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IELTS Writing Samples Band 8.5

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People spend large amounts of time and money on clothes, hairstyles and make up to change their appearance. Is it important for people to be concerned about the way they look? What are the consequences of focussing on physical appearance?

Personal appearance is a crucial part of everybody's life. Some people try to change it in different ways, such as buying clothes, hairstyles and makeup. Then, they need to use their time and money to do it. This essay will present some ideas about the importance of this concern and some consequences of staying focused on how people's look.

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To be truly positive in the eyes of some, you have to risk appearing negative in the eyes of others. In about 350 words, state whether or not you agree with this statement.

A number of people advocate that one's positivity in the eyes of some could risk appearing as negative in the eyes of others.From my perspective, I voice approval of the aforementioned,believing that no individuals could please everyone, since our beings are open to subjectivity.

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Some people say that the main environmental problem of our time is the loss of particular species of plants and animals. Others say that there are more important environmental problems. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

The world is suffering from numerous environmental problems. A group of individuals present the view that nowadays, losing some kinds of plants and animals is a substantial concern for the environment, whereas others believe that this is not a significant concern for the environment and there is a vast number of issues which are more prominent. I strongly agree with the latter opinion.

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

All the vehicles on roads, including cars, buses, and trucks, will eventually have no one to operate them. Consequently, only the riders can be found to be commuting. Furthermore, having an error-free conveyance is the main benefit of self-driving transport. In contrast, it might create limited job opportunities in the transportation market. In my view, however, a safe road is more advantageous than a lucrative job market.

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Many university students live with their families, while others live away from home because their universities are in different places. What are the advantages and disadvantages of both situations?

Many students enjoy living with their parents even when going to university, while others prefer moving out and living near their schools. I believe both options have their benefits and drawbacks.

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Some people say that the best way to improve public health is by increasing the number of sports facilities. Others, however, say that this would have little effect on public health and that other measures are required. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

Improvement in health is one of the primary objectives of most countries in the present world. While many individuals believe that this can be attained by constructing additional sports centres, a sizable group thinks that this solely might not have much impact unless other measures are also taken. In my opinion, public health can be improved if the other measures, such as awareness and participation are encouraged together with more sports facilities. This essay will discuss both views and provide further details to substantiate my view.

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In some societies, the number of crimes committed by teenagers is growing. Some people think that regardless of age, teenagers who commit major crimes should receive adult punishment. To what extent do you agree?

Nobody can deny the fact that the crimes by teenagers are increasing at an alarming rate today. Many people state that everyone should be punished equally without considering their age or any other factor, however, some may deny this thought and I am one of them. Although I understand that such issues should not be taken lightly, the young generation needs to be handled in a certain way so that they can try and alter their perspective towards life.

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Some people claim that there are more disadvantages of the car than it's advantages . Do agree or disagree ?

Cars are considered an essential tool in modern society. In many countries, every family has at least one car and most people believe that it is something they could not live without. However, others claim that the disadvantages outweigh the positive sides. I believe that considering the current situation of public transports it would be impossible to replace the usage of this type of vehicle.

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Some people think that more money should be spent on protecting endangered species while others think it is a waste of valuable money. What is your opinion?

There is no gain-saying that the society is polarized into two groups whether the money should be spent on species which are in a danger or not? Although the protection of animals is necessary to balance an eco-cycle, some countries can not afford these expenses due to low economies. In my opinion, I believe that to save biodiversity, species need to be saved.

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Some people work for the same organisation all their working life. Others think that it is better to work for different organisations. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion

A wide range of people prefers to work as a permanent worker in the same companies in the whole working life while others maintain differently and explain some reasons to illustrate the positive aspects of changing career. I strongly agree with those who think working in one company is of paramount importance.

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The society would benefit from a ban on all forms of advertising because it serves no useful purpose, and can even be damaging. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

There is a view that societies are inundated with advertisements that seem to be merely useless and even pose other hazards. In my opinion, although advertisements might be unuseful, they can bring some advantages to people.

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Large companies should pay higher salaries to CEOs and executives compared to other workers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

The pay gap between top-level executives and typical workers results in mounting questions and workforce confusion over the overpayment that top bosses earn relative to their employees. In my opinion, I totally agree that the most skilled employees deserve the highest pay.

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What distinguishes young people from their parents' or grandparents' generation is a lack of physical exercise. Today's generation are spending far too long playing computer games, chatting aimlessly on social networking sites or simply watching TV, and too little time being active. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

The difference of the modern world today compared to the old generation is that young adults are less physically active. It is believed that technology brought bad habits among youngsters by influencing them to use gadgets that consumed most of their time thus preventing them to do sports, physical exercises and real social interactions. In my own view, I strongly concur that children are attached to computer games and social media.

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· Task 2 : Some people believe that if a police force carries guns, this encourages a higher level of violence in that society. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

Nowadays, armed police forces are playing a significantly vital role in keeping the safety of communities. Yet, there remains a controversial debate as to whether their allowance for carrying warm weapons can be an influential factor in reducing the rate of violation or is a motivation for higher crime.This essay will discuss the proposed topic from both sides of view with some detailed explanations.

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Covid 19 has spead and caused a lot of consequences around the world, from rich to poor countries. What are some measures that should be tackled to protect people from the pandemic?

Covid-19 has spread and had bad effects all over the world, ranging from developed to developing nations. The epidemic has profoundly changed people’s lives, impacts apply health, jobs and incomes, it is also increasing their anxiety and worry, affecting both their social relations and their trust in other people and in institutions, their personal security and their sense of belonging. In order to prevent people from the effects of the pandemic, there are some measures that should be carried out by both the government and citizens.

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some people think that it is fine for professional sportsmen and sportswomen to misbehave on or off the field, as long as they are playing well. Do you agree or disagree with this statement.

Nowadays, athletes are playing a crucial role in establishing ethical codes in societies. Yet, there remains a controversial debate as to whether there is no harm of their inappropriate morality in the public unless they can show a good performance on the field. This essay will discuss the proposed topic from both sides of view with some detailed explanations.

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Some people think that children should learn to read from traditional paper books, while others feel that it is fine to start the reading process on an e-reader (like a Kindle or iPad). Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.

Nowadays, various books are available in the market some of them are on paper whereas others are presented in the form of electronic. Both types of these books have their own advantages and disadvantages which may rise argumentation from people.

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As computers translate quickly and accurately, learning foreign languages is a waste of time. To what extend do you agree or disagree.

With the development of computer science, people nowadays can easily translate their mother tongues into every foreign language. In light of this, some argue that people do not need to spend time learning a second language. In my opinion, I partly disagree with this idea, at least for now, because the current technology is not enough to translate precisely languages from one to another.

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The tendency of human beings to copy one another is shown in the popularity of areas such as fashion and consumer goods. To what extent do you agree?

Some have suggested that the popularity of specific consumer trends evidences a natural human inclination to copy one another. In my opinion, this is largely true though there are other potential practical explanations.

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

There are two different thoughts on the concept of success. Some consider wealthy individuals to be the most successful. While others believe that accomplishment belongs to those who contribute to society. In my view, although the former may be correct for the situation, the latter is more logical and insightful for a number of reasons.

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