IELTS Writing Samples Band 5. Page 39

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5

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Some people believe that countries should produce food to feed their population themselves and import as little as possible. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is argued by some people that nations should feed their citizens through their own food production and should try to import food in the minimum quantity possible. This essay completely disagrees with the above statement because feeding countries' own population would restrict the economic growth of nation and little imports would not allow people to experience a variety of food from all over the world.

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Nowadays families are not as close as they used to be in the past. What do you think are the causes of this? What can be done to make families closer?

Today the world is changing and the social life is very complicated. Families in the past tended to be much closer. Unfortunately, this does not seem to be the case today. This essay will explain why families are not as close as they were and suggest some solutions to fix this problem.

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Both government investment in public transport systems and reductions in public transport ticket prices will help to reduce transport pollution greatly. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.

It is argued that the government tend to reduce transport pollution by decreasing public transport ticket costs and also through investments in this sector. This essay completely agrees with this statement because enhancing this kind of transportation is eco-friendly and it will encourage citizens to abandon their personal vehicles.

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Some people get into debt by buying things they do not need and are unable to afford. What are the reasons for this behaviour? What action can be taken to prevent people from having this problem

Some individuals get into debt because of purchasing items, which they do not need and cannot afford. The causes of this are people want to look rich in front of others and purchasing new things provides them pleasure and satisfaction. To solve this issue, people should understand that possessing new items will not make them rich, and they also should change their perception about pleasure.

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Modern children are suffering from the diseases that were once considered to only be meant for adults. Obesity is a major disease prevalent among children. What are its causes, and what solutions can be offered?

Contemporary children are suffering from those diseases, which were regarded to only be meant for adults. Obesity is a major health issue exist among children. The causes of obesity are consuming fast-food in today's fast-paced world and sedentary lifestyle. To tackle this problem, childern should develop the habit of consuming healthy food and involve themselves in sports and outdoor activities.

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In some cultures, children are often told that they can achieve anything if they try hard enough What are the advantages and disadvantages of giving children this message

Children's minds are full of curiosity and dreams, and in most cases adults inform them that their dreams are achievable as long as they work for it. While this could empower them and boost their spirit to perform better, the reality does not always go that simple. This “Everything is possible” mindset has raised a debate among individuals who agree and disagree to tell children about this. This essay will cover the pros and cons of indoctrinating children this message.

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In Britain, when someone gets old, they often go to live in a home with other old people where there are nurses to look after them. Sometimes the government has to pay for this care. Who do you think should pay for this care, the government or the family? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

In the UK, when a person becomes old, they often go to live in a house with other elderly people, and there are nurses to take care of them. Sometimes state has to pay for this nursing. I personally feel that the government should take responsibility for this payment, not the family because these old people have already contributed to the family and the economy, and most of the time the expenses of looking after an old person are high, and the family cannot bear it.

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An increasing number of children are overweight which could result many problems when they grow older both in terms of their health and heath care costs. Why do you think so many children are overweight? What could be done to solve this problem?

In the modern world, number of young people who suffers from obesity is significantly high and it makes even more health issues in their later stages. There are plethora of reasons for this upawrad trend and it is crucial to understand the consequences of overweight in children as it can impact the well-being of them.

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ou should spend about 40 minutes on this task. When we meet someone for the first time, we generally decide very quickly what kind of person we think they are and if we like them or not. Is this a good thing or a bad thing? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

A plethora of people make their perception about the other person at their initial meeting and set their mind that whether they want to connect with that person in future or not. Although I do not accord with this statement to a great extent but its other side cannot be neglected which will be discussed in this disquisition.

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Some people like to try new things, for example, places to visit and types of food. Other people prefer to keep doing things they are familiar with. Discuss both these attitudes and give your own opinion.

These days individuals continuously do things that they used to without considering other options ahead. This particular behaviour probably happens due to their personal experiences and mind set that occurred in response to a dynamic change of society around them. I believe that taking risk of trying something different is something that could expand our value regarding our society life as human beings while it also comes with several significant drawbacks.

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At present, the media affects people’s lives significantly. What impact does this have on society? Is it a negative or positive development.

Nowadays, the lives of individuals are significantly influenced by the media. The media has a profound impact on society because it allows people to keep updated with the world. I think that the effect of the media on society is a positive development because the media raises awareness among the public by increasing their knowledge and outlook.

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In some countries, there is a debate over whether criminals should be punished severely or rehabilitated. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

There is an ongoing interest in crime consequencies for criminals. In many countries, they argue whether perpetrators should be placed on severe punishment or on rehabilitation. I believe that they should be rehabilitated while being punished severely. I will extensively analyze both sides of the conversation, and delineate my opinion, supported with relevant examples.

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The rise of artificial intelligence: Explore how Al is changing industries and whether it poses risks to jobs.

There is an ongoing interest in the impacts of artificial Intelligence in industries. With the uprise in artificial intelligence, the questions are how it transforms industries and if it poses risks to Jobs. I will answer and analyze both questions extensively in this essay, supported with relevant examples.

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Countries are becoming more and more similar because people are able to buy the same products anywhere in the world. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

There is an ongoing interest in the impact of trade globalization. Countries are becoming increasingly similar which is attributed to the fact that people can purchase the same products anywhere across the globe. The question now is whether this is a positive or a negative change. I believe it is a welcome development, and I will delineate my reasons in this essay, supported with relevant examples.

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Some people say that music is a good way of bringing people of different cultures and ages together.. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion

I believe that the music is the best way to bring people together. For example, no matter how young or old we are, music evokes such a positive vibe. Furthermore, I often listen to therapeutic songs while I am going to sleep.

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In a number of countries, some people think it is necessary to spend large sums of money on constructing new railway lines for very fast trains between cities. Others believe the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

In many countries, transportation development is always a controversial debate. Most people often believe that a investment on new railways which link cities is more beneficial than enhancing current public transportation infrastructure. Meanwhile, others advocate that the money should be redirected to public transportation. While local improvments support the welfare and comfort of the society and it reduce traffic jams, railway construction endorses the country's economy, since it is very crucial for trading. In my opinion, the idea of building railways has broader impact on more people and it strongly contributes the finance, which outweighs public transportation improvements in terms of influence.

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Many Countries want to host international sports events, while other countries think that hosting sports events has more problems than benefits. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Hosting global sports events is always stands out the most controversial dilemma, since many countries are likely to host these activities, on the other hand, others find it very problematic. Both ideas have their own unique drawbacks and advantages. These events are generally used to attract tourists and it become into a source of finance, although tourists are usually less aware of their waste, so they collapse the hygiene of the city. In my opinion, benefits of economical impacts of the events significantly outweigh the natural degradation.

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In some countries and professions, employees are not allowed to work beyond a certain age. This policy is supposed to reduce accidents. what are the advantages and disadvantages of this policy

Naturally, as humans grow older, the range of motion and productivity tend to decrease. Therefore, most nations and jobs limit the involvements of older employees, which is perceived as a means to reduce the rate of accidents at work place. While most companies will benefit form aged workers, through their experience and expertise, alongside their ability to provide mentorship and training. There are some unforeseen disadvantages, such as, physical limitation and health related problems. Which I will discuss further below.

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Some people think that parents should teach their children how to be good members of society. Others, however, believe that school is the best place to learn this. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Some poeple believe that parents are responsible to educate children to be a good citizen, while others think such learning is best to be obtained from formal education. In my opinion, both family and school significantly contribute to children's development as both are integral to the end result of this matter.

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In numerous nations, there is a growing trend for individuals to frequently discuss financial matters, such as their earnings or expenditures, in everyday conversation. What are the reasons behind this phenomenon? Is it advantageous or detrimental?

A number of nations around the world is building up a new tendency to talk over about their income, expenses and everything related to their finance in a daily life. It can be attributed to the intention to enhance their financial education and it is more advantageous as this is the fundamental way to open up new opportunities in this fast moving world.

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