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IELTS Writing Samples Band 8.5

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Traffic and housing problems in major cities could be solved by moving large companies and factories and their employees to the countryside. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

It is said that transportation and accommodation issues can be tackled by relocating manufacturing companies and their staff to the specialized industrial zones in rural areas. In my view, I totally agree with this statement.

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Some people believe that children should be allowed to stay at home and play until they are six or seven years old. Other believe that it is important for young children to go to school as soon as possible . What do you think are the advantages of attending school from a young age?

Today psychologists recognize that child psychology is unique and complex. Since childhood plays such an important role in the course of the rest of life parents believe that proper care of children to be taken during their development. So most of the parents think that children should be allowed to stay at home and play until they are six or seven years old. While others believe that it is important for young children to go to school as soon as possible. There are many pros and cons related to this issue.

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Today much of the food people eat gets transported from farms that are thousands of miles away. Some people believe it would be better for the environment and the economy if people only consumed food produced by local farmers. Would the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

Globalization has turned the world into a global village. Due to this, even food eaten by humans is sourced internationally. In the viewpoint, of some people, local provisions would be beneficial to the environment, as well as the economy, while others are of diverse opinion. This essay will analyse the upsides and downsides of buying local edibles only, and provide a logical conclusion.

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Immigration has a major impact on the society. What are the main reasons of immigration? To what consequences can it lead?

Nowadays, more and more people are migrating to other countries, and this poses a significant effect on the society. This essay shall discuss the reasons behind this immigration and its consequences on the immigrants.

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Psychologists have known for many years that colour can affect how people feel. For this reason, attention should be given to colour schemes when decorating places such as offices and hospitals. How true is this statement? How far does colour influence people’s health and capacity for work?

Undoubtedly, it is believed by cognitive thinkers that colour has a major influence on the feelings of the people. Due to this, they should be taken into consideration while decorating workplaces and hospitals. This essay will discuss that colours have a vital role in the lives of people, and to what extent they affect people's ability to work and their overall health.

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Some people think that it is more important to be informed of local/national news. Other people think that it is more important to have international news. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

News have always been an integral part of our lives, and has never failed to grab the attention of millions of people worldwide. There is a school of thought which believes that it is crucial for people to be well acquainted with the news around them, whereas others think that they should be well informed about the international news. In my opinion, preference should be given more to the national news, but at the same time a person should have some knowledge about international news. In this essay, we shall discuss these two views further.

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in many countries, traditional dress and costumes are considered effective ways of maintaining links with the past. how effective can traditional costumes be, in this sense? what other ways exist to help citizens connect with a country's past?

It is important to link ourselves with the historical and beautiful past that our country has. Costume, religious practices, customs and traditions are some of the ways we take in order to have a strong relationship with the past. The costumes can offer a key for linking to the past. There are various other ways one could help the current residents of the country to connect with the former systems.

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Creative artists should always be given freedom to express their own ideas (in words, pictures, music or film) in whichever way they wish. There should be no government restriction on what they do. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

Undoubtedly, the right of liberty gives influence over talent. For artists, the privilege ought to be provided for their activities. Since, it encourages them to perform independently and boost their skills. In my opinion, I totally agree with this statement because it is an appropriate procedure for expressing ideas.

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some people say that E- books and modern technology will totally replace traditional newspaper and magazines to what extent do you agree or disagree

Technology has flourished by leaps and bounds and have offered numerous new avenues for us to use. With the modern technological advancement certain individuals think that paper-based magazines and news shall soon be no more. In my opinion, I completely agree that online books and Newsfeed shall become the norm in the future. In this essay, we shall discuss this topic further.

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men and women are different in terms of their characteristics and abilities. for this reason, their jobs are better done by men and other by women. to what extent do you agree or disagree?

Characteristics and abilities of men are different from women so that men can do some jobs better than women and vice versa. My personal belief that every work is done well with both men and women.

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Some people believe that universities should only offer places to students with high marks. While others believe that people of all ages should be allowed even if they don’t do well in school. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

In today’s world, it is irrefutable that higher education is one of the major need of anyone. There are various factors such as age and grades, which affects the entry to the university. In this essay, I will discourse both views and share my opinion. Firstly, I will explore my view on why only scholars should be allowed and, secondly I will discuss why everyone interested should be encouraged for university admission and my opinion at the end.

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Some people believe it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money.others argue it is better to try and improve such situations. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

According to some people, the best way to cope an adverse condition like a low salary or bad job is to accept it, while others believe that one should attempt to improve his conditions. In my opinion, a bad patch in life can only be improved if one struggles to improve it rather than leaving it to fate.

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Some people are of the opinion that we must discontinue using fossil fuels and adopt renewable sources of energy. Yet others feel that renewable sources of energy are not as dependable as fossil fuels. Discuss both views.

Many individuals believe that adoption of alternative energy sources and discontinuation of using nonrenewable power sources is better for the environment, as opposed to that, some people didn’t find them reliable as fossil fuels, has become the topic of discussion. This essay is going to put light on both the views and will present necessary arguments with appropriate examples.

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Some people are of the opinion that we must discontinue using fossil fuels and adopt renewable sources of energy. Yet others feel that renewable sources of energy are not as dependable as fossil fuels. Discuss both views.

Many individuals believe that adoption of alternative energy sources and discontinuation of using nonrenewable sources is better for the environment, as opposed to that, some people didn’t find them reliable as fossil fuels, has become the topic of discussion. This essay is going to put light on both the views and will present necessary arguments with appropriate examples.

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Traditional classrooms in the past held lectures with multiple participants. Now that technology makes it easier and faster for students to access information, the need for traditional classroom discussion is becoming less popular. It’s because the internet is a more effective method than the regular classroom. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? What is your personal opinion?

It is said that effectiveness and convenience of internet based courses have lessened the popularity of regular courses. I fervently agree with the statement.

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Nowadays online shopping is extremely popular. Discuss the impact of it in the environment and on people who lost their jobs because of it.

As a result of enormous popularity that online shopping have been obtained these days, there are some noticeable effects on both environment and job losers because of it. Generally, online shopping is an eco-friendly way of purchasing products and it helps us to preserve our environment. But it also, has some undesirable effects on labour markets.

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Some people believe that there should be fixed punishments for each type of crime. Others, however, argue that the circumstances of an individual crime, and the motivation for committing it, should always be taken into account when deciding on the punishment. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

Sentencing a guilty with a suitable punishment is of utmost importance in maintaining law and order in a society. Some people propose that for each type of charge, there must be a specific sentence, but others believe that it should be adjusted according to the background situation and the motive. I will elucidate both of these opinions in this essay, but I side with the former opinion because it helps in creating a sense of equality in a society.

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18.The range and quality of food that we can buy has changed because of technological and scientific advances. Some people regard this change as an improvement, while others believe that it is harmful. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Scientific and technical advances have brought changes in the food industry. While this may be considered as an improvement, in my opinion, they are harmful to our body. In this essay, we will discuss both the benefits and the drawbacks.

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Some parents think it is good to give their children mobile phones, while others disagree. Discuss both view and give your opinion.

Mobile phone usage is increasing rapidly among all ages. Although some people accept to provide mobiles to children, others disagree.This essay will discuss both sides of the argument in depth and give my opinion.

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Summarize the points made in the lecture, being sure to explain how they respond to the specific points made in the reading passage.

Recently, there has been a ton of debates as to tom’s diary. More specially, in regards to the passages, the critic puts forth the idea that the tom’s notes are not precise. In the listening passage, the lecturer is quick to point out there are some serious flaws in the writer’s claims. In fact, the professor believes that the tom’s memoirs are completely true, and addresses in details, the trouble with each point made in the reading text.

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