IELTS Writing Samples Band 5. Page 2

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5

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In many countries, family members work together in their family business. Do you think family businesses have more advantages than disadvantages?

I do think family owned businesses have more advantages than disadvantages. For businesses ran by family members, the members feel a strong sense of pride for the business and in that regard they are more vested in the positive outcome of the business. Meanwhile if the business has primarly employees running the business, for them it is just a pay-check. The success of failure of the business is not their responsibility. Therefore it may less likely be that a family owned will fail. One may argue however that the family members may not posess the required skill set for a particular job and that may spell disaster for the company. Hence it will be best to outsource the job to more qualified candidates. As true as this may be, the family has the option of choosing a member to be trained to fill specific roles. Another advantage of a family owned business is, the children are exposed to the business from very early in their lives. They are able to experience the inner workings of the c...

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It is important for children, young adults, working people and the retired to have at least one hobby. What's your opinion about this?

I absolutely agree that everyone should have hobbies, at any stage of their life. As “hobby”, I consider any activities tha someone do for pleasure purposes only.

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It is very common for people to change both their habits and their opinions as they get older. Do you agree or disagree?

It is argued that the change in people’s habits and opinions occurs as they get older. In my opinion, I strongly believe that this statement is true because people are constantly expose to external stimulations and strongly affected by this.

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The best way to provide enough homes in large cities is to build tall apartment blocks. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Firstly, tall apartment blocks economize land area since it makes use of its vertical space compared to multiple residential areas which waste a major portion of area, multiple apartments can squeeze in more homes at each floor. Besides, heavily populated cities are rife with locals and expatriates seeking a place to live in a while they go about their business there. By utilising the apartment's geometrical structure, more homes can be provided for them at a cheaper cost.

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Many people nowadays decide not to work for a large company but to become self-employed. What problems might this decision cause? What can they do to solve these problems?

A lot of people now are deciding to be self-employed rather than being in corporate companies. In this essay, I will point out some causes and what they can do about it.

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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, but others think that governments should not allow salaries above a certain level. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

There's an ongoing debate about whether earning extremely high salaries is beneficial for the nation or governments should restrict salaries at a certain level. Although both perspectives have some merit, I believe that allowing people to earn immensely higher salaries is more profitable for the country, as it can motivate them to work for their country and makes people feel that their efforts are properly rewarded.

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Some people say that travel helps us to appreciate other cultures. How true is this statement? Do you think that people who travel a lot appreciate other cultures more than those who stay at home? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience.

There has been a saying that travelling helps in appreciating other cultures. Individuals who travel, get alot of experience through people and culture. Travelling itself teaches many lessons. In this essay , we will be discussing how travel helps us to accept and appreciate other cultures.

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Some people think that university students should not be given exams, and instead should receive a score based on their performance throughout the academic term. Others believe that exams are necessary for learning and discipline, and should always be taken by students at the end of a semester. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

There are various amounts of ways a university student is accessed throughout the course of a school year. Most curriculums have the students take a final exam at the end of a semester that tests the students' core understanding of a given topic, it usually takes up 30% of their final grade. The remaining 70% is commonly dictated by the students' performance throughout the semester with homework, assignments, projects, and attendance being the measurable criteria. People are split on whether a single final exam that takes up almost one-third of the final grade is truly neccessary and that overall performance over the course of the semester should be more valued. I believe both opinions on the matter come with their own flaws, but with improvement , they work well together to access a student's performance.

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Some people believe that school students should be required to wear uniforms. Others believe that students should be free to choose what they wear. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

There are different opinions about whether students should be required to wear school uniforms. While some people believe that students should have the freedom to choose their own clothes, I believe that school uniforms are more beneficial because they promote equality and create a sense of school identity.

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Nowadays, most people try to balance between work and other parts of their lives. Unfortunately, not many achieve this balance. What are the problems with this? Suggest some solutions to solve the problem

In today’s fast-paced society, work-life balance has become an increasingly urgent concern. This essay will examine the primary causes of work-life imbalance and propose feasible strategies to address the issue effectively.

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Child obesity is common nowadays. Give the problems and solutions.

Obesity is very common nowadays. Obesity has a tremendous impact on children. It has changed the way children live. This essay will explain the reasons for child obesity and solutions to help them get rid of it.

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Some people do not like changes and prefer to do things they are good at, while other people like taking risks and trying new things. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion

There is no denying the fact that change has povital role in our lives. While it is a commonly held belief that staying on the same lifestyle is the perfect way of living, there is also an argument that trying new things is a necessity of living. This essay will analyse this topic from both points of view and express my opinion.

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Doctors should be responsible for educating their patients about how to improve their health. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Some people say material possessions are very useful in bringing us happiness, but others argue that they are useless in terms of providing happiness. Discuss both views and give your opinion

Material possessions play a significant role in modern life, leading to an ongoing debate over whether tangible goods genuinely contribute to human happiness. While some individuals believe that material wealth cannot provide true fulfillment, I personally believe that physical possessions bring substantial comfort and joy to people's lives.

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People are reading fewer books than ever before What are the causes of this? What measures can be taken to address it?

Nowadays, the majority of people are reading fewer books than they ever did. Many believe it is due to the evolution of technology, which is the main cause of this. Secondly, digital entertainment services are more pleasing to them. To address these issues, institutions should assign a reward system to encourage more students to read books, and they could assign entertaining material like comic books to build a reading habit.

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Some people believe that governments should spend more money on public transport, while others think that building more roads is the best way to reduce traffic congestion. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Road congestion has gradually become a serious concern in many cities. While many believe that governments should invest their funds in public transport, others advocate for road construction for reducing heavy traffics. I am of the opinion that a balanced approach that support both public transportation and building more roads may be more effective.

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Around the world, many adults are working from home, and more children are beginning to study from home because technology has become cheaper and more accessible. Do you think this is a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

In the twenty-first century, advances in technology enabled people to work and study remotely. I believe that this change has numerous benefits that outweigh drawbacks, since the convenience combined with accessibility of e-learning and building an online career can not be overlooked.

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Studies suggest that many teenagers these days prefer socialising online to meeting one another in person. Why do you think this is the case? What measures could be taken to encourage teenagers to spend more time meeting one another in person? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Do not write your real name and surname or email address in your answer.

Researches demonstrated that a lot of young people nowadays are more likely to socialise through social platforms than meeting others in person, this is one of the results of living in a technology based society were anonymity given by social medias allows adolescents to communicate with others without necessarily showing themselves but this could be avoided if their parents and close adults prioritised human interactions to social ones starting from early ages.

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

Giving mobile phones to children is thought to be positive , while others think this access should be denied. In this essay I will discuss both views and give my opinion at end.

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Some people think that historical sites should be completely closed tothe public.Others,however,believe that it is important for the public tovisit these sites. Discuss both views and give your opinion

In the modern era, the topic of cultural conservation has sparked considerable debate, with persuasive arguments on both sides. Some people hold the notion that historical relics should be fully opened to everyone, whereas others do not, maintaining that it is essential to protect these sites, so these sites ought to be closed to the public. After weighing these viewpoints, I am more inclined to support the former.

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