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IELTS Writing Samples Band 8.5

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People believe that being literate in English allows you to acquire better jobs and thus allows one to have access to a better standard of living. Up to what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement?

In this capitalist world, people are constantly trying to raise their standard of living. To achieve this, one needs to secure a high paying job which people believe is made easier by learning English. This essay elaborates on the reasons for my being in complete agreement with the above point of view.

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In many countries, the amount of crime is increasing. What do you think are the main causes of crime? How can we deal with those causes?

It has been observed that in many nations, there is a surge in the crime rate. In this essay, I will enunciate upon the ideas for my rationale and the probable solutions to overcome this situation.

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Some parents buy their children a large number of toys to play with. What are the advantages and disadvantages for the child of having a large number of toys?

Toys play a significant role in developing children's fine motor skills. One cannot contemplate a juvenile without a toy. It is a hot topic to discuss whether we should or not buy a large number of playthings for young ones. This essay will reveal the advantages and disadvantages relating to the above-mentioned idea.

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Education is not the only criterion for getting a job now as we find in many countries people remain jobless even after completing their studies. What are the reasons behind youth unemployment and what problems arise due to it? What solutions do you think this can have?

Education is an important tool which is very useful in everybody's life. These days many educated and highly skilled are struggling to get a proper job. Migrated people in developing countries are also encountered this same problem in many cases. In my opinion, there are two main reasons for this including skills mismatch, inconsistency in salary. I think the problem can be solved by the government.

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It is believed that women are more suited to child-rearing than men. What is your opinion on this issue?

Caring for the young ones is a collective responsibility of their parents. Although this is true, some people are of the opinion that women are better at taking care of children than their male counterparts. In the following essay, I will elaborate on my reasons for being in complete agreement with the above view.

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Our personalities are predetermined as a result of our genes before we are born and there is nothing that can be done to change our character traits. To what extent do you agree?

Research on personality development is a vast topic in the field of psychology. There is a view that nothing can alter our nature as it is determined by our genes before our birth. This essay elaborates, why I completely disagree with this view.

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Some people say that industrial growth is necessary to solve poverty, but some other people argue that industrial growth is creating environmental problems and it should be stopped. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.

Industrial growth should be inhibited as it impacts the environment in a negative manner said by some people, while I strongly agree with others who consider this growth as a necessity for tackling poverty issues. This essay will discuss both the field of vision followed by a reasoned conclusion.

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In cities, spaces for housing should be created by knocking down historic buildings. What is your opinion?

It has become increasingly debatable that historic buildings should make way for the construction of resident establishments in the developed towns. This essay will argue that while demolishing the old buildings in cities for housing can be advised, the need to keep these ancient structures cannot be over-emphasized.

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Some people think that staying in hotels is not a good option to know about a country or its people. What do you think about this viewpoint?

Travelling to far off places and exploring new places is a thrilling endeavour in itself. In spite of this, some people have a viewpoint that checking into hotels is not a recommended option if one wants to know thoroughly about a country or its local inhabitants. This essay elaborates on why I partially agree with the idea and what are my reservations about it.

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Some people think 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 these views and give your opinion.

Public opinion on advertising is more divided than ever. Although a part of the population believes that advertising is effective in convincing us at buying things, the other part is of the view that advertisements are too common to catch any public attention to persuade us to buy products. This essay elaborates on both views and why in my opinion, advertising is successful at persuading us to buy products.

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The prison system has not been effective at reforming criminals. A large number of convicted felons return to committing crimes soon after being released. What are the problems with the prison system and what solution can you recommend to address this issue?

Punitive actions against criminals often include sentencing them to prisons. There is a growing view that these systems of confinement are ineffective at reforming those with charges of felony as a large number of them return to committing crimes as soon as they are released. This essay elaborates on the issues with the current prison system and discusses practical ways towards reaching achievable solutions.

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In some countries, a few people earn extremely high salaries. Some people think that this is good for a country, while others believe that the government should control salaries and limit the amount people can earn. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Income, from salaries, is the primary source of livelihood for most families. Although a part of the population thinks that this is beneficial for the nation, there is a significant number who still believes that wages should be regulated by the authorities, thus limiting the amount of money one can make. Though the essay elaborates on both views, in my opinion, there should be minimum federal regulation on the amount of money that people make.

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Computers are now the basis of the modern world. They should therefore be introduced into classrooms, and their programs used for direct teaching purposes. However, dependence on computers in teaching may carry a certain degree of risk to students. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

Computers form an inseparable part of today’s world. Not only does the use of computer-programs pose some risks to the younger generation, but people also feel that they should be used as teaching aids in classrooms. In my opinion, I agree that they should be introduced into classes, and software applications should be used for teaching.

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Convenience foods will become increasingly prevalent and eventually replace traditional foods and traditional methods of food preparation. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

meal preference has changed in this 21st century as the food industry extending its menu list with various kinds of fast cuisine which are easy to prepare as well as getting popularity by replacing our traditional food in this modern era. I totally concur with this notion that processed foodstuff will take place of traditional cuisine due to time-saving recipes as well as family size.

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Nowadays many people travel to foreign countries for pleasure. Some believe this travel has a negative impact on the countries travelled to. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Since the dawn of civilisation, travelling to non-native countries for vacationing has become pervasive worldwide. However, some argue that this may impact negatively on the travelled country. While it may have a positive effect on an individual, I strongly agree that visitation by tourists will not only hamper the peace of a country, but also the thought process of the citizens.

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Some people think it's better to choose friends who always have the same opinions as them. Other people believe it's good to have friends who sometimes disagree with them. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Friends are the best part of human relationships. I have very few friends and I am blessed to have them in my life. We always cherish the moments when we have a companion who enjoys similar views and approaches. However, it is not always productive to have like-thinking people around you. We also need to have people who share a difference of opinion with us, as they are our real checkpoints, in a figurative sense.

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Overpopulation in many major urban centres around the world is a major problem. What are the causes of this? How can this be solved

It is true that the population explosion in some urban areas over the world is becoming the main concern of humanity. There are several reasons for this serious problem and also various measures that could be taken by governments and individuals.

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

A highly alarming issue today relates to the amount of rubbish that is produced. This essay discusses, in my opinion, what are the reasons for this, and suggests measures that the government could take to diminish waste production.

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Extreme sports such as sky diving and skiing are very dangerous and should be banned. To what extend do you agree or disagree?

In recent years, extreme sports have become popular around the world. Some people argue that these sports should be prohibited for their hazard consequences on the individual and society. I completely disagree with this argument and I believe that governments should support youngsters to enjoy these exercises. In this essay, I will discuss my point of view thoroughly.

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Nowadays many students have the opportunity to study for part or all their courses in foreign countries .While studying abroad brings many benefits to individual students. Do you agree or disagree?

In recent times, many foreign universities conduct exchange programmes. As a result, International students worldwide now have the choice to study for part or all their courses meanwhile, studying abroad offers great benefits to students. I agree with this viewpoint as I believe that, exposure and countless opportunities are important for future endeavours.

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