IELTS Writing Samples Band 5. Page 361

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5

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Many people around the world use social media every day to keep in touch with other people and get new events. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

In the modern decades, using technology to access social media daily is a common activity which helps people to connect with others and get the news up-to-date. This writer argues that the benefits of connecting with people who live far away from their places and updating the local information outweigh the drawbacks of addiction.

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Historical artifacts should be brought back to their country of origin. To what extend do you agree/disagree?

In contemporary days, the issue of shipping ancient items to their original nations sparked debates. Some advocate bringing back these artifacts for potential benefits, while another disagree with this. Diving deeply and explaining why I agree with repatriation of those objects are the main aim of this essay.

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Some countries achieve international sports by building specialised facilities to train top athletes, instead of providing sports facilities that everyone can use. Do you think this is positive or negative development? Discuss both views and give your opinion. You should write at least 250 words.

It is argued that a few nations reach at international sport level through constructing special facilities for training top athletes rather than giving sports items that everybody cann use. This phenomenon motivates the few talented individuals to work more hard and additionally ensures that funds are not wasted to people who can't perform well. On the other hand, it demoralizes men and women who wish to be part of the top team and denies them the opportunity to exercise their skills. This essay agrees that it has a positive impact.

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Some university offer online courses as an alternative to classes delivered on campus. Do you think this is a positive or negative development

There is no doubt that after the pandemic of Coronavirus in 2019 have effected the globe in many ways of learning and methods of delivery in many institutions namely online courses . However , I believe that there is both positive and negative developments of this trends.

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In some counties, some people believe having children and marriage is seen as the most important in their life. The other believe having a good job and salary is viewed as success. Discussing both and give your opinion.

In some countries, getting married and having a child is the most important thing in their life. Compared with other countries, getting a good job and a high salary is more successful. In my opinion, a good job is more necessary rather than marriage.

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In some countries young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this.

In some states older generations are required to continue working even after reaching retirement age. While this practice may enhance their financial security and mental-being, it could potentially impact their overall health condition. Additionally, it might lead to reduced job opportunities for the younger generations.

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Some people think that governments should ban dangerous sports, while others think people should have freedom to do any sports or activity. Discuss both views and give your own opinion

These days people like to explore adveturous sports as a part of everyday learning. A certain segment of people think that authorities should not allow public access to risk-taking games, while other think it should be an individual choice to try these sports. This essay will critically analyse both perspective and support my opinion of government should not ban life threatning sports instead offer assistance in someway to pupils trying these sports.

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Learning English at school is often seen as more important than learning local languages. If these are not taught, many are at risk of dying out. In your opinion, is it important for everyone to learn English? Should we try to ensure the survival of local languages, and if so, how? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

English being global langauge has significant importance. It is debatable that regional languages are considered less important because English is taught in the schools as a primary language. So it is believed that mother languages are at the verge of dying due to their restricted use. Well, I personally believe that students should learn English but not at the cost of local languages and this essay will highlight both the given perspectives along with reasons and solutions in the subsequent paragraphs.

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smoking is a major cause of serious illness and death throughout the wprld today. In the interest of the public health, governments should ban cigarettes and other tobacco products. Do you agree or disagree?

There is no doubt that people have their own freedom to choose what is right for themselves although knowing the risk or harm that will do to them such as smoking.Nowadays smoking is known as causing a lot of illness and death to the globe.In my perspective ,I totaly agree with the statement and I will discuss in detail on the next paragraph.

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Being able to speak a foreign language is an advantage these days. Some people think that children should start learning a foreign language at primary school, while others think children should begin in secondary school. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

There is no doubt that learning a foreign language is important and has a lot of benefit to a person such as learning other country cultures and prevent communication barrier.However ,there is an argument among public on whether should let their children learn other languages at primary or secondary school.In my opinion ,I believe both trends have its own advantages.In the next paragraph ,I will discuss both sides in detail.

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Addiction to the internet is a wide spread problem. What problems does it cause? What is a suitable solution?

Internet has taken over the world and addiction has become a growing problem. However, it is an essential tool for completing daily tasks . Therefore, users should learn how to control their habits and gain the maximum benefit. The following paragraphs will demonstrate the issues caused by the over usage of the internet and necessary steps to overcome it.

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Television dominates the free-time of too many people. It can make people lazy and prevent them from socialising with others.

Television has considered one of the important means of entertainment in majority's life. While these screens offer enormous ways to enjoy leisure time, evolve our thinking on about what's going on around us. Despite of this, many thinks it increasess a sense of laziness and hamper one's interacting skills. As per my opinion, TV is important to enjoy our lives however in a limited manner. If screens being watched alot than for sure it can create a lot of trouble.

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Today, many people do not know their neighbors. Why is this? What can be done about this?

It is true that nowadays, lots of people are not familiar with their neighbours. This is due to the factors such as busy lifestyles, increased mobility, and the rise of digital communication, which can make it challenging for people to connect with their neighbours. Organizing neighbourhood events and promoting friendliness can improve neighbourly relationships.

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Successful companies use advertising to make more sales. What can make advertisement effective? Do you think advertisement is a bad thing or a good thing for society.

Promotion, a thing which is used for presenting support to anything or activity. Advertising is a commercial subject and is mainly used by businesses to improve their sales. There are several ways to enhance the effectiveness of advertisements. It delivers both positive and negative aspects to the society. In the following paragraph, I will explore the method of making perfect advertisements and the effects on citizens.

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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 true due to some factors that people tend to grow older these days. In most countries, people tend to live longer, while some individuals say that aging population burdens the government, others opine that elderly people present in society plays an important role. In my perspective, I believe the advantage of having an aging population outweighs the demerits such that, there's the transfer of intergenerational knowledge, enhances cultural richness and bring forth wise community.

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what are advantages and disadvantages of leaving school at age 16 or 18 years old instead of going to university

Universities are very much important as it is considered as a building block and after that students usually end up getting their jobs. Many students are not able to gain this experience of studying in university due to financial or any personal reasons.

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Nowadays, more people are choosing to socialise online than face to face . Is this a positive or negative development?

In this and that day, interaction through social media is more popular among the folks. However, this trend has many positive impacts like familiarity with global community and digital literacy; howbut we cannot overlook its downsides which are impacting our lives to a greater extent and made it more dangerous development, which make me reckon that its more a negative trend rather than positive.

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Some people believe that children should be banned from using their phones during the school day. Others believe that children should be allowed to use their phones. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

It is controversial about if children are supposed to be forbidden or permitted to use their phones during the school day. One perspective is positive and the other is negative. From my point of view, I deem phones usage of children should be limmited in the school day.

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You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Write about the following topic: More children in developed countries are becoming overweight. This is a serious problem for wealthy countries. Discuss some causes and effects of this problem. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. You should write at least 250 words.

There has been a significant increase in numbers of tenaagers ecountered with obesity as a health concern in many reowned nations. There are several factors responsible for arise of this issue and in many ways it has affected people. This essay will critically analyze both topics and present a valid stance.

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Some schools agree that fast-food restaurants and supermarkets can promote their products in school and that schools benefit from it. Is it a positive or negative development?

In the present day of education, schools are also being commercialized by allowing numerous amenities to serve children. A number of schools are now preparing to rationalize opening of fast-food restaurants and supermarkets in order to increase the quality and inclusiveness of schools while also somehow benefiting students. It is my contentiont that although this trend has some apparent merits, it is entirely devoid of drawbacks.

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