IELTS Writing Samples Band 5. Page 371

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5

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As is often said that “Prevention is better than cure,” For this reason, governments should spend national health budget more on the prevention of diseases than on treatment. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

It is pointed out that preventing disease is by far the most important factor than cure, thereby some people argue that governments should spend tax more on the prevention of ailments than on cure. Both prevention and cure are important, however I think governmental authorities should utilize national budgets for treatments.

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Aircraft have been increasingly used to transport fruit and vegetables to some countries where such plants hardly grow or are out of season. Some people consider it a good idea, but some people oppose it Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Most countries import its organic product needs from overseas countries with the help of air logistics. Many people think that, it has bad impacts and the rest of the majority stays in oppose for the statement. This essay will discuss both sides and will explain why it has negative effects for both humanity and nature.

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Some people say the main way to be happy in life is to have a lot of money. How might having a lot of money make people happy? What other things in life can make people happy?

Many experts say that having a decent bank balance is a significant way to be happy in life. This essay will argue that it is true and having more money means, living the life,you have imagined,while healthy relationships and respect in society are also the source of happiness.

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In spite of the advances made in agriculture, many people around the world still go hungry. Why is this the case? What can be done about this problem?

Nowadays, there are some developments in many aspects of agriculture. However, some people are still struggling to feed their families. The main reason is the huge economical and gap between one city to another.

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Many elderly people no longer look after their families but are put in care homes and nursing homes. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?

Currently, people have hectic lifestyle thus they do not have time to care their older family members. Younger population and middle-aged people put elderly members in old age homes. Both its pros and cons will be discussed in the following paragraphs.

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Some people think that the government is responsible for the rise in obesity in children. While other people think it is the fault of the parents. Discuss both side and give your opinion.

There are different opinions about the problem of obesity in children. Some people blame the government for this, whereas others, including me, believe it is the parent’s fault.

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An increasing number of larger shopping areas, malls and department stores are leading to the decline of smaller corner shops. what are the advantages and disadvantages of shopping in larger shopping centers rather than smaller, more traditional shops?

Without a doubt, in today's modernized era, the small local stores place has been taken over by the huge shops. However, this leads us to pose a pivotal question, could this phenomenon has detrimental impacts on oiur everyday lives? In this essay, I will examine the perceived benefits and drawbacks of this improvement.

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In many countries today, if people want to find work, they have to move away from their friends and their families. Do you think the advantage of this development outweigh the disadvantages?

One of widely discussed issues nowadays is more and more people have to move away from their families, friends in order to find work. It is undeniable that the economy is not good in all countries and 90% of these people who move away for work are from poor countries.

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Traffic on roads has become a problem in nearly every country in the world. What can be done to reduce the amount of traffic at a society level and at an individual level?

One of the widely discussed issues nowadays is the need for military personnel.

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Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in order to travel to or work in a foreign country. Others say that these are not the only reasons why someone should learn a foreign language.

Learning a foreign language creates a lot of opportunities for all people. However, some people believe that only benefits their overseas travelling or working, while others argue that language acquisition has no limitations to its advantages. From my point of view, both of the above opinions are seriously appreciated agreeing.

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Government should spend money on railways rather than roads. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement ?

People strongly believe that government should invest more money in railways than in road systems. From my perspective, the railway as well as the road networks play an equal vital role.

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Some people prefer to live in a small town. Others prefer to live in a big city. Which place would you prefer to live in? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer. Do you agree or disagree

A substantial number of individuals believe that living in a small town is the superior strategy for life, but other societies presume that a big city is a better place. However, recent research has shown that small towns can play an absolutely critical role for healthy in community, and a big city would be far more beneficial for people living them. I am a strong advocate of this approach, and the benefits of it will be covered in this essay.

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Cooking food is a waste of time in today’s hectic life. Fast food restaurants are helpful in modern living and it is less stressful. Do you agree or disagree?

Some might say that cooking your own food is time-consuming and fast food is the best option for this problem because of its efficiency and practicality. I would disagree with that statement and I will explain it further in the following paragraphs.

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A lot of people believe that the amount of violence shown on TV and in the cinema affects the actions of our young people and therefore increases the amount of violence in our society today. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? What can be done to reduce violence in our society today?

Violence on television and in computer games has been a matter of different opinions, some people think that it influencespeople's behaviour with a damaging effect on the population. Others disagree with such a statement, they believe that these factors do not have a significant consequence on society. In my opinion, everything shown on television and in computer games have some level of influence on some individuals, but not in society, the people´s behaviou does not depend on what those influences could bring to a person, instead it depends on all the things that surround people’s education, such as family, schools, friends, and so on.

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Nowadays many people want to buy famous brands of cloth, cars and other items. what are the reasons for this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

A vast majority of people in this contemporary time are obsessed with well known brands of outfits, vehicles, etc. In my opinion, this problem brings many drawbacks to our society and the reasons as well as my support viewpoints of this matter will be outlined in the following paragraphs before reaching a conclusion.

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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 advantage and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this.

Before continuing studies in the college, some countries suggest young generation to work or travel for a year. It can affect several benefits for young people such as having a lot of experiences and financial independents, but it can not be denied that it also can lead negative effects such as insecurities and stuck with the comfort zone in work life. Both views will be elaborated below.

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More and more people use private cars instead of taking public transport. What are the reasons for this trend? How can the government encourage people to take public transport?

In the modernization era, it is widely known that citizens prefer using private vehicle to public transportation. The comfortable sense, the flexibility and the cheaper price are the reasons of this trend but, because of the huge negative effects of this tendency, the government should try to encourage societies to utilize busses, taxis by improving more facilities and enhancing people’s awareness, all of which will be elaborated below.

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You are living in a city in a foreign country, and a friend from your home country is soon coming to visit you for several days. Write an email to your friend, •asking him or her to bring some things from home which you need •saying why you need them •making arrangements to meet

How are you? It’s been a while, hasn’t it? The last time must have been Sarah’s wedding.

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Topic 18: Some people say that television is useful for education, while others say that it is only useful for entertainment. Discuss both views and gives your own opinion.

Whether the implementation of TV will brings benefit to the education or not is emerged as a controversial topic of interest . The writer of this essay claims that even though this may lead to the TV addiction of youngsters , it is more likely to provide valuable lessons as well as entertaining them .

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

It is universally acknowledged that the type of work has a significant effect on diverse spheres of individuality. The dilemma of opting between being own boss and working under the boss ends the inclination towards self-employment which will be argued the reasons for this tendency and the drawbacks of it.

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