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IELTS Writing Samples Band 5

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The Internet is probably the most significant invention of the last 30 years without it, our lives would be completely different. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is widely believed that Internet is the most integral creation of mankind of the last 30 years. Without its existence, how profoundly our lives would change. Personally, I strongly agree with this view.

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Today many children spend a lot of time playing computer games and little time on sports. Why is it? Is it a positive or negative development?

While children these days are more inclined to use electronic devices, outdoor games remain the most effective way of not only building team skills, but also keeping them healthy. However, in my opinion, parents and schools do not pay enough attention to the screen time of the younger ones. This essay will discuss the reasons why children tend to spend more time on these devices and how badly it can affect their development.

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The world’s air pollution levels are rising year in year. Discuss what you feel are the causes and effects of this disturbing trend.

Air is believed to be an indispensable factor with natural environment of humanity in the 21st century. A growing number of people hold the belief that the accelerating level of airborne pollutants have been proven as major obstacle that poses unfavourable aspects to people’s wellbeing. This essay will examine the principal causes and effects of this atmospheric pollution.

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In the past lectures were the traditional method of teaching large numbers of students. Nowadays new technology is increasingly being used to teach students. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this new approach?

Back to the past, lectures were the main method of educating used in school to teach students. Today, in the technological era , many aspects of life has changed, including education. More and more new teaching methods by technology are applied . These situations present both benefits and drawbacks.

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Topic: Nowadays, some employers think that formal academic qualifications are more important than life experience or personal qualities when they look for new employees. Why is it the case? Is it a positive or negative development

In today's world, some job recruiters prioritise candidates with formal academic degrees than those have more hands-on experience or good personal traits. In this essay, I will look at some causes of this issue and I believe that this is totally a negative trend.

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Some people believe that it is good to share as much information as possible in scientific research, business and the academic world. Others believe that some information is too important or too valuable to be shared freely. Discuss both these view and give your own opinion.

During the vast development of science and technology, getting access to various types of information has never been so easy. There is a saying that “the winner is the first to get the information” so that people are becoming more and more starving to have it for their own good. However, some people believe that scientific research, business and academic information should be shared as much as possible while others argue some information is too important or too valuable to be shared freely. This essay will discuss both sides of the argument in detail.

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Some say that parents should encourage their children to take part in organized group activities in their spare time. Others say that it is important for children to learn how to occupy themselves on their own.

It is imperative to emphasize that leisure activities play an important role in children development due to the fact that it provides them many opportunities to acquire useful skills. While many individuals opine that adolescents should be encouraged to participate in organized group activities, some affirm that children should have the right to choose which activity they want to do in their free time. As far as I’m concerned, while participating in organized group activities is indispensable for children's development, parents should permit their children to choose their leisure activities.

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In modern times, children are spending less time with their families and more time with their friends. Why has this change occurred? Do you think parents should force their children to spend more time at home?

Present-day parents increasingly realize that their children would rather stay with their companions than with them. Concerning as it may sound, this happens for a good reason that children could learn much more by being with friends, and at no time should parents keep their child at home for the sake of his well-being.

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Some people believe that studying at university or college is the best route to a successful career, while others believe that it is better to get a job straight after school. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Students till this day still face the dilemma that is to wether find work or go straight to college or university. Getting a job right after high school may give you some considerable advantages, I would still argue that continuing your education is still the best option.

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Some people believe that studying at university or college is the best route to a successful career, while others believe that it is better to get a job straight after school. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Many people have different views about looking for a future career. While some argue that getting a job after finishing high school is the best choice I believe that studying a higher education level is the better option.

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Some people think that developing countries need financial help from international organizations. Others think that it is a practical aid and advice that is needed. Discuss these views and give your own opinion.

There is a popular belief that third world countries need financial support from the international community, while others think that assistance as medical products, educational programs, and

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Some think we should take more measures to deal with criminals. However, others think that there is not much we can do to curb law breaking. Discuss both views and give opinion

Crime is a serious and growing problem in most societies. Although many people believe that the best way to tackle this is to take more measures to deal with criminals, others are of the opinion that This is not very effective.

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Today, worldly corona virus widespread become every nation problem, including education sector and it make many educational officers and experts suggest the government to spend more budget for free internet access. To what extend do you agree or disagree?

These days, Covid-19 pandemic has severely affected the worldwide population and created havoc in people's lives. People are suffering in these unprecedented times. As a result, officials from the education sector think that the government budget should include extra provision for free internet access to the public. In my opinion, this move will really prove to be a beneficial asset for the students. The essay will illustrate the numerous benefits that free internet will provide.

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Some students choose to study in another country for a time during high school or university. What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad?

People's opinions differ as to whether or not students should be studied abroad. While there are several strong arguments against this tendency, I still believe that the development of this approach is an attractive aspect of education. For a substantial number of reasons why people might argue that studying abroad is an unnecessary burden on children because of these below drawbacks. Firstly, if their parents decide to go...

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People think that government should increase the cost of fuel for cars and other vehicles to solve the environmental problems. Give your opinion.

Environmental issues have long been one of the hottest topics that receive attention from all stages of life in the society. In order to reduce the impact of daily activities on the environment, some people come up with the idea of posing a raise in the gasoline & fuel. From my point of view, I do not think this measure will do a significant change to the growing problem of environment, instead, we have more powerful tools to deal with it.

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It is said that the fast pace of our everyday life, as a direct result of the rapid development of telecommunications technology and travel industry, has negative effects on individuals, nations and the globe. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Not surprisingly, many aspects of people’s daily lives have undergone considerable changes because of the recent development in technology. It is a particular concern that the pace of everyday life is becoming faster, resulting from the development in cars, air travel, telecommunications technology and the Internet. As well as benefits, this trend is to bring problems.

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Earlier technological development brought more changes to the life of ordinary people than recent technological development do. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Undoubtedly, people are now enjoying one of the greatest technological boom times in human history. Although there is a consensus that social changes coincide normally with technological advances, it is a contentious issue whether the earlier technology (e.g., machines, cars, airplanes) impacts on people’s lives to a larger extent than does the recent technology (e.g., Internet, computers). In my opinion, the recent improvements in technology' have more far-reaching consequences.

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

In various Western countries nowadays, the rising number of children suffering from obesity is alarming. This essay will shed light on contributing factors and highlight some possible consequences of this worrying issue, thus a useful suggestion will be made.

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Many countries are experiencing population growth and need more homes. Should these new houses be constructed in existing cities or should new towns be built in the countryside?

Nowadays, it is supposed that new housing should be built in cities. Others, however, agree that new homes would be built the rural areas. In my view, there are various advantages and disadvantages of these arguments. Both of these views should be explored further as below.

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These days many of us prefer to throw damaged things away, whereas in the past people used to repair damaged items and keep them for a long time.� Explain why you think this change has happened.� What are the effects of this change in attitude?

It is true that people tend to discard their old or damaged possessions these days, rather than repairing them. There are various reasons why we behave in this way, and it seems to me that the effects are largely negative.

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