IELTS Writing Samples Band 5

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Fewer citizens go to their local museums and galleries than ever before. What are the causes of this? What can be done about this?

A study noted that the number of local visitors in museums and galleries is the smallest ever observed. Among the possible causes are: little investment and advertisement in culture; Easier access to travel abroad and lack of interest in their own history.

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Governments should spend money on railways rather than roads. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this statement?

In today's world, there are a variety of ways for transportation, namely air, railways, roads, and water. It is true that governments should pay more attention to railways rather than roads. I completely agree with this statement, and in this essay reasons for this agreement will be discussed.

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some people say that children should always aim to be the best at whatever they do . however others disagree . discuss both these views and give your opinion .

Some people think that children should be the best in every activity they start. However, other people oppose this idea and think that one child cannot be perfect at everyhting. I believe that striving for excellency is a good idea, while at the same time I support the opinion of the latter group of people that it is not possible to be excellent at every work you do.

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Some people think that students should spend more time studying academic subjects, while others believe they should spend more time on extracurricular activities such as sports and hobbies. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Nowadays, there is a debate about whether students should focus more on academic subjects or spend more time on extracurricular activities. Both views have their own advantage, and many people have different opinions about this issue in modern society.

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Some people believe that homework should be banned in schools, while others think it is necessary for students’ learning. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Many people believe that extra assignments should be reduced in educational institutions. While others think that is an essential part of the educational system. In my opinion, i believe that homeworks assist both students and teachers .Also, they provide many benefits in long-term.

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In many urban areas, the rise in air pollution is becoming a significant concern. What are the main causes of this increase, and what solutions to address the environment and public health?

In this present world, the topic of air pollution has undeniably become a crucial preoccupation for the general public. This essay will examine the primary causes that lead to the pollution of the atmosphere and propose feasible influences of this major issue on the ecosystem and social well-being.

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In order to study at university students are required to pay expensive tution fees. Not all students can afford them so some people think that university education should be free for everyone. To what extend do you agree?

Modern society is increasingly confronted with the issue of rising tuition fees for universities making it non-affordable for some students. Some people share an opinion that university education should be free of cost, and I firmly agree with this notion, primarily because free education is a basic right of every student and straightforward way to strengthen the foundation nation.

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In past the role of teacher was to provide information. Today, students have access to wide sources of information. There is, therefore, no role of teacher in modern education. Do you agree or disagree

With the rapid development of technology nowadays, knowledge and information is now broadly and easily accessible on internet. That brings out a debate, whether we still need the role of teacher in the future, where students have abundent sources of infomation with no husstle to access. In my opinion, no matter how much the degree technology allows student to do self-learning etc., it's necessary to have teachers in society.

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The rise of social media has affected personal relationships and social as a whole. Do the advantages of using social media for communication outweigh the disadvantages?

The presence of social media has transformed the patterns of relationships. This essay discusses the reasons why the merits of this phenomenon in terms of fast communication and being able to communicate widely, outweigh the drawbacks of it not being able to identify body language and the difficulty of making new friends.

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Some people think that scientists experimenting with animal in a laboratory is the only way we can guarantee new products will be safe for Human's life. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

Animal testing has been historically used to guarantee the safety of a new goods such as medicines, makeup and even food. I agree that without trials on mammals we will not have certainty about the safety of these products.

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Some people think celebrities should only be allowed to advertise healthy food or drink, and not encourage unhealthy habits. Do you agree or disagree?

It is true that, nowadays, the behaviour of well-known people like celebrities is followed by young people very much. So celebrities should only be allowed to advertise healthy foods and drinks only and should encourage promoting healthy habits only.

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Some people think women should be allowed to join the army, the navy and the air-force just like men. To what extent do you agree or disagree

The topic is that some people believe that females should be allowed to be a part of the armed forces

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Some people think that scientists experimenting with animal in a laboratory is the only way we can guarantee new products will be safe for Human's life. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

Developing the latest products that applicable for life human being is actually essential approach, even though it uses animal as object experiments. I partially agree with this opinion, while it is still important to consider the reason of using animal, including the potentially of extinction and the purpose of the experimental itself.

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Some people say that advertising is extremely successful at persuading us to buy things. Otherpeople think that advertising is so common that we no longer pay attention to it. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

It is true that advertising has been common in people's daily life since it was invented. There are advertisements everywhere, such as on TV, radio or applications on mobile phones. However, some people believe that too many advertisements may lead to people no longer care about them nowadays, while the opponents argue they still have a significant influence on what we buy, which is the view I agree more with.

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Today more people are travelling than ever before. Why is this the case? What are the benefits of travelling for the traveler? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Nowadays travelling has become more popular than it was in the past. Expansion of tourism programmes and simplification of the process gains people access to places that they couldn't visit before. I personally believe that it is a good thing because travelling helps people to understand how others live and why exactly it is different.

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In Many Countries, Children do not do physical exercises as much as before and the tend to become more and more overweight. What are the reasons and solutions of this?

In many places around the world, children are becoming obese because they are physically less active than before. This is happening because parents do not encourage them to do physical work. Additionally, schools do not give more importance to sports activities.

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Music is considered to be a way to connect people from different cultures and ages. Do you agree or disagree?

Many audiences assumes that music is connecting people across the world no matter what their age, nationality and skin color but others think the opposite.I believe that music establishes a link between every variant of individuals all around the earth.

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Enjoyable activity with a child can develop better skills and creativity than spending time on reading books. To what extent do you agree? explain with reasons and examples.

There is no doubt that skills play an essential role in our lives. Some people believe enjoyable activity with a kid can boost skills and creativity more than spending time on reading books, while others think reading books and focus in their studies are more important. In this essay i will discuss both views and explain my support for the latter view.

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More and more people are finding it increasingly important to wear fashionable clothes. Is this attitude to wearing clothes a positive or negative development?

The physical appearance of a person is the first point noticed by strangers. In the contemporary era, it is ensures pivotal importance to dress trendy as possible. Although, one should always attempt to look their best, they should not consider purchasing new clothes frequently, if the criteria for spending is ,fashion. It is my contention that ,this is among the most prevalent issues in modern society.

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Some employers of their employees subsidized membership of gyms and sports clubs, believing that this will make their staff healthier and thus more active at work. Other employers see no benefit in doing so. Consider the arguments from both aspects of this possible debate, give your opinion.

Some companies believe that buying gym or sports memberships for those who work for them, is a great way to increase in-house productivity. Others, unfortunately, disagree. In my opinion, investing in the health of their workforce goes a long way.

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