IELTS Writing Samples Band 5. Page 217

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5

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It is important for people to take risks, both in their professional lives and their personal lives.

Life is full of unexpected events, and some may need more courage to overcome. It is claimed that taking risks is essential for people's working and personal lives. Personally, the advatages of doing this are there more when compared to some drawbacks that may be experieced in life. The positives of taking risks are to be deliberated.

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Some people say that what children watch influences their behaviour. Others believe the amount of time they spend on television influences their be haviour most. Discuss both vie ws and give your opinion.

There are opposite ideas about the negative effects of watching TV on children's behaviour. Some people believe that they can much more influenced by the content of TV programs, while others are of the opinion that the amount of time they have been spent is more significant. I completely agree with the former.

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In many countries around the world , young people decide to leave their parents home once they finish school. They start living on their own or sharing a home with friends. Is this a positive or a negative development?

Nowadays the trend of leaving their parent's home to live on their own or with friends after completion of the school is increasing. In my opinion, this is a negative development because this might bring misunderstanding between the family members and it could be arduous to live alone.

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Some people think that the internet makes a person more sociable, while others think it makes a person less sociable. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Some people argue that the internet makes people more sociable, while others do not think so. Instead, it makes people less sociable. On one side, people can socialize with many humans around the world without border restrictions. On the other hand, it is totally true that internet have made people withdrawn themselves from society. In my opinion, I agree with the second statement.

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Some people believe that time spent on television and computer games can be valuable for children. Others believe this has negative effects on a child. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Few people support the fact that the time spent on computer and television is a waste of time whereas others view the situation oppositely. I will discuss both views alongwith my opinion in the impending paragraphs.

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Many people work long hours, leaving very little time for leisure activities. Does this situation have more advantages or more disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience

It is argued that many workers decide to neglect the importance of leisure time, and spend most of their day at work. Although this will help them gain professtional advancement, I believe that the drawbacks more than the advantages because this will impact a worker's health.

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

Most of the museums are needed to pay when visiting, however recently free number of has raised. There are great advantages and some of the disadvantages of costless museums. Museums can attract people attention and create equal opportunity for everyone to visit. On the other hand it can be difficult to earn money for museums. In this essay pros will be outweighted to cons.

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In many countries, the government prioritises economic growth above all other concerns. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this.

The governments of many countries have been prioritizing growth in economy over any other concerns. This strategy has some advantages and disadvantages, and this essay discusses both.

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In many countries, people are now living longer than ever before. Some people say an ageing population creates problems for governments. Other people think there are benefits if society has more elderly people. To what extent do the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages?

It goes without saying that we live in an age and decade when human beings livelihood enhances via huge improvements in healthcare system, as well as other environmental changes. There is still huge dichotomy among society members, someone convinced that there are huge beneficial consequences for society, while other people think that detrimental ramifications of living longer tip the scales overwhelmingly. Personally, I advocating to this case that all human beings should live longer and gain satisfaction of every moment of life.

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The average standard of people's health is likely to be lower in the future than it is now. 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.

Many people have an opinion that as time progresses, the average standard of an individual's health will deteriorate in comparison to what it is now. This essay aims to substantiate this assertion.

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Some people prefer to spend their lives doing the same thing and avoiding change. Others, however, think that change is always a good thing. Discuss bot these views and give your opinion.

There are competing views on whether to welcome change or avoide it. Althought to some people having a stable routine is safe alternative. I believe in change because through risk I will gain a wide range of experience which will lead to fosters growth and present new opportunities.

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In many cities, an increasing number of people do not know their neighbors and there is a lack of a sense of community. What are the causes of this problem? How can it be solved?

Nowadays, many of us are living in metropolitan cities and It has seen that people do not know, who is living next door to them. This is clearly a lapse of social intimacy that we had in the past. This essay will try to delve with the causes and solution of the mentioned issue.

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Home Schooling has become very popular in recent years. However, most people still believe that attending schools is the best way to obtain formal education. What are the advantages and disadvantages of home-schooling?

Nowadays, schooling at home is widespread. Still, many individuals consider schools as the best way to pursue education. This essay will discuss the benefits and drawbacks of homeschooling.

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Students generally prefer to choose the period they are supposed to study and the period they are free to have fun. They should be allowed to do their time management. Do you agree or disagree?

The research of time management as soft skills is constantly on the rise. Even students seek independecy and want organize their studies and free time as they desire. It is disagreed that students should be allowed to fully control their agenda because of their lack of discipline and only desire to have fun. Analysing that young people are terrible timekeepers and that they predilige entertainment at education will prove this.

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Some say sports facilities are important and they promote healthy lifestyles while others believe they have only a small impact on individuals. What is your opinion? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

Water supply is a vital part of human survival and there is an increasing demand for fresh water all across the globe. Humans are using more and more fresh water and that has made fresh water demand a global problem. I am going to address some causes for the increased demand for fresh water and give some advice to solve that problem.

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More and more people want to buy famous brands ofclothes, carsand other items. What are the reasons? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

In today world with dominance of capitalism, many people buy more items than before, particularly luxury one such as brand name clothes and cars. In this essay, the reasons behind this situation will be discussed in detail and examine whether this can has positive or negative consequences.

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Some people think that media have the right to publish details of people's private lives, while others think it should be controlled. Discuss both views.

In the media companies reporters and journalists always want to have information about celebrities' lives, However, influencers think it's not right for them to be filmed or their stories published on the news. In this essay, I'm going to discuss both views.

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All education and healthcare should be funded by the government and free for everyone. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

There are a plethora of countries in the world and of course they all are not the same. Different countries have their own diverse governments, therefore people seeing another country’s living conditions, want to have such rights and abilities. Because of this some individuals think that governments should provide citizens medical help and education for free. Personally I fully agree with this statement.

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In some countries there are more young people choosing to enrol in work-based training instead of attending university. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?

It is increasingly observed that taking a job right away from high school graduation is more preferable than enrolling in university courses. While I acknowledge that

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Some people think that newspapers are the best way to get news. However, others believe that they can get news better through other media platforms. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

With technological advancements in recent decades, other means to follow the news have been made available for us. Some people believe that the best way to be informed about news (and what is happening in/around the world) is through newspapers / through the physical, paper-based newspaper. On the other side, we have individuals/those who think other media (platforms) is better / is the better choice (in staying up-to-date with the current affairs). I agree with the latter idea(, and I have some reasons to support my opinion).

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