IELTS Writing Samples Band 8.5. Page 63

IELTS Writing Samples Band 8.5

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Some people think that keeping pets is good for children while others think it is dangerous and unhealthy. Discuss both views and give your opinion

Nowadays there is a growing increase in the number of pets being adopted by families. While some argue that children should grow up having pets others disagree as they assume all domestic animals are not safe to have around young kids. I completely agree that having a pet is good for young ones. In my essay, I will discuss the pros and cons of living with animals.

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In some schools and universities, girls tend to choose art (e.g. literature), and boys tend to choose science subjects (e.g. physics). Why do you think this is so? Should this tendency be changed?

A wide variation in the choice of subjects is observed nowadays among school-going children. The male group of students are interested in science subjects, e.g., physics whereas the female group is inclined to take up art subjects like literature. I believe this choice is harmful to society, the result of which is hiking the count of men in comparison to women in many technology-driven companies. Governments should take up the initiative to minimise this gap.

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The continued rise in the world's population is the greatest problem faced by humanity at the present time. what are the causes of this continued rise?

In the contemporary era, the number of people is increasing significantly and is considered the most immense issue. The increasing number of mankind giving huge pressure on nature. The predominant reasons could be peace and the solutions to any diseases.

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Many people no longer read newspapers or watch TV news programmes. Instead they get news about the world from the Internet. Is this a positive or negative development?

Some individuals are not reading the news in papers or watching TV anymore. The website has become their source of information for any world newscast. In my opinion, this is a negative development because this is unprofitable for some companies and can result in misinformation.

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television is dangerous because it destroys family life and any sense of community; instead of visiting people or talking with our family we just watch television. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

The usage of television in households has upsurged greatly because nowadays people prefer to watch movies in their free time instead of talking with family members .There is a widespread notion that this has impacted families negatively and it is the most common reason for damaging relationships. I agree with the aforementioned notions and I will present my view with logical examples.

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A rise in the standard of living in a country often only seems to benefit cities rather than rural areas. What problems can this cause? How might these problems be reduced?

Although the quality of life is going better over time, The advantages seem to distribute unequally between cities and the countryside. This situation can lead to many troubles such as population distribution and migration fortunately there are many ways that the government can seek to reduce this issue.

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Every country should produce enough of everything that the country needs so it does not have to rely on imports. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Use specific reasons and examples to support your position.

Some say that each nation should produce its goods or other necessities and it must not be dependent on imports. But, I disagree with the notion because there are some advantages of providing certain stuff from abroad and it might positively impact the connection between countries.

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Some people prefer to have their meals from food stands and restaurants while others prefer home-cooked meals. What is your preference?

Some individuals like to eat in hotels and street-side foods, whilst others want to go with foods that are prepared at home. I prefer to dine outside and explore different cuisines. Eating outside always enable people to try a variety of dishes while allowing them to relax and enjoy their leisure time and ambience.

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In most of the countries, people prefer to live in a rented apartment rather than buying a home. What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in rented accommodation? #countries #people #apartment #home #accommodation

In today's world, people tend to live in rented houses instead of buying their own homes.Currently, we live in an inflation of market and the cost of living demonstrates a growth worldwide.In this essay , I will discuss both the benefits and the drawbacks of living in rented accommodation.

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Technology is becoming progressively universal. In the fullness of time, classroom teachers will be totally substituted for technology. Do you agree or disagree?

In this present world, the usage of technology is constantly on the rise. Even classrooms are among the many places that enjoy its usage and benefits. However, I disagree that teachers will be totally substituted for technology. This essay analyses the incapability of disciplining pupils, as well as the limitation in the learning process when taught only using technological tools.

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Nowadays, a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting the usual doctor. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

The number of people who are suffering from illness and prefer to go to complementary medicine practitioners rather than visit professional healthcare workers is on the rise at present days . I believe this is a negative progress because the alternative treatments are not proven in a scientific manner and it may complicate the case if the disease was critical.

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Effective learning requires time, comfort and peace, so it is impossible to combine study and employment. Study and employment distract one from another. To what extent do you think the statements are realistic? support your opinion with examples.

In the present world, employment is the main purpose of studying and most people want to get a job. However, some people want to change their job because they chase a dream of their passion although they have worked even in good conditions. In this case, they must do both studying and employment at the same time unless they have lots of money. Thus, it is not agreed that combining study and work is impossible. I think there are two significant reasons that people can make it ,which are passion and motivation.

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Some people say that the Internet provides people with a lot of valuable information. Others think access to much information creates problems. Which view do you agree with?

In modern life, the Internet plays a vital role. Some people claim that the use of the Internet creates issues by providing bulk information, while others believe that it makes people find priceless information easily. From my perspective, I think that the global network provides more valuable resources to society. I feel the aforementioned way for two reasons, which I am going to explore in the following paragraphs.

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At the present time, the population of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults, compared with the number of older people. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?

Due to aggressive immigration plans released in some nations like Canada or Australia, there are more adolescents in the country than the elderly. Some socialists claim that it can hinder the needs of elder people whereas economists believe this can bring the job market to life. In my opinion, I think the advantages of this phenomenon override its disadvantages.

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Now a days , many people drive to work or school instead of walking, cycling or public transport. Does this trend have more advantages or more disadvantages ?

These days many people have been using more private cars to work or school instead of going on foot , riding a bicycle and taking public transport. I do believe that daily automobile usage for work and educational purposes has more drawbacks rather than benefits.

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Parents are the best teachers. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. You should give reasons for your answer using your own ideas and experience.

It is argued that Father and Mother are the best instructors. I strongly agree with this statement because they are the person who knows me as well and the people with whom I have spent most of my time to bear with.

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Many manufactured food and drink products contain high levels of sugar, which causes many health problems. Sugary product should be made more expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar. Do you agree og disagree?

Processed food and beverage often contain an enormous amount of sugar, and that can lead to serious health issues. To encourage the citizens to reduce their sugar intake, the statement suggests that government should apply additional fees on these products. Despite the fact that illness associated with high sugar consumption put a strain on health service budgets, I personally disagree with the statement because it seems to facilitate discrimination against some groups in the country based on their appearance and taste.

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Prevention is more important than curing. Researching and treating diseases is very costly, and so it is better to invest in preventative measures. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is well known that treating diseases is very costly and that preventative measures could diminish these health problems. In my opinion, I believe that investing in research and promoting healthy habits could be two leading effective preventative measures.

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Nowadays, a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

The likelihood of applying alternative medicines and treatments in lieu of seeking professional medical advice is becoming popular among people recently. And I am of the firm opinion that while there are still some explicable reasons for this development, its negatives are prominent to every extent. This essay will attempt to address the reasons for my views as follows.

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Some people say 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 own opinion.

For over the last two or three decades, advertisements are being widely published all around the world so as to attract more customers to products. Some people think that tempting announcements are magic for them to buy while others say that these convincing methods do not work any more compared to their primary years. In this essay, I will discuss both these views and give my own opinion.

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