IELTS Writing Samples Band 5

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In the modern world, people no longer need to use food or products from animals, such as medicine and clothing. Do you agree or disagree with that statement?

I believe i disagree with this statement. Yes, humans may not need clothing from animals anymore, but they still hunt animals to the edge of extinction for their fur, teeth, claws or tails just to wear them as accessories. Human kind has brought thousands of different animal species to extinction , so this isn't just about humans "needing" the animals its about our greed. We will keep using the animals even if we are capable of creating artificial meat, medicine or food, because this society will always have the greed that brought thousands of species to annihilation. Tasmanian Tigers, Caspian tigers, dodos, passenger pigeons, American crocodiles. For example american crocodiles were hunted for their valuable skins used to make shoes, belts, bags and more. From the 1950s to the late 1960s, excessive hunting rendered the American crocodile endangered , bringing them near destruction for petty, simple things like accessories. Lastly, my favourite animal passenger pigeons; The Passenge...

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Being a celebrity, such as a famous film star or sports personality, brings problems as well as benefits. Do you think that being a celebrity brings more benefits or more problems?

Some people assert that being a celebrity brings many benefits and advantages while others state that it comes with a lot of problems and responsibilities. I agree with the second opinion and this essay will highlight the reasons why.

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Human activity has had a negative impact on plants and animals around the world. Some people think this cannot be changed, while others belive actions can be taken to bring about a change.

Human activity has had many negative effects on plants and animals around the world. Some people believe that this situation cannot be changed, while others think that actions can still be taken to improve it.

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Leaders of all kinds are often younger now than in the past. What are the reasons for this? Is it a positive or a negative development?

Nowadays it is becoming more common to see young people achieving leadership positions than in the past. This essay will analyze the reasons for this and discuss if it is a positive or a negative trend.

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The plan below show the site of an airport now and how it will look after redevelopment next year.

The map illustrate the current layout of Southwest Airport and the planned redevelopment of the airport next year.

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The popular of many cities is growing rapidly. What are the affect on people live in these cities? What can be done to maintain the quality of live?

In the present world, overpopulation is an increasingly urgent concern. A group of individuals argue that it brings affect on people who live in these cities. This essay will discuss the primary cause of rapid growth and propose feasible strategies to address the issue effectively.

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some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation. Such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money. others argue that it is better to try and improve such situations. discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

No matter unemployment for adults, failing an exam for students, or global warming that afftects entire society, there're countless of bad issues happened every moments at everywhere. While these inevitable situations are falling on every single individuals, different people showcase relatively diverse attitudes, in short, acceptance and resistance.

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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?

It is increasingly common for people in many parts of the world to consider that all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless, with individuals travelling only as a passenger. While this phenomenon offers some drawbacks such as increasing unemployment rate, I believe that its benefits far exceed them, particularly reducing road accidents and being helpful for elderly and disable people.

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Some people think that museums should be enjoyable places to entertain people while others believe that the purpose of museum is to educate. Discuss both views and give you own opinion.

People have different views about museum. One group thinks that museums should be place where people can enjoy and spend their free time.However, I agree with those who argue that the main purpose of museums is to educate.

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Some people find advertisements amusing or annoying and they are not influenced by this when they shop. To what extend do you agree or disagree?

While some people believe that advertisements are merely entertaining or irritating and have little impact on purchasing decisions, I partly disagree with this view, as advertising can still influence consumers both consciously and subconsciously.

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People sleep less than they used to. What do you think is the reason behind this? What is the effect on individuals?

Physiological rest is less well achieved today than in previous generations. This decline is primarily attributed to economic pressures, as individuals work longer hours to increase their income. Consequently, this trend results in widespread fatigue.

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As technology develops, more shopping and business is done through the internet while communication face to face becomes less frequent. Is this a positive or a negative development?

As technology advances, the number of people shopping and doing business online is increasing while communication in person is becoming less frequent. In my opinion the situation bring both positive and negative aspects.

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Some parents want their children to read only serious educational books all the times, and they think is a waste of time to read any entertainment books. What is your opinion about this?

Some parents think entertainment books are a waste of time and want their children to read only serious educational books. In my opinion, parents shouldn't think that books are a waste of time at all. Just because the book might not be an educational title it doesn't mean it is a waste of time, in fact, despite any label, books are always a source of knowledge.

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Some people believe that we cannot learn anything from the history for our life today, while others believe that history is a valuable source of information to understand human's life. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Historians argue that learning from humanity’s past is vital for our future. Others disagree with this statement and believe that history should stay in the past as modern-day problems are unique in themselves and do not relate to issues from before. In my opinion, it is important to learn from the mistakes of previous generations to prevent repeating those same mistakes.

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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?

It is been argued that the purpose of science is to make everyone's lives better. This essay agrees with this statement. The reasons for this are the hardwork of the people working in the field of science and the money that the government invest to improve people's lives.

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Some people believe that arts education (e.g., music, drama, visual arts) is as important as other school subjects, while others think it is less important. Do you agree or disagree with this idea that arts education is as important as other subjects? Give reasons for your answet and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge experience.

Art plays an indispensable role in society. While some individuals believe arts education is as important as other academic subjects, others ignore this idea, and consider it less valuable. I disagree with this. I believe art is essential for preserving the history, and helps students to become more creative.

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Around the world, rural people are moving to cities and urban areas, so populations in the countryside are decreasing. Is this a positive or negative development?

In today's world of development, people see more aggressive progress in the cities than in the rural areas. This causes the new generation to migrate from the rural areas to the big towns. In this essay, I will discuss some major factors behind this shift and how it negatively impacts society.

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In today’s very competitive world, a worker has to possess multiple skills to succeed. Among the skills that a worker should possess, which skill do you think is more important, social skills or good qualifications? Explain the reasons and provide specific examples to support your answer.

It is a common belief that workers should have good qualifications rather than social skills. However, I believe soft skills such as a social skill is a crucial skill for employees these days.

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Some people say History is one of the most important school subjects. Other people think that in today’s world subjects like Science and technology are more important than History. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant example form your own knowledge or experience.

Some individuals claim that the lesson of history is one of the most significant school subjects, whilst others argue that in today's world, lessons such as science and technology are more vital than history. I strongly believe that the subjects that provide more scientific and technological information play a more crucial role than types of historical lessons in students' lives in today's world.

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Despite better access to education, many adults today still cannot read or write. In what ways are they disadvantaged? What can governments do to help them?

In recent years, it has been argued that although opportunities have been created to educate effectively, more students do not have literacy in reading and writing yet at present. There are some reasons for this issue such as financial bounders in the family. However, implementing measures as well as providing free online course to extra learn, governments can encourage them.

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