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IELTS Writing Samples Band 8.5

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A woman’s place is in the home. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

It has been believed for years that it's the duty of the wife to look after the home affairs. I don't agree with this, as I believe that a perfect house is the one, where both partners play their roles. Secondly, the women are as successful in the field as the men.
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A lot of people believe that the amount of violence shown on TV and in the cinema affects the actions of our young people and therefore increases the amount of violence in our society today. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? What can be done to reduce violence in our society today?

It is widely believed that the telecasting of crime scenes in movie theatres and the television screens has played an incredible role in spoiling the activities of youngsters; while it has, risen the unlawful action in local areas. Therefore according to my opinion, there should be restrictions on certain films prior to launch and the warning policy for criminals.
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Extreme sports such as sky diving and skiing are very dangerous and should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?

Nowadays, getting into extreme sports is enjoying an upsurge in popularity; however, some people hold the opinion that the government should prohibit them due to their potential risks. I completely disagree with the idea that these sports are too dangerous, and I therefore believe that they should not be banned.
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LIVING IN A COUNTRY WHERE YOU HAVE TO SPEAK A FOREIGN LANGUAGE CAN CAUSE SERIOUS SOCIAL PROBLEMS AS WELL PRACTICAL PROBLEMS. TO WHAT EXTENT DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE.

People tend to think differently on a single issue as some suggest, that speaking a non-native language can cause a grave crisis while others possess the opposite mindset. However, I totally disagree with the statement.
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Television dominates the free-time of too many people. It can make people lazy and prevent them from socialising with others. Do you agree or disagree?

For the past decades, it is obvious that television is thought to be the cause of many people's lazinesses and antisocial tendencies. In some specific extent I agree with this statement, but I still believe that there are many benefits which should be taken into consideration.
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More and more people have to compete with young people for the same jobs. What problems does this cause? what are the possible solutions?

In this competitive world, increased number of individuals apply for the same job. Hence there is a competition among old and young candidates, thereby creating problems like unemployment, agitation and increased criminal activities. These issues can be solved by creating more job opportunities and enhancing business activity.
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In the past when students did a university degree, they tended to study in their own country. Nowadays they have more opportunity to study abroad. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development?

At the present time, thanks to the advances of travel industry and globalised education, students decide to study abroad much more often than in the past when it was more common to go to local universities. This essay seeks to explain the benefits and drawbacks of this new trend.
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Some people suggest that children do not understand the world of work and schools should make all teenager spend a short time working as well as studying academic subjects. To what extent do you agree?

In modern days, it is believed that children are not exposed much to the world of jobs. Although others think that schools should encourage their students doing part-time jobs when going to school, I partly disagree with the statement.
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Most people do not care enough about environmental issues. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Current environmental issues such as global warming and air pollution have a substantial effect on the lives of all living creatures including human beings. It is worrisome that despite the importance of this topic, many people may seem to be careless about its negative consequences. As a supporter of a healthier and more natural environment, I agree that the majority of people do not pay attention to the current environmental problems and in this essay, I will present reasons for why people neglect this topic.
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Human activity has had a negative impact on plants and animals around the world. Some people think that this cannot be changed, while others believe actions can be taken to bring about a change. Discuss both and give your opinion.

The human growth is at the cost of the lives of animals and plants, and it has been argued by many that it can't be changed, whereas the others believe the contrary. I support the latter idea, as the flora and fauna must be saved by making proper policies of civilization as well as devising laws for their protection in order to keep the world green.
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Some people focus on news in their country, while others think it is more important to be aware of international news. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

In modern days, it is said that people increasingly focus on national news. Although others suggest that international news is also noteworthy, I believe both should be concerned about for the comprehensive view of the world.
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Some people suggest that children do not understand the world of work and schools should make all teenager spend a short time working as well as studying acamedemic subjects. To what extent do you agree?

In modern days, it is suggested that children are not exposed much to the world of work so schools should encourage their students doing part-time jobs when going to school. Although this is quite reasonable, I partly disagree with the statement.
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: Some people think the money spent in developing the technology for space exploration is not justified. There are more beneficial ways to spend this money. To what extend do you agree or disagree?

In modern days, it is believed that the money allocated in technology development of space probing is not justified and there are various better ways to spend this amount of money. Although this is quite reasonable, I partly disagree with the statement.
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The current situation regarding the pandemic has changed the way we learn. Discuss the pros and cons of online learning during this time. Write a paragraph of about 400 words presenting your view on this.

2020 may be one of the most turbulent years that the world has experienced in human history since all aspects of life, from economic to daily routine, have been negatively affected by the new corona virus pandemic named COVID-19. However, this pandemic has globally paved the way for a new learning method - online learning. While I agree that studying through the Internet has some certain advantages like flexibility and variety of accessible resources, its serious drawbacks to efficiency of learning cannot be ignored as well.
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Experts say older people were happier and healthier in the past because they did more exercise and spent more time with family and friends, whereas now many suffer loneliness and health problems. What are the causes of this and what are some solutions?

The life satisfaction of the older generation was thought to be higher in the past as they were more physically and socially active, but now many live alone and suffer from health issues. While there are two main causes which engender this situation, governments play a key part in tackling it.
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Big salaru is much more important than job satisfaction. Do you agree or disagree?

There has been a heated debate over the idea that earning a great amount of money is nowhere near as crucial as being satisfied with the job. I support the stated idea, yet still a good financial state should be taken into account.
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Some people claim that public museum and art galleries will be no longer necessary because people can see historical objects and works of art by using a computer. Do you agree or disagree?

In current times, thanks to the development of the internet and smart devices, we can search and access any news and information wherever we go. Accordingly, some people assert that there is no need for the existence of historical exhibitions related to the artworks and ancient relics. In my viewpoint, I disagree with this opinion and will outline several compelling reasons in my following essay.
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Large businesses have big budgets for marketing and promotion and as a result, people gravitate towards buying their products. What problem does this cause? What could be done to encourage people to buy local products?

Thanks to globalisation, big corporations have entered the local markets and try to attract customers through marketing, thus cause a major problem for small or local businesses. This essay discusses the major problems caused by this including the disappearance of local businesses gradually and the monopoly of big companies. Besides, the essay also suggests appropriate solutions to address this issue and motivate people to buy local product.
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6. Why are some people who leave school early more successful compared with those who complete their studies. Provide reasons why they are more successful and what are the requirements for success?

In this modern epoch, a few individuals have successfully earned from their start-up organisations without any graduation in comparison to the people who have completed their education. This essay will delve deeper into the myriad of reasons behind their success and various factors that play an indispensable role in achieving the triumph.
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Many offenders commit more crimes after their first punishment. Why is this happening, and what measures can be taken to tackle this problem?

Nowadays, numerous wrongdoers get involved in slathering of illegal acts after their first release. But all problems have their own grounds as well as solutions.
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