IELTS Writing Samples Band 5. Page 1633

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5

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News stories on TV and in newspapers are often accompanied by pictures. Some people say that these pictures are more effective than words. What is your opinion about this?

It is an ongoing debate that pictures are more effective than words in News stories on TV and in newspapers. My opinion somewhat contradicts this although not totally. While I understand why many people say pictures are more effective, I will explain my stance of the topic in the following paragraphs in this essay.

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Some people say that in all levels of education, from primary schools to universities, too much time is spent on learning facts and not enough on learning practical skills. Do you agree or disagree?

I agree with people who say that too much time is spent on learning facts and not enough on learning practical skills across all levels of education. As someone who has gone through all levels and is now in the labour market, I wholeheartedly agree because of my experiences.

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Some people believe that teenagers should be required to do unpaid community work in their free time. This can benefit teenagers and the community as well. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Many believes that juvenile have to do social work free of cost during their spare time this may be fruitful for them along with the society. It is true that in our society there are ample of things which still need lots of improvement and take care. However, I do not agree with the statement and I would like to discuss reasons for that.

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In some countries, there are fewer young people who listen to or play classical music these days. Why is this? Should young people be encouraged to play or perform classical music?

In certain nation’s, nowadays, young adults listening to or playing traditional music are less. This is mainly due to the lack of knowledge on classical music. However, we should encourage our young generation to learn it as it represents our ancestors music.

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Some people tend to take temparay jobs (they only work for few months of years )for they have time to do other things. Do you the advantage outweigh disadvantages.

Some people are tempted by seasonal jobs offering a high earning for a short period of work. However, the drawbacks that come along can be disastrous for a person's life. The reason for that is because they usually have harsh conditions and people need to stay away from their beloved ones.

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In most successful companies, some people think that communication between employers and workers is the most important factor. Other people say that other factors are more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

There is no doubt that in order to achieve success, a communication between chiefs and workers is needed. While some people think that the main factor is set connection between composition of employees other argues that there are other factors which should be lift on the top of the list. I will discuss all having arguments and I will support with examples.

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Holding international games such as Olympic Games is an exciting event. Some people think that it has positive effects while others argue that it is a waste of money. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Some people have the opinion that having international games event like Olympic have a positive impact. On the other hand, others argue that it is just a waste of money. In my opinion, events like the Olympics are quite exciting events and it should be organized regularly.

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population has been growing sharply. Is it better to build new structures in cities or build new towns in countryside. Give reasons for your choice and mention examples from your own experience

Growth of residency increasing day by day with the upcoming time. Hence, it is important to take action for controlling it by constructing new buildings and new cities. In this essay, we will discuss both sides in detail.

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The older generations tend to have very traditional ideas about how people should live, think and behave. However, some people believe that these ideas are not helpful in preparing younger generations for modern life. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?

People have different views about some traditional ideas about people’s value, lifestyle and behaviour. Some of them reckon that young people do not need to accept these ideas that are not helpful. From my perspective, I tend to agree that we should accept these ideas partly because some of them are useful.

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Computer games is very popular in all ages and nations. Parent think it has little educational Value and more harmful effects. What is your opinion about this? Give example based on your own experience.

With the advance of technology computer games' popularity started to skyrocket.However,some controversy remains regarding this matter.Parents might agrue that,negative effects derived from playing and it is just waste of time.As a gamer myself I will present some contrary point about this,explaining why they help us to develop our skills.

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Some people believe that they should be able to keep all the money they earn, and should not have to pay tax to the state. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.

Taxes are essential for the growth of the country. A group of individuals believe that they should keep all their earnings and should not have any obligation in paying the taxes to the government. I personally disagree with this notion and firmly believe that citizens are entitled to pay the taxes for the betterment of the country and for an enhanced way of living.

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Some people think that strict punishments for driving offences are the key to reducing traffic accidents. Others believe that other measures would be effective in improving road safety. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Increased road accidents are one of the major issues nowadays. It is evident that we need to take some prompt actions to reduce this problem. However, the options are many. For some, mistakes in driving should punish seriously, and for others it is based on road safety measures. To reach the best, we need to analyse both.

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Some people feel that boarding schools are an excellent option for children, while other people disagree for a number of reasons. Consider both sides and reach a conclusion.

A section of the population tends to believe that enrolling children in boarding schools is the best way to promote proper education. Others claim that boarding schools do not benefit children in the same proportion as regular educational system. Despite the matter of children's education is a concernment inherent for each family, this essay will discuss both points of view and stand for the benefits of not enrolling a child in boarding schools.

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In some countries, owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people. Why might this be the case? Do you think it is a positive or negative development ?

In today's world, a larger proportion of the population is likely to desire to have their own property rather than a rented one. Firstly, this essay will discuss confidence that homeowners gain as the main cause of this tendency and, secondly, it will analyse whether it has more merits or demerits.

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Some say that it would be better if the majority of employees worked from home instead of traveling to a work place every day. Do you think the advantages of working from home outweigh the disadvantages?

"Employees" are the key factor of success for any successfully functioning organisation and they also play a vital role in the workplace development and multicultural place. I disagree with the above claim that as the disadvantage outweigh the advantage, and in the following essay shall submit my supproting claim in my point of view.

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Some people think that schools should give prizes for academic successes. Others argue that it is more important for schools to give prizes for other achievements (for example, for sports, music and behavior). Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Since schools are founded, there has been a long history of scholarships. Some people reckon that students with excellent academic grades can gain prizes, while others claim that awards on other kinds of achievements, such as sports and music are more crucial. In this essay, I will discuss the above views and draw a conclusion on why I believe all categories of accomplishments are equally important and should be prized.

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Many people work long hours, leaving very little time for leisure activities. Does this situation have more advantages or more disadvantages?

A vast number of people work long hours, therefore they have no free time for other activities, and I would argue that working hard has several drawbacks, such as boredom and illness, which I would like to explain in following paragraphs.

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Some people who have been in prison become good citizens later, and it is often argued that these are the best people to talk to teenagers about the dangers of committing a crime. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is true that ex-prisoners can become normal, productive members of society. Some people believe those people are the most suitable one to have a talk with adolescents about dangers of committing a crime. From my perspective, I completely agree that those people should talk to teenagers for the purpose of discouraging them from breaking the law.

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Some people think that children should be raised by all the family members (e.g. Uncle, aunt and grandparents) rather than only parents. Give your opinion.

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The number of TV programs is growing day by day. Some people say it is good as it gives people more choices, while others say it affects the quality of TV programs. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.

Technology is regarded as cradle of various entertainment means. A rapid rise in TV channels has been observed in contempoThe number of TV programs is growing day by day. Some people say it is good as it gives people more choices, while others say it affects the quality of TV programs.

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