IELTS Writing Samples Band 5. Page 1936

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5

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Some people believe the range of technology available to individuals today is increasing the gap between poor people and rich people. Others think it is having an opposite effect. Discuss both of these points of view. What is your opinion on that issue?

In present time, with the dissing rate of technology and competition driven by the globalisation of the market it becomes extremely important to decrease the gap between affluent and poor people. There are two schools of thought regarding the effect of technological advancements. There are some folks who believe that the gap between rich and poor people has became widen. While, other masses who think that the gap is decreasing. However I strongly assert with the later view.

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Should education and healthcare be free of charge and funded by the government, or should it be the responsibility of the people to pay for these services?

History and human development have proven that education and healthcare are fundamental human rights and should not be restricted to anyone regardless of financial status. Thus, it is argued that the funding of education and basic healthcare is a responsibility that should be borne by a country’s government. This will be proven by looking at how such an arrangement leads societies to higher standards of living, which in turn leads to greater degrees of productivity per capital.

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The government should not waste money on arts as this money would be better spent on other projects like sanitation or infrastructure. Do you agree with the above statement?

I completely disagree on this topic. I do not think that, the government is wasting money on arts. In fact, I find this as a very good lead from their side. Arts have had a significant importance in human’s life from the evolution of modern man. In this essay I will share my opinion on this topic.

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Many can’t speak or present well in public. Some people think that it is important to speak well in public, so the training should be from school. Do you agree or disagree.

The ability to speak and present in front of the public is an essential skill for people in the twenty-first century. Although some people are afraid to deliver speeches to a large crowd, this fear can be avoided by starting this training from school. This essay will explain why I completely agree that proper training from school is one of the best ways to overcome the phobia of public speaking. There are numerous reasons why individuals should take public speech and presentation training from school. The primary reason is skills that people learn in their early childhood tend to continue in their future. More specifically, confidence is one of the most essential skills which is mandatory to speak in front of the public, and this skill can easily be obtained from school if it would be part of the academic curriculum. For example, when European countries included presentation skills as part of their personality development training, the students started to perform well ...

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In recent years, many small local shops have closed because customers travel to large shopping centers or malls to do their shopping. Is this a positive or a negative development

Shopping becomes a habit for people and more and more people moving to big shopping centers rather than small local shops and thats the reason these small shops are getting closed. In my opinion, this is a negative development, beacuse of the decreasing competition and people associated with small shops are loosing their jobs.

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Some people say that main environmental problem of our time is the loss of particular species of plants and animals. Others say that there are more important environmental problems. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

With increasing concerns about environment, people want to know what is the key issue related to environment. A part of people think that the disappearance of special kinds of trees and animals are the key trouble while other part of them believe that some other serious phenomenon are existing. In my knowledge, I agree that losing plants and animals is extremely dangerous to the earth. However, we should solve other problems such as air pollution and climate change.

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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 views and give your own opinion.

It is believed that information and data are becoming the most useful asset in our modern world. for this reason, some people argue that it is a necessity to share them, while others say that some information should not be shared publicly. In this essay I will explain why I find the latter argument is more correct.

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Fossil fuels (e.g. coals, oil and gas) are the main source of energy for most countries. However, alternative sources of energy (e.g. wind and solar) have been encouraged to be used by some countries. To what extent is this a positive or negative development?

Almost in all countries fossil fuels are the major source for generating energy but some advance countries have plan to replace this limited sources with some sophisticated solution and renewable energy.

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Some people believe that universities should make sport a compulsory module on all degree courses as rates of obesity are getting higher and higher.To what extent do you agree?

Sport has been seen as an alternate way of keeping oneself fit as opposed to visiting fitness centers for many years.

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some people feel that entertainers (e.g. film stars, pop musicians or sports stars) are paid too much money. do you agree or disagree? which other types of job should be highly paid?

There is a belief that exclusive individuals who amuse people by their talents such as movie stars, singers, or sport stars, earn a huge amount of money. I subscribe to the notion that their difficult background which led to this aptitude makes them deserve this amount of income. Nevetheless, there are other paramount job positions needed to be considered for higher salaries.

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The recent popularity of online shopping will result in the end of high street shops. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

With the advent of internet accessibility, more and more people are buying things online. Some believe that shopping online can eliminate the need of high street shops while others believe that it can not. I agree with the latter as people still care for the quality and prefer seeing in hand first and also shopping is seen as a quality time event to spend with others.

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In recent years , many small local shops have closed because customers travel to large shopping centers or malls to do their shopping. Is this a positive or negative development ?

The concept of shopping centers and malls is attracting consumers to a large extent. Thereby affecting the survival of the local stores, thus resulting in their closure. In my opinion, the increase in the number of customers turning towards malls for their purchases is harming small shops existing along the streets of their roots.

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Fewer and fewer people want to become teachers especially in secondary schools. Why this happening and what can be done to tackle this problem?

The fact a lot of people do not want to become teachers has caused serious concerns of the general public, due to its ever increasing negative effects on the education system. Despite the fact that attempts have been undertaken to tackle this issue, there is a stilla lot be done to solve the matter. In the following paragraphs, I intend to highlight its causes and effects, as well as propose some feasible solutions.

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Some people think that national news is very important and we should be up to date with national news. However, some says international news is more important as we should stay up to date with that. Discuss both and give your opinion

Many people argue that global news are extremely significant. However, others believe that local news are more essential and keeping up to date with national news. I think that national news is more important compared to world-wide news.

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In today's societies, young people need more freedom to learn and explore the world on their own. others think that they learn from old people from their experiences and suggestion. Do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, everyone wants liberty because they want to explore their ideas in the world. However other deem that adolescent needs to learn from older people from their experiences and suggestions. This essay highlight that this certainly is a rational approach that needs to be opted.

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Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary schools rather than secondary school. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

In the opinion of few professionals, it is more favourable for kids to start studying foreign language at lower primary schools than the upper primary schools. This essay will go through the merits and the demerits of the statement and will conclude with benefits over the disadvantages. Because the acceptance level of kids is wider than the adults.

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Some people think that work is the most important thing of people’s life. Without the success of career, life become meaningless. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

There is an opinion that work plays the most important role in people's life and life becomes unworthy without achieving the success of career. I partly agree with this viewpoint. Because goals of life make

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Museum & historical sites are visited mainly bt foreign tourists rather than by locals. Why is this happening? What can be done to get locals to visit these places more often?

It is claimed that majority of visitors to archeological sites & history exhibitions belongs from abroad, & not from the same country. This essay shall discuss the main reasons for this phenomenon & also how the natives can be made to visit these places on a frequent basis.

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Last month you had an overseas holiday with some friends where you stayed at their house. They have just sent you some holiday photos. thank them for the holiday and the photos? explain why you didn’t write earlier? invite them to come and stay with you?

Hi John and Laura,

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Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is more important for students to understand ideas and concepts than it is for them to learn facts. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

A child’s brain is analogous to “tabulsa rasa” – an empty slate. It is so because it has to be filled with new experiences. However, it’s important to shape it accurately otherwise it will collapse. Same holds true in the case of the question in debate. As far as I am concerned, I contemplate that instilling ideas and concepts in the minds of a student is essential rather than exposing them to facts. Below I will present the reasons for my standing.

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