IELTS Writing Samples Band 5. Page 102

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5

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It has been more than 30 years since man first landed on the moon. Some people think that space research is a waste of money while some people don't. Discuss both views and state your own opinion.

he effectiveness of space research and its outcomes currently seem debatable. Some people believe that the exploration of space is a waste of money while some believe that it is much needed for the survival of humanity. In this essay, I will discuss both views and state my own opinion.

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Some people believe that in the future, environmental problems will mean that we are unable to live on this planet. In order to survive, the human species will need to find another planet that can support life. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

There are many competitive elements in the school system, some people think that this encourages success and others think it has the opposite effect. Although both views are with merit, in my opinion, it depends on the child.

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Some people think that children should start school at the age of six or seven while others think that children should start school as young as possible. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

The discussions over the start age of children for education has sparked controversial debate. It is thought by some people that six and seven are the most suitable age, while others hold the belief that how much earlier children become for school, the more benefits can be yielded. Although each of this view has their own advantages, in my opinion, the opinion of those who support the idea of six and age factor seems more appealing.

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Some people think that intelligence is innate while others think that we can improve our intelligence through learning. Discuss both sides and give your opinon.

Other people consider intelligence as naturally occuring or inborn to the person. On the other hand, other people think that intelligence can be improved through learning. In this essay I will discuss both key points on intelligence as a natural phenomenon and a working progress.

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Reading comics only rot the children's mind than to provide any good education. How far you agree/disagree with this?

Some say comical books are a way of ruining a child's mind rather than providing knowledge. This essay will disagree with this notion because of the creative and engaging way in which they can teach values and have a long term impact.

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Many young people move out of their homes to live alone or to live with their friends. Some people think this is a good idea. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

Its an contentious issue whether to move from parents in a young age or stay with them for a longer time. I concur living on your own or with friends is a better option to fully understand the reality of adults life. In this essay I will elaborate on why I strongly stand for it.

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Some peopel say that the best way to improve public health is by increasing the number of sports faciliteis. Others, howevesat that this would have little effect on public health and that other measures are required. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

Some people tend to suggest that the best way to improve public health is by increasing the number of sports facilities. However, other people say that this would have little effect on public health and that other efforts are required.

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In many countries, the government prioritises economic growth above all other concerns. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this.

In many countries, the government emphasizes economic development above all other concerns. The benefits of this are it increases the annual income of the general public, and improves the infrastructure of a country. The drawbacks are the other important sectors of a country experience neglect, and the environment gets polluted.

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Many people try to achieve success through their career or education. What can success mean to different people? What is your view of success? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.

A proliferation of high-achieving students globally prove that youths are reliant on obtaining outstanding grades. Moreover, adults are also chasing their dreams, pushing themselves to secure holistic jobs. However, can this be an indication of success? Does it mean those achieving lesser are failures? Therefore, I believe that success is subjective and depends on the curation one depicts about it.

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In some countries, there are not enough medical or educational facilities in rural ares. Therefore, some people believe newly graduated teachers and doctors should be sent to work in rural area for sometime. Other people think that people should be free to choose where they work after graduation. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.

Some people think that teachers and doctors should send to rural areas to work for sometime to increase the medical and educational facilities of these areas. However, others believe that these professionals should have that right to choose where they will work after graduation. I personally believe that while rural areas have lack of medical and educational support, each professional has that right to work where they like.

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In some countries the average weight of people is increasing and their levels of health and fitness are decreasing. What do you think are the causes of these problems and what measures could be taken to solve them?

Recent years, it is discovered that the average weight of citizens is facing an upward trend. At the same time, their health and fitness levels are plummeting which means that they are facing more health problems. Personally, I think the main reasons are the appearance of unhealthy food and the convenient transportation systems in the cities.

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The first car appeared on British roads in 1888. By the year 2000 there may be as many as 29 million vehicles on British roads. Alternative forms of transport should be encouraged and international laws introduced to control car ownership and use. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Driving is always a convenient way for people to go out. Since the appearance of the first car on British roads in 1888, vehicles are used more frequently. Currently, it is not surprising to see plenty of cars, buses, etc running on the roads. In view of this situation, it is suggested that more types of transport should be promoted and laws should be made. Personally, I agree that there is a need to do something in order to alleviate the problem of such a large amount of vehicles on the roads.

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a growing population is a big problem in many countries. should the government provide new homes in the cities or countrside?

There is no doubt, number of countries are troubling with problem og growing population, which might be solved by making some new buildings. However, some other measures could be taken to alleviate this trouble. I shall shed light upon statement by covering a lot of ground in further paragraphs.

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Being a celebrity - such as a movie star or professional athlete - brings problems as well as benefits. Do you think that being a celebrity has more benefits or drawbacks?

There is no denying the fact that living as a famous person could have disadvantages more than advantages. I agree with this statement, it has more drawbacks. In this essay, I will talk about this problem and express my opinion.

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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?

There are numerous numbers of films and videos that are belonged to people lived in the past. In addition, we can derive some beneficial information through books and written papers that are passed to us from past people. For better understanding, both of them can be refered. In this essay, I will outline these ways in more details.

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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?

The growth of online shopping has significantly transformed the way people purchase goods and services. While it offers significant convenience and variety, I disagree that it will lead to the complete closure off all physical shops in town. Some argue that this trend could eventually lead to the closure of all physical shops in towns, but believe that online shopping will continue to expant, it is unlikely to completely replace traditional stores.

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Some people think that good health is a basic human need, so medical services should not be run by profit-making companies. Do the advantages of private health care outweigh the disadvantages?

In this day and age, some people hold a belief that private health care should not be operated for commercial purpose. While the private sector could admittedly raise some concerns, I would argue that its benefits are more substantial and should not be dismissed.

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Some people believe that governments should have access to people’s mobile phone call records and messages for safety reasons. Others believe that this information is private and should not be available without permission. Discuss both these views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

There is a strong debate whether the government shuld has access to check the private messages and calls of the citizens or not. It is agreed that people phone calls and messages must stay confidential and private but as long as this access will safe life and protect the community, then I am totally agree with letting the government to check messages and calls to serve the country. However, this essay, will discuss why such an information should be reachable and give examples to illustrate the condition.

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The plans below show an airport in 1980 and following its development in 2020

The given maps compare how an airport changed between 1980 and 2020.

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In some countries, the role of a mother differs in some ways from the role of a father. Why do you think these differences exist? How might parental roles develop in the future?

Parental responsibilities vary from domain to domain. I would argue that this situation is heavily related to the traditional position of women in society. However, fathers are expected to take more active role in terms of childcare as more female citizens will be working.

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