IELTS Writing Samples Band 5. Page 1992

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5

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These days, it seems that an increasing number of people are leaving rural areas to live in the city. Discuss some of the effects of rural depopulation (migration from the country to the city) and suggest some ways on which this trend could be reversed. Use your own experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant experiences.

As a direct consequence of globalization, metropolitan areas have become highly populated and these large cities are becoming homes for an escalated number of people from regional towns. A segment of the society argues that such an increase of migration of people from rural areas to developed cities can bring detrimental effects to these underdeveloped cities and prudent measures need to be taken in order to curb this alarming trend.

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Deforestation cause by human activity is happening in many parts of the world, with serious results for the environment. What do you think can be done to solve the problem?

With the increasing demands of land, wood fuel and housing buildings, the rapid cutting down of trees by humans has lead to clearing of forests in different parts of the globe, and it is further destructing the natural environment by increasing pollution and degrading the soil. However, this serious problem could be solved by creating awareness amongst people, increasing the forest cover and creating new forests.

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Many governments think that economic progress is their most important goal. Some people, however, think that other types of progress are equally important for a country. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

Policymakers have long sought ways in which to progress of a country more beneficial to its citizens. While management bodies consider wealth as the basic goal to achieve, some people emphasize that the other types of progress are also important in the same manner. This essay will discuss both of these views and show how economical progress benefits society and why it is necessary to take other measures of advancements, especially in technology and medicine, for a better society.

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At the present time, the population of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults,compared with the number of older people. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?

Nowadays the main objective of sports industry is to make money. And many sportsmen are following the same path in addition to becoming famous. While I believe young people might perceive the message in the negative side, I also think this attitude has consequences in sports in general.

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Because the modern technology, it is no longer necessary for people to learn handwriting skill, but others believe that handwriting is still an important skill. Discuss both and give your opinion base on your experience.

Technology advancement has taken an edge over in many fields. Some people believe that it is due to the increase in technology, certain skills like handwriting should be neglected whereas others portray handwriting to be a vital skill. However, I strongly believe that it is no longer necessary for people to expertise in handwriting.

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Some universities now offer their courses on the Internet so that people can study online. Is this a positive or negative development?

The process of acquiring knowledge over the internet is known as online study. The online study not only provides education but also saves much time. Therefore, I am strongly agree that the benefits of online study are more significant than its drawbacks. (42)

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Nowadays many students live with their familes while others go to another city to study at a university. Discuss advantages and disadvantages of both scenarios. Include relevant examples in your answer.

In todays era studying to a university makesome students live in other place while many ofthe learner remain to live with theirfamilies. Support from the family mbers and development of responsibility are the advantages, while the drawbacks are increase in dependency and distance.This will be furtherelaborated in this essay.

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Some universities now offer their courses on the Internet so that people can study online. Is this a positive or negative development?

The process of acquiring knowledge over the internet is known as online study. Therefore, I am strongly agree that the benefits of online study are more significant than its drawbacks. (48)

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Buying things on the Internet, such as books, air tickets and groceries, is becoming more and more popular. Do the advantages of shopping in this way outweigh the disadvantages?

The process of buying goods over the internet is known as online shopping. The online shopping is not only provides goods or services at home but also save much time. Therefore, I am strongly agree that the benefits of online shopping are more significant than its drawbacks. (47)

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We often hear that new technology presents a threat to our traditions. In what ways however can new technology help maintain our traditions?

It is true that often new invention in the world of technology create some problems towards individual cultures and values. However, there are multifold way when technology help people to save and maintain their traditions.

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Some people think that a person improves their intellectual skills more when doing group activities.to what extend do you agree

Significance of group level cognition in improvising brilliance of an individual is renowned for ages. I completely agree with this notion as it enhancing the chance of socialization and maximise the consolidated calibers which in turn advances essential skills of individuals.

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some parents think it is good to give their children mobile phones, while others disagree. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

Over the last few years, Technology has developed very rapidly. While some parents think it is good to give their children mobile phones and others argue that this may effect their children's life. In this essay I will discuss some of the benefits associated with, Children using the mobile phones. However, it is important to consider the drawbacks too.

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The Internet has dramatically altered our lives over the past few decades. Although some of these changes have been negative, the overall effect of this technology has been positive. What are your opinions on this?

The Internet has brought significant changes to our lives in recent years. Yet, there remains some disagreement as to whether the overall effect of this technology has been positive or negative.While there are certainly valid arguments to the contrary, I personally believe that the benefits of the Internet far outweigh its drawbacks. These benefits are twofold.

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Human society has made great technological progress in the last hundred years. Some people think this also has negative effects on our life. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Most people will agree that the improvement of people’s living standard owes to technological advancement. However, there are some people who argue that this development has also brought about unwanted problems that affect human life negatively. I partially agree with this opinion because the positive effects of technological development far outweigh its drawbacks.

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In many countries, a small number of people earn extremely high salaries. Some people believe that this is good for the country others think that government should not allow salaries above a certain level. Discuss both views and give your own opinion

The debate on how much wages people should get has been left undecided. It is often considered by some that a minute population of diverse nations receive outrageous wages which is thought to be okay for the nation. However, some people feel that the government of a country should set a benchmark and not permit salaries beyond a particular level. In my own opinion, I believe that setting a limit to salaries is beneficial to the country as it will help control the economy.

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in some countries children under 16 are not allowed to leave school by law and get full time work. is this a good or bad thing?

Nowadays, in certain countries have laws from leaving school before attaining certain age of 16 as well as to enter into the workforce. In my opinion, this is a positive development of the country, because children are the building block of development of a country.

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Some people think that government should spend as much money as possible on developing or buying computer technology. Other people disagree and think that this money should be spent on more basic needs. Which one of these opinions do you agree with?

Some people think that government should spend as much money as possible on developing or buying computer technology. Other people disagree and think that this money should be spent on more basic needs. Which one of these opinions do you agree with?

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What measures can governments take to discourage people from using their cars?

By no means cars revolutionized our lives, giving us freedom and making the world smaller. But this revolution has a dark side which is excessive traffic congestion, among others, in cities. It’s fair to say that the average speed on the streets of London nowadays is comparable to the one in the 1920’s. Definitely roads of our cities became nothing more than one bit traffic jam. In this essay I would like to analyse how governments can tackle this problem, what means can be used to unclog our towns and how to discourage citizens from using their vehicles. Just for the sake of honesty, I believe that the majority of local authorities are aware of such a problem and already started implementing reasonable solutions.

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Each year, the crime rate increases. What do you think are the causes of crime? How can we deal with those causes?

In the last few years, we have seen a drastic escalation in crimes, year on year this rate has been incremental. The factors causing the rise are gender disorientation and money, to curtail the crime people should focus on working hard and should be taught to behave in company of a female. This essay will elaborate the reasons of such an increase and would suggest some solutions.

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•The television is good for you. •Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of watching television.

Over 10 years back the most significant developement is the Television also known as TV, is prefered by most of us .Although many people feels that the TV is addicting and time consuming,while many argues that the Television is useful to improve once knowledge and make everyone updated with informations.In my opinion Telivision has lot of advantages that will outweighs all the disadvantages.

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