IELTS Writing Samples Band 5. Page 263

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5

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Topic: Some people think it is more important to spend money on roads and motorways than public transport systems such as railways and trams. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is argued that some individuals believe the expenditure of money on roads and motorways is the top priority while others consider that spending on public transport system such as railways and trams is more important and need to carry out quickly as impossible as they can. This author will disagree with the first idea and describe some reasons why.

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The graphs below the percentage of men and women aged 60-64 who were employed in four countries in 1970 and 2000. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

The bar charts illustrate the proportion of women and men employed in dissimilar countries at the age of 60-64 in 2000 and 1940 by the per cent.

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Some people say that the increasing business and cultural contact between countries is a positive development , while others think that many countries will lose their national identities as a result . Discuss both views and give your own opinion

Whether increasing connections between nations in the contemporary era will boot the economic growth or cause the loss of culture bear some considerations . The writer of this essay claims even though this may lead to young generations having tendency to criticize their nation , it is more likely that this will bring more benefits of forming a sustainable economy and long-term relationships with other countries.

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In some countries, there has been an increase in the number of parents who are choosing to educate their children themselves at home instead of sending them to school. Do the advantages of home education outweigh the disadvantages?

A controversial discussion poinr is that homeschooling is becoming increasingly significant. Despite the benefits of flexibility and comfort in learning at home, this author contends that these will be exceeded by drawbacks of lacking social experiences and interpersonal skills.

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Many museums and historical sites are mainly visited by tourists but not local people. Why is this the case ? What can be done to attract more local people to these museums ?

There is a school of thought that much more tourists pay a visit to historical attraction than local people . The writer of this essay claims that this is the result of lack of appeal , yet it can be solved by the promotion of media advertisements.

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Some people think that the main purpose of school is to turn children into good citizens and worker, rather to benefit them as individuals. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Presently, the topic of the role of school is an important argument point. While others thought the goal of school is to help children become a good natives and employees instead of personal advantages, this writer believed that schools should educate children develop into decent individuals as they will become shapers of nation future and enhace children's awareness.

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Today more and more people want things instantly (eg: goods, srevices, news). Why is this "Is it positive or negative development?"

Nowadays, the majority of the population has a desire to get immediate gratification as well as its results for everything. Some people claim that this means is has good results for our social development, but, the others believe that is negative and bad. Due to various opinion, this essay will explain all the causes concerning the event and present a proper summary.

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Some people assert that there should be an absolute ban on the consumption of alcohol and tobacco while others oppose it. Discuss both the views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

A section of the society Advocate that the government should impose a complete ban on the consumption of alcohol and tobacco, considering public's health. Whereas, some individuals are against it. Both sides will be discussed in this essay, including my opinion.

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Music play an important role in society, others thinks it is simply a form of entertainment for individuals. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

In this contemporary era, whether music play an crucial role in mankind has become a topic of debate. Some argue that it is just a piece of entertainment while the proponents advocate it's benefits to society. I personally opion that music play very significant role in a human's life. I shall discuss both view point in upcoming paragraphs nd provide examples to support my view point.

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These days many young people are spending less time doing outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain climbing, and enjoying nature. What are the reasons for this? How can we encourage them to do more of these activities? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Outdoor activities are very essential to maintain a healthy body and mind. However, In recent days many children are skipping these activities for various types of reasons specially the huge impact of technology. In the next paragraphs . These reasons and how to overcome them will be discussed.

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Poor people and those living in the rural areas find it difficult to acess university education. University should make it easy for persons from this background . To what extent do you agree or disagree.

Nowadays, not only the poor, but also who lives in the countryside faces the academic problem, which is not simplify to obtain the university opportunity. Bringing individuals to the university education, the institution should take responsible for making it ease for them. I personally disagee to this statement and the reasons why will be examined in this essay.

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Some people prefer to eat at food stands or restaurants. Other people prefer to prepare and eat food at home. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

There is no doubt in it that everyone likes eating. Nowadays some people prefers to eat at home while others like to eat-out. I prefer to eat at home rather than eating outside. In this essay, I will discuss both the perspectives, their advantages and disadvantages, followed by the conclusion.

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

The debate surrounding wether governments should dedicated their resources to railways instead of roads had sparked considerable debate. While some believe assume that focusing on roads is more imperative, I, along with others, consider railways of higher significance due to the reasons this essay further elaborates on.

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In recent years, “responsible tourists” have paid attention to preserving both culture and environment of the places they visit. However, some people say that it is impossible to be a “responsible tourist”. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

These past few years, people are arguing on lack of possibility someone can become a "reponsible tourist" or having attention to take care of the culture and sorroundings of the places he/se visited. People may think that way due to raising number of international visitors who may not familiar with the local culture. I believe educating visitors is hard, but using a little twist in both written and unwritten rules can show that having respect for places is possible.

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Shoppers have too much choice, from chocolate bars to jeans.' What, in your opinion, are the advantages and disadvantages of having many things to choose from?

In 2024, there is an abundance number of every product. There are shelves and shelves of different type of milk to choice from, from full fat to almond milk. Overall, there are he advantages and disadvantages of having choice due the financial ability to purchase needs and wants.

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Some believe that the development of technology and improved software allow us to translate between langauges automatically . Therefore , it is not necessary to learn foreign languages any more . Do you agree or disagree

The importance of learning new languages is said to be no longer valid in the recent worldwide due to the advanced technology which can help people translate alien languages automatically . The writer of this essay totally disagrees with that notion because through the process of gaining a new language, it is important for learners to understand culture and the way of communicating .

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today, the high sales of popular consumer goals reflect the power of advertising, and not the real needs of the society in which they are sold. to what extent do you agree or disagree give reasons for you answer and include any relevant examples for onw knowledge or experence.

These days there are technological advances developed from the most simple household item to a more complex device to make life easier for us and therefore saving more valued time. However, we are being surrounded by advertising that encourage us to keep buying these products, even when in comparission with our life without them is not really diferent. In this essay I shall explain perspective by analyzing each statement.

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Some people think that it’s a good idea to socialise with work colleagues during evenings and weekends. Other people think it’s important to keep working life completely separate from social life. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

Some persons believe that socialising with co-workers during weekends and evenings is recommended. However, other people think it is necessary to separate work and social life.

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The government should control the Internet to reduce cyber crime and ensure safety of users. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Nowadays, technology can support our activities such as working, playing games, and also communicating with family. On the other hand, technology has a negative impact, especially on cyber crime and the safety of users. Personally, I totally agree with the statement that the government should be aware about the technology.

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Contained in the illustration are two pie charts pertaining to the reasons for people to come and leave a European country in 2009.

Generally speaking, company/family was the primary reason why residents moved into this country whereas definite jobs were why the community had to leave their place. In addition, no reasons played the least significant role in both purposes.

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