IELTS Writing Samples Band 5. Page 2

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5

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Crime appears to be rising in most countries in the world, especially among young people. Identify the possible causes of this trend, and propose some solutions you think would be effective.

It has been observed that crime rates among youngsters have been rapidly increasing around the world. The causes of this situation seem to be focused on the carelessness of government officials and the general public and a number of solutions also appear to be possible.

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Modern lifestyles are completely different from the way people lived in the past. Some people think the changes have been postitive, while others believe they have been negative. Discuss both these points of view and give your opinion.

In recent decades, the way people live has changed significantly compared to previous generations. While some people believe these changes have brought numerous benefits, others argue that they have had negative effects. Although current people have a sedentary lifestyle and health problems, and stress increases, better health care and communication have improved.

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The use of corporal punishment (physically hitting students) in schools is in decline, yet it should be used to improve behavior. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer, and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

In recent years, the use of corporal punishment (physically hitting students) in schools has been declining, however, some groups of people argue that it should be used to enhance behaviour. I strongly disagree that teacher used to educate their students like that as well. In this essay, reasons and examples based on my experience will be given in detail.

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Many manufactured food and drink products contain high levels of sugar, which causes many health problems. Sugary products should be made more expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Nowadays, many manufactured foods and drinks contain a lot of sugar, which causes many health problems. Some people believe that making these products more expensive is the best way to reduce sugar consumption. I part agree with this option because higher prices make consumers buy fewer sweets, but it is not enough.

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Modern lifestyles are completely different from the way people lived in the past. Some people think the changes have been postitive, while others believe they have been negative. Discuss both these points of view and give your opinion.

There is no denying the fact that modern lifestyles are more advanced than the past ones. While it is a commonly held belief that these modern developments had a positive impact on new lifestyles. There is also an argument that these changes are negative. This essay will discuss this topic from both points of view and express my opinion.

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Some people say that high school programmes should include compulsory unpaid community service (for example coaching sports to younger children, helping to improve the neighbourhood, or volunteering for a charity). To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

It is widely acknowledged that volunteering in public services has a great impact on adolescent's development. While others believe that school's curriculum ought to have an integration with mandotary volunteering jobs without being paid,others think that this creates difficult times and pressure for adolescents. I firmly agree that charity orgranizations dont have enough money to offer a full-time paid job to a person and children can acquire significant skills that will be required for them in the future.

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Topic 1: Young adults are now choosing to wait until later in life, often until they are in their 30s, to settle down and get married. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?

Late marriages are becoming the matter of concern for the society because young generations prefer to wait until they settled down and often seen to not married at all. This change has both negative and positive which I will discuss in this essay.

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The internet has changed the world. It has been a big part of society. Give the advantages and disadvantages of the internet.

The internet has changed the world and how people live. The Internet is a double-edged invention. There are many positives but at the same time there are some concerns. This essay will examine the advantages and disadvantages of the internet.

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Houses are essential for people. Some argue that governments should offer free houses for people who can not afford to pay for it. Do you agree or disagree with the statement.

Is the government supposed to offer free houses for people in need, it depends on the case or family in need of the house, however in general yes I do agree.

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Some people believe that university students should pay the full cost of their studies because university education only benefits those students, not the whole of society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

The issue of who should pay for university ducation, students or the state, is a much discussed topic and has featured in US presidential elections. It is often true that students gain a lot from a university education in terms of improved career prospects and life opportunities. However, I disagree that they are the only beneficiary and believe that the costs should be shared.

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Disparities in healthcare access are a major concern. What factors contribute to these disparities, and what steps can governments take to ensure equitable healthcare for all citizens?

In today’s modern society, disparities in healthcare access have become a major concern in many countries. This essay will discuss the main causes of this issue and suggest some effective solutions.

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

In this modern world, people would purchase their needs from huge shopping malls rather then small local shops beacause shopping malls offer a vareity of merchandises and mixed prices on the products. Some goods are listed with a fair price and some of them are a bit expensive. This phenomenon has caused some local shops to close their businesses since they cannot compete large shopping centres.

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When we meet someone for the first time, we generally decide very quickly what kind of person we think they are and if we like them or not. Is this a good thing or a bad thing?

It is quite normal that many people have their first interaction and leave their impression on individuals. It is largely debated that reaching a swift conclusion about someone's personality on initial stage is a right or a wrong verdict. I firmly stand with the point of view that the earliest meeting or discussion can not be the basis of judging a person.

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The world of work is changing rapidly. Working conditions today are not the same as before and people no longer rely on taking one job for life. Describe the possible causes and give suggestion on how people should prepare for work in the future.

As time passed, workplaces continued to change, but nowdays its evolving at a pace that it is becoming tough for public to sustain themselves in their existing jobs or guarantee similar working conditions till retirement. This is the direct consequence of the recent growth in sectors like technology and artificial intelligence, which led to advancements at speeds never experienced before. This essay will discuss how , despite such developments, one can prepare oneself for work.

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The world of work is changing rapidly and people cannot depend on the same job or the same conditions of work for life. Discuss the possible causes for these changes and give your suggestions on how people should prepare for work

As time passed, workplaces continued to change, but nowdays its evolving at a pace that it is becoming tough for people to sustain themselves on their existing jobs or guarantee similar working conditions till retirement. This is the direct consequence of the recent growth in sectors like technology and artifical intelligence, which led to advancements at speeds never experienced before. This essay will dicuss how despite of such developments one can prepare himself for work.

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Sports today is turning into a business and there are companies involved that sponsors sports with ever growing prize money for the sportsmen as a part of their advertising. Some people agree to this because it has a good effect on the world of sports, other disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Nowadays, it is a common phenomenon to encounter advertisements during sports. It is frequently debated whether companies should promote their products through international matches or if advertising and businesses involvement in sports has an adverse effect on society. While I acknowledge its adverse effects, I firmly believe that companies' involvement in sports and product placement is essential because it yields far greater long-term benefits for the athletes.

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Differences between countries are becoming less evident. Nowadays people are watching the same films, fashion, brands, advertisements and TV channels. To what extent do the disadvantages of this outweigh the advantages?

Globalization is erasing borders and differences among the countries. The same content is displayed everywhere in the world. Moreover, rapid technological advancements made any information accessible. Although these changes in the world grow the countries closer regardless of the distance, borders and differences, I believe that it carries negative impacts like crisis in cultural identity and that far outweighs any possible advantage.

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The government should spend more money supporting the arts, while others think funding should go on healthcare and education. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

There are ongoing heated debates revolving around the importance of arts for society. It is considered by some that the government’s budget should be allocated towards preserving cultural entities rather than on healthcare and education sectors. While cultural and historical enrichment is integral part of any culture and nation, this essay supports the idea that majority of the investments should be directed upon education and healthcare.

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Differences between countries are becoming less evident. Nowadays people are watching the same films, fashion, brands, advertisements and TV channels. To what extent do the disadvantages of this outweigh the advantages?

These days, the world is connected togather more than ever. Advancment in technologies, such as Internet, and streaming applications such as Netflix and Amazon provided a way for people to have access to contents from all over the world. This connection enabled a network for people to share their ideas, and lead to trending for certain films, fashion, and even brands. These trends are affecting the people's choices to the point that the differences between various cultures are fading.

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In the future all cars, busses, and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages?

Due to the rapid growth in the artificial intelligence and its applications, there are lots of new technologies introduced aiming to increase the quality of peoples life by changing their daily routines. One of these technologies is driverless vehicles; these cars operate using a software trained to process the images of the enviroment, and act based on its observations. Nowadays, they are only available in a few locations and only for the taxis or personal cars, but it is predicted that in less than five years, they will be used for all means of transportation such as cars, buses, and trucks.

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