IELTS Writing Samples Band 5. Page 143

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5

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A lot of money is spent nowadays searching for oil. As the world's oil resources will eventually run out, it would be more logical to spend some of this money on developing new sources of power, such as wind and solar. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.

Most of the money were spent to cover the cost on the search for oil. Since making oil as one of the main resource is not long-lasting, it is more recommended to labour more on new types of energy resources, such as wind and solar. I strongly agree to this statement as this will led to a lot of benefits while prevent harmful effects caused by oil consumption.

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Some believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school Programmes (for example, working for a charity, improving the neighborhood or teaching sports to younger children). To what extent do you agree or disagree

In some high schools, they made it mandatory for students to participate in community service such as cleaning facilities, working in the zoo, babysitting younger children, and much more. They believe this will teach teenagers how to cooperate in workplaces and how to be more independent. Some individuals contend that unpaid service should not be compulsory in educational institutions, while others think that it should be a necessary thing.

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Art should be a compulsory class for high school students. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some poeple argue that students should take art classes compulsorily. I totally agree with that idea because those lectures are helpful for teenagers brain circulation and make them relief stresses they get from school lives.

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Some believe that it is parents who should teach their children to recycle waste while others feel schools are more responsible. Discuss both views and give your own opinion

Nowadays, waste recycling has become a very important matter in the community, and teaching the young generation about it is necessary, especially this problem effects whole society. While some people believe that parents should teach them about that, others believe that schools are more responsible. I personally think this is a shared responsibility and it needs lot of efforts from all people.

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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 gave all their time and attention to studying for a qualification. Discuss both of these views and give your own opinion.

Students who attend Higher Education are there because at the end of their course they are given a diploma and a certificate, which they can later use in order to apply for a job or an internship. In university you have the option to study various subject that are not related to your choose of qualification. This topic is quite controversial among young university students, because one portion of them thinks that learning other subjects will give you more experience in life in general, but the rest of them believes it is crucial to gave all your energy and attention to focusing on one qualification.

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

There have been conflicting views on get a extra subject for university students its beneficial, while others believe focus on the main subject bring more advantages for students. In my opinion, I believe that learning a minor subject open more opportunities to discover knowledge and skills.

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It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? What sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behavior to children?

It is a controversial debate over whether can parents and teachers punish children when teaching those who make mistakes. From my perspective, punishment is necessary to assist adults to help kids to distinguish the difference between right and wrong. However, the way it takes is also a significant topic.

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All university students should do some voluntary work to help the local community. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people hold a belief that engaging in voluntareering activity is an obligation with all students in university. In my opinion, I believe that voluntary work brings certain benefits to students and society but there exists some rationales that these activities should be optional.

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Nowdays many people choose to be self-employed, rather than to work for a company or organisation. Why might this be the case ? What could be the disadvantages of being self- employed?

Recently,increasing number of people have started their own businesses instead of working for others. however,there are many reasones for this development and some downsides as well.In this essay i will discuss why that happen and the possible disadvantages.

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Somez people think that governments should spend more money on sports facilities for top athletes. Others argue that this money should be spent on sports facilities for ordinary people. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

Some people think that the government should invest more money to improve sports facilities for top athletes. Others believe that the government should spend money to increase sports facilities for the general public. I personally believe that while spending money for athlates improve their performances in international competitions, the government should spend money on sports facilities for the public to improve public health.

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It is better for people to be unemployed than being employed with a job they do not enjoy. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

There is a notion that based on it being unemployed is a better choice than working in an unsatisfying job. I completely disagree with this idea, and I believe that being engaged in a career could pacify our choosing path to find the desirable one. Moreover, being productive is another factor that must be consider as a crucial point in enjoying from job and life.

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A company has announced that it wishes to build a large factory near your community. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this new influence on your community. Do you support or oppose the factory? Explain your position.

It is a common belief that generally big factories make several types of pollutants which bring negative impact to society so should avoid to build it close to my area. In contrast, Some peoples think that the huge factory creates positive results in economy which allow to overcome other negative aspects. there is no difinitive right or wrong answer, but I find the latter argument more persuasive.

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Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious social problems, as well practical programs. To what extend do you agree or disagree?

In a foreign language speaking countries, it is difficult for individual to survive, and this lead to social and practical problems. I agree with this statement, because of language barrier it is difficult perfrom daily tasks. Whereas, it is also very challenging for person in getting jobs without knowing foreign language.

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In many countries today, if people want to find work, they have to move away from their friends and their families. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?

It is unarguable that several people opt to move out from their hometown to another locations in order to get higher jobs opportunites in many countries, others argue that this might happened due to the relation with economic areas. Hence, I strongly disagree with the benefit of this issue outweight possible negative effects such as inequity and densely population in the centralized area will be discussed further in this essay.

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Some people think that cars are the best way to travel in a city, while others think that bicycle is better. Discuss both point of views and give your opinion

While some peoples Think that driving cars to travel in a city is a easier and a better way for their body, as they do not need to walk lots. Whereas, I firmly believe that there are more benefits to taking a bicyle to travel in a city. there are no correct or worng answers, but It is a more persuasive than the former.

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Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Reading fiction (such as novels and short stories) is more enjoyable than watching movies. Use specific reasons and examples to explain your position.

Reading has always been considered as a mainstream learning and entertainment medium. However, due to advancement in technology and rapidly evolving content, videos has become the most lucrative form of entertainment. I think extended use of graphics and dynamic sounds has made movies the most desired form of enjoyment.

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First impressions are important. Some people think that doing well in interviews is the key to securing a good job. To what extent do you agree?

These days, everywhere you turn on the TV or flick through the pages of a newspaper, you see acticles with the title, "First impression is the last impression". The question arises in our mind, what is it and why is it so? Many people think that through impressive interaction, one can qualify any interview, whereas many think that performance is more countable. I completely agree with the idea and will support my opinion in the essay.

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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?

A lot of packed food and drink products contain a large amount of sugar, by consuming this much amount of sugar will lead to poor health. Increasing the price of sugar-containing products helps people to consume low sugar. I partially agree with the statement, because this way helps people to shift towards cheap healthy food options like green vegetables and fruits, whereas we can't much control anyone's habit of eating sweet foods.

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Completing university education is thought by some to be the best way to get a good job. On the other hand, other people think that getting experience and developing soft skills is more important. Discuss both sides and give your opinion

Nowadays, people have different assumptions for having a bright future. Some of them relate it to the degrees, whereas many think that through experience and personal skills, one can achieve it. I completely agree with the ideas, because to me both are important parts of career. Also, I will support my opinion in this essay with examples.

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Some people believe that children should be banned from using their phones during the school day. Others believe that children should be allowed to use their phones. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

These days people argue that children should be banned from using their phones during the school day. While others believe that using phones should be legal during the school day. This essay will discuss both views.

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