IELTS Writing Samples Band 5. Page 302

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5

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The main purpose of public libraries should be to provide books. Public libraries should not spend their limited resources on computer software, videos, or DVDs. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

The function of public libraries is a controversial topic; some support the notion that they should allocate all of their limited funding on books, whilst others argue that libraries should also facilitate access to DVDs, videos and software for the public. Although it is true that dedicating a larger portion of their budget to books will allow libraries to have more comprehensive collections, it must be stated that, in today's modern world, software and videos are also valuable resources that individuals should be able to access in libraries.

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The continued rise in the world's population is the greatest problem faced by humanity at the present time. What are the causes of this continued rise? Do you agree that it is the greatest problem faced by humanity?

Overpopulation is one of the global problems of our epoch. Although humanity has more significant problems except the rise of population. In this essay, I partially agree with the idea about the negative effects of the overpopulation, so it is not the biggest problem of humanity.

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In Britain, when someone gets old, they often go to live in a home with other old people where there are nurses to look after them. Sometimes the government has to pay for this care. Who do you think should pay for this care, the government or the family? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

In countries like Britain, old people prefer to go to old age homes that are run by government and these homes have nurses to take care of the aged persons. I think that the government must pay for these homes to provide a safe and secure environment for the elderly people at least to a minimum standards. In this essay I have provided the reasons for why the government must runs these homes.

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Some people say that parents have the most important role in child’s development. However, others argue that other things like television or friends have the most significant influence. Discuss both of view and give your opinion

At the present time, some members of society believe that parents play a significant role in their offspring's lives . While others say, external factors like television or friends influence them. The fact that the trend has some demerits, I would argue there are more merits. This essay explores how the benefits of a child's development with step-parent outweigh external resources.

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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 you think this is a positive or a negative development?

All individuals in the world have health troubles and prefer several ways how they can solve this problem. One part choose alternative medicine, while for others it's better to go to the doctor. In this essay, I would like to describe if alternative medicine more useful than traditional or not.

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Some people think that developing a successful career is more important than spending time with family and friends, while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion

Few individuals are under opinion that academic and professional growth in needed over passing time with family and companions. however, few people are against such beliefs. this essay will discuss on importance of career development and its benefits and on how people get artificial if they don’t spend reasonable time with people around them.

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Many people believe that it is easier to have a healthy lifestyles in the countryside. other believe that there are health benefits of living in cities. discuss both view and give your opinion.

There is a controversial question, whether it is easier to have a healthy lifestyles living in cities or in villagies. I suggest, that staying in urbun areas has more opportunities for keeping health in better condition than basing in a countryside.

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The government should put a tax on unhealthy food to encourage people to have healthy life. Do you agree or disagree?

Motivating society for having healthy lifsytle with putting tax on unhealthy food by athorities would be one way to increase the level of health. However, I think this way is not effective for two areas.

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Some people think that global environment problems shold be dralt with internationally. Others, however, believe that they have to be tackled domestically. What is your opinion?

Several people believe that global environment issues must be handle by international cooperation, however, the rest think that the problems can be deal by local government. In my opinion, a balance approch is the best way to solve this problem.

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An increasing number of domestic appliances (e.g., air purifiers and water purifiers) are on the market to tackle water pollution and air pollution. Why is this the case? Is this a positive indicator of the development of human beings? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

In recent years, the market has been floded with domestic appliances such as: air purifiers and water purifiers. These products are mainly used to lessen the effect of water and air pollution. the reasons for this development are the unavailability Clean water and the effect of factories on a city. Both factors reflect a lack of consideration of human rights.

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People doing dangerous sport activities like scuba driving and bungee jumping should be responsible for their own life and rescue workers should not risk their lives to save people doing those sports. Do you agree or disagree?

Some individuals tend to do hazardous sports, such as bungee jumping and scuba driving. It is necessary to consider that these participant should be responsible for their own lives and lifeguards are not take risk to save them. I strongly disagree with this point of view. In the forthcoming paragraphs, I shall elaborate on the reasons and discuss my opinion more.

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Every year several languages die out. Some people think that this is not important because life will be easier if there are fewer languages in the world. To what extent do you agree or disagree whit this statement?

It is familiar that English has become many countries’ first tongue. This phenomenon can lead to the extinction of other lingoes however, some people favour this because the fewer the variety of languages, the easier life would be. Truthfully, I do not agree with this statement however, the pros and contras over this argument will be outlined on this essay.

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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? What sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children?

One of the most significant stage in a child's growth is the development of conscience, which is linked to the ability from wrong to true. This skill cover with time and good parenting, and I personally believe that punishmet is not a solution for being it. Therefore, I firmly disagree with that opinion.

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Your English - speaking friend has asked for your help with a college project he/sheis doing about celebrating New Year in different countries.

I am happy to help you with the questions about celebration a New Year.

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Your English - speaking friend has asked for you help with a college project he/she is doing about celebrating New Year in different countries -

I am happy to help you with the questions about celebration a New Year.

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Every year several languages die out. Some people think that this is not important because life will be easier if there are fewer languages in the world. To what extent do you agree or disagree whit this statement?

In the pressent climate, a plenty of languages disappear due to existance of technology. However, some claim that it is helpfil trend owing to it its effect on improving international communication. It seems rational to hold this view strongly as it affect societies tremenously.

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Many people around the world use social media to keep in touch with other people and get the news. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Nowadays, many individuals use social media applications to keep in touch with people and get the recent news. In my opinion this usage has benefits as well as handicaps because people can follow trend news and know what their relatives and friends do. However, sometimes they may overuse social media which may reduce their health and also they might be addict to media.

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In many countries, people are now living longer than ever before. Some people say an ageing population creates problems for governments. Other people think there are benefits if society has more elderly people. To what extent do the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages?

It is widely believed that many communities are ageing recently which indeed concerns the governments. However, elderly people are beloved, they may need special cares that cost a lot of money. Also, an old population will certainly struggle with many challanges including a decline in econemy and work force.

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Studies show that many people in the prison have low level of education. For this reason, some people believe that the best way to reduce crime is to educate in prison, so that they can get a job when they leave prison. To what extent do you agree?

With the rise in crime rate, statistics show that most of the offenders in jails are uneducated. Some members of the society are of the opion that if these prisoners are educated while in prison it will help them to get employment when they are released hence lowering the commission of more crimes. This essay agrees with this idea because education is a key to open doors for opportunities and also, learned individuals are able to evaluate risks better.

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In many countries around the world, rural people are moving to cities, so the population in the countryside is decreasing. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

In recent years, significant amount of people tend to live in cities instead of outskirts Consequently, a number of places have been faced the issue of depopulation. In my perspective, there are more advantages in compared to drawbacks.

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