IELTS Writing Samples Band 5. Page 398

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5

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n some countries, most people prefer to rent their homes rather than buying them. What are the advantages and disadvantages of renting a home?

There are those who have a positive attitude towards renting a home instead of owing a house in some countries. This essay will explore the benefits and drawbacks of renting a home, and I will express my position that buying houses advantages more for a longer life period, in terms of obtaining individuals'asset and personalising a home by indivdials' preferences.

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Some people believe that the government should spend more money to creat more art such as paintings and statues, in cities to make them a better place to live. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is conceived by some that devoting more budget to ornament cities with more artistic presentation can lead to living a better life. This essay firmly agrees with this notion due to several advantages of art, namely enhancing social skills and bringing income.

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Some people say that the best way to improve public health is by increasing the number of sports facilities.Others, however, say that this would have little affect on public health and other measure are required. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

In this contemporary epoch, it has become a grave matter of concern whether sports activities should be surged or other measures should be adopted to ameliorate public health. In this essay, I will cast light on both perspectives before delivering my own opinion.

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Some countries invest in specialized training centers for top athletes rather than in public sports facilities. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

I guess that investing mostly in specialized training centres for top athletes is a negative development. That makes sport less popular and less accessible for other groups of individuals. In this essay, I'm going to explain my point of view.

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Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious social problems, as well as practical problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

People find it difficult to spend their lives in a nation that they have to speak a foreign language and this not only can lead to having major issues in daily life, but also arrises some impracticalities in every-day life and I totally agree with this point of view because the key to express ourselves is done by appearing as an individual and language being a blocker indeed sabotages the thoughts of other people.

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As mass communication and transport continue to grow, societies are becoming more and more alike leading to a phenomenon known as globalisation. Some people fear that globalisation will inevitably lead to the total loss of cultural identity. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Nowadays, when our society is in the stage of rapid transformation ,a tendency to increase in the amount of factors which lead to globalisation can be observed. It is agreed, that this issue can lead to the total loss of cultural identity,as cities and variety of nationalities grow significantly and rural areas appears to be less common. This essay,firstly,will discuss why mass communication and transport rise continuesly, followed by an analysis of consequences which can contribute to the negative development for culture.

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Nowadays online shopping is rapidly replacing physical shopping in stores. What are the positives and negatives of this development, in your opinion? Give some relevant examples.

Undeniable, online shopping has become highly popular amoung people these days. Despite the drawbacks, buying through the internet may have some adventages that can result in saveing time and wide variety options. This essay will discuss both pros and cons about electronic purchases after a logical conclusion.

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As computers translate quickly and accurately, learn foreign languages is waste of time. To what extend agree or disagree?

Some people think that as computers translate quickly and accurately, that is why, learn foreign languages is waste of time. Now I am going to discuss this essay.

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Dieting can change a person's life for the better or ruin one's health completely. What is your opinion?

It is true that changing eating habits in order to lose weight might consequance in one’s favor. However, unreasonable diets can have detrimental effects on people. Although I believe using a plan on food consumption provided by a specialist might improve our condition , I regard exercising as a more prominent factor.

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In many countries schools have severe problems with student behaviour. What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggest?

It is true that nowadays legions of schools around the globe have faced serious issues with regards to students attitude. This essay will explaine two potential reasons and how they can be solved.

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Developments in science and technology have caused environmental problems.Some people think that a simpler way of life will protect the environment,whileothers believe that science and technology can solve environmental problems.Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

In the current century, science and technology are developing rapidly and there are new inventions and discoveries almost every year. Some people say that these developments are against the environment, while others believe that science improvement is actually beneficial for it. I am mostly inclined to agree with the former opinion, as in my point of view, the downfalls of technology outweights its benefits.

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What are the pros and cons of using public transport?

Nowadays, using a public transport is becoming increasingly popular. For many people, the usage it is so effective than utilizing a private vehicle. However, there are advantages and disadvantages related to it. In this essay, I will discuss some of the reasons why public transports are so popular and some of their drawbacks.

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Do the benefits of genetic engineering outweigh the dangers? ? (Genetically Modified Organisms – GMOs)

Whether to utilise GMOs in agriculture is a recurring argument. This writer argues that the benefits of increasing product productivity and reducing pesticides outweigh the drawbacks of environmental pollution.

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Some people think that it's a good idea to socialise with work colleagues during evenings and weekends. Other people think it's important to keep working life completely seperate from social life.

People have been discoursing about work-life balance, some are in favour of spending leisure with co-workers while others consider maintaining a distance in social life.

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Global warming is one of the most serious issues that the world is facing today. what are the causes of global warming and what measures can government and individuals take to tackle the issue?

Global warming is one of the crucial issues, which is consequence of excessive human harmful activities. It will debate a plethora of threatening agents and also practical solutions of curbing deteriorating state of increasing global temperature.

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Experts say older people were happier and healthier in the past because they did more exercise and spent more time with family and friends,whereas many now suffer from loneliness and health problems.what are the causes of this and what are some solutions.

There is no doubt that our old generation had led a more enjoyable and content life in the past.They had immense opportunities for exercise and spent quality time with their loved ones.However,in the contemporary society retires face a variety of issues which include loneliness and ill health.This essay will explore the several causes and try to find some solutions to the said problem.

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Detailed describtion of crimes on newspaper and TV can have bad consequences on society, so this kind of information should be banned in the media. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It argues that expressing crimes in front of the public by methods like magazine or television channels notificate for citizens catch the information. While some people think it can be harmful for society because it is negative news that might affect their children's behaviors. In my point of view, I believe this type of information on television is necessary, but needs to be controlled by the government.

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As technology advances, travelling to space is likely to become an option for holidaymakers in the future. What do you think the advantages and disadvantages are of space tourism

The world has come a long way since its evolution. Man has completely changed the definition of what life is today from what it was decades ago. On one hand, history has recorded man’s mode of commute by animals and today the world is seeing the rise of cars that drive by themselves. With this kind of cutting edge innovation it is quite possible to invent outer space tourism for leisure. Man has made it possible to fly to space for exploration of astronomy and research of science. Now since that is achieved the next step seems to travel to satisfy the feeling of wanderlust.

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Some people say that advertising is extremely successful at persuading us to buy things. Other people say that advertising is so common that we no longer pay attention to it. Discuss both viewpoints and give your own opinion.

It is often considered that a few individuals reckon that advertising is extremely successful at persuading the public to purchage items. Whereas, many believe that publishing is normal that they no longer interested to pay attention on it. In my, an inclined that advertisement is successful to influence the masses to buy things. Thus, this essay will elaborate on both notions which further leads to a logical conclusion.

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some people say that music is a good way of bringing people of different cultures and age together. to what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

In some people's eyes, music has the power to close individuals of various cultures in every age.

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