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IELTS Writing Samples Band 8.5

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

It is reckoned that railways should be spent more time than roads by the governments. From my prospect, I strongly agree with the thought.

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Some people say companies should require all employees to wear uniforms at ‎work. Others think it is unnecessary. Discuss both views and give your own ‎opinion‎.

It is reckoned by a fair portion of folks that all employees ought to wear a costume during working hours in order to follow companies’ desire. In parallel, a number of the population think it is not crucial. From my prospect, I strongly agree with the second thought.

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University students are increasingly studying abroad as part of their studies. Do the advantages of studying abroad overweighs the disadvantages?

Advancements in technology are a boon for globalisation, as a result, it exerts a plethora of opportunities for youngsters to attain higher education overseas, inevitably, that brings huge benefits to students by interaction with new methods of learning as well as offers them a chance to explore new cultures and languages. Moreover, it is a platform that can build a sense of independency among teenagers. Can the cons of this phenomenon be ignored? It may be a negative tendency for the native country of the graduates, as only students with high potential can fulfil the academic requirements to enter into a developed nation for further study, and there is a strong possibility that a degree holder will be paid more in the developed nation as compared to developing one. This disquisition will shed light on the merits and demerits of this matter.

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Some people believe that car-free days are effective ways to reduce air pollution. However, others argue that there are other ways that are more effective. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

It is a commonly held consensus that getting rid of cars in our day-to-day lives is an optimal method to reduce air pollution. Nevertheless, some people contend that there are numerous ways that are more efficient. There are opposing views regarding this matter, so this essay will take both sides into consideration and conclude.

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Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programmes (for example working for a charity, improving neighbourhood or teaching a sport to younger children) To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is logical to think that all students should contribute something to improve their neighbourhood. Therefore, the topic of whether community work should be integrated into high-school programmes is one which deserves some analysis. In my opinion, it is inadvisable for children to be forced to take part in these activities. This essay will provide two explanations supporting the statement.

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Some people think that the best way to improve road safety is to increase the minimum legal age for driving a car or motorbike. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, some sectors of society are in favour of getting a driving license with more age than is permitted in the present in order to improve road safety. In my opinion, I strongly disagree as I do not think that this problem is a matter of age. I consider that this is about better education and consciousness.

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Some people say that modern communication technology means that good handwriting is no longer necessary. Others believe that good handwriting will always be an important skill. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

These days, some people are of the opinion that good handwriting is altered by modern communication tools, while others believe that good handwriting is one of the most important abilities. In my opinion, good handwriting is not required in these modern times.

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Some people say that using animals to test new products for human consumption should be banned in all countries. To what extent do you agree? Give clear arguments and examples to state your stance.

Humans have been using animals to test new products over centuries, which has been causing some public controversy in recent years. Although this method appears reasonable for some reasons, it should be forbidden because of the far-reaching effects that it has.

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In order for a child to develop his/her family life, mothers and fathers should take a course on parenting skills and child development each year. Do you agree or disagree ?

Some people argue that to provide a better environment for child development around family, caretakers have to take special parenting courses. I completely agree with this approach, since nowadays mothers and fathers are lacking in parenting skills.

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In many countries around the world, rural people are moving to cities. So the population in the countryside is decreasing. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

People have different views on the influences of migration from the countryside to cities on the individuals themselves and society as a whole. While there are some positive effects, I do believe that the advantages are outweighed by the disadvantages.

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The internet has greatly increased our access to information. To what extent do you think this is a good thing? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

The Internet is growing in a rapid phase, which enables us to know the occurrence of any international events within a few seconds. I believe that it is a positive development because it helps society to have effective communication and access to all data faster than before. On the other hand, it makes the public feel socially insecure by spreading false knowledge sometimes.

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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 recent years, many producers try to attract their consumers in some ways. One of them is by making good advertisements of their product. I believed that the positive developments overshadow its drawbacks.

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Some people believe that governments should have access to people’s mobile phone call records and messages for safety reasons. Others believe that this information is private and should not be available without permission. Discuss both these views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Maintaining the safety of a country is a crucial responsibility. One of which includes security measures regarding messages and calls made through cell phones. Some agree that the government should have the ability to look into this private data. While others believe it is personal information and should not be looked at. In my opinion, it is perfectly okay to provide information, as long as this would help with society's safety. This essay will discuss both arguments.

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Nowadays we are producing more and more rubbish. Why do you think this is happening? What can governments do to help reduce the amount of rubbish produced?

Due to the overcrowding of the planet, the amount of trash that is being produced is alarming. The government is unable to cope with the tons of rubbish effectively and sustainably. In this essay, I will outline the reason for it and discuss how governments can help ameliorate this concerning situation.

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Some think that instead of preventing climate change, we must learn to live with it. To what extent do you agree or disagree

I strongly hold the view that all individuals in the world should consider our future. Instead of getting used to climate change, we should think about how we can protect our nature. In this essay, I will provide more detail from my perspective.

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Many people believe that in order to have clean and tidy streets in their neighborhood, this should be the residents' responsibility, while others think that it should be the governments' duty. what is your opinion?

A large number of people believe that the maintenance of their community should be the responsibility of the government rather than that of the resident. I believe it is a shared responsibility between the neighbourhood and the authority. This essay will discuss the merit and demerit of both sides.

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Successful sports professionals can earn a great deal more money than people in other important professions. Some people think this is fully justified while others think it is unfair. Discuss both of these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Some think that sportsmen earning more money than people with important professions is fair, while others think vice versa. The forthcoming essay will discuss both of these views along with my opinion at the end.

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Many parents choose to teach their children at home rather than sending their children to school. Do you think the benefits of home-schooling outweigh its drawbacks?

Nowadays, many parents choose to have their children study at home rather than send them to school. There is a clear disadvantage of not being able to socialize with people their age, however, I believe that homeschooling has more positive consequences as having a safe environment while studying and learning at their own pace

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The unlimited use of cars may causes many problems. What are those? Solution?

The excessive number of cars in the modern world has caused various problems and has been the subject of numerous conferences and government plans. In this essay, these problems will be illustrated and a proven solution for these problems will be notified.

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Essay topics: In many western countries there is an increasing number of couples choosing to have no children. What are the advantages and disadvantages to couples having no children?

The most introverted,issues today are related to mothers and fathers from the occidental decision to not have children. It is affected by the population in these countries. In my belief that the negative effects of this phenomenon could certainly offset its advantage.

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