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IELTS Writing Samples Band 8.5

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Some people think that it would better for large companies and industry to move to regional areas outside large urban centers. Do you think advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

In some countries, the process of industrialization has increased the inequalities between modern cities and rural areas. Indeed, the development of big companies has brought great advantages to many people while others have been left behind. Some believe that big corporations should move outside the cities, the point is if this will bring more advantages than disadvantages.

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

Owing to the advancement of modern technology and innovation, the vast majority of populations nowadays prefer to receive information or news from online websites rather than purchasing physical books or newspapers and in the near ,future these printed books will be inexistent. From my perspective, I completely coincide with this statement but I believe that reading printed gazettes or books are better.

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improve the standard of living through economic development,however, others think social value is lost as a result. Do you think the advantages of economic development outweigh the disadvantages?

Many nations in the world understand that the standard of living can be improved by enhancing the economy. Nevertheless, a group of people believes that by pursuing such objectives, social value is lost. I deem that economic developments may bring more goods than harm.

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Limited money should be spend on computer equipment or good teachers. Discuss both views and state your opinion.

Every organization needs finance to contribute operations process. Most educational institutes have limited financial support, either from the government or the private sector. Hence, people were argued about the field that should get more provisions between human resources or technology advancements. Although there are several factors needed in the decision, this essay will discuss both views and state my opinion.

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It’s time to ban social media. It has been shown that it has made life worse for people all over the world, from politics, to self-image, to the spread of disinformation. It is a social experiment that has not worked and it is time to say goodbye.To what extent do you agree with the above statement?

Our race has been non-stop in terms of developing many aspects of the human foundation, but there is one of the aspects called social media, which is a place where we can post or share anything for everyone that uses the social media, and since then it has been changing our lives dramatically. But there were some researches from the public showed that social media has been causing more harm than good, as the false information got spread wider around the globe, causing people life becoming more confusing, thus it is time to say *farewell to social media*. I fully disagree with that fact, since social media is not unchangeable.

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Schools should not force children to learn a foreign language. To what extent do you agree with this statement?

It is true that some people argue that a foreign language should not be one of the obligatory subjects studied in schools. While I believe that it is extremely beneficial for students to study a new language, I completely agree with the idea that they should not be forced to do so.

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In many countries, the proportion of older people is steadily increasing. Some think this is good, while others believe this is a problem for a country. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

The ratio of elderly people in many countries is constantly rising. Although some support the view this is good, others think in the opposite way. In my opinion, the youth must be a predominant category of states' residents. This essay will discuss both sides of the given problem.

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Some believe that more academic subjects such as chemistry, physics and history should be taught in schools, while others believe that students will derive more benefit from studying practical subjects, such as motor mechanics and cooking. Discuss both views and provide your own opinion with relevant examples?

The studying programs at schools should comprise of more fundamental disciplines, as some people think, while others believe that students will benefit from knowing special practical subjects, such as motor mechanics and cooking. In my opinion the first approach is better and this essay will discuss both views of the given problem.

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More and more young people are using drugs and alcohol and as a result, breaking the law. What are the causes of this problem? What are some possible solutions?

These days, the number of drugs and alcohol addicts among teenagers has significantly increased every year. In this essay, the factors that are attributed to these circumstances will be discussed in detail, and some promising remedies will be addressed to reduce liquor and drugs user.

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Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in order to travel to or work in a foreign country. Others say that these are not the only reasons why someone should learn a foreign language. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

In the current era, everyone is learning new skills and adding an extra bit of knowledge to their brain repertoire. Few people think that studying a foreign speech is useful up to the extent of working or travelling ,however, others believe that there are several other reasons where it can useful. In this essay, I will look at both sides of the argument and give my opinion.

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Some people say that government should focus on reducing environmental pollution and housing problems to help people prevent illness and disease. To what extend do you agree or disagree?

It has been argued that the state should pay attention to environmental deterioration as well as accommodation related issues, in order to prevent illness and disease. I totally agree with the aforesaid notion. In this essay, I will discuss, in the first paragraph, how it would be feasible for the government with the support of levy paid by the community and in the second paragraph, the needfulness of huge infrastructure and a large number of efforts which are only within the reach of government fundings.

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Governments should spend money on railways rather than roads. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

The transportation systems play a crucial role in communication between domestics and overseas. Governments have enormous money in developing the infrastructures in favour of the livelihood of citizens. I completely agree with this statement and also will indicate the advantages of payment with railways constructions.

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In many countries today people are living in a ‘throwaway society’, where things are used in a short time and then thrown away. What are its causes? What are its problems

Society nowadays is upgrading almost daily in terms of frequency. People have to drop outdated items in order to catch up with the trend. There are reasons behind the situation and problems related to it.

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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 with the above statement?

More and more young people are interested in continuing their education in university but they have to go through a serious selection. There is a suggestion to enrol an equal amount of male and female entrants. I personally disagree with the given statement and this essay will discuss to what extent.

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People in big cities are facing many health challenges due to a high level of air pollution. What causes air pollution in big cities? Can you suggest some ways to deal with this situation?

Nowadays, severe environmental pollution has contributed to worse living conditions for people, bringing various diseases. In this essay, I will discuss some of the reasons that lead to poor air quality and then provide some possible solutions to deal with the problem.

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Question: In order to alive traffic problems, government should tax private car owners heavily and use the money to improve public transportlong. What are the advantages and disadvantages of such a solution? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.

There is a huge problem with traffic jams today and governments have to do something to stabilize the situation. One approach is suggested: to tax private car owners more and increase the use of public transport. This essay will discuss the benefits and drawbacks of this solution.

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Some students work while studying. This often results in lacking time for education and constantly feeling under pressure. What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggest?

Employment together with education has become quite popular among pupils. However, this has shown a negative impact on their learning and affected their mental well-being. I believe there are various reasons associated with this. This essay will provide further details with respect to the causes of this situation along with putting forward a few comprehensive solutions to overcome these challenges.

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Famous sportsmen often earn a lot more money than people in other professions. Although sport is important in our lives, everyone should be equal and such big incomes of sport professionals are unjustified. Do you agree or disagree

Celebrities within the sports industry are known to earn huge incomes when compared to individuals in other occupations. It is often argued that these earnings are unreasonable and everybody should be earning at the same level irrespective of the differences in their professions. I completely disagree with this statement and will provide further details in the course of the essay.

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Today more people are overweight than ever before. What is your opinion, are the primary causes of this? What are the main effects of this epidemic?

Nowadays, one of the main problems people face is increased body weight, resulting in many associated risks. In my opinion, such an issue is primarily caused due to adoption of unhealthy eating habits. This essay will firstly examine various reasons that cause overweight, and secondly, its adverse effects will be discussed.

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1.More and more qualified people are moving from poor to rich countries to fill vacancies in specialist areas like engineering, computing and medicine. Some people believe that by encouraging the movement of such people, rich countries are stealing from poor countries. Others feel that this is only part of the natural movement of workers around the world. Discuss both views and give your own opinion?

Opinions differ on whether first-world communities are getting benefits from the practice of migration of employees in their society, or it is only a natural process. Even though this immigration in developed land restrains the economic growth of developing communities, I believe it is a natural tendency that allows people to live a lucrative life.

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