IELTS Writing Samples Band 5. Page 1

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5

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Some businesses now say that no-one can smoke cigarettes in any of their offices. Some governments have banned smoking in all public places. Do you agree or disagree with this?

It is considered by some entrepreneurs that smoking is prohibited in all their offices as well as the government officials have agreed to follow no smoke policy in public areas. I completely agree with the above mentioned, no smoking in common areas of work or public, which is not only injuries to our health but also to the people around us. Work space can be prone to fire due to docuements and other fire hazardous things, while most public areas are used by elderly people and young children such as parks and gardens.

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Government investment in sports is a waste of money. Government must invest this money in public services instead. To what extent you agree or disagree?

Many people argue that investment in public services is more important than in sports. In my option, investment in both public services and sports must be balanced to attain the well-being of the population.

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A lot of places in the world rely on tourism as a main source of income. Unfortunately, tourism can also be a source of problems if it is not managed correctly. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this fact.

While it is widely believe that tourism is one of the key drivers contributing to incomes, it can negatively cause problems due to poor management. This essay will show that economic and employment are benefited, while environment can be damaged.

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Some people think that the increase in the number of obese people should be the responsibility of the governments, while others think it should be the responsibility of the individuals.Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

In today's society overconsumption has moved to a different level by being a part of all our daily tasks, even eating or drinking. Due to that, the obesity rate in the world has steadily increased over the past decade. The victims of this disorder are often blamed for it and have experienced extreme bullying, however some people believe, that the problem is not that person, but the government, which regulated the food industry in the country and it’s harmful activities.In today’s essay, I will discuss the arguments, which both sides believe in and state my opinion on this topic.

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Only 20% of Tech Jobs are Held by Women. What problems do women face that prevent them from getting these jobs and what must be done to change this situation?

Technology has become a basic need in peoples' lives. However, it is noticed that there are less numbers of women working in technological jobs. Many reasons may discourage women from being involved in this field, such as maternity and work environment. In this essay, I will explain those reasons and suggest solutions that can help increase women's participation in tech jobs.

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The growth of online shopping will one day lead to all shops in towns and cities closing. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Nowadays, online shopping has become increasingly popular, offering people the convenience of shopping from the comfort of their homes instead of spending hours visiting stores. While some argue that this trend could lead to decline of local businessness, I partially agree with this perspective and will discuss both sides in the following paragraphs.

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All around the globe every year many animal species become extinct. However some people feel that government should be concerned more with solving problems of human life. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

It is true that animals face extinction at an alarming rate. Some individuals believe that official authorities should take this matter seriously as these species are crucial in maintaining life cycle and for curing deadly viruses and illnesses too. Whereas others opine that goverenment should sort out those problems which human beings are facing today such as poverty, unemployment rate etcetera. I think both animals and humans have their own importance, so goverenment should adopt a balanced approach to maintain balance among them.

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It can be difficult for small local shops to compete with large supermarkets and with on-line shops. How does this affect local communities? What could be done to improve this situation? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience

Small local businesses have to face a lot of challenges, especially since they have to compete with larger shops and online retailers. In my opinion, this competition negatively affects the local economy, therefore, some solutions should be adopted to preserve their position.

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Research shows that some activities are good for health and othe are bad.Despite knowing that millions of people engange in unhealthy activites. What is the cause of this? What can be done?

People are used to many daily habits in their lives. However, not all of them are healthy. Unfortunately, many people are practicing those activities despite being aware of the harmful effects on their health. In this essay, I will explain why people tend to do such activities, and suggest some solutions.

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It is true that many types of animals are now endangered as a consequence of the actions of humans. Various reasons have caused this situation, and measures must be taken into consideration urgently

It is true that many types of animals are now endangered as a consequence of the actions of humans. Various reasons have caused this situation, and measures must be taken into consideration urgently.

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Today more people are overweight than ever before. What in your opinion are the primary causes of this? What are the main effects of this epidemic? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Nowadays, a lot of people are overweight and get chronically sick. This epidemic is happening especially in the big city. This essay will discuss my point of view about the main effects of this epidemic and the reasons why it’s occured.

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Some cultures appear to give preference to older people than younger people while other cultures seem to prefer the younger generation. Which do you think is better? Discuss including examples from your own knowledge and experience.

It is undeniable that the old are preferred in some countries, while some individuals consider the young is the mainstay in the country. In my opinion, I strongly contend that the younger generation should be emphasized owing to they are more innovative and exploratory than older people.

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STUDIES HAVE SUGGESTED THAT CHILDREN WATCH MUCH MORE TELEVISION THAN THEY DID IN THE PAST AND SPEND LESS TIME ON ACTIVE OR CREATIVE THINGS. WHAT ARE THE REASONS AND WHAT MEASURES SHOULD BE TAKEN TO ENCOURAGE CHILDREN TO SPEND MORE TIME ON ACTIVEOR CREATIVE THINGS?

Nowadays, children spend more time watching television and less on active and creative activities.

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In many countries, paying for things using mobile phone (cellphone) apps is becoming increasingly common. Does this development have more advantages or more disadvantages?

It is irrefutable true,that the trend of online payment is increasing today. Most population prefer to use mobile apps to pay for their goods and services.

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it is better to learn the way people lived in the past through films and video records than written documents. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

The question of acquiring knowledge about pre-historic people from movies are much more effective way in comparison to reading hand-written documentaries, has become a debatable topic. While both have their own merits, In my opinion, watching series related to conventional topics are most wonderful method to attain deep information.

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In some countries university students live at home with their family while they study, whereas in other countries students attend university in another city. Do you think the benefits of living away from home during university outweigh the disadvantages?

Multiple college students live with their family during their study , while other international students leave their country and family to complete study in another country. In my opinion leaving your family and home country has a lot of advantages as this experience holds a lot of benefits.

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Some people believe that our happiness depends on how much money we have. Others say that money cannot buy happiness. Do you think that having money is the key to happiness, or are there more important factors?

Nowadays, some individuals think that our happiness relies on the amount of money we have, while others believe that money cannot buy happiness. I firmly believe that money is Associate with happiness, becasue it can buy you a peace of mind, and remove the stress about make your need meets every month. In this essay, I will discuss this matter in detail.

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Some people believe that technology has made the lives of workers easier whilst other people disagree. To what extent do you agree or disagree

A sizable share of citizens consider that cutting-edge technology has made a big difference in the lives of employees, while others have the opposite opinion. While I understand that it might have some negative influence, overall I agree with this view.

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Some think that it is more important for children to engage in outdoor activities instead of playing video games. To what extent to you agree or disagree?

Some individuals are of the opinion that children should only spend time outdoors instead of playing games. From personal perspective, I partly agree with this school of thought. In this essay, I will firstly examine both viewpoints before proposing whether or not the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.

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Many manufactured food and drink products contain high levels of sugar, which causes many health problems. Sugary products should be made more expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree?(Bayram)

The excessive usage of sugar in meals and beverages causes a health concern in society.Some people offer that implementing higher taxes on foods which contain sugar is the best way to overcome the issue.However,this essay debates that there are various methods to ensure a healthy environment.

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