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IELTS Advantages and Disadvantages Writing Samples Band 7.5

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People today are able to take out loans from the bank or get a credit card very easily. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this practice?

It is often said that it has become so straightforward for people to take money out of the bank or get a credit card in today's complex society. In this essay, I am about to delve into the pros and cons of borrowing money from the bank, as well as obtaining a credit card.

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With the increasing demand for energy sources of oil and gas, people should look for sources of oil and gas in remote and untouched natural places. Do the advantages outweigh disadvantages of damaging such areas？

The demand for energy sources of fossil fuels is continually rising due to the increasing population and industrializing. This definitely results in exploring the sources of oil and gas into wilderness areas. This essay will analyze this phenomenon and illustrate a clear opinion.

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In the 21st century, many women have come out of their home to become what we call working women. What are the advantages and disadvantages of women joining the workforce?

In the last century, it became gradually common to see women denying their imposed roles as housewives and home keepers and entering the market with their skills and courage. Although there might be some challenges and disadvantages, I believe that it is of pivotal importance and advantageous that they keep building their paths through independence.

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These seems to be an increasing trend towards assessing students through exams rather than continual assessment. What are the advantages and disadvantages of exams as a form of assessment?

Checking the knowledge and progress of students through exams instead of continual assessment became a major part of the education system. In this essay I will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this new flow of judgement.

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Happiness is considered very important in life. Why is it difficult to define? What factors are important in achieving happiness?

Happiness indeed plays an essential role in everyone’s life, and the meaning of prosperity varies from person to person. While it is hard to describe, there are different pivotal factors to help us to get joy in life which I will discuss in the upcoming paragraph of the essay.

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Multinational companies are becoming increasingly common in developing countries.what are the advantages and disadvantages

Gradual increase in operations of multinational companies within developing nations. In this essay we will be discussing the pro’s and cons of this development. However, I believe that advantages outweigh the drawbacks.

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Many people work long hours, leaving very little time for leisure activities. Does this situation have more advantages or more disadvantages?

Many workers decide to dedicate themselves to their jobs, but this means they have fewer hours of free time. Although this can help their career, I believe that there are more drawbacks because it will negatively impact their health.

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Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary schools rather than secondary school. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

Globalisations require people to be proficient in linguistics so some countries set up a foreign language in their education system besides their mother tongue since elementary level. Also, some experts approve that commencing learning a foreign language in primary school is better than secondary school. This essay will discuss the benefits that outweigh the disadvantage of this issue, followed by a conclusion.

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In some cultures children are often told that they can achieve anything if they try hard enough. What are the advantages and disadvantages of giving children this message?

In a number of countries, children are persuaded that there does not exist anything unachievable in the conditions of hard working. Even though such an approach may have a positive impact on the future success of an individual, however, it is likely to have drawbacks as well.

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Many people work long hours, leaving very little time for leisure activities. Does this situation have more advantages or more disadvantages?

Numerous individuals work long hours, leaving not much time for leisure activities. Although this can help in their career, I believe that there are more drawbacks because it negatively impacts their health.

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Nowadays many people choose to be self-employed, rather than to work for a company or organisation. Why might this be the case? What could be the disadvantages of being self-employed?

In this modern era, humans believe in generating employment rather than being employed. People choose to have their own business for umpteen reasons such as independence of work. It has multifarious benefits and drawbacks for the making but this essay will elucidate the cons of this approach and the possible reasons for being self-employed .

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Many students choose to study at colleges and universities that are far away from the places where they grew up. Do the benefits of this outweigh the drawbacks?

Nowadays it is common for young people to travel to far-flung places to study. This essay will argue that despite the fact that it often leads to financial difficulties, it is far more advantageous to study in places that are far away from one’s parents because it leads to independence.

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Differences between countries become less evident each year.Nowadays, all over the world people share the same fashions, advertising, brands, eating habits and TV channels. Do the disadvantages of this trend outweigh the advantages?

Globalisation has caused countries and people to get closer together, to the point that these days, people across the globe share almost the same pattern of clothing design, food habits, movies and advertisement. There are several benefits and drawbacks to this trend which I am going to address in this essay and explore which side has more weight to it.

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Many businesses choose to recruit from within their own company rather than sourcing staff from overseas. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

The mode of engaging new employees varies between companies. Some absorb existing manpower while others prefer to bring in staff that reside outside their geographical location. I however believe that the disadvantages outnumber the advantages. Moreover, both will be analyzed

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

Some individuals prefer to go to school or work driving instead of opting to use other modes of transportation such as walking or cycling. In my opinion, the disadvantages of this development like the pollution it causes and the high cost outweigh the benefit of getting somewhere faster.

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We are becoming increasingly dependent on computers. They are used in business, hospitals, crime detection and even to fly planes. What things will they be used in the future? Is this dependence on computers a good thing or should we be more suspicious of their benefits?

Computer-based technologies have become part and parcel of today’s nature, making people increasingly reliant on them in many aspects of their lives. While this has revolutionized the labour market beyond recognition compared to fifty years ago, old doors have closed and, new ones opened, so has the potentially unsavoury consequences of such reliance.

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University students are increasingly studying abroad as part of their studies. Do the advantages of studying abroad outweigh the disadvantages?

Many university scholars routinely study in other institutes around the world as part of their degrees. Although students will often struggle with cultural and linguistic challenges while abroad, they will also gain significant life experiences that will reward them later on in their careers. In my opinion, scholars are far better off having studied in a different country despite the challenges that they will inevitably face.

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In some countries, criminal trials are shown on the television for the public. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

A few countries are podcast the criminal trials to their residents to watch who has been a judge in the court. I believe this is a positive trend for the nation, and it could help reduce the crime rate.

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Some people prefer to live in a house while other feel that living in an apartment has more advantages. Discuss Advantage and disadvantages

While many people like the concept of independent houses, a highrise dwelling suits more to other people. Both styles of living have their own pros and cons a lot of which primarily depends on the way one wants to live their life.

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In order to change their appearance people often turn to plastic surgery. What are the advantages and disadvantages of such an approach?

In recent years, more and more people have been interested in plastic surgery. Especially for the young. A chance providing for them to change their outlook is extremely attractive. However, some accidents in plastic surgery also considerable concern about this industry. In this essay, I will elaborate on the pros and cons of plastic surgery.

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