IELTS Writing Samples Band 5. Page 288

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5

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In many countries around the world, life expectancy is increasing. Do the advantages outweigh disadvantages?

In modern days, people are able to live longer lives compared to how they used to in the past. This raises some concern to a some as longer living people mean there will be less job opportunites for newer generations. However, other argue that the longer life expectancy brings benefits such as better mental wellbeing of common folk due to having more time to live and spend with their loved ones. I believe that the advantages nor the disadvantages outweigh each other.

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Some people see sports only as a leisure activity, while others believe sports play a more important role. Discuss both views and give your option.

Whilst many think that playing sports is just a source of entertainment, I believe that participation in different sports have many benefits becasue games helps a person to stay physically and mentally healthy, and sports also increases competetive spirit among individuals.

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Some people argue that all experimentation on animals is bad and should be outlawed. However, others believe that important scientific discoveries can be made from animal experiments. Can experimentation on animals be justified? Are there any alternatives? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience. Write at least 250 words.

Animal testing nowadays is considered to be very inhumane by some individual groups. However, in others' beliefs, experimenting on animals led to important scientific discoveries. In my opinion in some cases animal experimentation could be justified because of their contribution to the innovations in the field of science. However, it is not the sole contributor to the development of science, as in vitro method has been proven to be a good alternative in some situations.

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Some people think that children are having to much free time and this time should be use to study more. To what extent do you agree with this statement?

There is an opinion saying that youngesters need to study more than wasting their time on their leisure time. I believe that having enough spare time is crucial for every single child.

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The unlimited use of cars may cause problems. What are those problems? In order to reduce the problems, should we discourage people to use cars? Give a reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience. Write at least 250 words.

A controversial belief has arisen about using cars, many people believe that it is essential to reduce using them because of the various problems that they cause. In this report, I will present some harmful sequences of using them, and then I will explain why people should avoid this kind of transportation.

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Write about the following topic: Many people try to achieve success through their career or education. What can success mean to different people? What is your view of success? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.

Every person has their own perspectives of success. Some believe that a proper measurement of success is either career or education. For instance, they strive so hard to achieve the highest position in their jobs. Meanwhile, others try to accomplish a certain degree. Those are just a few examples of how people define success. Of course, we have very broad definition of success since we come from a different environment with some distinct personal traits. A further explanation about success from my point of view will be presented below.

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In recent years, many small scale local shops have closed because customers travel to large shopping centers or malls to to shopping. Is it a positive or negative development?

A time ago it was noticed that many unknown shops had been shut down, because buyers used to visit malls or any big shopping area. I believe this is a positive development, it has opened opportunities for employment and also malls are providing convenience to their customers.

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Some people think that all unviersity students should study whatever they like. Others believe that they only be allowed to study subjects that will be useful in the future, such as those related to science and technology. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Nowaday, there are many gigantic grow of education factors due the need of the job opportunities. Due to this effect, a group of people believe that colleage student motivated to pick the course subjects that they want, while some people believe that only the science and technology subjects should be allow while it will be provided positive impact for their future. For my opinion both of the ideas are have a difference benefit and might be fit in some situations.

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In developing countries, rural children have less access to education.some people say that this problem is solved bquestoiy providing teachers and schools. Other think that computer and internet should be provided. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

It is unfortunate that in the midst of vast progress in every field of city lives, there are also some impoverished areas where education is not accessible for every child. To tackle this issue, some people suggest to send teachers and build schools, others advocate for distant learning by providing Internet and digital devices. I believe both measures can solve the problem, however, the former idea is more cost-effective and beneficial to local children.

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In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasize that their products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think it is positive or negative development?

In this new era with high prevalence of entrepreneurs, the creation of innovative products has become more popular, mainly because of the competitiveness and the necessity to improve their marketing. I consider that their positive impacts outweigh negative ones, and in this essay, I will explain my reasons in detail.

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Some university students want to learn about other subjects in addition to their main subjects. Others believe it is more important to give all their time and attention to studying for a qualification. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

It is no matter what period people live in, learning as well as education is something we must do, to contribute to a better life. Nowadays, some university students want to learn about other subjects beside their main courses. On the other hand, a part of other believes that spending all their time and attention to studying for a qualification is more significant. In my opinion, I prefer the former statement to the second idea.

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Museum and Art Galleries should concentrate on work that show history and culture of their own country rather than work of the other part in the world.To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Social places such as museum and art galleries have an integral part in understanding history. It is, therefore, not surprising to see how it has caused a controversy among people about whether countries should focus their own history and culture or not. Some people firmly support their argument, others adamantly object to it. I have solid reasons to agree with both two of which are presenting their cultural heritage and giving chance to different cultures.

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Most countries spend large amount of money on weapons to defend themselves though they are not at war. Some believe those countries should spend the money to help poor countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Lots of people suppose that the authorities should spend money on assisting underdeveloped countries instead of spending on improving their military strength as they must not face any risks of war. In my view, I agree with this statement.

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More and more people today are moving away from where their friends and family live. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?

Nowadays, we live in an epoch of globalization. As a consequence, more and more people are moving away from their motherlands and hometowns. Some believe the trend has more negative sides, whereas the others conversely consider the pluses do overweigh minuses. In this essay, both advantages and disadvantages of this phenomenon will be represented.

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Some feel that cities shold be designed to be beautiful while others feel their functionality is more important. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.

Nowadays, big cities are developing and growing extremely fast. Unfortunately, not all of them are convinient and comfortable to live in. Therefore, developers make new plans for improvement all the time. Some believe that the desing is the thing number one that should be focused on, whereas the others conversely deem functional is much more critical. In this essay, both advantages and disadvantages of those points will be represented.

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Juvenile deliquency is on rise today. in our modern times , more and more adolescents are commiting crime. what are the possible reasons? is there any solution to this problem?

In recent years, the number of juvenile delinquents is increasing, and this issue has gained popularity among people. There are certain some reasons and solutions which will be discussed in this essay.

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Some young people are sent to prison for minor crimes. What are the advantages and disadvantages of such imprisonment?

Some minor offenes are punishable by prison terms. In modern times, the protection of human rights has become an important concept in the world, which is the reason for the stricter laws. In my opinion, strict law enforcement is good but sentencing young people to prison for minor offenses may be very harsh. The advantages and disadvantages of this argument will be thoroughly analysed and discussed in this essay before drawing a conclusion.

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It is important for people to take risks, both in their professional lives and their personal lives. Do you think the advantages of taking risks outweigh the disadvantages?

Nowadays, the world has become more competitive than it was. Consequently, people strive to gain more money, get a better job, and have a better life quality. It is undeniable that taking risks can be an accelerator for achieving goals since it reduces time and effort. This essay will elaborate on reasons why I think the benefits of taking risks is more important than the drawbacks.

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ou should spend no more than 40 minutes on this task. Write about the following topic: Some people argue that keeping pets is beneficial for longevity while others believe that household animals are not healthy for people to have as companions. Discuss both sides of the argument, and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. You should write at least 250 words.

In many parts of the world, domestic animals especially cats and dogs are loved by many individuals. Pets are very close to people and infact many people believe that pets around you increase the lifespan of humans. Although, some people debate that pets are not healthy enough for humans as they can can contain germs that can be harmful for humans.However, I am a strong advocate of this approach and believe that pets are very essential in a humans life as they bring happiness in our lives.

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A lot of money is spent nowadays searching for oil. As the world's oil resources will eventually run out, it would be more logical to spend some of this money on developing new sources of power, such as wind and solar. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays developing countries are going through a problem of oil extinction. It is believed by some people that rather than spending lots of money on searching for oil. It is recommended that this money could be spent on finding out new sources of energy such as wind and solar. In my opinion, i strongly agree with this idea as this will save a huge amount of money and time as well as, it will promotes the introduction of a new environmentally friendly power source.

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