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IELTS Writing Samples Band 5

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‘Evaluate the usefulness of Bigelow and La Gaipa’s (1975) work for understanding children’s friendship’.

One of the most prominent exploration about children’s understanding of friendship was conducted by Brian Bigelow and John La Gaipa in the 1970’s. Friendship is seen differently in children especially the younger ones, as they grow older children becomes more complex as well as the meaning of friendship. This essay will first outline Bigelow and La Gaipa (1975) study on understanding children’s friendship. Secondly, it will outline the approach of their study looking at the research method they used. Lastly, it will attempt to evaluate the usefulness of their work and look as well as providing an overview on the influence of culture to children’s relationship of friendship. Finally, it will provide a short summary of the points made and it will attempt to conclude the usefulness of the study.

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Children nowadays spend a great deal of time watching television. However, television cannot replace the book as a learning tool, which is why children are less well‐educated today. To what extent do you agree with this statement?

It is true that television cannot be used for getting knowledge as books, but today's children spend long hours in front of television and that is the reason they are losing interest in the study. I agree with this statement to a large extent and I believe that television distracts students from education, but it cannot be ignored that it helps students to expand their knowledge.

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DESPITE CLEAR WARNING FROM CLIMATE SCIENTIST FEW PEOPLE ARE CHANGING THEIR HABITS WHY IS THIS THE CASE? WAHT CAN BE DONE TO ENCOURAGE PEOPLE TO PROTECT ENVIRONMENT

Most individuals are reluctant to advance their behaviour even though temperature scientists are clearly making them aware. This essay will first explain that it is because people do not feel the direct threat of temperature modification in their lives, and the government need to conduct awaremess program to inspire people to use equipment that run with renewable energy to save the surrounding.

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Student should be encouraged to work part-time. Do you agree or disagree?

Job is one of the most important part in our life. It helps us in finances, create relationships and lots of benefits more. These days, students are often suggested to work part-time job after school. Working part-time job is a not bad choice for students because it has magnificant advantages for our skill improvement.

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Some people say that now we can see films on our phones or tablets and there is no need to go to the cinema. Others say that to be fully enjoyed, films need to be seen in a cinema. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

It is often believed that the true experience of watching movies is by going to theaters. Other people feel that viewing them on devices such as smartphones and tablets are sufficient. There are advantages and disadvantages for both views, however, I view that cinemas are the best method of seeing the motion picture.

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It has been said, "Not all learning takes place in the classroom." Compare and contrast knowledge gained from personal experience with knowledge gained from classroom instruction. In your opinion, which source is more important? Why?

People says that learning doesn’t always be in the classroom and from my own experiences, I have to agree with this statement. Alongside the knowledges we get from joining lectures, many of our wisdoms are from our own personal experiences. Personally, I think they are both in equal role in everyone’s learning career, due to their own pros and cons.

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Some people feel that entertainers (e.g. film stars, pop musicians or sports starts) are paid too much money. Do you agree or disagree? Which other types of job should be highly paid? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Every profession in the world has its own values, some gives enormous amount of money together with fame while others lacks sponsorships and public attentions. This leads to the notions among masses that some celebrities are over paid, while other’s stance is opposite. In my opinion, despite there are many other fields which deserve more money than Entertainers but considering short life cycle of their career, and due to tough competetion, they are paid reasonable amount of money.

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Some people think that it is better for kids to learn with online educational materials, while others believe kids should learn with hard copy/printed educational materials. Discuss both views and give your own opinion

In this modern era, everyone is eager to use technology resources more than before. Either using e-version materials or printed sources for children has been a controversial debate for many years. In my opinion, even though the technology may give a plenty of benefits for us, using copy version is more appropriate for the young.

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Computers are being used more and more in education and so there will soon be no role for the teacher in education

In future the requirement of a teacher would vanish due to excessive utilization of computers in education system. In view of the recent exponential developments in technology sector the information systems have taken over complete control over the conventional means of study. Through the course of this essay I shall bring out various facts in favor of the subject topic.

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As well as making money, businesses also have social responsibilities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Both making money and doing business are like two eyes of a good citizen. I totally agree with the statement but there is a fine silver line between them. Let me explain in detail.

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At the present time, the population of some countries includes a relatively large no. of young adults compared with the no. of older people. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?

In the recent years, world population is rising with increasing number of young people; even though, older people is decreasing . I believe , it would be positive development because older people are less effective for the countries economical progress than young adults.This essay will be explained how the benefit of having more younger people will outweigh the on compared to have older people economically and globally.

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with an increasing population communicating via the internet and text messaging, face to face conversation will be a thing of the past. To what extant do you agree

people had communicated with each other face to face in the past but now people structured with the busy working scenario, moreover they get practice to communicate with the internet such as email, skype, video calls, watsup etc.. , while they do not have chance to meet each other. I totally agree with this statement.

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Some people think that zoos are all cruel and should be closed down. Others, however, believe that zoos can be useful in protecting wild animals. Discuss both opinions and give your own opinion.

Wild animals and zoos are being discussed amongs some people. One of views agree with closing zoos because of their bad structure, whereas they may provide some benefits for them. This essay will handle the two views and include authors' opinion.

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Research indicates that the characteristics we are born with have much more influence on our personality and development than any experiences we may have in our life. Which do you consider to be the major influence?

Nowadays, the debate about the research, which indicated that our genetic features have much more effect on our personality and self-development than any other situation we have been through in our lives, has caused a ruckus among myriads of citizens. Typically supporters will state that genetic characteristics overshadow any experience we may have in our life; however opponents disagree- claiming that situations are what leads our lives and it is not related to the characteristics that we were born with. The question is which is the major influence? This essay will discuss both sides of the coin to put things together and sum it all up at the end.

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International tourism has brought enormous benefits to many places. At the same time, there is concern about its impact on local inhabitants and the environment. Do the disadvantages of international tourism outweigh the advantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

t is undoubtedly true that the tourism industry is booming and cross-country travel is playing a pivotal role in the socio-economic development of these tourist destinations. However, there has been a growing concern about the detrimental effects of the travel industry on the local inhabitants and the natural surroundings. This essay will try to critically analyze the merits and demerits of this intercountry tourism.

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Many universities students use the Internet as their main educational resource. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this practice

Due to the advent of technology, augmenting number of students tend to prefer using the internet, particularly for education purpose. However, while using the internet for academic source is the convenient and fastest way of getting information, it has several drawbacks.

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Nowadays shopping has become a new favorite pastime for young people. What are the reasons for this? should they be encouraged to develop other hobbies?

In the recent years, shopping is the prime hobby for the teenage people. I assume that this may be they are not finding other options which was present in the past.I believe whether or not younger generation should involve themselves productive activities like reading .

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Some people believe that children should study all subjects at school, while others thinks they should only study subjects they are good at or find interesting. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

It is argued that a children should learn all the curriculum subject , whilst other believe that it is better to teach them what they are interested in. In my opinion, I think that a young people should access to all kind of subjects while they can choose particular subject in their later stage of education.

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Some people believe that nowadays we have too many choices. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Nowadays people can choose their professions from various growing opportunities as before there were limited work. Some people want to work and boss/manager, while some people find comfortable to work in their own company. This essay will discuss why this is happening and the negative ramification of being self-employment.

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The quality of health care a person recieves should not depend on bant the size of thier balance. The government is responsible for providing a high level of health care for all citizens.

In modern life, health of people is becoming big problems. I must say again that problem of health depends on government despite the balance. In this case, l personally support this situation due to some relevant reasons. This essay will make on effort to explain some related and consequences of this circumstance.

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