IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5. Page 205

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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Government investment in the arts, such as music and theatre, is a waste of money. Governments must invest this money in public services instead. To what extent do you agree with this statement

Some people believe that the government should spend money on public services instead of wasting money on the arts. This essay will discuss the notion in the ensuing paragraphs.

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In many countries today people are choosing to have fewer children. Why is this the cause? What are the effects of this trend on the society?

It is one of the striking features in modern society that people choose not to give birth to many children as before. I believe that the deteriorating economic situation is the leading cause for this, for their growing concerns for the financial security. This can bring about some severe consequences with the decling number of workforce as well as the increasing poverty.

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Every year, many people move to large cities to live and work. This is one of the biggest problems in the world today. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Urban migration is a pressing global phenomenon, with a growing number of individuals relocating to large cities in pursuit of better economic opportunities and improved living conditions. Although urban areas provide access to numerous benefits, this trend exacerbates significant challenges that affect both urban and rural populations.

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In today’s world of advanced science and technology, we still greatly value our artists such as musicians, painters and writers. What can art tell us about life that science and technology cannot?

In the modern era of technology, we cannot deny the importance of artists like musicians, painters, and writers. Art helps introduce rich culture, tradition, and heritage that science and technology cannot teach.

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The best way to make road transport safe is to require drivers to take a driving test every year. How much do you agree or disagree?

The population is drastically improving nowadays. Therefore, the use of vehicles also increases and sometimes it causes accidents. Some people feel that the government should take a driving licence test every year to prevent it. Conversely, some folk think that there is no reason to stop accidents on the roads. I disagree with this statement and I would like to share my thoughts on this matter in upcoming paragraphs.

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It has been suggested that primary children should learn how to grow vegetables and keep animals. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

A school of thought holds that children in primary school should be encouraged to learn how to plant vegetables and rear animals. From my perspective, while this suggestion will bring both various benefits and drawbacks for the students, the positive influences of this practice are more significant.

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Some people say that modern technology has made shopping today easier, while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion

In modern society, there is an ongoing debate about whether recent technologies make many people easier shopping or not, with some people believing shopping is simple because of scientific advancement. In this essay, I will argue and explain my opinion about this topic.

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Government of many countries had to impose a lockdown to control the Coronavirus pandemic. What were the advantages and disadvantages of this lockdown.Give eamples from your own experience

During the outbreak of coronavirus, high authorities of severe nations had to shut down everything to stop the spreading of coronavirus. Due to this, many individuals were able to save themselves from this deadly virus and were able to spend time with loved ones. However, becaus eof the lockdown people had to face financial issues and many of them lost their jobs.

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Some people think that it is best to live in a vertical city (meaning that people work and live in high buildings) while others think a horizontal city is better. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

As far as some people believe it is better to spend their life in cities that are modern and there are a lot of skyscrapers built on them others people think living in cities that are not modern and houses are more than buildings. I believe that horizontal cities are best for living and experiencing a better life.

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2.It is becoming increasingly popular to have a year off between finishing school and going university. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?

In the modern era, taking a year off between finishing high school and going to university is becoming a popular trend, however, it comes with both advantages and disadvantages, which I will discuss with reasons in the following paragraphs.

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The most important aim of science should be to improve people’s lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Some argue that science should take improving individual's life standards as its most significant aim. I strongly support that idea too because human is the most meaningful and crucial living beings on our planet and improving people's lives can improve other bios lives like animals and plants.

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Some people think that in the modern society, individuals are becoming more dependent on each other, while others say that individuals are becoming more independent of each other. Discuss both views and give your own opinion do you think this is a positive or negative development?

These days, the type of people's lives have been so different from the past because currently our lives are dependent on technology and we cannot live without it, so a group of people believe that people are evolving on each other, and other groups belief are in contrast with the first one. In my opinion, people who have modern lifestyles do not need other people as they can solve their matters with technology instead of they are helping other populations.

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Compared to previous generations, an increasing number of people are traveling overseas for holidays. Why is this? Is this a positive or negative trend?

Many people claim that travelling abroad is pleasurable gratification which can provide a sense of personal growth and cultural enrichment.As a consequent tendency of people to take trips overseas is reinforced tremendously.I will support this view with arguments in the following paragraphs.

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Some children spend hours every day on their smartphones. Why is this the case? Is it a positive or negative trend?

Nowadays, our world is changing rapidly, especially in technology such as smartphones, automation, robots, artificial intelligence, and so on. In particular, mobile phones become one of the most vital things in our daily life. Not only teenagers, adults or working age have their mobile phones but some children also have access to it. Furthermore, some groups spend their time every day in front of the monitor. So, there are some concerns and I will show the positive and negative points of this behaviour.

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Some people believe it is better to work out in a gym, while others prefer to exercise outdoors. Discuss both views while giving your opinion.

These days, exercising indoors or outdoors is a controversial issue. While outdoor working out can refresh people which helps them not to be sick of it, I think working out in a gym is a better option. This is because working out indoors allows people to exercise regularly regardless of the weather.

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In many countries nowadays, consumers can go to a supermarket and buy food produced all over the world. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

In the contemporary world, it is a fact that imported products have become demonstrably more prevalent in supermarkets, extending buyers’ options from all over the world. In my opinion, this trend offers a number of significant benefits, which I will explain in detail in the succeeding paragraphs.

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Some people believe that visitors to other country should follow local customs and behaviour. Others disagree and think that the host country should welcome cultural differences. Discuss both the views and give your own opinion.

It is believed that tourists who visits a country should adapt local wisdom while some argue that the host country should respectfully for cultural diversity. Despite the latter statement could be beneficial, personally, I think that it is more important to know and respect any kind of ground rules and conventions among the local residents.

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In some countries, most people prefer to rent a house rather than buy their houses. What are the advantages of renting a home? Should governments subsidies house prices for first home buyers?

In some countries there are some individuals who prefer to have their own houses rather than rent a house. I reckon, there are some advantages of renting an accommodation. In this essay I will talk about advantages of house rental and governments providing a financial support for first home buyers.

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The advent of the internet has made it possible for people to work from home. Write an essay looking at the advantages and disadvantages of this professional arrangement. Share personal examples in your essay.

The internet plays an important role in our modern life. This advanced technology made it possible for workers to do job for international companies remotely. This advancement has brought more benefits as well as some demerits that will be discussed in this essay with my own examples.

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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?

Nowadays, globalization process is developing and extending all over the world. Countries are becoming more similar to each other due to the fact that anywhere in the world the same products are accessible. In my opinion it is a positive development. Because thanks to this, exchange of goods and communication between nations exists and evolves.

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