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IELTS Advantages and Disadvantages Writing Samples Band 8.5

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What are the advantages and disadvantages of scientific research?

It is apparent that scientific developments have dramatically changed beyond recognition. My perspective is that the merits outweigh the demerits. In this essay, I am going to examine both pros and cons in the forthcoming paragraphs.

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Differents between countries are becoming less evidence as nations are displaying the same kind of style on the television. To what extent do the advantages outweighs the drawback.

The characteristics that set culture or a nation apart from others are becoming less noticeable, making countries around the world increasingly similar to one another. While there are some negatives that this phenomenon brings about, I strongly believe that they are outweighed by the benefits.

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Demand for gas and oil is going up so finding new resources in remote and untouched areas is a necessity. Do advantages outweigh disadvantages?

Searching for fossil fuels in remote areas is not a new phenomenon. But, in recent times, this trend has gained momentum, thanks to rising in demand. However, there are both merits and demerits in locating gasoline and petroleum in such places.

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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?

Working long hours and still having time for leisure activities are inversely related. That is , the longer one spends at work, the shorter the time for relaxation. This situation has far greater demerits than merits. Although, the benefits may include faster growth at work and constant recognition for commitment at work, the drawbacks are health issues from stress, mental health problems and strain on relationships.

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

Most individuals who select to work on their own employment insist work for corporations. In fact, people who work in their own business might gain more incoming and have more benefits. In contrast, it is likely due to a lack of constant salary in a financial crisis, the risk of unemployment would be increased. In this essay, a clear analysis of the disadvantage of this will be explained and why this will occur is due to mention.

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In the past, when students did a university degree, they tended to study in their own country. Nowadays, they have more opportunity to study abroad. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development? You should your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your argument with examples and relevant evidence.

In the contemporary epoch, There is irrefutable debate among folk about the interest of pupils to study in other states compared to the past. In my perspective, the benefits of doing this are more than the flaws. In this essay, I am going to examine both edges in the forthcoming paragraphs.

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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?

Leisure activities are essential to create a balance in life, however, numerous people ignore them to, instead, work and earn extra money. Although their choice might indeed provide them with more pay and better opportunities for future careers, it does stress them and may even lead them to be depressed. Hence, in my opinion, this situation might have greater demerits than merits as those times should not be avoided for any reason, because generally being a psychologically healthy person is the most important feature to proceed in life.

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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 recent years, a countless number the communities have opined that a freelance job is hugely better than an organization. However, there are various reasons behind this phenomenon. At the same time, I would debate the cause of this event which has expanded tremendously in society. Then, I will present my attitude.

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Many organization and companies ask their staff to wear a uniform. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this? What kind of jobs should have a work uniform?

Nowadays, lots of people are dedicated to their dressing sense. While various firms and companies are going to start dress codes for their employees. This essay will argue their pros and cons in the forthcoming paragraphs with some professions in which dedicated dress should be followed.

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Why the trend of noble families is popular these days. What are the drawbacks?

Today, the trend of nuclear families get more popularity instead of extended families. While having a small household can be constructive in certain ways including financial security and access to quality education besides it there are some significant drawbacks.

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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?

It has long been my belief that nowadays computers have become one of the most important things in many people’s lives. Furthermore, many people gained benefits from this improvement as well as the disadvantages at the same time. More fraud comes to hacking the data based on computers that are hidden in some files containing a virus.

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In many workplaces, online communication is getting more common than meeting face to face. Do the advantage of this development outweigh the disadvantages?

Communication become an indispensable part of humans. However, in many offices communication through online mode is more trending in comparison to offline meetings which are done face to face. The merits of such a phenomenon far outweigh the demerits. In the following essay, I will elaborate on why is this?

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Today more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult, such as the Sahara desert or the Antarctica. What are the benefits and disadvantages for tourists who visit such places?

In this modern era, travelling to exotic destinations where difficult conditions are seen is a growing trend among people all around the world. Certain advantages and drawbacks immediately spring to mind when considering this tendency and my essay aims to shed light on them.

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Today more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult such as the Sahara desert or Antarctic. what are the benefits and disadvantage for tourist who visits such places?

Nowadays, increasingly more tourists visit areas with hostile conditions. In this essay, I will explain the advantages and disadvantages of travelling to such remote places.

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People nowadays tend to have children in older ages. do the advantages of this oyutweigh the disadvantages?

In this fast-paced life, people prefer to have children later in their life. It has been argued by many whether this is a positive step or not. I, personally think it has more demerits as it increases stress and anxiety and also leads to many health problems. This essay will discuss both sides and further state a strong reason why the negatives outweigh the positives.

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People these days watch TV, films and other programmes alone rather than with other people. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?

Visual media plays a pivotal role in bringing a sense of leisure into everyone's life. There are many people who prefer to watch movies and programmes alone. It has been argued whether this has a positive impact or not. I, personally think it has more demerits in comparison to merits and this essay will show some relevant issues related to the topic.

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advantages and disadvantages of using technology in classroom.

while some adopt the view that using automation in school and university is necessary for children other people are against this statement.I will discuss both sides of the essay before my point is drawn at the end.

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Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?

In old times, locally-grown groceries were the only choice of humans, whereas people can purchase any food they desire from all over the planet these days. I believe the positive sides of this trend surpass the negative ones and I will analyze both views and conclude my opinion 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 numbers of older people. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?

Nowadays, in some nations, the ratio of adults to aged people is seemed to be relatively more. One of the most heated debates is whether this trend is beneficial. For my part, despite some drawbacks related to this phenomenon in the short term, there are actually more benefits to be gained from this in the long term.

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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?

Rather than seeking a job, more individuals choose to start their own businesses than before. In my opinion, the advancement of technology and the change of thoughts could be two main reasons for that, although this might assert adverse impacts to a certain extent.

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