IELTS Writing Samples Band 5. Page 274

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5

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Scientists predict that in the future cars will be driven by computers. What are the reasons behind this? Is it a positive or negative development?

In the following decades, the new auto-pilot cars would replace cars that are being driven by humans. This is because successful companies are investing in this field and AI can be potentially used in these cars. Transportation with auto-driving cars is more conviniet and less dangerous. Thus, it is definitely a beneficial improvemet.

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Many people now undertake extreme activities, from hand gliding to mountain climbing. Why do people risk their lives in this way? Do you think it is a good trend?

It is becomeing increasingly common for people to take extreme activities, from hand gliding to mountain climbing. In this essay, I will explain why people are more likely risking their lives and examine some benefits from it.

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Fewer and fewer people today write by hand using a pen or pencil. What are the reasons for this? Is this positive or negative development?

In the world, people are already addicted to using phones and laptops instead of pens or pencils. While using a pen or pencil can be more challenging and time-consuming, typing comes with its comforts. Although some people find it easy to use a pen or pencil in academic study or the workplace, I firmly believe that typing has more beneficial points.

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Fewer and fewer people today write by hand using a pen or pencil. What are the reasons for this? Is this positive or negative development?

Nowadays, a minority of people use handwriting. Because many people prefer to write on their smartphone or laptop. Digital technologies increase people’s interest and choice.

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A person’s worth nowadays seems to be judged according to social status and material possessions. Old-fashioned values, such as honour, kindness and trust, no longer seem important. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Write about the following topic: A person’s worth nowadays seems to be judged according to social status and material possessions. Old-fashioned values, such as honour, kindness and trust, no longer seem important.

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In many countries nowadays, consumers can go to a supermarket and buy food produced all over the world. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

In recent times, most nations’ residents are able to go to the supermarkets and purchase the dishes which produced around the whole world. I am strongly believe that this is an affirmative development, because customers can experience the taste of foods that they have never seen and those products provide a various choice of meals for humans.

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Some believed in many countries, the investment of public in arts can be justified. Others thinks that government should spend more on health and education. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Everyone accept that where is going the investment of government must be knew by society. Efficient of investment in many countries is a controversial issue today. The investment of public in arts can be justified. On the one hand, many people believe that it has some positive effects, on the other hand many others think there are a few negative effects along with.

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In many countries nowadays, consumers can go to a supermarket and buy food produced all over the world Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

In a recent times, it has become common for people to visit supermarkets and get food that is imported from different parts of the world. With globalization, it's easier than ever, for people to buy food from different parts of the world. While that brings many advantages, it also raises some drawbacks. In this essay, I will discuss both the benefirs and potential issues of this trend.

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The plans below show a public park when it first opened in 1920 and the same park today.

The images illustrate a public park when it first opened in 1920 and the same park today.

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Many manufactured food and drink products contain high level of sugar, which causes many health problems. Sugary products should be made more expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree?

It is believed that raising the cost of sugary products can reduce the global demand for these kinds of products as food and drinks contained sugar can lead to several series health conditions. I completely disagree with this notion for various reasons, which will be discussed in this essay.

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The global demand for oil and gas is increasing. Some believe that we should therefore encourage the exploitation of remote areas. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

In recent years, people around the world have been using fossil power and still exploring new areas to support the demands. Personally, I insist that there are tremendous drawbacks outweigh boons; support will be illustrated in the following paragraphs:

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In some countries, university education is free for every citizen. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?

Some countries have made university education free for all their citizens. The advantages to this are increased access to education and economic well-being. However, there are also disadvantages like financial strain on the government and a drop in education standards.

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In spite of advances made in agriculture, many people around the world still go hungry. Why is this case? What can be done about this problem?

In recent times most people argue about having world hunger even if they have great developments in agriculture. This essay is going to provide some reasons for it and several solutions to reduce this issue.

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In order to study at university students are required to pay expensive tuition fees. Not all students can afford them so some people think that university education should be free for everyone. To what extent do you agree?

Some argue that the higher education must be provided free of charge as it is not affordable for all the students. I fully agree to this idea, because, the higher price of degrees limit the opportunities of capable candidates and peolple are forced to choose less quality education insitutes with low priced cources.

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Learning English at school is often seen as more important than learning local languages. If these are not taught, many are at risk of dying out. In your opinion, is it important for everyone to learn English? Should we try to ensure the survival of local languages and, if so, how? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

We are now living in the era of globalization. Therefore, English is a language which is spoken universally in all parts of the world. Nowadays, we see that English as a language is being taught more as compared to local languages in school. If it continues, many local languages will be diminished. In my opinion, It is very vital for every person to learn English as it has lots of pros but leaving behind local languages is not a recommended thing. We need to ensure the existence of local languages and we will discuss how this can be done.

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Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic. 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?

From a young age, children must be able to differentiate what is correct from what is wrong. Punishments are neccessary to be implemented, but it should not be the sole reason that they are doing the right thing. Children should do and support what is right because they know that that is right.

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Global warming is one of the biggest threats to our environment. What are the main causes of global warming, and what measures can individuals and governments take to tackle this issue.

Global warming is seen as the environmental hazard. Human activity that actively produced carbon has caused rising in earth temperature and mainly become the reason why it is getting warmer. Government measure to propell the human activity to be more environmentally friendly can be a way to tackle this issue.

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It is a common aspiration among people to run their own business, rather that work for an employer. Do you think the advantages outweigh disadvantages?

With the rapid development of the times, the employment problem of young people is one of the most headache-inducing issues existing in society. Everyone has different aspirations and ambitions, which fosters them to choose different ways of living. Some people will choose to work for others, while another part of people choose to start their own businesses.

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Some people believe that using a bicycle as main from of transportation has a lot of advantages, whereas others think that it has many disadvantages. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

It is an undeniable fact that bicycles are one of the oldest forms of transportation . Many people argue that the bicycle is an effective mode of transportation while others are against this statement . I intend to discuss both views.

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Many working people get little or no exercise either during the working day or in their free time, and have health problems as a result. Why do many working people not get enough exercise? What can be done about this problem?

A lot of employed individuals are diagnosed with health issues because of lack of exercise especially during the working day or in their leisure time. These is the growing concern of many people nowadays, which have to solved.

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