IELTS Writing Samples Band 5. Page 30

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5

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Some people believe that non-academic subjects at school should be removed from the syllabus so that children can concentrate wholly on academic subjects. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some argue that extracurricular subjects should be excluded from syllabus so that students can focus only on academic related topics. From my point of view, this stance is fully wrong and must be avoided at all costs as it will have a negative impact on children in their future. Regardless of the importance of academics in a student life, co-curricular and extracurricular activities should be given importance owing to its beneficial effects in their life so I fully disagree with this statement.

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In some countries, most people prefer to rent their houses rather than buy their houses. What are the advantages of renting a home? Should governments subsidise house prices to first home buyers?

Many individuals in some nations prefer to rent houses instead of purchasing their own houses. This is beneficial because tenants do not have to cover the costs of damages in a rented apartments and it provides flexibility in moving homes. I believe governments should make the prices of homes more affordable to first-time buyers because it will encourage many middle and low-income earners to purchase their own homes without hesistation.

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Many companies sponsor sports as a way to advertise themselves. Some people think this is good for the world of sports, while others think there are disadvantages of this. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

As varying sports become increasingly popular worldwide, the debate over whether companies should sponsor sport events as a commercial campaign remains a controversy. While there are compelling reasons for either standpoint, it, arguably, depends on the organizers’ approaches.

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Today, the high sales of popular consumer goods 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?

In the contemporary world, there has been a rapid shift towards consumerism. Dominance of marketing famous consumer products is reflected by the high sales, not by the actual wants of the society in which they are sold. I fully agree with this notion, because of the materialistic world.

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Some people think that newspapers are the best way to get news. However, others believe that they can get news better through another media platform. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

One of the most controversial issues today relates to online news and its sources. In this essay, I am going to examine this problem from both perspectives and then give my own point of view on this matter.

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Spoken communication is more powerful than written communication. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In the globalized world, it is a commonly held belief that verbal connection is more effective than written conversation. In my perspective, both modes of conveying the message are equally important, and I will elaborate on their significance in upcoming paragraphs.

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Some people want governments to spend money looking for life on other planets. Others, however, think this is a waste of public money when there are so many problems on earth. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from own knowledge or experience.

With the rapid development of technology, there is an ongoing debate on searching for life on other planets. While proponents argue that this approach provides better solutions for some major pressing issues in the world and authorities should allocate money for those things, others advocate that there are several other problems in the world, especially related to social, environmental and economic aspects. This essay will examine both perspectives, supporting my perspective, and illustrated with relevant examples, before reaching a well-justified conclusion.

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The increasing use of artificial intelligence in daily life is both a blessing and a curse. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Artificial Intelligence has undeniably changed the way individuals work today starting from their personal or professional needs.No doubt, AI has a huge set of benefits, still its negatives cannot be overlooked. But I do agree that if used properly it can transform the way we think and work.

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The internet is an amazing invention which has changed society. Many people believe that it has been all positive. Others believe that it has caused problems. Give the advantages and disadvantages of using the internet.

The world has drastically changed and that includes technology. Many people claim that the internet has changed life for the best. Others believe that it has created some serious problems. This essay willl examine both the advantges and disadvantges of the internet.

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Some people think it is better for children to grow up in the countryside, while others believe that cities offer more benefits. Discuss both views and give your own opinion

Whether children should grow up in rural areas or urban environments has sparked considerable debate in recent years. While the countryside may offer a peaceful and natural upbringing, growing up in a city provides children with more opportunities for education, social development, and future success.

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The homeless population was growing in many cities around the world, what this the cause of this ? and what can be done to help this problem ?

The growing homeless population in many cities worldwide is a pressing concern. This has become a complication in a large number of countries and time by time will be increasing.

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In their advertising, businesses nowadays usuallyemphasise that their products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

In today's modern world, with the advancement in advertising techniques, a substantial number of businesses try to show their goods and services are innovative. In my opinion, although there are a few minor plus points, I firmly believe that it provides several significant issues and it is a negative development. This essay will examine two primary reasons why I support the negative aspect, supported by relevant examples, before reaching a well-justified conclusion.

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Rich countries should not employ skilled labor from poor countries, as poor countries need the workers more. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, wealthy countries employ and attract and searching for skilled labour from poor countries while others believe they should stay in their country as they need them most and help their region , I totally disagree , and I explain this for two main reasons , that is enchasing the quality of the country and becoming famous .

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The percentage of overweight children in western society has increased by almost 20% in the last years. Discuss the causes and effects of this disturbing trend.

Obesity in children is a growing problem in many countries, and this issue continues to increase each year. The main cause of this problem is junk food. To solve it, we need to educate parents about the dangers of fast food for their children.

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The government should ban smoking in all public places, even though this would restrict some other people's freedoms. Do you agree or disagree? Give your reason.

It is indisputable that the government's regulations are essential for smokers. As a result, some believe that smoking should be banned in public places, even if it is considered restricting people's freedoms. This essay firmly agrees with this perspective, as smoking impact is not exclusive to the smoker, rather it can affect people in their surrounding.

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It will be better for both society and individuals is driverless cars - cars can drive themselves- become more widely used. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is thought that Automated cars have a positive impact on society and people. However, I partially agree with that statement because driverless cars provide independence for those who are unable to drive. but It could be exposed to cyber threats and system errors.

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Some people think that good health is very important to every person, so medical service should not be run by profit-making companies. Do the advantages of private health care outweigh the disadvantages?

When it comes to receiving health care, I firmly beleve that it should be free, or the least it can be, affordable to everyone. Profit-making companies take avdvantage of people, and monopolizies the market, by setting their own prices. This is absolutely inhumane. I will further talk about whether the advantages of private health care outweigh the disadvantages.

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Conventional medication has failed to find lasting remedies for human disease and suffering. So, we have turned to alternative therapies, yoga and the like. What do you think are the reasons for this change?Are these alternative therapies really benefiting people?

Modern science has encountered failure in healing health issues for a lifetime. As a result, the population is inclined to other methods such as exercise and yoga. According to me, there are numerous reasons that the community is opting for these methods to cure diseases.

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While some people believe that children need pressure from parents to develop, others disagree by agruing that parental pressure is unnecessary. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Nowadays, most children's actions and behaviours affected by peer pressure. In my opinion, Young peers from the same generation have a strong effect on each other in both good and bad sides. This essay argues why the advantages outweigh the disadvantages as the positive influence of peer pressure can shape the the lives of teenagers.

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Some people fail in school, but end up being successful in life. Why do you think that is the case? They develop other skills such as marketing and business oriented What is the most important thing to succeed in life?

It is said by some people who did not pass the school but later they become successful in their lives. This is possible when individuals develop other skills such as art and marketing. To be a successful in life a person should be determined towards goals and confidence leads to a successful life.

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