170 ielts essay samples

 
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105. The government has announced that it plans to build a new university. 
Some people think that your community would be a good place to locate the 
university. 
Compare the advantages and disadvantages of establishing a new university in 
your community. 
Use specific details in your discussion.
I think it is a great idea to build a new university in my community. However, I think it is a 
controversial question whether the building of a new university will bring only benefits to 
our community. In this essay I will analyze advantages and disadvantages of this issue 
and present my view in favor of establishing a new university in my community. 
From the one side, establishing a new university in my community brings many benefits. 
First of all, a new construction means more job opportunities. I think it would be good for 
my community because many people have to spend much time driving to their work day 
in and day out because they could not find a job in our neighborhood. Second of all, a 
new university is a good chance to meet new people and I like this opportunity. Many 
students will live in our community. Finally, if a new university is built in my community 
there is a big chance that I will be willing to enroll in it. I think it is great because it is not 
far from my place and I do not have to move to another part of the city. Another important 
aspect of this is that people from my community will have a chance to use new libraries 
and facilities of a new university. For example some people can take courses and classes 
there. 
From the other side, building a new university can bring some disadvantages. A new 
construction means noise, traffic jams and different kinds of pollution. In addition to these 
disadvantages, many young people in our community can cause more noise especially in 
the evenings. 
To sum up, I think that I would support the decision of the government of establishing a 
new university in my community despite a few disadvantages that could follow this 
construction. I believe that a new university will increase a chance of many young people 
to get a higher education, gain more knowledge and experience, which will help them to 
succeed in today’s world. 
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