IELTS Writing Samples Band 5. Page 161

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5

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More and more companies allow their employees to work from home rather than going into an office each day.Do the advantages of this policy outweigh the disadvantages?

Nowadays, the increasing number of businesses give permission to their workforces to work from their homes instead of their workplace. While there are some perks in working in the offices instead of remote work, I believe that its drawbacks overshadow its advantages.

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Historical monuments and museums are visited only by the tourists, locals do not visit them. Why is this is happening? What are the solutions to prevent this?

Not so many local residents visit historical monuments and museums compared to tourists. There are several reasons behind this issue.

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As the internet becomes more popular, newspapers are becoming a thing of the past. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Due to the enhancement of technology, the popularity of the newspapers has been reduced. This essay agrees with above statement, Firstly, due to the availability of enormous amount of information and the eco friendliness; and secondly, the convenience of the access to information in the internet.

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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.

People may be satisfied by reading some literature or by watching watching film. Although watching movies can be delightful with the way of doing nothing, reading books is not only enjoyable, but beneficial for vocabulary and memory.

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Some people think that social media sites have a huge negative effect on both individuals and society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people say that social media sites are extremely useful in the sense that we can get information whenever we want. On the other hand, there is an opinion that social media sites negatively influence both individuals and society. I mostly agree with this opinion in terms of reliablity.

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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?

The foods and beverages which are produced using a large amount of sugar result in health issues. A certain part of society believes that the products which contain sugar should be more pricey to prevent these kinds of problems. In my opinion, this is not the right approach for making people avoid these products.

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Light pollution (excessive light during night time) is a form of pollution, especially in modern cities. What problems does light pollution cause, and what solutions can you suggest for governments and businesses to take?

Nowadays, light is everywhere in this bright world as well as light is essential for our daily life. To overcome darkness we must need switch on the light but since it's so bright we love to spend time with it as time goes. Despite that, due to advancement of modern cities there is a vast amount of lights turned on durring night time; consequently light pollution happend and it turned into unhealthy life as well. In this essay I will what kind of issue and cause of this pollution also how to prevent this.

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In many developed and developing nation, average life expectancy is increasing. What problems will this cause for individuals and society? Suggest some measures that could help to tackle that issue.

Nowadays, median life expectency in many countries is growing. This cause more old people occupying job vacancies instead of youth. Also, older individuals who do not work would bring about excessive financial pressure on government and societies.

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Detailed describtion of crimes on newspaper and TV can have bad consequences on society, so this kind of information should be banned in the media. To what extent do you agree or disagree?‏

It is argued that criminal reports on news media and press ought to be prohebited since it leads to social shortcomings. I strongly agree with this assertion due to its negative effects on society , including an increased rate of juvenile delinquencies and mental problem among adolescents.

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Some people think that all university students should study whatever they like. Others belive that they should only be allowed to study subjects that will be useful in the future, such as those related to science and technology. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

One of the important choice everyone makes is which subject to study. The chosen subject has a great impact in the trajectory of everyone life. While some believe that students need to concentrate on how useful the subject is, others think that they need to follow their passion. I believe that students have to think about their future and study subject that can be beneficial for them.

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The percentage of overweight children in western countries has increased by almost 20% in the last ten years. Discuss the possible causes and effects of this disturbing trend and offer a solution.

Young age that is indicated overweight has increased in the last ten years in western countries. Dietary habit is the primary reason for the phenomenon and it affects the healthiness and medical facility demand in these countries. One possible solution is making policies about nutrition in the fast food ingredients.

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Some think that residents should responsible for keeping their areas clean and tidy, while others say it is the government’s responsibility. Discuss both views and state your own opinion.

Keeping the places nearby clean throughout city and country can be difficult task. For making the environment more hygenic, some people point to residents while other consider it the duty of government. I will try to discuss the both of the views along with my opinion in upcoming paragraphs.

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In many countries, people are now living longer than ever before. Some people say an ageing population creates problems for governments. Other people think there are benefits if society has more elderly people. To what extent do the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages?

Nowadays, people's life expectancy has increased owing to the development of the society. The trend of the ageing population becomes a significant debate among the individuals. Some people believe that this phenomenon could cause inconveniences to the governments, while others claim that this trend gives a positive effect to the society. In my opinion, the ageing population brings more disadvantages than its advantage.

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Many students choose to take a gap year before starting university, to travel or gain work experience. Do you think this is a good idea ora waste of time?

It is argued that many students prefer to take a gap year before starting university. The options lead to travel or gain work experience and this essay thinks that this is a good idea instead of wasting time. The reason why this is a good idea is because travelling can enhance their personal skills while working experience can grow their professional skills. Those skills are needed when they study in university.

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Several languages are in daner of extinction because they are spoken by very small number of people.Some people say that government should spend public money on saving these languages, while others believe that would be a waste of money.Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Some of the minor languages are disappearing these days because of the decreasing number of people who speak them. There are two opinions on this topic; one is that the government should take actions such as investing public money on saving those languages, and the other is that the cost for preserving them can be just a waste of money.

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Environmental problems are too big for individual countries or individual people to address. In other words, we have reached the stage where the only way to protect the environment is at an international level. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

The argument over the environmental protection whether depends on international cooperations or individuals can also help has not been settled. Some people say we have faced the situation that the worldwide effects are most effective way to protect the environment.However, in my opinion, I totally disagree with this view, and I will give reasons before the advices.

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Some people think that teenagers should follow the old generation but others believe that they should challenge the old thoughts. Discuss both view and give your opinion.

In this era of newer technology, people needs to be updated. It is argued that youngsters have to follow older ones, others think old thought has to be challenged. This essay discuss both point in depth and suggest my opinon.

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Some people work for the same organisation for a lifetime. Others think it is better to work for different organisations. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

In today's fast-growing world, working for the same company can be boring for some people, and some people find it more beneficial to collaborate with multiple companies. From my point of view, working in a single field has more advantages. In the next paragraphs, I will consider both aspects.

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as well as earning money, businesses should consider social responsibility, do you agree or disagree

There are numerous prosperous companies in the world. There is no doubt that they trade a huge amount of money annually. Recently, it has been a controversial issue whether businessmen should consider their social responsibilities accompanied by earning money. This essay will discuss my positive orientation towards it along with practical supportive reasons.

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Experts say older people were happier and healthier in the past because they did more excercise and spend more time with their family and friends whereas now many suffer loneliness and health problems.What are the causes o this and what are some solutions

Professional claim that elderlies were in better health condition and more cheerful in the previous time. However, nowadays they are experiencing catastrophes like isolation and illness. Limitation in the communication with their family and insufficient physical activity contribute to these problems.

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