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IELTS Writing Samples Band 8.5

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Some people think that individuals who make a lot of money are most successful. Other think that those who contribute to society like teachers and scientists are most successful. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

The definition of success can be different from one person to another. Some view that people who generate a handful of money are most successful, while others viewpoint states that accomplishment is defined by taking part in the community development, such as teachers and scientists.

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Today more people are travelling than ever before. Why is this case? What are the benefits of travelling for the traveler? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

With the vast development of transportation and logistic, tourism has never been as popular as ever before. This essay will elucidate some reasons why tourists more frequently travel as well as the merits people can be offered while travelling.

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Some people believe educational qualifications always bring success. Others think educational qualifications do not necessarily bring success. Discuss both views and give your own opinions.

In recent years, whether educational qualifications could always bring successful life is debatable. In this essay, I will discuss it and give my own opinion.

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Countries are becoming mor and more similar because people are able to buy the same products anywhere in the world. Do you think this is a positive or negative development? It is true that the globalization has made the world a global village and the countries are lot more similar than ever before.

It is widely believed that globalization helps people to be easier shopping, they can buy the same goods at any place around the globe, so this leads to the nations now are becoming gradually similar. In my opinion, this trend brings both several pros and cons.

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Some people say that in all levels of education, from primary schools to universities, too much is spent on learning facts and not enough on learning practical skills. Do you agree or disagree?

There is no doubt that education is an important factor in developing society. Some people believe that there is too much time spent on learning facts and there is not enough time for learning practical skills in all stages of education. I totally agree with this statement for two reasons.

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International travel has become more affordable and many countries are opening their doors to increase the number of tourists. What are advantages and disadvantages of this?

Thanks to developments in technology, international trips have been more popular, and the number of sightseers is rising. Although this trend has many merits, I believe that it has also some disadvantages.

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Today more people are travelling than ever before. Why is this the case? What are the benefits of travelling for the traveller?

These days, the number of tourists has dramatically increased compared to the past. In the following paragraphs, the reason why this indication happens and how it provides benefits to travellers will be discussed in detail before my conclusion is reached.

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Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious social problems, as well as practical problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement.

It is considered that if a human being lives abroad where they are not a native speaker, some social and practical issues can be caused. In my view, I rather disagree with the statement because living among people communicating in foreign language results in improving language proficiency. Moreover, in most cases, people speaking a foreign language have other cultural features, therefore, it is a good experience.

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Countries are becoming mor and more similar because people are able to buy the same products anywhere in the world. Do you think this is a positive or negative development? It is true that the globalization has made the world a global village and the countries are lot more similar than ever before.

Differences between countries drastically decreased during the last 15 years. In the modern world, we have easy access to most of the products despite the country we travel to. Nations have started to lose their own uniqueness and product originality however, increased production has a positive impact on the economy. In this essay, I will discuss why this trend has both a negative and positive influence.

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In most countries, fast food is becoming cheaper and more available. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?

There is a controversial notion heating a debate over the fact that junk food is becoming more convenient with affordable prices in most nations. In my opinion, the disadvantage outweighs its counterpart.

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Nowadays there are many online courses offered by universities. Do you think that the advantages of online learning outweigh the disadvantages?

In modern times, a lot of distance learning courses are provided by colleges. Although communication is absent in this form of learning, they will gain significant benefits like attending classes from home and also flexibility in timings. In my opinion, students benefit largely from studying online despite the challenges they inevitably face.

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Hello parents complain about violence promoted to their children Through video games TV programs and other media why is this happening what can you do the solution for it?

Evidence shows that a growing number of parents are concerned about the violence promoted through entertainment programs to their children. there is a number of problems involved with this trend and it is crucial to find and tackle them.

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Some people say that it is important to keep your home and your workplace tidy, with everything organized and in the correct place. What is your opinion

It is said by a few individuals that it is mandatory to maintain cleanliness at working place as well as in the house furthermore, there should be maintained and things should be properly placed. I completely agree with the statement and further, I will explain why I am supporting the above statement in the following paragraphs.

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

In the present, there is a significant surge of an overweight population which leads to an increase in numbers of non-communicable disease-related cases such as DM, HT and etc. Several factors are suspected as follow.

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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?

Nowadays, people are using more fossil fuels than ever before and now they are turning towards a new source of power "solar energy". Solar power plants provide electricity for a variety of purposes, which is for commercial, residential and production usage. While, it gives energy at a cheaper rate and are very easy to maintain, although the cost of installing the panels is quite high. I think it is necessary for human beings to go for other potential resources before fossil fuels run out.

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Many people believe that the world’s most urgent problems can only be solved by international collaboration. Do you agree or disagree?

Some people think that most serious issues can be only resolved by international collaboration. To my mind, by uniting our best minds we are more likely to achieve considerable progress. So, it is agreed with the provided statement and this essay will discuss two main reasons why.

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Countries are becoming mor and more similar because people are able to buy the same products anywhere in the world. Do you think this is a positive or negative development? It is true that the globalization has made the world a global village and the countries are lot more similar than ever before.

Nowadays, the development of modern lifestyle in the glob has provided significant access to all types of goods from different regions. Yet, there remains a controversial debate as to whether the overall efficiency of this phenomenon can be benevolent or it can result in excruciatingly destructive consequences. This essay will discuss the proposed topic from both sides of view with some detailed explanations.

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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 this information may be relevant and useful. Others disagree. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

The contentious argument that whether it is essential for an organization to solicit personal information from potential candidates erupt an incessant hatred debate among many. In this essay, I will illustrate the merits and demerits of such a practice generally adopted by the employer.

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Some people say that now we can see films on our phones or tablets there is no need to go to the cinema. Others say that to be fully enjoyed, films need to be seen in a cinema. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

It is asserted by some people that going to the movies is of great importance. However, watching films on the techno devices such as smartphones and tablets is a key factor that appears to have a number of proponents. Both sides present logical arguments which will be elucidated, followed by my own take on the matter.

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Some people prefer to spend their lives doing the same things and avoiding the changes. Others, however think that changes is always a good thing. Discuss both the views and give your own opinion.

In the past few years, life has changed dramatically than we thought. Some populations tend to spend their lives doing the same things, the same jobs. However, others consider that changes are always a good thing. In the following paragraphs, I would like to argue both sides of the perspectives and share my own opinion.

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