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IELTS Writing Samples Band 5

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Using computers everyday can have more negative than positive effects on young children. Do you agree or disagree.

Children start spending a lot of their time behind the computer screen from a very early age. Although using computers enhance academic growth and critical thinking ; however I am of the opinion that young children operating computer on a daily basis does more harm than good.

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Some people think that introducing new technology can improve people's quality of life in the developing countries. However, others believe that free education should be offered. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Education and technology are instruments for accelerating development in the developing countries. The issue of debate is whether new technology should be provided in developing countries or free education should be offered. I believe that a combination of education and technology has to be given.

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government should spend money on railways rather than roads. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Safe, fast transportation, improved means of communication are two key elements for the steady progress of any country. Every government intends to spend money safe, fast, cheap and environment friendly ways of commuting for it's citizen to commute around.Whenever, the question arises about whether a government should invest more on the railway or the roads, people seem to have divided opinion, while i personally agree with the idea of the goverments focusing more on railway system.

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Competitiveness among high school students should be encouraged. Do you agree or disagree?

These days, many schools are increasing competitions and exams to enhance educational and non-educational interest in their students. I agree with this positive action for the pupil’s bright future.

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Some people think that teenagers who commit crimes should be treated the same way as adult criminals. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Committing crimes can make a person end up in prison as a criminal. Person of any age who commits a crime is a criminal. However, people who insist on treating a teenage criminal same way as an adult is treated, I strongly deny this statement as, the teens can be sent to Rehabilitation Centres, giving them a second chance to rectify their mistakes and live normal life again.

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Competitiveness amoung high school students should be encouraged. Do you agree or disagree?

These days, many schools are increasing competition and exams to enhance educational and non-educational interest in their students. I agree with the positive actions for pupil’s bright future.

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Most of the people in older time used to stay in the same place. Now many people keep changing places and move to various places during their life time. What Are the reasons for this? Do u think that it is a positive or a negative development?

It cannot be denied that millennial nowadays prefer relocating time to time as compared to old generation. I strongly feel it’s a positive trend as major driving force behind this event is observed to be the change in environment and, to seek new opportunities in education or professional field.

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When a country develops its technology, the traditional skills and ways of life die out. It is pointless to try and keep them alive. To what extent you agree or disagree with the statement? You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your argument with examples and relevant evidence.

Is technology making our lives easier? In recent years technological revolution has brought about many changes in our lifestyles in such a way that most jobs depend on a piece of modern equipment . It has been argued that it is useless to try cling on to the traditional ways of life.There is no doubt in my mind that when a country progress in technology changes comes along instantly and it would be a error if its benefits were rejected.

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Some people prefer to shop for food in super market other people prefer to their food shopping online. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience .

Now a days many super markets have started to deliever food online at home. Many people choose to buy online while others are still believe to shop traditionally by visiting at a place.This eassy will discuss why online shopping of grocery is advantageous but why traditional shopping shall be preferential.

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Topic 4: Universities should accept equal numbers of male and female study in every subject. Do you agree or disagree。

Education is the right to every individual. It is considered by many that institutions should consider a balanced ratio of men and women to be admitted in every course. From my point of view , I oppose this as admissions should given purely on merit bases and certain professions are gender specific.

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many museums charge for admission while others are free. do you think the advantages of charging people for admission to museum outweigh the disadvantages?

Museums are educational places which are beneficial for the people and the societies. Now a days, many museum charge fee for entrance into the museum. I know it can have negetive impact on the people but, its pros are far more than its cons.

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Some people think that parents should teach children how to be good members of the society. Others, however, believe that school is the place to learn this. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

A good society is made by people who behave with good manners with each other. Now, some people are of the view that teachers should teach these basic etiquettes. While others are of the belief that parents are responsible for it. In my opinion, a child should learn it both in his home and school. This essay will discuss both view points.

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More and more qualified people are moving from poor to rich countries to fill vacancies in specialist areas like engineering, computing and medicine. Some people believe that by encouraging the movement of such people, rich countries are stealing from poor countries. Others feel that this is only part of the natural movement of workers around the world. Do you agree or disagree?

The so-called ‘brain drain’ from poor to rich countries is now robbing poorer countries of essential personnel like doctors, nurses, engineers, and the trend is set to continue, if not to getworse. I will try to discuss both views on the issue and present my opinion. Some people say this movement of people around the world is not a new phenomenon.

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Due to the development and rapid expansion of supermarkets, many small local businesses are unable to compete. Some people think that the closure of local business will bring about the death of local communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree

Supermarkets have completely changed the traditional style of shopping daily life items and their number is growing at a rapid pace. Some people hold the narrative that this competition started by supermarkets will force many local and independent retailers to close their businesses which could affect the livelihood of local communities. In my opinion, this is a misplaced view, as supermarkets provide job opportunities and help the local community economically as well as socially.

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

Nowadays, people are happy to go to large shopping complexes to buy the goods they need, because of which small mom and pop stores are losing the business and closing down. These small local shops couldn’t compete with the corporate giants in matching the customer expectations. I believe it is a positive development, because the customers are real beneficiaries at the end.

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It is often said that government spends too much money on projects to protect wildlife, while there are other problems that are more important? Do you agree or disagree?

People often debate on the protection of extinct animals and on the other hand they also debate on the amount of money spent by the government to protect wildlife. This is a type of hypocrasy that demonstrates how the people question the government even after doing well. The public is hardly concerned about the costs which are indulge in such projects.

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Some people think that environmental problems should be solved on a global scale while others believe it is better to deal with them nationally. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

The debate on how to tackle environmental problems is raging in the recent times, due to the upcoming Paris summit of world leaders. Scientists, politicians and common citizens are voicing their opinions regarding this, which fit in a wide spectrum. However, there is one area which is taking center stage given the political color of the Paris meetings. It is, whether to tackle the issue nationally or globally.

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Some people argue that capital punishment is good for a country. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some individuals say that the death sentence to a criminal is good for the country. I completely agree with the argument and I believe the capital punishment can work as a deterrent to many dreaded criminals. The countries with a strict law enforcement will have a less crime rate and a stable society when compared to others.

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Differences between countries become less evident each year. Nowadays, all over the world people share the same fashions, advertising, brands, eating habits and TV channels. Do the disadvantages of this trend outweigh the advantages?

It is true that many aspects of culture are becoming increasingly similar throughout the world. Although this trend has some benefits, I would argue that there are more drawbacks

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The development of tourism contributed to English becoming the most prominent language in the world. Some people think this will lead to English becoming the only language to be spoken globally. What are the advantages and disadvantages to having one language in the world?

Essay It is thought by some people that English, which is now the most widely spoken language in the world, may one day predominate over all other languages and result in their eventual disappearance. Having one language would certainly aid understanding and economic growth but there will also be some drawbacks. One evident benefit to having one global language is that it would enable greater understanding between countries. In other words, if everyone spoke one language, there would be complete understanding between not only countries but all people throughout the world which would promote learning, the flow of information and ideas. Another reason that one language would be advantageous is that it would help economic growth. With all people speaking the same language, there will be less barriers and therefore trade would flourish between countries, resulting in a healthier world economy. On the other hand, there are obvious disadvantages to having only one ...

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