IELTS Writing Samples Band 5. Page 137

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5

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Your family recently decided to sell their car, and not get anotehr one. Write an email to a friend telling them about living without a car. In your email you should; explain why your family decided to sell the car, describe how you will travel around in the future, say what might be difficult about not having a car.

How are you doing? I hope you are well. I would like to apologize for being unable to attend your sister's birthday party. I'll make it next year. Anyway, recently, my parents had sold our car. I can't wait to tell you all about it.

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Prevention is better than cure. Out of a country’s health budget, a large proportion should be diverted from treatment to spending on health education and preventive measure. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

One of the most important aspects the governments around the world have to take into account when incorporating their plans is budget destinated to health. Additionally, this topic has to be treated under the supervision of doctors and experts with knowledge in public politics. For that reason, in this essay, we are going to analyze measures that have to be adopted for the states and how human beings have to learn to look after their own well-being as a preventive way and how it could benefit or affect public health.

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We are becoming increasingly dependent on computers. They are used in business, hospitals, crime detection and even to fly planes. What things will they be used in the future? Is this dependence on computers a good thing or should we be more suspicious of their benefits?

In today's world, dependency on computers has been increasing through the years. Using technology in different areas such as business, medicine, criminalistic or in the aviation, has permitted developing of these markets, improving sales. Throughout this essay, we explore the capability of computers have creating an impact on the biggest companies and the pros and cons about generating dependence of these devices.

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Some university students want to learn about other subjects in addition to their main subjects. Others believe it is more important to give all their time and attention to staying for a qualification. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

It is a controversial topic whether should university students get extra subjects in their universities or just focus on their main subjects. I firmly agree that students must stay on one subject. This essay will explore both perspectives and give several reasons why I disagree with getting additional classes.

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Some people think that government should invest in wildlife projects and protect them. Other people think it is better if government invests money in other projects. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

In some countries, military service is necessary for young men after they finish their education. All countries should do the same system for men, maybe women as well. I completely disagree with the statement. I think the military should be an option because people's lives depend on it.

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some people think that it is more eﬀective for students to study in a group while others believe that it is better for them to study alone. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

It is common parents have contraversial opinion about the study method of children. Some people argue that group studies are an effective method, while others claim that studying alone is preferable. Even though, self study brings some benefits ,I firmly believe that group study give more benefits for students since easy to clarification and forecast to study more.

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Life has become much more stressful compared to our parent’s generation. As a result, stress related illnesses are increasing around the world. Why is stress such a problem in the modern world and what do you think can be done to overcome the problems caused by stress?

Nowadays, stress levels have increased many folds as compared to the past. This trend leads to many problems like anxiety and depression. This essay will try to delve into the problems related to stress and a few possible remedies to it.

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Some people say it is important to keep your home and your workspace tidy, with everything organised and in the correct place. What is your opinion about this?

Some individuals think that keeping home and workplace tidy is an important thing, while some others believe it does not matter to tidy everything up. In my opinion, trying to make stuff around a person clean and organised is essencial, as it could save time and affect on an individual's success.

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People now have the freedom to work and live anywhere in the world due to the development of communication technology and transportation. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?

Nowadays people have a lot of opportunities, they can work and live anywhere, because of the development of technologies such as communication and transportation technology . I believe there are significant benefits to using modern technologies in that way with only a few minor drawbacks.

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Some children spend hours every day on their smartphones Why is the case? Do you think this is postive or negative developent?

In the present day, smartphones are used by children every single day. The reasons behind this situation, along with both benefits and drawbacks will be discussed before the conclusion is reached.

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The growing number of overweight people is putting a strain on the health care system in an effort to deal with the health issues involved. Some people think that the best way to deal with this problem is to introduce more physical education leassons in the school curriculum. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Although health care system faces significant obstacles on a way to deal with the problem of overweight, I firmly agree with a perspective that says that introducing more physical education classes in the school curriculum is a great way to solve this problem.

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Some people dislike changes in their society and in their own lives, and want things to stay the same. Why do people want things to stay the same? Why should change be regarded as something positive?

Although things in society and individuals’ lives have been changing all the time, it is often stated that people tend to dislike those changes and they prefer things to stay the same. There are some reasons of this thoughs and some transformation should be though as positive trends.

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Due to development and rapid expansion supermarkets in some countries, many small, local businesses are unable to compete. some people think that the closure of local business will bring about the death of local communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people said that the small size business struggling to compete with supermarkets that has been increasing on very high pace resulting in death of local business. I strongly disagreed with this statements because this comparison is not upto the stauts and local business serve the needs of local community and plays a vital role in economy of the state.

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Some children spend hours every day on smartphones? Why is this the case? Do you think this is positive or negative development?

There is no doubt that nowadays more and more children spend a lot of time on smartphones. In fact, people who spend much time surfing on the internet suffer from many problems. In my opinion, I think that is a negative development for two reasons.

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Too much attention is given to headline-grabbing disaster like earthquakes and floods. Governments should concentrate their resources on educating people about their risks they face nearer to home, which can cost far more lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this.

People who live near places that have potential to facing natural disasters, such as earthquakes and floods must keep aware because it can happen anytime. By this, the government should focus to educate their citizens, especially for those who have houses near it. Personally, I agree with this because it can reduce a lot of money and increase possibility the living life of human. This essay will take example from how Japan mitigate the disasters as well as giving seminar to educate people.

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2. “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?”

In the contemporary world, many people have higher weight than in the past, however, the decline of health and fitness is considered. This essay would mention the main reasons why these issues and take the method to tackle them.

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When a person spends most of his or her time working a job with little job satisfaction, their life loses meaning. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In recent years, many people need to work jobs that they are displeased with. Personally, I agree with this opinion in some ways. However, it is unable to define the meaning of life with only one factor. Support will be illustrated in the following paragraphs:

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Some psychologist recommend that to overcome stresses in daily life we should do nothing at all for a period of time of the day. Do you agree or disagree?

Some psychologists advise that we should do nothing for sometimes of the day to overcome stresses of our lives. I personally agree with this viewpoint because doing nothing for a period of time of the day can help us to deal with stress and anxiety and refresh our mind.

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One of the consequences of improved medical care is that people are living longer and life expectancy is increasing. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?

Nowadays, thanks to medical research and economic growth, it is very common for people to live more than their ancestors. Generally speaking is a good thing, however it has its downsides as well.

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Some believe children should be taught to give speeches and presentations in school. why is this? What other skills do you think it is important to be taught in schools

Based on a notion, some believe that giving lectures for students is helpful. This idea could have some reasons, which will be discussed later. Besides, other skills like stress reduction and time -management are crucial which must be learned.

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