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IELTS Writing Samples Band 8.5

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Some people think that giving money as gift to teenagers is good while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

One of the most controversial issues today is, whether it is a wise decision to gift money to youngsters or not. In this essay, we will discuss both sides, along with the evidence on why it is not a great idea to provide cash as a present.

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Some people think that people who choose a job early and keep doing it are more likely to get a satisfying in their career life than those who frequently change jobs. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is a common view shared by many people that employees who decide to their career way in advance and carry it on for years are presumably more satisfying in their professional life compared to the others who have no regular jobs. Personally, I completely agree with the statement. This will be shown by looking at both private and business lives of people having a steady job.

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Some people believe that international tourism has brought enormous benefit to some places. Others argue that there is concern about its negative impact on local inhabitants and environment. Discuss both view and give your opinion.

There has been a difference of opinion regarding the topic that certain individuals argue that universal tour has negative influence on the local environment and inhabitants. However, others, myself include, opine that international travel has brought an overwhelming majority of benefits to several places.

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In many countries, people have health problems because they choose to live in unhealthy ways. what do you think the reasons for this and how can it be solved?

People are suffering from health issues as main reason is that their living style changed than the past. This essay will discuss the causes as per my opinion, including having high work pressure and eating habits and to curb this apply the solutions, including maintaining work life balance and doing regular exercise.

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One of the consequences of improved medical care is that people are living longer and life expectancy is increasing. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.

It is often thought that one of the main effects of the developed health care is that inhabitants will experience a longer life expectance. In my point of view, I believe that the advantages overweigh the disadvantages. In the next paragraphs, I will discuss the positive and negative impacts of this issue.

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Nowadays, parents are sending their children on trips abroad for educational purposes. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?

Parents are giving more focus on their child’s education. Although, some parents are allowing for their children to participate in the trips to the abroad, which is good for the study purpose. The essay will discuss this way of education, having positive and negative points.

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Some people think that development of the technology helps to reduce the crime, while other think it encourages crime. Discuss both the sides and give your opinion.

The technology has revolutionized the world. Some people think that it helps to curb the crime, using it easy to track the criminal, although others believe that it increases the crime; it reduces the employment. In my opinion, I support the former view.

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Children nowadays spend a great deal of time watching television. However, television cannot replace the book as a learning tool, which is why children are less well‐educated today. To what extent do you agree with this statement?

Impact of watching television in present days on kids is making them lack of academic knowledge than spending a while on the books. I partially agree with this statement as in todays world some of the tv programs also help in children's education in various aspects.This essay will discuss how small screen has helped children acting as training guide as well as it also gives how it's affecting them by getting addicted to that

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Some people say that people should have a different amount of holidays according to their job. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

It is often argued that the duration of holidays awarded to employees should be in accordance with the type of their work. I fully agree with this view.This is because of so many reasons, which are clearly explained in the following paragraphs.

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Computers are often argued to be the most important invention of the last hundred years. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Analog is playing a vital role in the present decades, which is marked as an essential innovation. While some people are of the opinion that which is not crucial, I believe that it is a revolution in this century.

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Some people think that the most important thing about being rich is it gives a person the opportunity to help other people. Do you agree or disagree?

Our society is divided into the riches and the poor ones. Some people believe that being rich, brings you the privilege to support others in the society. I agree with the statement and this essay will further explain it with examples.

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Universities should allocate the same amount of money to students’ sports activities as they allocate to their libraries. Do you agree?

It has been a highly debatable issue that whether equal budget should be provided in both physical activity book rooms. I completely agree with this statement as sports play an important role in the life along with the libraries. This essay will discuss why same provision should be given for both games and study centres.

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Many museums and historical sites are mainly visited by tourists and not local people. Why is this the case? What can be done to attract local people?

In the modern society where tourist has become one of the most popular lifestyles, individuals tend to visit museums and historical sites during their journeys. However, museums and places with historical value are less attractive to local residents. This essay will discuss the factors contributing to this trend before arriving at solutions.

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global warming is decreasing. What is your opinion??

Nowadays, not only the developed country, but also developing country is facing the problems associated with global warming. It is now a controversial topic whether global warming is increasing or decreasing day by day. In my opinion, I strongly believe that global warming is increasing rapidly. In this essay, I will discuss about the reasons why global warming is increasing with relevant examples of two recent statistics.

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Some of the methods used in advertising are unethical and unacceptable. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this statement.

It is always argued that whether it is acceptable to advertise in any way? In my opinion, some methods in the advertising are unethical and should be prevented.

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Eradication of corruption is not practical or pragmatic, but merely an ideal: give your views

Corruption is rising as an ethical and global problem these days. People always easily talk about its eradication in speeches and during elections. However, I believe that it is not practical to eliminate it 100%, as it is deeply rooted in our society.

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People who go to live in other countries, should follow the customs and traditions of the new country. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

These days, several people flock to foreign countries, compelling themselves to leave their home countries only for a better lifestyle, complete further education or improvised standard of living. While several people support that the expatriates should follow only overseas customs and traditions, I somewhat agree to view because people should follow both countries’ cultural practices simultaneously to improve relationships, maintain and protect local culture, educate next generations and increase social connections.

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In some countries, there has been an increase in the number of parents who educate their children themselves at home instead of sending them to school. Do you think the advantages of this overweight the disadvantages?

Education is the fundamental building block for children’s development, and the growth of students is very much dependent on the way of coaching. Some prefer educating students at home while others think it is necessary for children to attend schools. However, I am in favour of regular schooling because it is more beneficial for their overall development and prepares them for their future.

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Some people think that the government is responsible for the rise in obesity in children, while others think it is the fault of the parents. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

Many people think that government bears more responsibility for the increase of obesity problems in children, while others say that parents are liable. This essay will discuss both sides of the argument in detail and provide evidence as to why parents are more responsible for their children's health rather than government.

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Some people think that modern technology is making people more sociable, while others think it is making them less sociable. Discuss both views and give your opinion

In the era of technologies, many inventions are introduced to our life which altered our way in the communication. Some people think that the recent technologies are making people more sociable, while others argue that they are making us less sociable. I totally agree that technology has changed our life in many ways, but it made us more active in the society. This essay will discuss both sides of the argument and provide a conclusion with my point of view.

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