IELTS Writing Samples Band 5. Page 172

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5

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

Many people work long hours, either driven by ambition or financial necessity, leaving limited time for leisure activities. While work plays a critical role in career progression and meeting daily needs, it is equally important to engage in activities that promote relaxation and personal fulfillment. This essay argues that the disadvantages of working excessively outweigh the advantages, particularly regarding mental health and social relationships.

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Food travels thousands of miles from farm to consumers. Some people believe we should buy food from local farmers to protect the environment and help the local business. Do advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

Food is the basic necessity of life for everyone. Consumers from different countries buy food from local alternatives but some people think that food buy from local farmers help to grow local business and protect the environment. This essay benefits outweigh the drawbacks, some consumers have limited land to grow food but organic food grown by local farmers is really healthier.

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Some people believe that reading is always a good habit. Others feel it depends on which books a person is reading. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.

One of the widely discussed phenomena is the importance of reading, either it is an undeniably good habit or what we read matters in defining its significance. I am completely in favor of the first view and believe it is a very beneficial mental exercise regardless of the type of content we acquire through reading.

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Around the world, rural people are moving to cities and urban areas, so populations in the countryside are decreasing. Is this a positive or negative development?

In the contemporary world, many people are moving from rural areas of the country to urban areas in search of better job opportunities and living standard. As a result of this migration, population in the suburb has decreased. I think that it is a negative development and in the following paragraphs, I shall explain my reasons for this belief.

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Some people say that advertising encourages us to buy things that we really do not need. Others say that advertisements tell us about new products that may improve our lives. Which viewpoint do you agree with? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

"In today's era of technological advancement, advertising has undergone significant transformation, influencing how we think and what we buy. Some people believe that advertisements persuade individuals to purchase unnecessary or extravagant products, while others argue that they provide consumers with a wider variety of choices. I completely agree with the latter viewpoint, as advertising plays a crucial role in introducing diverse products to the market. My opinion will be justified in the following paragraphs."

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In many countries, people are living in the thrownaway society where things are used for a short period and throw away. What are the causes of this and what problems does it lead to?

In our modern society, people are tending to use things for a short time span before throwing it away.This is because of a marketing strategy from companies , which can lead to environmental issues as well as financial troubles for consumers.

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As most people spend a major part of their adult life at work, job satisfaction is an important element of individual wellbeing. What factors contribute to job satisfaction? How realistic is the expectation of job satisfaction for all workers?

There is no doubt that most adults spend their majority of time working, hence the level of satisfaction and enjoyment at work has a great impact in one’s overall life quality. In my opinion, personal interest and the level of achievement contributes most to whether the person is enjoying their work. However, realistically, not everyone is able to get a job of their choice, it depends on one’s ability and what resources that they have got.

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It’s 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 behaviour to children?

There is no doubt that children should learn basic moral and core values at the start of their lives. As we all know, there are many ways of teaching children such as positive reinforcement and rewards scheme, but some people believe that punishment is essential for children to learn effectively. In this essay, I will explain and give examples of my agreement in punishment.

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Many say that social medias badly effect to the youths What are the causes of this suggest some solutions Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge and experience.

There is no denying that social media has impacted negatively the younger generation, in this essay we will discuss why is this happening and how can we change this outcome.

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In some countries there are more young people choosing to enrol in work-based training instead of attending university. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?

Nowadays, there are numerous young people rather to enrol in work-based training than attending formal education in university in several countries. Although there are surely some positive sides, I would argue that these are outweighted by the drawbacks.

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Some people claim that not enough of the waste from homes is recycled. They say that the only way to increase recycling is for governments to make it a legal requirement. To what extent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste.

There is no doubt that recycling is very important to reduce waste and relieve the burden to our landfill. There are many people who think that there is a problem of the lack of recycling from residential sector and they suggested to encourage the recycling habit by taking legal action. I completely agree that raising the awareness of recycling at home is necessary but there are more ways to do so than making laws to restrict people following.

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Some people believe that in order to reduce the rising obesity among children the school administration should make it necessary for every child to participate in sports and other outdoor activities Do you agree or disagree?

In order to control the increased levels of unhealthy children, it is important for schools to make sure that they make sure physical activities are being practiced by children every day. As a matter of fact, I totally agree with the idea.

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Some people argue that globalization is harming people more, rather than doing good. However, some others argue for the opposite. Do the advantages of globalization outweigh disadvantages?

Some individuals believe that globalization is more detrimental than doing good while others believe the opposite. I personally believe that while globalization is a blessing for many people because it has made our lives easier than before, it is actually harming people because it reduces the bond between them.

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It is observed that in many countries not enough students are choosing to study science as a subject. What are the causes? And what will be the effects on society?

There is no denying the fact that science subjects are complex and difficult. While it is also a commonly held belief that in many nations a few number of students choose to study these subjects, there is also an argument that opposes it.

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Young people are spending an increasing amount of time on tablets and phones as a form of entertainment. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?

In recent days, many teenagers are using devices such as tablets and smartphones to do some entertainment. There are some advantages and disadvantages of using devices for fun. For instance, people can play games by using tablets and so on. However, using too much long screen time affects their eye.

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Some people think saving money is the most important thing, while others believe it is better to spend money and enjoy life. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

For some people think that being thrifty is the best thing to do. While for others, spending it and enjoying fruit of their labor is a must. In this essay, I will tackle both sides and my own suggestions.

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young people in the workforce are changing their jobs or career every a few years. What do you think are the reasons? Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

These days , young generation in the workforce are altering their jobs or career options after few years . The main reasons behind this is that better career opportunities as well as better pay amount. There are more benefits of changing jobs than drawbacks that will be discussed in the upcoming paragraphs .

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A increasing number of professionals, such as doctors and teacher are living their own poorer countries to work in developed countries. What problems does this cause ? What solutions can you suggest to deal with problems.

Nowadays, there is no denying the fact that many professionals prefer to work in developed countries rather than pursue a career in their own poorer nations. This essay will explorer the impacts of this phenomenon and also discuss potential measures to tackle this.

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With the popularity of English growing by the day it is becoming a global language. Many people now neglect their own mother tongue and prefer to learn English. What are the problems that could arise if everyone adopts English as a language? Offer some solutions to this problem.

It is believed by some people that English is getting popularity and it is used all over the world that is why people are preferring English as campared their own native language. This trend bring some problems which can require some measure.

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In many countries, people are not living longer the ever before. some people say an aging population creates problems for governments. Other people think there are benefits if he has more elderly people. To what extent to the advantages of having an Asian population outweigh the disadvantages.

It is seen in many countries that lifespans of people is quite less as compared to past. Some people believe that older people develop issues for governments and others says that they bring benefits in the society. However, this phenomenon have more disadvantages than advantages but I believe that old people are beneficial for society.

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