IELTS Writing Samples Band 5. Page 2

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5

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University students should pay the full cost of their studies because a university education benefits individuals rather than society as a whole. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

It is often argued that University education is more beneficial to students than society; therefore, students need to pay full costs for studies. I partly agree with this statement as the education of students will create their career in the future, however, this also has advantages for society as graduates contribute to the country's development.

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Some people think that children should start school sooner while others believe ‎they should not start it before seven. Discuss both views, and give your own ‎opinion

Society is very different today from the past. School is significant for people. It has changed the lives of people for the better. This essay will examine why some people believe that children should start school sooner and why others think they should not start school before seven.

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Some people say that all animals should be protected, and other say that only some animals should be protected. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

In contemporary society, the protection of animals have sparked heated debate as the huge investment and the limited returns. Some people contend that all the animals should be under consideration, while others claim that only a part of them should be chosed to be protected. This essay will examine both the opinion and illustrate why I am in favour of the latter one, reckoning that not all kinds of animals deserve to be protected.

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In a number of countries, some people think it’s necessary to spend large sums of money on constructing new railway lines for very fast trains between cities. Others believe the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

There is an ongoing debate about investing in new railway lines for very fast trains between cities, with some arguing that it can reduce the consumption of fossil fuels and the time people spend on the roads, while others believe that governments should spend on improving existing public transport systems. while investing in developing existing public transport makes life more efficient and convenient in cities, I tend to believe that a balanced approach to fast train railways and improving existing public transport can bring about long-term beneficial outcomes.

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Nowadays, many people drive to work or school instead of walking, cycling or using public transport. Does this trend have more advantages or more disadvantages?

An increasing number of people are commuting by car rather than using more environmentally friendly modes of transportation. Although driving offers convenience and speed, I believe its environmental damage and the health problems of over-reliance on this approach outweigh its disadvantages.

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Television has two roles: to inform and to entertain people. Explain which of these roles you see as more important. To what extent do you think that TV today performs each of these roles in an effective way? Support your point of view with details from your own experiences, observations or reading.

In current modern era, television primarily plays two roles, one is to entertain its viewer, and second is to spread information. I believe that educating general public through critical data and analyses has more significance. However, providing amusement to audience is equally important as well.

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In some countries an increasing number of people are suffering form health problems as a result of eating too much fast food. It is therefore necessary for governments to impose a higher tax on this kind of food. To what extent to you agree or disagree with this opinion?

In many nations, fast food industry gained alot of popularity due to fast pace lifestyle that leads to many health related issues like obesity and diabetes. I disagree with the statement that imposing taxes would help to improve the situation. However, the goverments should aware people to eat healthy, promote exercise and work life balance.

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Now it is easy to apply for and be given a credit card. However, some people experience problems when they are not be able to pay their debts back. In your opinion, do advantages of credit card outweight the disadventages?

It is true that the procedure of obtaining a credit card has become easier, and many people are now using it for their daily transactions. Although some people face difficulties while using it, especially when they are unable to pay their debts on time. I strongly believe that the advantages of credit cards outweigh the disadvantages.

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The media pay too much attention to the lives and relationships of celebrities such as actors, singers or footballers. They should spend more time reporting the lives of ordinary people instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Nowadays, there is a belief that the socail media mainly focus on personal lifes and relationships of celebrities but pay insufficient attention to the stories of ordinary people. In my opinion, I strongly agree that the media pay excessive attention to famous individuals and should instead devote more time to reporting on the lives and experiences of ordinary people.

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Traffic jams are considered one of the major problems that face big cities all around the world. Give the reasons behind this problem and suggest possible solutions to fix the traffice problem.

Society is very different today from the past. Traffic jams are a difficult problem. They have changed the world for the worse. This essay will examine the reasons behind traffic jams and how to repair them.

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Some people believe that money is one of the most important factors in a person's happiness. To what extent do you agree with this?

Money is commonly believed to be an essential reason for human happiness and well-being. To begin with, a society consists that purchasing expensive goods for their surroundings can make them happier. On the other hand, I strongly believe that material things can't help you find a lifelong love that is one of the clues to a good life.

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Creative artists should always be given freedom to express their own ideas (in words, pictures, music or film), in whichever way they wish. There should be no government-imposed restrictions on what they do. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people believe that higher authorities should put no limitations on artistic individual and they should be allowed to exp share their opinions freely through words, songs, movies. I agree to this statement to some extent and will discuss the reasons in the subsequent paragraphs.

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In some countries, most people prefer to rent their homes rather than buying them. Whare are the advantages and disadvantages of renting a home?

In some countries, some people prefer to rent an apartment to live instead of purchasing one. Based on my own experience and my observations, there are some advatages and disadvantages of renting a home.

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Many people think that universities should focus on practical skills rather than theoretical knowledge. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Competition over cooperation has become a controversial issue in contemporary society. While some people maintain that competition plays an essential role in every aspect of life, the opposing view is that cooperation brings more benefits. This essay will discuss both views, and I strongly believe that the later claim is more valid than the former one.

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Some people think that the best way to improve road safety is to get drivers tested each year. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

NOWDAYS, INDIVIDUAL GOT MORE CAUTIOUS REGARDING THE TRAFFIC RULES AND REGULATIONS. SOME PROPLES THOUGHT HAVING DRIVING TEST WILL DECREASE THE INCIDENCE RATE WHEREAS, SOME THOUGHT IT IS TIME CONSUMING PROCESS . IN MY OPINION , IT IS A CONTRADICTORY STATEMENT AS BOTH WILL HAVE EQUAL WEIGHTAGE. ALTHOUGH, I AGREE WITH THIS STATEMENT.

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Human activity have negative effect on plant animal species. Some people think it is too late to do anything. Some people believe that effective act be taken to improve this solution. Discuss both views and your opinion

There is no gainsaying that human behaviors impose a obvious negative effect on plant animal mammals. Some maintain that no action can change this trend, while others claim that it is still not late to alleviate this tendency. This essay will examine both the opinions and provide with my own that it is the time to action and it will make a huge difference.

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In some countries, governments are encouraging industries and businesses to move to regional areas outside the big cities. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?

Nowadays, many countries have become more industrialised than before , and this can have a detrimental impact on the city population. Therefore, economic and business sectors in the city centre are considered to relocate to suburban and rural areas. While there are some drawbacks of this situation, I firmly believe that the benefits of moving them out of the cities are far overwhelming and far outweigh the negative aspects.

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In many countries around the world, rural people are moving to cities, so the population in the countryside is decreasing. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

As the phenomenon of people moving into urban areas, the population in the countryside is decreasing. In my opinion, it is a positive development. There are two reasons, first, children may enjoy well-developed education system in urban cities. Second, the wildlife may get a break from the disturbance of human development.

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In today’s world, people spend a lot of money on appearance because they want to look younger. Why does this happen? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

In contemporary society, people pay more attention to their appearance and would spend a big amount of money in an attempt to look younger. This essay will examine the reasons behind and I personally believe that this is a negative trend.

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In many countries people increasingly talk about money (how much they earn or how much they pay for things in their daily conversations). Why? Is this a positive or negative development?

Recently we have seen increase in day to day to conversations about wealth. Individual often talk about their earnings and spending because money is integral part of life. I believe this phenomenon have substantial merits.

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