IELTS Writing Samples Band 5. Page 224

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5

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Nowadays longer distances are travelled by people to work and study on a daily basis. Some consider it to be a negative development, while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

The human population growth has been experienced by almost all countries since the beginning of 20th century. As a result, residential areas are being developed further from the business district where most offices located. This inherently creates issues such as increased travel time and pollutions. On the other hand, some believe that living in a home further from workplace gives an opportunity to wind down after long hours of hardwork. This essay explains both views of having to travel longer distance to work and study as a routine.

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As countries have developed there has been a trend towards smaller family sizes. Why does this happen? How does this affect society?

Nowadays we notice that the family amount decreasing in developed Countries around the world. So, these Countries now trend towards smaller Sizes of families. Thisthis essay will discuss the reasons why this happens and its effects on society .

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Some people say that the main environmental problem of our time is the loss of particular species of plants and animals. Others say that there are more important environmental problems. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

The environment is created by so many life chains inside it. They create symbiosis between them. Therefore, it is very sensitive if one of it was disrupted. Some people say that the main environmental problem of our time is the loss of particular species of plants and animals. Others say that there is more important environmental problem.

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Millions of dollars are spent on space research every year. Somw people argue that the money should be spent on improving living standards on earth. Do you agree or disagree?

The sheer volume of money is spent on studying space annually. While some underline that the money should be used for improved well-being standards rather than for studying space, I totally disagree because it can bring significant benefits.

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According to certain studies, despite unprecedented growth in the international trade, poor nations have not been able to get the benefits of globalization. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Globalization has indeed transformed international trade, fostering economic growth and development. However, I agree that poorer nations have not fully benefited from it. Despite unprecedented global expansion, several factors hinder these countries from reaping its full rewards.

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Some people say that music is a good way of ringing people of different cultures and ages together to extent do you agree or disagree with this opionion.

Music can be defined as a form of arts which unites people from different backgrounds. To treasure a special moment, often musicians compose a song which dedicated to this event. There are other forms which can represent the unity of culture, such as paintings or speeches. However, melody and lyrics generally deliver a message which is easier to understand compared to other form of arts. Therefore, I agree that music is capable to bring community with diverse cultures together as most human are able to interpret the meaning.

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The most important aim of science should be to improve people's lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

It has been argued that the most important and valuable target of science should be enhancing and completely changing lives of individuals in society, rather than other issues that science try to solve by implementing different techniques. Personally speaking, I wholeheartedly agree with this given idea and my reasons will be explained in the following paragraphs.

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A lot of money is spent on repairing old building. Instead of repairing old building that money should be spent on knocking down old building and building new ones. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

The fast-growing population and development of our countries has created housing problems. As a consequence, in some places the government spend huge amounts of money fixing age buildings in order to use them. On the other hand, some governments knock down the edifications in order to create places for new buildings. In this essay we will discuss why we should spend money on reparations of older buildings and why this is a more affordable and more respectful with our heritage.

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Some people believe that it is good for students to have the same teacher for several years. Others think students benefit more from having new teachers each year. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.

In the past years, there is a concern wheter the same educators should follow their students for more years or not. There is an opinion that believes in the beneficial aspects of this continuity, whereas another one is driven by the opportunities that different pedagogies can offer.

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Some people say that in all levels of education, from primary schools to university, too much time is spent on learning facts and not enough on learning practical skills. Do you agree or disagree ?

Nowadays, there is a discussion about the lack of teaching practical skills in all levels of education, and some people ask for more development of practical skills and less teaching facts. In this essay, we will discuss why is necessary the teaching of hands-on dexterity to improve the developing of the alumni and how this skills will be practical in the future.

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Many people assume that the goal of every country should be to produce more materials and goods. To what extent do you agree or disagree that constantly increasing production is an appropriate goal?

According to some individuals, every country should aim at producing more materials and goods. I completely disagree with this viewpoint because a country should not focus on production of goods aimlessly, without deciding whether these production could be useful or not.

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Some people think that it is more effective for students to study in a group while others believe that it is better for them to study alone.

People have different views about whether or not students should study alone. I hold the opinion that productivity of students while studying in groups will be higher compared to those, who study solo.

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Some people think that there is a great influence of news media on people’s lives and this is a negative development. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your opinion and relevant examples

There is a concern over the negative impact that news media might have on people's lives. This essay will shed light on the reasons behind this opinion and explain why I agree with this position.

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Some people say that to prevent illness and disease, governments should focus more on reducing environmental pollution and housing problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience

Some people argue that the goverment should focus more on eradicate the environmental pollution and housing issues in order to prevent illness and disease. I agree with this noble idea , since if these measurments implemented it has brought huge benefits to the society as well as individuals.

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Film stars and music celebrities may earn a great deal of money and live in luxurious surroundings, but many of them lead unhappy lives. Do you agree? To what extent is this the price they pay for being famous?

Film actors or musicians may gain a tremendous amount of money and great exposures in their career; however, there are great deals that need to pay which leads to their unhappy lives. I agree with this statement because they must maintain their attitude in public with lack of privacy.

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

In the next generation, all vehicles including cars, buses and trucks will be driveless and these kinds of transportation modes will only fulfil by passengers. I believe that it is more beneficials outweigh the disadvantages.

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It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

“Spare the rod, spoil the child” is one of the most popular proverbs that people often quote when talking about educating children in Vietnam. Personally, I completely agree that punishment in general and corporal punishment in particular are essential to make children be aware of and learn the difference between just and unjust right from the beginning of their childhood because of the following reasons.

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The plans below show a harbour in 2000 and how it looks today. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The two pictures compare the current layout of a harbor dubbed Porth with its past arrangement in the year of 2000.

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Some people think that it is the best to save money, for exemple in a bank or savings scheme. Other people feel that money should be spent whenever it is available. Discuss these views and reach on opinion on this debate

According to some individuals, money should be saved in the bank or other savings scheme, while others believe that money should be spent when it is available. I personally believe that although people generally love to spend money when it is available to them, saving money in the bank or saving schemes is necessary.

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Air travel is one of the main reasons for increasing air pollution these days. So restricting air travel is the only way to prevent air pollution. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Is the increasing air pollution caused by air travel? At some point, the only way to put a stop to this is to restrain air travel. In this essay, I will discuss why the restriction of air travel can have a good impact on the environment, but why it can eventually be economically disadvantageous.

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