IELTS Writing Samples Band 5. Page 1

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5

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In some societies, censorship is used to maintain national security and cultural values. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

One of the most debated issues in recent years is whether government censorship is necessary to protect public security and cultural values. Some people argue that it is important to introduce strict censorship for nations, given that governments have a responsibility to protect citizens from potential risks, such as identity theft and misuse of private data. However, I hold that excessive censorship can undermine freedom of expression, restricting not only people's behaviour but also their ability to express their views.

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Nowadays a few people take their family with them abroad whenever they got on a business trip. Is it a positive or negative in your opinion? To what extent do you support this development?

Nowadays, the trend of bringing family members on business trips is declining drastically. Even though it is proven that humans work with lower stress levels if their family is with them. I firmly believe it is a postive approach. I Iam going to discuss the factors and state my point of view in detail.

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According to those in travel business, the nature of every native holiday in changing. Rather than have a relaxing break, people want to challenge themselves to do adventure on their holidays. Do you agree or disagree

People involved in the tourism industry are changing their view about the type of enjoyment, the tourists were having in the past. These days, more people on their holidays tends to be more adventurous, as compared to the old times, but still there is a chunk of society, where they still spend their absence from work in the classical way. I agree with this viewpoint, and will elaborate on my views in the upcoming essay.

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With deforestation, urban development and illegal hunting, many animal species are becoming endangered as they lose their habitat and some are even threatened to the point of extinction. Do you think it is important to protect animals? What measures can be taken to deal with this problem?

In today’s world, urbanisation and industrial development is increasing. Consequently, deforestation is being done in order to provide more space for this development. All this is disrupting the natural habitats of animals, which is forcing them towards the edge of the extinction. In this essay, I will discuss about the importance of conserving animals and some ways to tackle this problem in the forthcoming paragraphs.

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Thể have been many inventions in human history (e.g the wheel) some people think the most important thing is the Internet. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Throughout history, there have been some remarkable inventions that have changed dramatically the course of human life. Some individuals argue that the internet is the most significant one. I strongly agree with this point of view, as it was the prelude of other creations that came afterwards.

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Some people believe that student should do part time job, whereas other believe that they should focus only on studies. Discuss both the points.

While some argue that students ought to have a part time job during their studies, others believe that their education should be the main focus. Working part time can teach students responsibility, time management and communication skills, however long working hours can leave students tired and reduce the time available for homework and revision.

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Some people think that exercise is the key to health, while others feel that having a balanced diet is more important. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

It is often argued by many that fitness training is the main benefit of having a healthy lifestyle, while others believe a balanced diet routine is. I acknowledge that exercising is a healthy routine; however, I slightly view that having a balanced diet will have a better impact on people because it provides nutrients, which is necessary for our lives.

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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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In some cities and towns all over the world, the high volume of traffic is a problem. What are the causes of this problem? What actions can be taken to solve this problem?

Nowadays, a substantial proportion of traffic congestion has grown over the years in urban areas, while there are numerous recommendations to find efficient solutions. This problem is mainly caused by owning a private car for each person, but it can be addressed through adding new traffic rules by the authorities.

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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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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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