IELTS Writing Samples Band 5. Page 23

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5

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Water is a natural resource that should be free. The government should ban the sale of bottled water. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people believe that the sale of water should be banned by government because the clean water should be accessible to everybody. Although they say that bottled water in shops violates human rights, others argue the wide choice of commercial water meets special needs and must exist. In my opinion, it is important that everybody have a free access to purified water, but at the same time, they must have an opportunity to choose. This essay will argue why the banning of the sale of water should not occur.

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Some people say that the main environmental problem of our time is the less 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.

It is thought by some people that the extinction of certain members of flora and fauna is the most critical environmental issue in the modern world. Meanwhile, other people allege that there is more serious problem such as a global warming. In my essay, I will dwell on both points of view and provide my perspectives.

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There are many types of friendship, and two of them are friendships with identical views and friendships with a range of views. This essay will discuss my opinion of the balance between these two types.

To begin with, people who believe that having friends means agreeing with their views and no one else`s might lead to negative consequences. In other words, friendship builds not only from one side, all of the participants should express their views and believes. If a person surrounds themselves with people similar to their concept of the world, it may interfere with their moral development and self-development. For example: Chicago University of science`s experiment shows that people who live in a community with conservative beliefs are struggling with the new world`s changes and find it hard communicating with people from other countries.

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Some people believe that using social media is harmful to mental health while other think it is beneficial. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Social media has become an integral part of our daily lives, allowing us to connect with friends and family, access news and information, and share our thoughts and experiences with the world. Although, some argue that it's usage is harmful to mental health, others opine that it can be beneficial. In this essay, both perspectives will be explored, and will share my view in favor of latter proposition.

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Essay Question 14: Plastic bags, plastic bottles and plastic packaging are bad for the environment. What damage does the plastic do to the environment? What can be done by the government and individuals to solve the problem?

Non-biodegradable waste has become a serious threat to the world in last five decades. In this contemporary epoch, it has been reckoned by experts that plastic litter, such as bags, bottles and packaging are extremely dangerous for the nature. This essay will elucidate the harm done by it, and will share the steps that government and people can take to solve the problem in the subsequent paragraphs.

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Going overseas for university study is an exciting prospect for many people. But while it may offer some advantages, it is probably better to stay home because of the difficulties a student inevitably encounters living and studying in a different culture. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer.

During recent years, studying abroad after the completion of high school has become a popular trend among the people, and it is believed to bring benefits for the students. However some people argue that studying in our home country could be a much safer and more convenient option since it does not cause us various trobles such as cultural shock and study difficulties. While I accept that going overseas for tertiary education can be a difficult task, I strongly believe that it undeniably can benefit us in terms of appreciating others' cultures and advancing the qualities of life.

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Some people believe that a good teacher is more important for education success while others think the students attitude is more important to succeed in education. Discuss both views, and give your own opinion.

Undoubtedly, Teachers play an important part in student life. However, opinions are different on what contributes more to shaping an individual's future. Some people believe that good educators are crucial for a successful life, whereas others think that the attitude of a person is more integral for a better future. In this essay I will going to discuss both views along with my point of view.

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Some feel that movies and TV shows are a good way to study history despite their lack of historical accuracy at times. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Regardless of some inaccuracies, the sources of entertainment, including films and TV series, is considered as best by a segment of society. These sources provide great visuals and storytelling techniques that assist the viewers to learn it immediately. In this essay, I am going to discuss the same.

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

Early childhood is a critical period for moral development. Families have responsibility to teach their kids right and wrong behaviors. They should teach them from early year to make them a good people in the future. Personally, I completely agree with the statement. In this essay, I will discuss the importance of teaching babies a good ethics from the beginning and the benefits of punishment.

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In a number of countries, some people think it is necessary to spend large sums of money on constructing new railway lines for very fast trains between cities. Others believe the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Public debates are often focused on the improvement of mobility and public transportation in our cities. This has led to the polemic between implementing novel technologies of high-speed railway (HSR) that connect our cities or upgrading the service quality on our public transport. While the opportunity to implement modern technologies such as HSR seems relevant today, ensuring the development of a strong public transport network in our cities is a key development strategy needed before improving regional connectivity.

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While some people think that art is an important subject for children to study, others think it is a waste of time. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

There is an ongoing debate about whether children should study art in schools or if it is a waste of time for them. while some argue that studying art is unnecessary for school-aged children and that they should focus on scientific subjects, others believe that studying art is as important as other topics in school and helps increase the students' creativity. I completely agree that art is necessary subject for every child and should be part of each school's curriculum.

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Some people think that the increasing number of cars is the biggest problem facing cities. Other people believe that there are even more bigger problems Discuss both views and give your opinion

Most people believe that increasing the number of cars creates issues in cities. On the other hand, some citizens think it is just a cup of coffee. In my opinion, the rising number of four-wheelers can cause traffic in cities, which consumes the public time.

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These days, mobile phones and the internet are very important to the ways in which people relate to one another socially. Do the advantages of this outwiegh the disadvantages

Nowadays, virtual meeting applications through cell phones and the web are considered essential for the continuous social interaction with one another. However, this has its own pros and cons. I strongly believe that whatever we gain is far more than what we lose since it keeps us updated on a timely fashion about other people news. Moreover, we can contact whoever we want despite the possible long-distance. In this essay I will further elaborate on these points.

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Overpopulation in many urban centres around the world is a major problem. What are the causes of this and how can this problem be solved?

Overpopulation in many cities around the world is a primary problem. People looking for more job opportunities and better life quality, and these can be solved by improving schools.

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Q; Some people think that one of the best ways to solve environmental problems is to increase the cost of fuels for cars and other vehicles. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is undeniable that, issues related to environment are becoming a hindrance in empowering economic infrastructure. The notion that a convenient way to deal with such difficulties is to incline the prices of fuels for every source of transportation is a viewpoint held by many. I totally disagree with this notion as there are alot other factors besides difficulties caused by vehicles which are becoming harmful for economy.

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Some people say History is one of the most important school subjects. Other people think that, in today`s world, subjects like science and technology are more important than history. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Education plays an integral part of student lives. Hence, it is widely acknowledged that curriculum should include all kind of subjects in school system. However, there is a growing debate about the importance of science versus history. According to me, both the subjects are equally important, for which, I will discuss my views in following paragraphs.

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As computers are being used more and more in education, there will be soon no role for teachers in the classroom. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In this era of modernisation and technology, most people opine that computers will replace the need for teachers in the classroom in the near future. Undoubtedly, advanced technology eliminates ancient practices, but in my opinion, teachers will never be replaced. I completely disagree with this statement. In this essay, I will discuss why computers cannot take the teacher's place.

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Some believe that money for education should mainly be spent on better computers while others believe it would be better spent on teachers. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Some people believe that money invested on education, should spend on better computers, while others think it is better to spend the money on developing good teachers. While we can use computers to speed up research and scientific developments, replacing them fully with good teachers can be both dangerous and impossible. This essay agrees with this statement and believes that, although with technological developments, computers and AI significantly increase the quality and accuracy of education, they cannot be replaced completely with good teachers.

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The government is spending a lot of money discovering life on other planets. Some people think that governments are wasting money and should spend more money addressing the problems of the public. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

There are frequent discussions going on about the utilization of Government resources.Many believe that, the governments are spending unnecessary funds to explore other planets, while neglecting the actual needs and issues of the public. To a partial extent, I agree with this statement as it is significant to address the current social problems, however, one cannot unsee the importance of discovering a new planet that capable of being a new habitat.

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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?

It is believed by some individuals that English , which is recently the most spoken language all over the world, it is thought that other languages will disappear and people will just speak English only. This essay will discuss the benefits and drawbacks of having one language in the world.

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