IELTS Writing Samples Band 5

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Vandalism is a growing problem in many societies. What problems does vandalism cause, and what can be done to reduce it?

Vandalism is a growing problem with significant negative effects on society. This problem cannot be ignored and requires urgent attention. Vandalism targeting both public and private property is a social reality with particularly harmful consequences. Deliberate damage or destruction of public facilities, from bus shelters to sports facilities, immediately affects citizens' daily lives. Repairs are costly for the state, taxpayers and those paying for individual damage. Most harmful, though, is the sense of insecurity and helplessness citizens feel.

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Some people believe that sports competitions are a source of emotional stress for young people. Therefore, youth should be banned from participating in sports competitions. Do you agree or disagree?

These days, sport competitions are a worth-watching kind of entertainment, and it has immense effect on adolescenses. However, many discussed that sport competitions can have negative effects on teenagers’ emotional health. As a result, sport competitions should not be attend by teenagers. I strongly disagree with this point, and this paragraph will explain my opinion.

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Some people believe that students should be allowed to choose the subjects they study at school, while others think that schools should decide which subjects students must take. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

It is argued that students should be able to choose the subjects they want to study at school, while others believe that schools should make these decisions for the students. I strongly agree with allowing children to decide the subjects they are interested in because it can help them understand what their true passions are and learning the topics they enjoy will be less stressful.

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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?

These days, a public debate has been going on over whether the essential aim of science should be to enhance individual`s lives. I strongly believe that the main aim of scientific discoveries should be to help improve our lives for the following reasons.

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Online education and training in business world. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development? Do advantages if this development outweight the disadvsntagws?

In modern times, it has become increasingly common to use online platforms for training and online education in the business world. Many companies provide their training courses online instead of organising traditional face-to-face training. Although, this practice has some disadvantages, advantages like flexibility and cost-effective outweighs its drawbacks.

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University students should pay the full cost of their studies because a university education benefits individuals rather than society as a whole. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

It is often argued that University education is more beneficial to students than society; therefore, students need to pay full costs for studies. I partly agree with this statement as the education of students will create their career in the future, however, this also has advantages for society as graduates contribute to the country's development.

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Some people think that children should start school sooner while others believe ‎they should not start it before seven. Discuss both views, and give your own ‎opinion

Society is very different today from the past. School is significant for people. It has changed the lives of people for the better. This essay will examine why some people believe that children should start school sooner and why others think they should not start school before seven.

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Some people say that all animals should be protected, and other say that only some animals should be protected. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

In contemporary society, the protection of animals have sparked heated debate as the huge investment and the limited returns. Some people contend that all the animals should be under consideration, while others claim that only a part of them should be chosed to be protected. This essay will examine both the opinion and illustrate why I am in favour of the latter one, reckoning that not all kinds of animals deserve to be protected.

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Paying all workers the same salary in a company promotes harmony and respect amongst colleagues. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is often argued that paying the same salary to all the employes in the company will promote respect and harmony among them. I completely disagree with this view, because salary should reflect employees qualification and experience, while respect should be fostered by strong moral values.

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In a number of countries, some people think it’s necessary to spend large sums of money on constructing new railway lines for very fast trains between cities. Others believe the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

There is an ongoing debate about investing in new railway lines for very fast trains between cities, with some arguing that it can reduce the consumption of fossil fuels and the time people spend on the roads, while others believe that governments should spend on improving existing public transport systems. while investing in developing existing public transport makes life more efficient and convenient in cities, I tend to believe that a balanced approach to fast train railways and improving existing public transport can bring about long-term beneficial outcomes.

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Nowadays, many people drive to work or school instead of walking, cycling or using public transport. Does this trend have more advantages or more disadvantages?

An increasing number of people are commuting by car rather than using more environmentally friendly modes of transportation. Although driving offers convenience and speed, I believe its environmental damage and the health problems of over-reliance on this approach outweigh its disadvantages.

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Television has two roles: to inform and to entertain people. Explain which of these roles you see as more important. To what extent do you think that TV today performs each of these roles in an effective way? Support your point of view with details from your own experiences, observations or reading.

In current modern era, television primarily plays two roles, one is to entertain its viewer, and second is to spread information. I believe that educating general public through critical data and analyses has more significance. However, providing amusement to audience is equally important as well.

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In some countries an increasing number of people are suffering form health problems as a result of eating too much fast food. It is therefore necessary for governments to impose a higher tax on this kind of food. To what extent to you agree or disagree with this opinion?

In many nations, fast food industry gained alot of popularity due to fast pace lifestyle that leads to many health related issues like obesity and diabetes. I disagree with the statement that imposing taxes would help to improve the situation. However, the goverments should aware people to eat healthy, promote exercise and work life balance.

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Now it is easy to apply for and be given a credit card. However, some people experience problems when they are not be able to pay their debts back. In your opinion, do advantages of credit card outweight the disadventages?

It is true that the procedure of obtaining a credit card has become easier, and many people are now using it for their daily transactions. Although some people face difficulties while using it, especially when they are unable to pay their debts on time. I strongly believe that the advantages of credit cards outweigh the disadvantages.

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The media pay too much attention to the lives and relationships of celebrities such as actors, singers or footballers. They should spend more time reporting the lives of ordinary people instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Nowadays, there is a belief that the socail media mainly focus on personal lifes and relationships of celebrities but pay insufficient attention to the stories of ordinary people. In my opinion, I strongly agree that the media pay excessive attention to famous individuals and should instead devote more time to reporting on the lives and experiences of ordinary people.

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Traffic jams are considered one of the major problems that face big cities all around the world. Give the reasons behind this problem and suggest possible solutions to fix the traffice problem.

Society is very different today from the past. Traffic jams are a difficult problem. They have changed the world for the worse. This essay will examine the reasons behind traffic jams and how to repair them.

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Some people believe that money is one of the most important factors in a person's happiness. To what extent do you agree with this?

Money is commonly believed to be an essential reason for human happiness and well-being. To begin with, a society consists that purchasing expensive goods for their surroundings can make them happier. On the other hand, I strongly believe that material things can't help you find a lifelong love that is one of the clues to a good life.

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Creative artists should always be given freedom to express their own ideas (in words, pictures, music or film), in whichever way they wish. There should be no government-imposed restrictions on what they do. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people believe that higher authorities should put no limitations on artistic individual and they should be allowed to exp share their opinions freely through words, songs, movies. I agree to this statement to some extent and will discuss the reasons in the subsequent paragraphs.

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In some countries, most people prefer to rent their homes rather than buying them. Whare are the advantages and disadvantages of renting a home?

In some countries, some people prefer to rent an apartment to live instead of purchasing one. Based on my own experience and my observations, there are some advatages and disadvantages of renting a home.

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Many people think that universities should focus on practical skills rather than theoretical knowledge. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

These days there has been a debate about whether practical expertise or subject knowledge needs to be prioritised in pursuing higher education. While there could be some reasons for accepting academic competence as the main aspect, I am partially against it due to the fact that hands-on skills play a crucial role in a working life.

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