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Nowadays the way many people interact with each other has changed because of technology. In what ways has technology affected the types of relationships people make? Has this become a positive or negative development?   online relationships Internet relationships  cyber relationships cyberspace relationships    give rise to reside  constrained by geographical distance immediate circle  by looked down on by Read the sample essay here:...
Published 11/08/21
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Published 11/01/21
Every year several languages die out. Some people think that this is not important because life will be easier if there are fewer languages in the world. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?   a number of   become extinct  is lost the death of a language  the loss of a language  the extinction of a language    isolated tribes tribal people from scratch  to build on something   mainstream languages uncommon languages   gender terms gender-neutral words ...
Published 10/26/21
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Published 10/20/21
Countries are becoming more and more similar because people are able to buy the same products anywhere in the world. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?   similar->similarities   cultural loss  cultural diversity  diverse    clothing such as saris and dhotis   western fashions longstanding values    Thai cuisine authentic to have a taste of Read the sample essay here: https://www.ieltsessaybank.com/countries-are-becoming-more-and-more-similar/
Published 10/16/21
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Published 10/10/21
Some people say that the best way to improve public health is by increasing the number of sports facilities. Others, however, say that this would have little effect on public health and that other measures are required. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.   facilities ≠ amenities   make much difference do little to    a twenty-piece box of Chicken McNuggets Read the sample essay here: https://www.ieltsessaybank.com/improve-public-health/
Published 10/04/21
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Published 09/29/21
In a number of countries, some people think it is necessary to spend large sums of money on constructing new railway lines for very fast trains between cities. Others believe the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.   high-speed rail high-speed rail projects high-speed rail networks bullet trains   public transport systems that already exist   go toward inject money into routes
Published 09/23/21
Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious social problems, as well as practical problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?   a basic grasp/command of their language the rudiments of their language   to hold conversations something is of interest to someone be critical of someone or something    bus stop signs to bargain with someone street vendors Read the sample essay here:...
Published 09/16/21
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Published 09/10/21
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Published 09/01/21
In some countries, more and more people are becoming interested in finding out about the history of the house or building they live in. What are the reasons for this? How can people research this?   trace/research/explore/investigate the history of their homes   out of interest out of curiosity    tear down uncommon treasures  surviving buildings   concrete residential buildings look alike uncover intriguing stories Read the sample essay here:...
Published 08/25/21
Many manufactured food and drink products contain high levels of sugar, which causes many health problems. Sugar products should be made more expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree?   processed foods and drinks   high-sugar products sugar-packed products sugar-sweetened foods and beverages   be packed with   to offer/supply free refills on sodas to implement a 20% tax on high consumers   a can of strawberry-flavored beverage to satisfy a...
Published 08/18/21
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Published 08/09/21
In the future all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages?   self-driving cars autonomous cars   employment losses job losses   truckers delivery couriers be made redundant to reskill   to reduce operating expenses to cut costs    the logistics company UPS Read the sample essay here:...
Published 08/03/21
In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?   promote the idea that…   novel new features  newness   to beat their competitors to stay ahead of their competitors to stand out from the competition   to grab attention cross-app tracking   to respond to/meet/satisfy new needs/requirements   to limit screen time a screenless fitness band the Amazon Halo ...
Published 07/27/21
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Published 07/22/21
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Published 07/18/21
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Published 07/14/21
Today, the high sales of popular consumer goods reflect the power of advertising and not the real needs of the society in which they are sold. To what extent do you agree or disagree?   to trick someone into believing  to depict Gillette a clean-shaven man to get more out of life Gillette razors   targeted advertising to increase/heighten/intensify the desire to buy to scroll through their Facebook feeds to contain themselves Read the sample essay here:...
Published 07/11/21
Some people believe that universities should focus on employment skills for the future. Others think that they should focus on academic study only. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.   higher education tertiary education   skills for future employment to prepare students for work   bring new ideas to reality find a cure for AIDS    a higher return on their investments take on loans Read the sample essay here:...
Published 07/05/21
In education and employment, some people work harder than others. Why do some people work harder? Is it always a good thing to work hard?   put in more effort   inequality  disparities equal   perceive  competent equivalent skills climb the corporate ladder privileged children academic qualifications scholarship standards   grown-ups put career before family Read the sample essay here:...
Published 06/30/21
Some people say that advertising has positive economic effects. Others think that it has negative social effects because it makes people feel dissatisfied with who they are and what they have. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.   identities and possessions adverse   emotionally vulnerable a poor sense of self-worth play upon   lingerie manufacturers Read the sample essay here:...
Published 06/24/21
The family has a great influence on children’s development, but influence from outside the home plays a bigger part in children’s lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?   family influence external influence   to reflect reflection to mirror    to reprimand   choose a path they want to take in life
Published 06/18/21