IELTS Writing Samples Band 5. Page 370

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5

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Air transport is increasingly used to export fruit and vegetables to countries where they cannot be grown or are out of season. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?

Nowadays, grown edibles are frequently transported by aircraft to nations that do not have access to them. There are both advantages and disadvantages to this method of delivery such as environmental pollution as a drawback and countries relying on imported foods is a benefit due to the fact some crops are not grown in those places.

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The best way to solve traffic and transportation problems is to encourage people to live in cities rather than suburbs or countryside. What extent do you agree or disagree?

One school of thought holds that persuading citizens to stay in city areas instead of the countryside is the most sufficient method to eliminate traffic and transportation issues. While I accept that the perception is somewhat justified, I believe that there are other factors that authorities should consider.

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Many offenders commit more crimes after serving the first punishment. Why is this happening, and what measures can be taken to tackle this problem?

It is universally acknowledged that if anyone acts against the law, they will be punished by judges. The aim of it is to prevent and also avoid people to repeat it, however , in some cases it has a converse effect. This essay will assess the reasons of this issue, and also proposed some practical solutions.

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Some countries spend a lot of money preparing competitors to take part in major competitions such as Olympic Games or football World Cup. Some people say that it would be better to spend this money encouraging children to take up sports from a young age. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

It is important to consider how to use money to develop countries' career of sports. Some people believe there must be some necessity spending money on preparing for vital competitions, while others argue that it must be a better way to spend money on kids to motivate them to do more sports. I think both of these aims are great, but money on them should be used wisely and in reasonable proportion.

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A person’s health is their own responsibility rather than the government’s responsibility. 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.

Most of the public believes that the citizen's health is totally responsible for themselves, instead of giving it to the government's hands. From my perspective, I partially agree with the statement. However, the government should also take a few responsibilities for the public. So, I will discuss the topic on both the side of agree and disagree point of view.

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The best way to reduce youth crime is to educate parents about good parenting skills. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In light of the increasing rate of the juvenile delinquency, some individuals regard the education of good parenting skills to parents as the best way to decrease this social phenomenon. I acknowledge that this approach has its advantages, but there are other solutions that can yield better outcomes.

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Human activities have negative effects on plant and animal species. Some people think it is too late to do anything about this problem. Others believe that effective measures can be taken to improve this situation. Discuss both views and state your own opinion.

In light of the various activities undertaken by humans, they can adversely impact on flora and fauna, many individuals argue that it is too late to take any steps to improve this matter. But others doubt this negative outlook and believe that there are a large number of useful solutions that can address this serious crisis. I concur with later.

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Gender imbalance in some occupations is evident. To what extent do you think that it is acceptable?

In light of emphasizing effectiveness and efficiency in work, it is apparent that the proportion of gender in certain domain, such as early childhood education, marketing and firemen, is distinct. In my opinion, this phenomenon is appropriate and acceptable although may cause some controversies on gender discrimination.

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Some people believe that it is important to give gifts and presents to friends and family to show that we care about them.Others think that there are better ways to show that we care about them.discuss both views and give your opinion.

While a number of individuals believe that giving gifts and presents to friends can show their care for them, others opine that there exist alternative ways that illustrate their attitude better. I partly agree with the last opinion and I plan to substantiate this point in this essay.

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In many countries, the government prioritizes economic growth above all other concerns. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages and give your own opinion.

The growth of economy has been prioritized above all other issues in many countries. The advantages of this include its positive impact on individual’s well-being and this enables citizens to focus on other aspects of their life. Although, the improvement in the quality of education systems might be neglected, in my opinion, poverty is the most critical crises that needs to be dealt with.

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The inequality between rich and poor nations is now wider than it has ever been before. What do you think are the main causes of this difference and what do you think can be done to reduce the gap?

The gap between wealthy and poor countries is growing and becaming wider. In my opinion, the main causes for this may be the fact that some of the rich nations use a resources of a poor countries. It would be beneficial for a society, if developed countries rather invest to developing nations.

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In some societies the number of crime committed by teenagers is growing. Some people think that regardless of age teenagers who commit major crime should receive adult punishment. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In contemporary societies, the escalating rate of crimes committed by teenagers has sparked a debate on whether adolescents involved in major offenses should face adult punishments. This contentious issue demands a nuanced consideration, and while I acknowledge the severity of certain crimes, I contend that a one-size-fits-all approach is inappropriate.

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Many doctors are concerned about the high use of computer games by children and young people. What mental and physical problems may arise from excessive use of these games? How could these problems be reduced?

Many health practitioners warn young people and adolescents about the dependance to video games because too much consumption of video games may cause impulsivity and poor posture. In order to solve this issues, young ones can try to play cosier games and move their body while playing games.

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Cyclists and car drivers sharing the same road might cause some problems. What are the problems? What could be done to solve those problems?

It is true that when cyclists and car drivers use the same road, it leads to some issues. This naturally leads to several challenges and problems, some of which include accidents due to the differing speeds of cars and bikes. However, making separate lanes for bikes and cars can prevent these problems.

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Many people put their personal information online address, telephone number, and so on) for purposes such as signing up for social networks or online banking. Is this a positive or negative development?

With the advancement of technology, more and more people tend to put their private information on online platforms. This has led to the question of whether it is beneficial to put personal information online. think that, despite the convenience it brings, people should not put their personal information.

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Some people believe that people should be allowed to work only till a set retirement age. Others say that if people want to work, age should not be a barrier to them. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

These days, there are many opinions about when people should retire from job. Some argue that we should work until a set retirement age. Other people think that we don’t need to set the rule and should retire when we want to. In this essay, I will discuss both opinions and give my idea.

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Some people think the government should invest more money in teaching science than other subjects in order for a country to develop and progress. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is believed by many that governments should invest more money in educating science to expand and evolve their country, compared to teaching other subjects. If more individuals gain deeper knowledge of science-related topics, it could contribute to technical advancements and innovative ideas in the long term. It is agreed that the government should put more money into education for science subjects. Analysing the wide area of usage scientific topics have, as well as the need to understand our surroundings and developing new innovative ideas to save the future will prove this.

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Topic: Some people say it is time to say goodbye to reading books with real paper because e-readers and e-books are available. Do you agree or disagree?

In this modern era, there is no doubt that advancement of techologies are gradually making our life easier such as e-boooks.I totally agree with the topic in spite of two factors such as cost-effective and environment-friendly.In the next paragraph, I will explain the reason of that in detail.

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Schools should focus on academic success and passing examinations. Skills such as cookery, dressmaking and woodwork should not be taught at school as it is better to learn these from family and friends. To that extent do you agree or disagree.

There is a common belief that educational institutions such as schools are responsible for taking care of only the academic success of students. While I agree that schools should provide pupils with a variety of skills that can be implemented for effective learning or future career building, I would highlight my personal point that other unrelated skills should be a free choice of each and learned through their lives, out of academic activities.

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In many countries around the world, rural people are moving to cities, so the population in the countryside is decreasing.

In recent years, due to the availability of improved transportation, people often migrate from rural areas to the urban areas as a result the population in the village is declining.In my opinion, people moving to the cities have more negative improvement than positive development.

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