IELTS Writing Samples Band 5. Page 374

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5

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In some countries today, children are taught from a young age that competition is important and that winning is everything. Is this a positive or a negative development?

In recent days, people are involved in the topic of a healthy lifestyle. Many people believed that training workouts help to stay fit. Meanwhile, others claims that well-balanced nutrition is the most important aspect of avoiding diseases and staying healthy. The two opinions each have their own benefits.

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You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Write about the following topic: In many countries, very few young people read newspapers or follow the news on TV. What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggest? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. You should write at least 250 words.

Nowadays majority of young people does not have the habit of watching TV news or read print media. This essay will delve into reasons for this phenomenon and put forward some possible solutions to tackle this issue.

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In many countries, it is mandatory for school children to wear uniforms. Do the advantages of this policy outweigh the disadvantages?

In this contemporary epoch, numerous nations made it compulsory to wear a dress code at learning institutions.Many people are opposing this policy.However, I reckon that its pros are more as compared to its cons.

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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 advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?

It is argued that going abroad is often seen as a method to solve financial problems, which means people tend to choose to seek out job vacancies overseas to get higher income. However, others think that it could bring much of negative impacts to their life. In this essay, I believe that its drawbacks are more significant than its benefits.

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Human activities has negative impact on plants and animals around the world. Some people think that this cannot be changes, while others believe actions can be taken to bring about a change. Discuss both and give y opinion.

There is a theory which states human life activities have advers effects on the biodiversity. Although, some of the people think there is no way out of this interaction between human life and other living things including plants, animals and their ecosystem, I belive that a more green and sustainable life style can protect the environment as I discussed foreward.

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The plans below show a public park when it first opened in 1920 and the same park today. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The two maps illustrates the situations of a public park named Grange Park at its first opening in 1920,as well as its present redevelopments.

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ome people think that visiting museums is the best way for children to learn history, while many others think there are several better ways. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Some group of people think that exploring and visiting museums is the finest way to teach them history, while many others think there are better methods for them to learn history. In the following essay, these opinions are going to be discussed.

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It is often said that governments spend too much money on projects to protect wildlife, while there are other problems that are more important? Do you agree or disagree?

There are several issues that a government has to tackle. Therefore it is argued that the government’s expenditure focuses too much on wildlife protection, whereas, there are other more pressing problems. While it is true, that it is important to preserve animals in a safe environment, I believe that other matters, such as global warming or pollution, are more severe because they can not only damage a certain country but the whole planet.

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Students should be allowed to choose academic courses or practical courses, e.g carpenters. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is considered by some that playing video games is harmless, or even benefital for education, while others rebut that this hobby impacts players negatively. This essay will delve into both sides of statement before rendering my support for the latter one.

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Some people regard video games as harmless fun, or even as a useful educational tool. Others, however, believe that videos games are having an adverse effect on the people who play them. In your opinion, do the drawbacks of video games outweigh the benefits?

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Many museums charge for admission while others are free. Do you think the advantages of charging people for admission to museums outweight the disadvantages?

Museum is a place where material of cultural and historical value is exibited. Some individuals are of the opinion that such places should have free entry whereas, others believe that entry to such places should be charged. I personally feel that, it should be paid.

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Some people think that dangerous sports should be banned, while others believe that people should be free to do any sports or activities. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

In recent days, sports with high risk to get injured are bumped due the increasing popularity among the young athletes and casual people, to experiment a strong feeling of adrenaline. Because of that are under the radar to be prohibited for who believes are putting in extremely danger and causing deaths with the opposite view of those who consider that any sportful person is responsible of his own decision and casualties. I am inclined to think that depends on how and where these sports and activities are practiced and displayed and most importantly the regulations following them.

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People’s lifestyles are becoming unhealthier in many countries. What can governments do to reverse this, and which of those actions is most likely to be successfully carried out by those governments?

In recent years, the throwaway lifestyle has become one of the most serious health problems among people of all ages. This is caused by several reasons including processed food consumption and lack of physical activities. In this essay, I will discuss the reasons why people in many countries live in unhealthy ways and suggest some solutions for the government in order to solve this situation.

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Some believe that violent computer games are just a for of entertainment while others think that they lead directly to violent behaviour. Discuss both views and give you opinion.

Some argue that the purpose of video games that contains violence is to entertain, while others argue that it can lead to aggressive behavior. Although there is a chance for children to become aggressive if they play violent video games without guidance from parents, I believe that it helps more in relieving stress than initiating violent activity.

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Some people think it is more important to spend public money on roads and motorways than on public transport systems such as railways and trams. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In our fast-paced society, the allowcation of capital to transport systems has become a debate topic. It is agrues that, using money for public roads and motorways is necessary instead of spending for subways. However, I believe that both roads and public transportation have important roles in society and should be given equal investment.

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You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Write about the following topic. The best way to reduce poverty in developing countries is by providing at least six years of free education for each child, so that all children can read, write and use numbers.To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. You should write at least 250 words.

There are people who confirm that the most appropriate way of solving the common problem of poverty in countries which are working on their economy is not claiming any fees from people for primary education level, around six years, in order to provide every one of future generation with basic knowledge and skills. While I agree that it is advatageus for every country to have everyone educated at least on average level, I firmaly believe that increase in merely educated people instead of totally uneducated cannot contribute to countries' economy as much as taxing or fair education fees in order to reinvest in country development.

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it is important for people to take risks, both in their professional lives and their personal lives

Taking risks is vital for individual lives professional or personal. Personally, the benefits of taking a chance outweigh the drawbacks because we can learn and know about the result of the opportunity that we have decided. This essay will discuss this case.

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🔶Nowadays more and more business meetings and business trainings are taking place online. 🔸Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?

In today's world, post-COVID, most trade activities take place online rather than offline or in the office. There are many benifits of this online work experience as it gives opportunity for family time. However, too much indulgence of personal life in professional grounds can have negative effects as well. I have a strong opinion that online training and trading is way more productive than in-office set-up.

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Nowadays many people travel to foreign countries for pleasure. Some believe this travel has a negative impact on the countries travelled to. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

These days, it is quite common to travel around the world for entertainment. However, some would argue that it brings a lot of negatives to the countries popular among travelers. This essay strongly disagrees with that statement because tourism might bring a lot of benefits to the locals: strengthening the local economy and contributing to local infrastructure development are two of many more gains that will be discussed further.

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In the past, people preferred to stay in one place for their entire lives. But nowadays, it's common for people to move multiple times and change homes. What are the reasons behind this change? Do you think it's positive or negative?

Allegedly, migration to another city or country is given a significant attention among people's lives. As a matter of fact, this behaviour was really rare among citizens, but nowadays this attitude compeletly changed. In fact, people migrate to another city due to enhance their careers and academic opportunities, and even for weather conditions.

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