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IELTS Writing Samples Band 8.5

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Attending a live performance(for example, a play, concert, or sporting event) is more enjoyable than watching the same event on television. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.

Although many would argue that televised recap cannot exceed the traditional appreciation, I prefer observing events on television to attending them.

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People think that countries should produce foods that their population eats and import less food as much as possible. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In the modern life, the population of each country is dramatically increased as the growth of delivering vehicles, so that shipping the products are really easy. It is said that the internal manufactured goods must be produced for residents' need. In my opinion, I partly agree with this issue.

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Some people think that parents should control the behaviour of children at a very young age but others think we should give them more freedom.Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Whether or not parents should take the responsibility to raise their children from the early years of life has become a controversial issue.While some individuals are of the opinion that it is essential to get command over their behaviour from the formative age, others consider that freedom should be provided to them.This essay will discuss both sides of the argument in depth.I, however, believe that a balanced approach should be adopted.

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Some people think that it is necessary to travel abroad to learn about other countries. Others however, believe it is unnecessary because TV and the Internet can give all the same information. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

People have different views about whether travelling is the best way to obtain knowledge about other countries, while some individuals believe that people can get information about foreign countries via browsing and watching television, In my opinion people can get an adequate information about other countries if they visit these areas personally.

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Some people consider price as the most important thing to think about when buying products ( such as cell phone ) or services ( e.g: medical treatment ). Do you agree or disagree

Clusters of people in the market when buying things often prioritize discount as the most crucial factor to choose ideal goods and services. While I emphasize quality should take the lead, I also believe that the expense is equally important

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Some people believe online reading materials should only be used for a child to learn to read whereas others believe only printed material should be used. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

These days, many people argue about the most effective method of teaching children how to read. While some advocate the use of digital materials, others still consider the traditional way of using books as the best. In my opinion, children should use both interchangeably to improve their literacy skills.

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Some people believe that robots are important for humans to develop their future, while others think that it is a dangerous invention that will impact society negatively. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

It has been believed by some that machine is essential for humans to build their future while others disagree with this and say, it will have a negative effect on civilization. In my opinion, this is a positive development. This essay will discuss both views: positive development of the community, which consist of not only increase in production, but also reduce human efforts; and its disadvantages, which includes high founding price and making people jobless.

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The older generations tend to have very traditional ideas about how people should live, think and behave. However, some people believe that these ideas are not helpful in preparing younger generations for modern life. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?

About 30 years ago, the　live's　our　parents　and　grandparents　are　very　different　now,　at　that　time　They　had　no　the　opportunity to contact the digital life like today. But I don’t think that the opinion of the elderly is no longer useful for the young generation. The older person has valuable experiences that can be passed on and are also helpful labour forces of society.

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News editors decide what to broadcast on television and what to print in newspaper. What factors do you think influence these decisions? Do we become used to bad news? Would it be better if more good news was reported?

The content that is shown on mass media, it is decided for an editor. This professional choose these news, according to some elements such as advertising in his media, and the relevance of one person. In my view, we used to bad news, because the negative has an impact in our lives. Also, I do not believe that television or newspaper should increase good reports, for the reason that this does not matter to the persons.

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The older generations tend to have very traditional ideas about how people should live, think and behave. However, some people believe that these ideas are not helpful in preparing younger generations for modern life. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?

About 30 years ago, the lives of our parents and grandparents were very different now, At that time, they still had no opportunity to contact the digital life like today. But I don't think that the opinion of the elderly is no longer useful for the current generation. Elderly people have valuable experiences that can be passed on and are also helpful labour forces of society.

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Some people think that allowing children to make their own choices on everyday matters such as food, clothes and entertainment is likely to result in a society of individuals who only think about their own wishes. Other people believe that it is important for children to make decision about matters that affect them. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

A highly controversial issue appears to relate to whether children should be given liberty to decide on daily needs or it will create selfish individuals in our society. This essay will shed light on both sides of the discussion and provide my personal view on the matter.

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The advent of the Internet has made it possible for people to work from home. Do you feel this working arrangement has more advantages or dis- advantages? Share personal examples in your essay.

The Internet has revolutionized the world in many different ways. Among these, it has made it possible for people to from. Despite the many advantages that may derive from this arrangement, it is felt that working from is predominantly disadvantageous to the professional. This will be proven by looking at how the sets professionals up to be both distracted and unable to detach them- selves from .

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Ensuring that children have regular physical exercise should be the responsibility of parents and therefore schools should not waste valuable school time having sports lessons as a part of the curriculum. To what extent do you agree?

Presently, upbringing of the pupils is a major concern for their parents and educational institutes, which was never reported before. Some people opine that to supervise the routine physical exercise of the adolescents is the duty of their guardians only, while the schools should only focus on academics. I totally disagree with the above notion and my supporting argument are discussed in the following paragraphs.

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Many people choose to work or live abroad because of the higher standards of living they can find outside their home country. Do you think this brings more advantages or disadvantages to the people who follow this path?

A rising number of people prefer to emigrate to foreign countries considering the improved lifestyle and standard of living these places offer. While, this might be true to some extent, I personally feel that every person should consider the pros and cons of the same and in my viewpoint the disadvantages far extend the advantages for people who prefer this. People are usually unaware of the cost of living in these countries and most of them ending up taking jobs that are below the qualifications they have acquired.

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Some people believe that it is better to get advice from old people compared to young people. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your opinion and include relevant examples.

It is often said that nowadays taking advice from older individuals as opposed to youngsters are becoming a common phenomenon in some countries. However, I reckon to consult with younger individuals rather than old people. Here, I will bring both sides of the statements.

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Rich countries should allow jobs for skilled and knowledgeable employees who are from poor countries. Do you agree or disagree?

Wealthy nations should give a chance for these employees, who have the necessary skills and knowledge, however, they originate from financially struggling countries. While skilled and knowledgeable employees should be appreciated from their own governments, other fortunate nations should also provide them with a good opportunity to prove their potential. In my opinion, there should be multiple choices offered as a reward to any extraordinary effort exerted by an employee either from his country or from all over the world.

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Since most information about culture and history can be found on the internet, museums are not needed anymore. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is a true that nowadays, anyone can browse the internet about history and different cultures. While peoples' interest in museums and art has declined and can be allowed to be extinct. I differ with this phenomenon and in the ensuing paragraphs I will allude to these arguments further.

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Many families move to different countries. Some people think children can benefit from this, while others consider it is hard for children if families move to a foreign country. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

A large number of families decide to move abroad, which can be beneficial to children while it is hard to handle.There are both merits and demerits to this decision, but I personally think that it will impact the children 's lives positively.

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2. Some people think that newspapers are the best way to learn news. However, others believe that they can learn news better through other media. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

News keep us informed by reporting ongoing issues. Therefore, some people claim that newspapers are the best form of media, while others are sceptical about this statement and opine that news can be more effectively acquired from other media. Both parties have their reasonable points which I shall analyse in this essay, along with my own perspective.

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Many people believe that governments should raise the cost of fuel of cars and other vehicles to solve environmental problems. State your opinion?

While it is believed that higher fuel cost may improve matters, I would argue that this is not an optimal solution, and there are other ways to mitigate the impacts on the environment.

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