IELTS Writing Samples Band 5. Page 30

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5

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There seems to be an increasing number of serious crimes committed each year. While some think the best way is to use death penalty as a deterrent, many believe that other measures will be needed. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

Statistics show that the number of serious crimes commited each year has been increasing. This has caused people to look for solutions to this problem and some say that the death penalty is a good deterrent that will contribute to reducing those crimes. While others believe that alternative solutions should be explored first.

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These days,many people have their own computer and telephone.So it is quite easy for them to do their job at home.Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of working from home.

Nowadays, most people find that,working from home using their personal devices is the most convenient option.We are living in a technological era,where advancements continuously shape how we live, work and connect. In this essay,I will touch on both benefits and drawbacks of the situation.

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Schools should focus on academic success and passing examinations. Skills such as cookery, dressmaking and woodwork should not be taught at school as it is better to learn these from family and friends. To that extent do you agree or disagree.

The educational system should help students to improve other skills like as cookery,dressmaking and woodwork.While some opinions are like these:school should focus on academic successes and teaching vital skills like dressmakings ,sewing should be parent's responsiblty.Although l admit that educational system should focus ob academic succes,l am mostly of the opinion that schools focus on be academic success it vital skills.

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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 benefit and disadvantages for tourists who visit such places?

Nowadays, visiting the challenging environment such as the Sahara descent or Antarctics has become increasingly popular among tourists seeking unique experience.

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Grandparents play a big role in bringing up children. Do you think it is useful for grandparents? Discuss reasons with your opinion and give relevent examples.

Grandparents are valuable assets to the family, providing support and companionship through all of life's challenges. One school of thought claims that grandparents play a crucial role in upbringing offspring. This essay will discuss how it is useful for grandparents, and this will be articulated in forthcoming paragraphs; my perspective will be mentioned in the conclusion.

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Fossil fuels are themain source of energy around the world. However, people are being encouraged to use alternative energy sources such as wind energy, solar energy and so on. Do you think this is a positive or negative development and why.

Fossil fuels are extremely essential energy sources, but people are encouraged to use other energy producing sources such as wind and solar energy. I think, it is pretty vital to be dependent on other sources of energy, because with time the resources of fossil fuels are decreasing due to their increasing consumption demands. In addition, the other sources of energy production are readily available and are much cheaper than petroleum and natural gas. I will explain my points further with relevant examples.

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in some countries, owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people. why might this be the case? dos you think this is apositive or negative situation?

In some countries, people prefer to have a house than to rent a place. In this essay I will explain some of the main reasons and why this is a positive development.

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All over the world, the number of overweight people is growing. What do you feel are the main causes of this ? What are the effect ?

Despite knowing about the effects of an unhealthy lifestyle and excessive food consumption, but people still do them every day, so that the number of overweight people is growing.

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Some people think that children should not watch telvision as it has negative effects while some people believe that they should watch television as it helps them in their future. Discuss both views and give your opinion

Television is considered a mode of information where you can watch anything whether it is a news channel or a music channel. Some people believe grown-ups should not watch telly as it is not sensible for their character while other say it is beneficial for their upcoming life. In this passage, I am going to discuss both viewpoints and explain my opinion in the following paragraph and come up with a logical conclusion.

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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 benefit and disadvantages for tourists who visit such places?

The trend of visiting unpopular destinations which consist harsh contions has grown more prominent in these days. Some people prefer to visit Sahara desert or the Antarctic may be becuse of curiosity. In this essay, I will discuss advantages and disadvantages of travelling such hardest locations.

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Some people think that the teenager years are the happiest times of most people’s lives. Others think that adult life brings more happiness, in spite of greater responsibilities. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Some people believe that adolesence is the happiest period of human life, while other individuals believe that adult life is more happier despite having biggest responsibilities. I personally believe that although teenage life is free from worries and responsibilities, adult life is the happiest time of human life because anyone has the freedom of making their own decisions.

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With an increasing communication via the internet and text messaging, face to face communication will be a thing of past. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, people are more enjoying to use the internet and text messaging as sources to communicate with others. The prediction said face to face interactions will be left. Personally, I do not agree with this statement because an increasing communication via online will also increasing miscommunication. Besides that, offline interaction is not only for communication but also to build strong relationship with other people.

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Film stars and celebrities often share their views on public matters that have little to do with their profession. Is this a positive or negative development?

In recent years, there has been a noticeable involvement of celebrities and actors towards the public matters. In my opinion, this trend is positive as by using their position they can deliver social message, promote confidence among folk and shift attention to serious concerns. This essay will highlight how this scenario could turn out advantageous provides thorough research is carried out by the film stars before forming an opinion.

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Demand for food is increasing worldwide. What is the cause of this? What measures can the international community as well as the government take to meet this demand?

Food is the basic necessity of human being and without food, people cannot live. But the rising of demand for food can see in the world. The reason behind is that growth of population and pollution are increasing day by day however, authorities should take strong steps to control this issue.

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Nowadays, a growing number ofpeople with health problems are trying alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?

More people have been using alternative medicines and treatment instead of visiting their family physicians. In my opinion, this can be a positive development as these sources have minimal side effects, have been used since the historical era and focus on holistic well-being, if guided by a qualified doctor.

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Human activity has damaged the environment all around the world. Some people think that humans cannot stop damaging the planet where as other believe that we can alter our behaviour and prevent future damage. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

Human activity poses threat to the global environment, owing to which a few people ponders that because of spur in population and lower literacy rate this effect can not be stopped. However, I, accord with the other part of society as per whom, improvement could happen by cummulative efforts of the government and the educational institutes, which could prevent devastation in the future.

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Nowadays, a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor Do think this is a positive or negative development?

It is very important that citizens consider this issue that doctors have spent many years of their life for studying at university and actually passing many technical lessons. So someone who does not any proficiency about treating others or himself, he may endanger others health. For instance, a woman is complaining about some pain around her chest and her son comes and takes her some Codeines. But maybe it is a sign of heart-attack and he has mistake easily. Even citizens should visit a doctor for checkup from time to time.

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Nowadays, a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor

It said that , these days many citizens who are not healthy , wanting take medication and cure themselves, rather than going to their common doctor. I definitely disagree with this mindset.

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Some people believe that our personalities are predetermined as a result of our genes before we are born and there is nothing that can be done to alter our character traits. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is a belief of some people that inherited genes determines the personality of individuals, and the options for these alterations are not there. However, I, firmly disagree with this statement as in this era with the assistance of science and directional training even the personalities of people can be improved.

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Some people think government should spent money on languages that are dying and a few number of people uses them, some think this is a waste of resources. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

There is a plethora of dying languages in the world that belong to ancient time. Recently, preserving these ancient languages has sparked controversy regarding whether it is a good idea or just wasting time and energy. Hence, this essay will discuss both views and reveal my orientation towards this statement.

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