IELTS Writing Samples Band 5. Page 18

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5

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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?

Over the course of the last decades, people's eating habits have changed beyond recognition and in the majority of countries citizens tend to consume packaged foods that contain high level of sugar. While increasing the price of unhealthy manufactured products can reduce their sales rate, some other measures, like a well-rounded education to the public and stricter rules, are also effective.

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Some people think that hosting an international sport event is good for the country, while some people think it is bad. What extent do you agree or disagree

Some people believe that organizing an international sport event benefits to the country, while others argue that it does not. I strongly agree that hosting international sport events has positive impacts as it leads to the local economics growth and improves the standard of playing sports.

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More and more citizens relying on private cars as their major means of transportation. Describe some of the problem overreliances on cars can cause, and suggest at least one possible solution.

Over the course of the last decades, the world has seen a sharp rise in the number of private cars on roads. Obviously, this trend creates a wide range of problems for both the environment and the inhabitants. Therefore, some practical measures, like providing quality amenities and a well-rounded education,should be taken in addressing this issue.

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Many people believe that formal "pen and paper" examinations are not the best method of assessing educational achievement. Discuss this view and give your own opinion.

The problem of whether or not formal "pen and paper" examinations are not the best mechanism of assessing educational achievements has sparked a heated debate. While some individuals argue that such exams provide a fair and standardized way to evaluate students, I contend that they have a negative impact on learning as they prioritize memorization over understanding which causes unnecessary stress among pupils.

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Some groups, such as poor people or people from rural area find it difficult to access the university education. Universities should make it especially easy for the students who come from the rural areas get an access to university. To what extent do you agree or disagree.

Low-income families struggle to get adequate education as they lack proper educational funding. So, some people suggest that Universities should prioritize those students, who come up with poor background, helping them access their educational sources easily and for cheaper price. I am totally supportive of the idea and think that colleges should provide more grants for poor students, as well as making their study materials available online as a further encouragement.

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Topic: It is better for college students to live far away from home than live at home with their parents. Do you agree or disagree?

It is argued that living far away from their hometown is a better option for university students than living with family during their academic life. I totally agree with this idea because living independently from their parents has many benefits for young people who are studying at university.

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Overall, the widespread use of the internet has a mostly positive effect on life in today’s world. Do you agree or disagree with the statement?

It is a common viewpoint that advancement in the internet technologies have major benefits on the modern society. To a greater extent, I agree with the notion as to this day the people's lives have been significantly enhanced by the internet. This essay will explore various scenarios of the topic and demonstrate my viewpoint with a logical narration.

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In many professional sports, there is an increase in the number of athletes using banned substances to improve their performance. What are the causes of the phenomenon and what are some of the possible solutions?

Im today’s professional sports, it is increasingly common among athletes to use prohibited substances to enhance their performance. I believe this problem can be inferred from the competitive environment in sports and the holes in testing system, though this can be solved by improving the system while also increasing penalties.

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artists need a certain amount of freedom to develop their creativity, Som people think that artist should have total freedom to express any thoughts and ideas. to what extend you agree or disagree

Artist should not be restricted to enhance innovations. Certain individuals believe that creators should be free to convey their thinking and ideas. I agree with this statement to a greater extend and will give explanation in the following paragraphs.

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Nowadays, distance-learning programs have gained in popularity (those teaching programs that involve the use of written materials, videos, televised lessons and the Internet), but some people argue that courses can never be taken as good as those by attending a college or university in person. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Distance learning programs have gained popularity and many people prefer it. While, some individuals claim that attending in person classes is more beneficial. I agree with the latter view and my reasons will be explained below.

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"Some people think online education is more effective than traditional education. Do you agree or disagree?"

Online education has gained significant popularity in recent years, with many believing it to be more effective than traditional learning. While some argue that virtual education offers flexibility and accessibility, others believe that it lacks personal interaction and discipline. In my opinion, online education is indeed more effective due to its convenience and diverse learning opportunities.

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Some people believe the primary purpose of museums is to entertain people, while others believe their purpose is to educate. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

In recent years, museums purpose in the society has become a widely debated issue. Some claim that the main aim of museums is for educational reasons, whereas others argue that the sole purpose is entertainment. Although there are valid arguments on both sides, as education provides knowledge about history, I strongly support the view that museums should be for entertainment purposes, because it does not only exhibits works of art, but also displays cultural scientific display, which attracts tourists. This essay will discuss both perspectives and explain why i believe in entertainment purposes.

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Some people think young people should be required to have full time education until they are at least 18 years old. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Recently, the topic of the education of the undergraduates has been discussed all over the world, on whether students should continue their education until the age of 18. I believe that this should be a rule in this community for its benefits.

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For many, shopping malls are great places to spend their leisure time and meet others. People, however, in the past mostly visited those when necessary. To what extent do you think this is a negative trend? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Going to shop has always been a great

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Some people believe that we cannot learn anything from the past for our life today, while others believe that history is a valuable source of information to understand Humans life. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

It is argued whether the history is a crucial source of information to comprehend the life or useless information that can impact our lives. Even though the past experiences can not be repeated again in the present day, I believe that it provides the valuable insights to live a more productive life.

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Some people think that government funding for schools should be spent on science subjects rather than on other subjects. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people believe that most of the education budget should be allocated to science field rather than on other fields of study. I vehemently disagree with this thought as I believe all subjects are important.

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In many countries nowadays, consumers can go to a supermarket and buy food produced all over the world. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

Nowadays many people can go to a food market and allow themselves to buy meals which are produced by different countries. The following essay will argue that this approach is a positive development. Firstly, it gives more opportunity for everyone to taste delicious and unfamiliar food from different cultures. Secondly, this way can improve exporting around the world leading to growing of the economy.

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Today, many people do not know their neighbors in large cities. What problems does this cause? What can be done about this?

Modern world has led to the non-acquaintance relationship in neighbourhood. A lach of sense of community can be the main trouble caused by it and the fundamental solution to it is helding community events among them.

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In many countries, paying for things using mobile phone (cellphone) apps is becoming increasingly common.” Does this development have more advantages or more disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

There is a belief that paying without cash via applications on the phone is more common these days. From my point of view, I generally agree with this statement however, there are some drawbacks that we should take into consideration.

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Individual greed and selfishness have been the basis of modern society. Some people think that we must return to older more traditional values such as respect for the elderly people and the local community in order to create a better world to live in. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Modern society has been built upon human greed and selfishness. It is thought that reviving the conventional values of respecting the older generations and the local society is the key to build a better world. I totally agree with this statement, as the proposed changes allow us to maintain stability in the community and enhance the well-being of citizens.

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