IELTS Writing Samples Band 5. Page 2

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5

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Scientific research should be carried out and controlled by governments rather than private companies. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, a variety of research has significantly spread worldwide, which is conducted by private companies. However, I firmly believe that, countries should shoulder them for their own benefits. In this essay, I will examine the advantages of this topic.

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Some people believe that the increasing use of computers and mobile phones for communications has had a negative effect on young people's reading and writing skills. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, many people believe that ________. While this opinion is popular, I completely disagree/agree with this statement because of several important reasons.

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Some people think that technology making our lives more hectic. We should stop using it to make our lives easier. Do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, as technologies are getting developed quickly day by day, it already become part of our daily life. For instance, we operate a dishwasher, a washing machine, a vacuum, microwave in our household to save an hour and energy. However, it does have disadvantages for society who especially uses gadjets too often. I will talk about them in this essay. Lately, using gadjets became people's daily task. They chat with their friends, relatives, classmates, coworkers atleast two times a day. That indeed saves moment to talk with them online rather than planning and fixing our schedule to meet up.

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Some people accuse that technology making our lives more hectic. Therefore we should make it easier by not using any technology. Do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, as technologies are getting adapted quickly day by day, it already became part of our daily life. For instance, we use dishwasher, washing machine, vacuum, microwave in our household to save time and an energy. However, it does have disadvantages for people who especially uses gadjets too often. I will talk about them in this essay. Lately, using gadjets became people's daily task. They chat with their friends, relatives, classmates, coworkers atleast two times a day. That indeed saves time to talk with them online rather than planning and scheduling our time to meet up.

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More and more business as well as individuals are choosing to communicate either professionally or socially using technology rather than being face-to-face.What is advantages and disadvantages of using technology for communication

Large amount of businesses as well as ordinary people are prefering to communicate using technology over traditional face-to-face meetings. There are plenty of pros of cons of this action. For business representives modern technologies can save the time and also defeat the problem of distance, however in personal life chatting can not replace real life meeting.

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fewer and fewer people today write by hand using a pen or pencil? what are the reasons? Is this a positive or a negative development?

Nowadays, the majority of people prefer typing instead of writing with a pen or pencil. This mainly happens due to the rapid technological advancement. I think this is a negative development because it reduces individual's interest in traditional writing, and increase their dependence on using digital devices.

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Companies use a variety of methods to improve the sales of their products. What are those methods? Which is the most effective method?

Nowadays, companies are using a wide range of strategies to increase the sales of their products. These methods include advertising, discounts, and improving product quality. Among these approaches, I believe that advertising is the most effective method because it helps reaching a larger audience and influence consumer decisions.

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Using a smartphone to make calls, send and receive emails, access the internet, and so on, has become an essential part of many people's lives. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?

In today's world, technology has become an important part of our lives and which has been a game changer in connecting to people and getting alot of work things done at ease.

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The number of elderly people in the world is increasing. What do you think are the positive and negative effects of this trend?

It is observed that many nations all around the world are facing tremendous increase in number of old people. This trend is beneficial because countries would not encounter unemployment and would consist of wiser people who may advise on the functioning of the state. However, it would certainly put an adverse impact on the workforce, and revenue of the state as the authorites would be liable for their well being.

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In Britain, when someone gets old they often go to live in a home with other old people where there are nurses to look after them. Sometimes the government has to pay for this care. Who do you think should pay for this care, the government or the family? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Many elderly people in Britain tend to live in old age homes when they grow old. Some people argue that the government has to pay for their needs, while others believe that it is the responsibility of their families. In my opinion, families should bear the expenses because it is their duty to look after their elderly parents.

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The population of major cities around the world is increasing very fastly. Why is this the case and what measures could be taken to solve this issue.

Large cities are becoming more densely populated at rapidly increasing rates. This happens due to better work opportunites being present in large cities, which comes at the cost of smaller towns decreasing in size. Nations must intervene and aid the economies of smaller cities in order to promote their growth.

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The internet has changed the world. Many people say not for the better. They say that the internet causes problems for both society and individual people. To what extent do you agree.

The internet has a big effect on the world. Many people see the internet as a cause of problems in society and for individual people. I partially agree with this. This essay will provide information to support my opinion.

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Some people believe that schools should focus mainly on academic subjects, such as math and science, because they are essential for students, future success. However, others argue that subjects like art, music, and physical education are equally important for a balanced education. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Many people argue that schools should concentrate mainly on academic educational program because they are essential for future careers, while others believe that creative and physical studies are equally important. In my view, a balanced curriculum that includes both academic and non-academic syllabus is the most effective approach to education.

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Some people believe that positions of high responsibility in a company (such as CEOs or directors) should receive much higher salaries than ordinary employees. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Most CEOs are individuals who work as the head of the company, continuously trying to overhaul it to a more positive side. This sort of personality has to be respected by the whole company, and this is the reason why they earn more. However, directors usually take a higher amount of income than other employees. The point to be taken about this is that not every CEOs are the same - a particular amount seldom carry the name of "Boss", while only a few really participate in the company as "Leader".

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

Online shopping is an integral part of our lives in today's fast-paced world. While it has some downsides such as an increase in fraud and an increase in purchasing unnecessary items, I belive the upsides - time saving and a reduction in carbon emissions - can be far greater.

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Some people think that government funding for schools should be spent on science subjects rather than on other subjects. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Certain individuals are under the belief that scientific subjects should receive a majority of the budget allocated to schools by the government. I strongly disagree, as I believe that all paths students wish to pursue need to be equally encouraged. This can only be achieved by applying comparable spending to all facets of learning involved in school education.

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It is better to go out for a live performance (a show or concert) than stay at home watching TV or using the computer. To what extent do you agree or disagree

Some individuals are under the belief that watching a performance live is a better experience than watching at it at home. While staying at home may be convenient, I agree that the in-person experience is far superior.

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Some people think that social networking sites have a negative impact on both individuals and society. To what extend to you agree or disagree ?

Nowadays, it is a common view that surfing on socal media platforms causes some unfavorable effects on many people and communities. I largely agree with this view because this poses significant threats to people’s health both mentally and physically.

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In some countries criminal trials in law courts are shown on television so that the general public can watch. Do the advantages of allowing this overweigh the disadvantages?

In some nations, the whole public can watch criminal cases in law courts on television. Although this has some advantages, I strongly believe that broadcasting criminal cases on television has negative impacts on people's mental health and decision makers' lives. This disadvantages outweigh the advantages.

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News Stories on TV and in newspapers are very often accompanied by pictures. Some people say that these pictures are more effective than words. What is your opinion about this?

It is often noticed that some people like to read news articles that contains visual images. This is so because images assist in effective information of the news. I strongly agree with this statement because individuals want visual confirmation of the incidents being described in the articles, and visual sights make news interesting.

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