IELTS Writing Samples Band 5. Page 291

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5

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In some countries, a few people earn extremely high salaries. Some people think that this is good for a country, while others believe the government should control salaries and limit the amount people can earn. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

People's wages always have been one of the top discussion topics over the years. Some people argue that only small part of the population recieves a valuable high salary, which is beneficial for the country itself, other think that government should be responsible and control people's wages, by clearly limitate the average salary. In my personal opinion earning a high salary can motivate individuals to work hard, which can lead to success in development of the country, but it should be controlled by the government to avoid inequality between populations.

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Marketers should not be allowed to target children in their advertisements. Would you agree or disagree with this statement?

Currently, it can not be denied that the advertisements have an influence in people’s daily life. Therefore, marketers should come up with ideas that can persuade consumers to purchase the products. In my opinion, children should not be targeted in this industry. Since they are still unable to buy something by themselves.

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‘For all children, the ability to play a musical instrument is just as important as the ability to read and write.’ How far do you agree with this suggestion? How important is it for a child to learn to play a musical instrument, in your view?

Music is a blessing that can align perfectly with children's reading and writing skills. I strongly agree with this because learning a musical instrument can be a full brain exercise and it is highly important for the cognitive development and self-confidence among them. This essay will delve deeper into my agreed state and the importance of such approach in the impending paragraphs.

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With the enhancement of technology, many individuals have been interested to dedicate their time to activities such as online games on different devices. With the fact that the joy one can feel while using these entertaining tools is undeniable, there is no doubt that they come with their own disadvantages

On the one hand, throughout the recent century, playing games is introduced as a hobby and managed to get popular on such a fast pace. Despite the age and the culture background of any player, these electronic imaginary worlds have had a massive impact on the number of people engaging with them over time. In the modern world society, with the effort being put into maintaining a balance between work, life and considering a free time in our routine, it seems to be more convenient to choose a hobby that does not require outdoor presence and it is more suitable for the ones who resist from dedicating funding for entertainment outside.

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The relatively recent development of games on phones, computers, and TV consoles is extremely popular with people all over the world. What are the advantages and disadvantages of such electronic games?

With the enhancement of technology, many individuals have been interested to dedicate their time to activities such as online games on different devices. With the fact that the joy one can feel while using these entertaining tools is undeniable, there is no doubt that they come with their own disadvantages.

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Some children spend hours every day on their smartphones. Why is this the case? Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?

Children nowadays spend most of their day attached to their smartphones. The cause of this issue is the development of the smartphone’s technology and its features. Adults also have parts on this issue because they also invest most of their time on smartphones from doing the primary tasks to the hardest task of their day. As for my thoughts on this issue, I think that spending most of a child’s time on a phone refers to a negative direction.

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some people think that people who choose a job early and keep doing it are more likely to get a satisfying career life than those who frequently change jobs. to what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some individuals are of the opinion that the people who have long-term committed jobs, can satisfied than the others who frequently change their job. From my perspective, i strongly opposed this opinion because of switching careers can offer a broader range of experiences and the opportunity to learn new skills.

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There is a trend in the 21 century in which people are turning to alternative healing like Ayurveda and homeopathy over allopathic medicine. Discuss the Advantages and disadvantages of this approach.

Nowadays, people start using alternative medicine instead of going to hospitals; however, this development holds some merits as well as demerits. In this report, I will go through the advantages and disadvantages of that.

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Some people think that social networking sites have a huge negative impact on both individuals and society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is true that some individuals believe that social media platforms have a significant harmful effect on both people and society as a whole. While I accept that this perception is just somewhat justifiable, I believe that social networking plays an integral part for both individuals and society.

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The plans give information about changes in a student accommodation.

The provided diagrams illustrate the progressive transformation of a student accommodation facility from 2010 to the present day.

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Some people think that we should replace old buildings and houses in cities with more modern buildings. Other people think we should protect old buildings. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

In the 21st century, construction industries are ever-increasing. Some people argue that, old structures and homes in towns have to be demolished and new buildings need to be erected, while others hold the view that such buildings should be protected. Both sides of this argument will be analyzed before a conclusion is made.

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Some people believe famous people's support towards international aid organizations draws the attention to problems, while others think celebrities make the problems less important. Discuss both views and give your opinion. agree = followers, lovers, copy disagree = skip, do not care

An argument has arisen between two views, on the one hand, the first view believes that influencers cause a significant impact on the people's reaction towards problems; on the other hand, the second view objects to that. However, in this report, I will go through both sides of this conflict, and then allow me to conclude my point of view.

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Today more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult, such as the Sahara desert or the Antarctic. What are the benefits and disadvantages for tourist who visit such places?

Nowadays, people aim to discover challanging regions instead of ordinary places. However, in this report, I will go through the merits and demerits of that.

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In the future, nobody will buy printed newspapers or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying

Nowadays many people are not showing interest to buying newspapers and books whereas they can get it from online without paying. however, it will happen in future also. In my view, I will agree with the statement and the reasons are discussed in the upcoming paragraphs.

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Governments should spend money on railways rather than roads. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

I mostly agree that governments should invest more in railways than roads. Railways can offer several benefits that roads might not. Firstly, trains are generally more eco-friendly than cars and trucks because they produce fewer emissions per passenger or ton of freight. This helps reduce air pollution and combat climate change. Additionally, railways can ease traffic congestion by providing an alternative mode of transportation, especially in densely populated areas.

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Some people say that modern technology has made shopping today easier, while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion

Nowadays society believes that contemporary technology made shopping easier, while this can start numerous discussions among individuals with different opinions. Despite the criticism, the benefits of online shopping, such as time savings and increase efficiency, I overwhelmingly believe this is a positive trend.

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Some people say that schools should spend more money on computers, others say that more money should be spent on teachers' wages. Discuss both views and state your opinion.

Technology plays important role in the education field but at the sametime, an educator's salary also matters. An array of masses suggest that schools should spend cash on technology rather than the teacher's salary. I shall discuss both the situations in next paragraphs and provide my opinion.

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Despite a large number of gyms, a sedentary lifestyle is gaining popularity in the contemporary world. What problems are associated with this? What solutions can you suggest?

Nowadays, a sedentary lifestyle is more common than ever before despite the large number of gyms. in this essay i will discuss the main problems linked to this epidemic and some possible solutions to avoid them.

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Many elderly individuals fail to engage in regular exercise. What factors contribute to this issue, and how can we encourage them to exercise more?

It is universally acknowledged that active lifestyles are a vital factor in the humans’ health and the elderly are no exception. A controversial issue is that their tendency toward exercise has been falling down along with ageing. The reasons will be debated in the following essay and some practical solutions will be proposed.

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Today our communication, medicine and transport systems all depend on computer technology. Our reliance on computer technology in these fields has created a dangerous situation. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Nowadays, everyone is addicted to technology, even old people. Individuals should know that there is life without technology. Even though it can help people in every situation.

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