IELTS Writing Samples Band 5. Page 24

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5

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In the future, nobody will buy printed newspapers or books becuse they will be able to read everything they want online without paying To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statment?

In this modern era, a lot of people are able to read what they want without paying and fewer people buy printed newspapers or books. This tendency to the online market is growing fast and maybe in the future we will read only from electronic devices. In this essay, I'm going to show the advantages and disadvantages of these, incorporating my opinion, which is that we will need to buy more books and newspapers. The cost of editing a book or a newspaper is very exèpensive and for this reason more people are moving to the online market, which is way cheaper.

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You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Some people want governments to spend money looking for life on other planets. Others, however, think this is a waste of public money when there are so many problems on earth. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from own knowledge or experience. You should write at least 250 words.

Nowadays, many people think that governments should invest on space discovery, in order to find new resources and places to live. Others, instead, believe that there are already several social and economic problems on earth, so institution should focus on these.

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Media coverage of violent crime frightens people and encourages criminals. Some people say it should be banned from newspapers and TV programs. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In the prevailing era, crime has become a grimmer issue in some parts of the world. It is an argued issue whether newspapers and TV programs telecast the violent offences that scare the general public and motivate the criminals. Although having news related to crimes on television and in magazines can make people fearful, I believe that it should not be prohibited from them.

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In the future, people may no longer be able to pay for things in shops using cash. All payments may have to be made by card or using phones. Do you think this will happen one day? Why do you think some people might not be happy to give up using cash? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

In this modern era, the way people make payments has evolved due to the advancement of technology. With the growing popularity of credit cards and debit cards, mobile wallets and another digital payment systempayment system it is quite possible that in the near future currency will no longer accepted for shopping in many parts of the world. While this transformation will happen, but have to recognize other individuals who might not be happy with this change.

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People who decide on a career path early in their lives and keep to it are more likely to have a satisfying working life than those who change jobs frequently. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is often observed that people who decide their career goals early and work in that direction without changing their path are likely to be more successful than those who switch their jobs reguarly. I firmly agree with this notion, as I believe persistance and patience eventually pays.

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The internet is viewed an excellent means of communication by many.However, there are some who would argue that it is actually destroying our communication skills . Discuss both views and give your opinion

The internet is considered by the majority of people as a vital channel for relying information but others claim that it is worsening our communication capabilities. In my opinion, I contend that human interactions have been made easier although our face to face communication skills have been compromised.

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Immigration has a major impact on the society. What are the main reasons of immigration. To what consequences can it lead.

People relocating to other countries has been a common trend more so in the developing countries. While seeking for employment and furthering studies tend to be the leading causes of immigration, the society is affected in both positive and negative ways.

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Some people work for the same organisation all their working life. Others think that it is better to work for different organisations. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Some people believe that people should be dedicated to their working area till retirement; however, some argue that people need to work in different companies. In this essay, we will discuss both arguments.

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Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the world are now ‘one big traffic jam’. How true do you think this statement is? What measures can goverments take to discourage people from using their cars?

Most people in metropolitan areas over the last thirty years have preferred to have their own vehicles, specifically cars. Consequently, this may increased the levels of congestion on many routes. In my opinion, this is true because, particularly in urban areas, car ownership is a symbol of prestige, and some people are frustrated with public transportation. Therefore, government need to take an action to manage the use of private cars as solution for traffic jams in numerous areas.

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It is better to live in a big city than a small town. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In this era, more individuals have freedom to choose where they desire to live. Which option is better, living in a big city or a small town ? Some people believe that being a resident of a small town is a better option. However, I would argue it is better to live in a metropolitan area than in a village, for the following reasons.

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It is suggested that everyone in the world should have a car, a TV and a fridge. Do you think the disadvantages outweigh the advantages for society？

There is no doubt that these days many people believe that everyone should have basic appliances like a car, a television, and a fridge. The question is: does this bring more good or bad to our society? In this essay, I am going to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this idea.

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The movement of people from rural areas to cities. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

Nowadays, many people are leaving the countryside and choosing cities to live and work in. Some people say this trend causes numerous negative issues; otherwise, some people say it brings a lot of benefits for a country. From my perspective, this movement causes both advantages and disadvantages.

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You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. In some countries university students live at home with their family while they study, whereas in other countries students attend university in another city. Do you think the benefits of living away from home during university outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from own knowledge or experience. You should write at least 250 words.

Some students decide to attend university in their hometown, while others prefer to change city. Living home with their own parents has several advantages, especially related to economic reasons. However, it could bring also drawbacks, avoiding an opportunity to gain independence.

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Many people argue that in order to improve educational quality, high school students should be encouraged to question and offer criticism on their teachers. Others think this will lead to a loss of respect and discipline in the classroom. Discuss both views and give your own opinion

Some people debate that if high school students are encouraged to ask questions or critique their teachers, the quality of education will improve. Others say that this may breed disrespect and indiscipline in the classroom. Seeking clarification promotes better understanding hence quality education if at all done the appropriate way. However, if teachers are critiqued by their students or asked questions in an impolite manner, then this may be considered as lack of discipline and disrespectful.

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Child labour is considered to be one of the most serious problems on the planet. What are the reasons why children find themselves in child labour and can be done to tackle this issue ?

In the recent years, child labour has been more and more widespread around the globe as it decreases the manual work of the people by allowing children to do so. There are a lot of possible causes that have contributed to the child exploitation and several measures can be taken to tackle this problem.

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Some people think children should learn to paint and draw at school. Others believe it is just a waste of time. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

In the modern day, there is the opinion that children should learn multiple skills at school, and one of those is to paint and draw. The discussion about this topic is largely discussed in the scholastic world; in fact, the pros and cons of these are many. I believe that studying subjects like art is a benefit for kids.

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More and more people are migrating to big cities in search of a better life, but city life can be extremely difficult. Explain some of the difficulties of living in a city. Despite many challenges, why do people move to big cities? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Since the Industrial Revolution, people have started to move from the countryside to cities, looking for jobs and opportunities. This process is still ongoing today, even if, sometimes, it is not so simple as it could seem. Cities are bigger and overcrowded, for example. However, people continue to choose the city instead of town for many practical reasons.

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Many people prefer to watch foreign films rather than locally produced films. Why could this be? Should governments give more support to local film industries? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Nowadays, it is really simple to watch movies from all over the world, not only at the cinema, but also through Netflix or Prime Video with devices, like smartphones or computers. Some people are interested more to foreign films than local movies. This trend is not easy to explain and the causes could be different in each country. Perhaps, the main one is the domain of American market.

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Some people think that the best way to improve the road safety is by reducing the speed limit. Others think that there are other ways to improve road safety. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.

In recent years, road safety is number one priority for everyone. Some groups of people believe that reducing a speed limit is the only way of betterment. Whereas, others think that there are numerous ways that we can consider to improve road safety. I will discuss both views with reasons and relevant examples along with my opinion in the following essay.

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Traffic congestion is a growing problem in many major cities. Some people say that the government should be responsible to reduce the use of cars. And the car users also have to use public transportation more. Discuss both views and give your opinion

In recent years, heavy traffic has become a matter of concern. Some individuals claim that the higher authorities have to take steps to alleviate the use of personal 4 wheelers however others argue that people who use cars should travel by public transportation. This essay will elaborate on both perspectives and explain why I believe that a balanced approach is best.

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