IELTS Writing Samples Band 5

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The best way to solve traffic and transportation problems is to encourage people to live in cities rather than suburbs or countryside. What extent do you agree or disagree?

It is believed that, in order to curb traffic and transportation issues population must be encouraged to dwell within city limits rather than outskirts. I partially agree with this notion.

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Many people leave their small villages and the countryside and move to the big city. Give reasons why people do this and give some problems that this might create.

The world has greatly changed a great deal, especially in accommodation. People always look for good places to live a good life. Some people prefer to live in countryside while others prefer living in cities. This essay will examine the reasons why people do this and give some problems that this might create.

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Some people feel that the government should regulate the level of violent influence on TV and at the cinema. Others feel that violent films should not be regulated. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

The inclusion of violence in medias has sparked dabate on whether the government should enforce more strict regulation, whereas others support artistic freedom on such entertainments. In my opinion, violence should only be regulated at more explicit and accessible level.

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Some people think that governments should give financial support to artists, musicians and poets. Others think that it is a waste of money. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

There is a strong debate in many societies, if artists and musicians should be supported by money from the authoroties or not, as it it might be considered as a wate of the government's budget. This essay will examine both opinions and explain why I belive that those people should be financially supported.

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The internet has made knowledge immediately available to people through computers and smart phones all around the world. Much of this knowledge is also free. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages.

Online world has made information easily acessible for everyone with the help of digital devices such information costs nothing.This issue has sparked considerable debate .This, essay will present the advantages and disadvantages of the given topic.

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Some people think that a person improves intellectual skills better when doing group activities. To what extent do you agree? Use specific details and examples to explain your view.

In recent decades, working in a team has become the most productive activity among co-operate world. While some people believe that teamwork helps to enhance their knowledge, others believe that, being in group activities can slow down the process of learning. I strongly agree with the former view. In this essay, I will show how teamwork is better than an individual task.

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Some people believe that government grants should be offered to people to encourage them to buy electric vehicles.

Some people believe that government grants should be offered to people to encourage them to buy electric vehicles. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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All university undergraduate courses should include a period of time spentstudying abroad or doing a work placement. Do you think the advantages ofthis would outweigh the disadvantages?

Nowadays,colleges set courses including study abroad or practical training has became a growing trend.While some people argue it is unnecessary,I believe it is significantly benefit the students' career developments and companies.

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Nowadays both men and women spend a lot of money on beauty care. This was not so in the past. What may be the root cause of this behaviour? Discuss the reasons and possible results.

In recent decades, cosmetics industry has grown tremendously. This is because of increasing demand of beauty products by both men and women. People invest in several beauty care products to look presentable and young. In previous ages, people were prioritised the health, but nowadays this trend has changed. While some people believe that looking good is not a priority, others believe that skin care should be the everdays routine. This change is due to the social media, advertising, and human behaviour.

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Some people think that competition at work, at school and in daily life is a good thing. Others believe that we should try to cooperate more, rather than competing against each other. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Achieving efficiency is necessary for companies and also for individuals to improve grades, leaving people deciding whether they should compete in various aspects of life or collude with each other. This essay will discuss these opposing views and present my opinion.

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In many countries people of all ages do sports and exercises a lot. Does this trend have more advantages or disadvanatges? Give reason for your answer and include examples from your own experience and knowledge.

Sports and exercises have become a trend for all ages and etnical groups. Although this trend cause stress for who tries to catch it, it brings in discipline and healthy life style for people. I believe working out's advantages outweigh disadvantages overall.

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Some people think that governments should give financial support to artists, musicians and poets. Others think that it is a waste of money. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Funding has a great impact on artists', musicians' and poets' performance, and it gives an opportunity to improve their quality of life. While some individuals believe that they ought to receive financial aid, others argue that giving financial aid to them requires allocating more resources, which cuts vital funds off from other significant areas, such as education and health. This essay will elaborate on both sides with relevant arguments and examples, and it will show my position in the end.

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In some cultures, children are often told that they can achieve anything if they try hard enough. What are the advantages and disadvantages of giving children this message?

Many cultures teach children by explaining the impacts of ambition and trying hard in order to be achieved in life. While this message might motivate them and possess great determination or it can even create unrealistic expectations. In the following paragraphs, both pros and cons will be discussed in detail, before reaching the conclusion.

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Q:Some parents think it is good to give their children mobile phones ,while others disagree.Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Mobiles phones are currently one the most used technological devices around the world and the use of mobile phones has been recently increasing. Every house, business, or school owns at least one mobile phone to enable communication and performing daily personal or business tasks in much easier and faster way. Although there are opinions by some parents on that mobile phones are nowadays uncontrollable and children should be stay away from these, I strongly believe that it has to be a part of children's lives to help their growth in certain manners. In this essay, I will explain the reasons of my statment behind.

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(SSSS)İn the future , nobody will buy printed newspapers or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this statement?

It is believed that in coming years people will prefer online reading platforms rather than buying books or newspaper as it will cost them nothing.This issue has sparked considerable debate and I firmly agrees with it based on logical reasoning a clear conclusion can be drawn.This essay, will present well supported arguments to justify my stance.

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Many people find it hard to balance their work with other parts of their lives. What are the reasons for this, how can this problem be overcome?

A significant number of individuals struggle to maintain a healthy work-life balance due to long and demanding hours. This essay will disscus how setting firm boundries by only working within offical hours and with workplaces offering more flexiable arrangements, are the most effective soultions.

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Some people think that it is good for a country’s culture to broadcast foreign films and TV shows. Others, however, think it is best to produce local films and shows. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Some school of thoughts believes that showing international movies and television shows is best for a country while other's are of the opinion that it's best for a nation to make their native films and shows. I am of the opinion that it's best for a nation to produce their indigenous movies and local shows because it promotes culture and heritage and also brings development to the entertainment industry.

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Recently, abortion increases rapidly and becomes a controversial topic. Some people suppose that abortion should be legal while others are against it. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

In this contemporary world, there has been an increasing debate regarding popularity of pregnancy termination. Many believe that this should be considered illegal, whilst others contend that it is woman's choice. Although both of these perspectives have their own merits, I personally support the latter idea as female should have the right to make their own decision.

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In films and computer games violence has become more popular. Some people think this has negative effects on society, other think it is harmless relaxation. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.

These days, computer games and movies contain more violence because it has become popular. Although somebody thinks that this makes individuals addicted to violent content, other people claim that it is absolutely harmless and relaxing. From my own perspective, we should learn to control our content consumption, while restricting only the worst ones because some violent content can be beneficial.

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In many countries, parents are deciding to have children later in their lives. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?

It is observed that parents in many nations are choosing to have kids later in life. I firmly believe that this development is highly beneficial, as the career growth, economic stability, and parenting maturity older parents possess significantly overshadow any associated health risks and generation gaps.

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