and also two ways in which the situation can be improved.

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Human activities have a negative effect on plant and animal species. Some people say that it is too late to do anything. Some people think that we should take effective action to improve the situation. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

There are controversial perspectives heating a debate whether to handle environmental degradation and loss of biodiversity which are caused by improper human activities. While some claim that people don’t have enough time to do anything, the opposite makes a statement that we can enhance the situation by taking a lot of efficacious measures. I would contend that the former is valid to some extent but I consider myself an advocate of the latter.

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People who decide on a career path early in their lives and keep to it are more likely to have a satisfying working life than those who change jobs frequently. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

People who commit to a career path at a young age and dive into it are supposed to have a more pleasing working life than those who often change it. I absolutely agree with this statement because it will make people have more experience so that would increase their salary.

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plastic bags ,plastic bottles and plastic packaging are bad for the environment. what damage does plastic do to the environment?what can be done by governments and individuals to solve this problem?

It is often said that different materials that are being built from plastics are terrible for the environment. There are multiple damages that they create to the natural world. There is much that can be done to solve the problem constructively.

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With increasing populations and ever-growing urban centers, many countries are losing natural beauty spots. What benefits are there to protecting places of natural beauty? How can this be solved?

It is true that the world's population and urbanisation are rising dramatically and the natural beauty spots have been destroyed in most countries. I believe that there are several positive outcomes to protect these areas and this can be tackled with some steps.

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