IELTS Writing Samples Band 5. Page 349

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5

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Some people think that all unviersity students should study whatever they like. Others believe that they only be allowed to study subjects that will be useful in the future, such as those related to science and technology. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

One of the widely discussed issues nowadays is private cars and their effect our environment. It is undeniable that private transports has become an essential part of our life. However, there is not absolute agreement as some people find to use private cars beneficial, while others consider everything associated with private transpots negatively. Surely, there are both pros and cons to use cars, but i believe disadvantages outweigh advantages.

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Some people think the best way to reduce crime is to give longer prison sentences. Others, however, believe there are better alternative ways of reducing crime. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Today, we live in a modern era where some can change a law by their views for a better life. It is thought by some that the best way to decrease crime is to extend prison sentences, whilst others disagree and think that there are better different ways of reducing crime. It might be true that the extended prison sentences can decline crime, but I believe that it is more beneficial if prisoners can gain valuable new skills in prison which may change their mindset.

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The plans below show a harbour in 2000 and how it looks today. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The diagram depicts the production of a biofuel namely ethanol, which involves three important stages including the pre-processing, processing, and post-processing stage.

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Some people say that the best way to improve public health is by increasing the numbers of sports facilities. Others, however, say that this would have little effect on public health and that other measures are required. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

There are many ways to improve general social wellness. Some poeople believe that increasing physical activity facilites is important, while others argues that other measures are required. In this essay, i will discuss both views and give my opinion about the topic.

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The plans below show a harbour in 2000 and how it looks today. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The diagrams illustrate how Porth Harbour has changed since 2000.

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More than half of the world’s population now lives in urban areas. The rapid growth of cities in some parts of the world is bringing all kinds of social, economic, and environmental problems. Describe some of these problems and suggest possible solutions. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.

More than half of the world's population now lives in urban cities. The rapid growth of cities in some parts of the world is bringing all kinds of social, economic and environmental problems.

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Grandparents play a big role in the bringing up their grandchildren. Do you think it it useful for grandparents to be involved ? what is your opinion.

Since parenting is a major role played by the elderly, I believe it is a wonderful thing to involve them.

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Some people from poor and rural background from it difficult to get a university education.Universities have to make it easier especially for such groups to get into them.To what extent do you agree or disagree.

Inside most of the world countries a higher education doesn't come cheap.Various prices,rankings and competetivness of today Universities makes it difficulte for people from lower financial levels to get into one.Current situation doesn't look good in my idea and i support the idea of less tense enviroment so people can get into universities more easily and thus i will discuss my reasons.

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Some people assert that it is good for college students to have part-time jobs. To what extend do you agree or disagree?

Some people assert that working as a part time jobs is not essential for college students. At the same time, there are a significant number of people who highlight the importance of students’ working experiences. I firmly believe that students can get vital life lessons through working experiences, such as time management skills and great sense of responsibility for their expenses.

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The rapid urbanization of towns and cities has led to numerous problems. Discuss the main causes of urbanization and its effects on society

Big city life is one of my favorite lifestyles. You live in endless hustles and bustles with many plans and goals. That is why such energy appeal many people from rural territories to big mega policies, so every year we can easily notice the great increase in the number of citizens in towns. Some people consider that there are only disadvantages from such migration, while others have a different point of view, let us discus both sides.

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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 ? Do you think this is a positive or negative situation?

While it is widely claimed that owning home is vital for people in some countries rather than renting one, others argue that buying one is not necessary. Both point of views and reasons why I believed that this controversy could lead to an negative development will be elaborated on in this essay.

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The most important aim of science should be to improve people's lives. 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.

The debate over the optimal aim of science has sparked considerable controversy. While some argue that scientific research should solely favour political prospects, I, along with others, contend that it is most effective for society if science focuses on improving people's quality of life as this essay further elaborates on.

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Nowadays more and more people have to compete with young people for the same jobs. What problems does this cause? What are some possible solutions?

In present times, youngsters are competing with adults for the same jobs. This can result in mistakes in companies that hire them, and many adults will be unemployed. To resolve problems related to employees’ faults, companies should recruit people based on their experience. Employers should prioritise senior workers when recruiting.

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Some peole believe that culture will be ruined if it is used to earn tourism revenue, but others consider that tourism is the only way of protecting culture. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.

These days, tourism industries indeed play a crucial role in society. However, some believe that culture will be ruined when nations gain revenue from tourism while others say that tourism is the only strategy to protect our culture. This essay will discuss both viewpoints and I strongly agree with the latter opinion for the following reasons.

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High school and university students should be required to complete a certain number of volunteer hours before graduating. Do you agree or disagree?

Volunteer work is deemed to play a crucial role in the civilization society. Voluntering is when people spend their time and effort to help others without being paid and students often volunteer to gain valuable experience and give back to the society. There is a widespread belief that highschool and university students should be required to submit a specific number of volunteer hours before graduating. Argument has persisted as to whether as this statement should be accepted or not. Whilst there are convincing rationales on both sides, I wholeheartedly agree with this given opinion.

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Volunteer work is when people offer their time and effort to help others without being paid. Students often volunteer to gain valuable experience and give back to the community. High school and university students should be required to complete a certain number of volunteer hours before graduating. Do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, it's quite popular to participate in volunteering activities because it gives you more understanding what's going around you. Such volunteering activities are done without any payment and out of free will. Besides that, today's schools are requiring to have a certain amount of hours of volunteering before graduating. In my opinion, this situation in educational institutions quite questionable because words "mandatory" and "volunteerly" never stood together.

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Should animals be kept in zoos? Describe both views and give your own opinion

Who does not like zoos? People of all ages are happy to see all different kinds of animal at zoos. Some think that when animals are caged at zoos, they are protected and are useful for research. However, I disagree that zoos can be beneficial to animals. This essay describes disagreement with several important reasons.

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Many people today, especially in the developed world, are choosing to have fewer children, or none at all. Why is this happening, and do you think it is a good trend? Give reasons for your answer, and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

The trend of adopting less children or sometimes not even one has sparked a controversial debate especially in the advanced nations. I think this trend has been brought to by one major factor and In my opinion this decision proves beneficial for parents, there could also be a drawback.

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The leaders or directors of organizations are often older people. But some people say that young people can also be a leader. Do you agree or disagree?

There is no denying that in this contemporary era, there is a disbalance between youngers and elders in holding high statuses such as chief and director. However, the young generation is also being appreciated and suggested to high positions by many people. From my standpoint, even if there is a young generation with high potential, in ruling big companies, experience of old people plays a crucial role rather than other aspects.

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Advertising has become an unavoidable part of everyone's lives. Some people say that advertising is positive part of our lives while others say it is a negative one. Discuss both views include your opinion.

Advertisements have become more popular because of their impact on businesses by enhancing their marketing. Then, many would argue that advertising promotions have impacted positively on humankind and they are necessary in order to promote the sales of cutting-edge designs. Nevertheless, I staunchly consider that those campaigns should be controlled and carefully managed. In this essay, I will explain my reasons in detail.

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