IELTS Writing Samples Band 5. Page 33

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5

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Some people believe that money for education should mainly be spent on better computers while others believe it would be better spent on teachers. Discuss boths views and give your opinion.

There is no denying the fact that the budget for education is not much. While it is a commonly held belief that spending money on modern computers or tablets is crucial , there is an also argument that best teachers mean best students.

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Some people think that being courage is good opportunity, while others believe that being courage is not necessary.Discuss both views and give your opinion.

It is often debated whether courage could provide success,while other individuals consider that being brave is not crucial to a person.I assume that being courageous comes with numerous advantages, both personally and professionally.This essay will provide some key benefits of cultivating gallantry,and the drawbacks of being courageous.

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Some people think that physical strength is important for success in sport, while other people think that mental strength is more important. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

In today's rapidly evolving world, some proponents argue that the most vital strategy for sports achievements is physical strength, while others advocate that mental strength is more significant than physical strength. Although there are significant advantages in both perspectives, I firmly believe that both physical and mental strength is really important to success in sports. This essay will discuss both sides, supporting my perspective, and providing relevant examples, before reaching a well-justified conclusion.

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Nowadays many people choose to be self-employed, rather than work for a company or organisation. Why might this be the case? What coulbe be the disadvantages of being self-employed?

In this modern era, people want to open their own businesses and do not want to work for any company or organization due to the excessive workload allocated by such companies. Although, this shift of changing mindsets of being self-employed brings some pitfalls. This essay will discuss the reasons why individuals do not want to work under someone as well as also describe the drawbacks of this trend before reaching a concrete conclusion.

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Throughout history, people have dream of living in a perfect society but nobody has agreed on what an ideal society would look like. What do you think is the most important element needed to make a society perfect? How can the ideal society be avhieved?

People have always dreamed of a perfect society, but no one can fully agree what it should look like. Some believe that wealth and technology are the key, but I think good leadership is the most important factor. Without honest and responsible leaders, a society cannot be stable and fair. This essay will delve into the most essential element of an ideal society and the ways to reach it.

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Shopping is now one of the most popular forms of leisure activity in many countries for young adults. Why is this? Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?

Many young adults spend their leisure time shopping and looking for new things to purchase. This could be due to the high amount of offers that people are confronted with. In this essay, I want to review while this can be a good use of someones time, it also holds some dangers and can shift to a negative.

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Teaching profession is decreasing day by day. the government should encourage students to go for this noble profession.why is this profession declining and now should the government encourage people to go for this noble profession?

Teaching is a dignified profession.Teachers are torchbearer for the society that educates all other professions. However it seems to be less favorite among youngsters these days. This essay will examine the reasons for its downfall and the steps that government should initiate to encourage people to opt for this field.

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In the future, people may no longer be able to pay for things in shops using cash. All payments may have to be made by card or using phones. Do you think this will happen one day? Why do you think some people might not be happy to give up using cash?

Most people think that, in a very near future, the most used method for payments will be the electronic one; shops will be likely to accept exclusively payments by credit cards or apps on the phone. I believe that not only this situation represents the future, but it is already the normality for most of us.

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Nowadays, more and more older people who are looking for work have to compete with younger people for the same job. What problemes does this came? What are some possible solutions?

In the modern world, due to technological advancement, the total number of jobs has remained the same as the population has grown. Because of that many older generation people have to compete with the new generation for the same kind of work. This causes many issues. This essay will investigate the major problems behind this phenomenon along with useful steps to control it in further paragraphs.

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As the internet becomes more popular, newspapers are becoming a thing of the past. 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 and experience.

The technological era has seen many advancements, of which the internet has been popular amongst many. Social media and online press organisations have also become more relevant. This has meant that more traditional news outlets like newspapers have become less popular. I wholeheartedly agree with this sentiment because news websites are easier to access and provide more up to date information on worldwide events. In contrast, newspapers and magazines have to be printed earlier in the morning, hence they could miss out on events that happen later in the day.

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Many believe that modern technology has brought people together, but others say that it has driven us apart. Discuss both viewpoints and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.

In recent years, the debate on technology and its effect on human relationships have been brought to light. People have different views on whether current technological advancements has united or divided communities. I believe that modern means of communication brings individuals from all over the world.

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Some people believe that schools should only teach children subjects which are beneficial to their future career and therefore other subjects such as music and sports are not important. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

There is a global debate about the importance of art subjects in the education system. While some claim that students should only learn the main essential subjects, I firmly believe that art subjects have a unique ability to improve student academic performance across all subjects by serving as reducing stress and provide several opportunities through exposure to multiple fields.

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Some people think it is more important to provide parks and sports facilities than to provide shopping centers in these new town for people to spend their free time. To what extent doo you agree or disagree?

It is indisputable that public services are critical for citizens. While some believe that new towns should not prioritizing shopping centres over parks and sports facilities, there is also an argument that opposes this perspective. In my opinion, I firmly agree with the former viewpoint, as these kinds of facilities can be a main factor in raising the individuals' fitness level resulting healthier citizens. This essay will discuss both views before presenting my opinion.

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Map showing changes in the Lakeside area from 2000 to 2009

The diagram illustrates the changes that took place in a lakeside area between 2000 and 2009. Overall, it is clear that the area saw an increase in facilities to support residents, alongside significant industrial expansion. Additionally, the woodland area was reduced by half to accommodate new buildings and infrastructure.

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Some people think that it is important to use leisure time for activities that improve the mind, such as reading and doing word puzzles. Other people feel that it is important to rest the mind during leisure time. L Discuss two views and give your opinion.

Few society believe that spare time should be invested in movement such as reading, and playing word puzzles which improves thinking power. while, others feel that it is essential to take a rest in their leisure time. I strongly believe that the public must spend their remaining time in movement to improve their mind power. This essay will discuss both views.

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Scientists tell us some activities are good for health and others are bad. Despite knowing that, millions of people continue doing unhealthy activities. What are the causes and what are the solutions?

Although scientists clearly explained activities that are beneficial or harmful to health, a number of individuals continue to follow unhealthy lifestyles ,despite knowing the consequences.The main reason behind this problem is addiction ;however, this issue can be addressed by initiative of parents ,family and government .

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City planners’ new designs include setting up schools, markets and commercial places (like office) in different areas of the city. Do you think it will help the city dwellers?

City planners want to make new designs for cities. They will build schools, markets, and offices in different areas. I think this is a good idea and it will help people who live in the city.

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Many countries have compulsory military service for young men after they leave school. It would be a good idea for all countries to adopt this system for men, and possibly for women too. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Various nations around the world have mandatory service for adolescents after graduating from school. In recent years, there has been a debate on whether all countries should make national service obligatory and require both men and women to enlist. However, while I believe that countries should make conscription necessary, I do not agree that women should be made to serve.

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Worker often have to retire at the age of 60 or 65. However, some people say that they should be allowed to continue working for as long as they want. What is your opinion about this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. You should write at least 254 words.

It’s popular that the retirement age is 60 or 65. Some people argue that workers should be allowed to continue working as long as they can. In this essay, I will explain my own opinion.

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It was predicted that people living in the twenty-first century would have more free time than ever before because of improvements in technology. To what extent has this prediction come true?

Living in the twenty-first century, the era of modern technology and advancements made life much easier and saved people plenty of time. In my view, I agree that being surrounded by technology enables individuals to have much free time that can be well spent in other developments and further enhancement of human life.

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