IELTS Writing Samples Band 5. Page 4

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5

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Nowadays, some parents put a lot of pressure on their children. Why is the reason for doing that? Is this a positive or negative development for the children?

Parenting is always the centre of societal topics. There are many reasons why parents push their children to achieve goals. In this essay, the cause and impact of the strict parenting style will be discussed.

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Some people think that planting trees in open space in cities and towns is more important than building houses. To what extent do you agree or disagree

Many individuals believe that building houses is not as important as planting trees in open landscape in cities and towns. I strongly agree with the following statement because, it is useful for people’s well-being. In addition to that, it also helps in tackling the grave problem of global warming.

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Some people say that shops should sell food products that are made in the local area whenever possible rather than foods that are imported from other countries. Do you agree or disagree?

‏The bar chart provides information on the number of families in the United States across different income groups in the years 2001, 2015, and 2025 (projected).

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It is sometimes possible to pay somebody to do things you don't want to do, or don't have time to do, for example, household chores or looking after children. Is this a good way of providing work for others? Should people do these things themselves?

In recent years, due to hectic schedules, a lot of people prefer to pay someone else to do things for them, which they do not like to do or do not have enough time to complete it. I think this development is beneficial for individuals, which I will explain with related examples and also mention that sometimes it is necessary for people to do some things by themselves in the following essay.

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In some parts of the world, it is becoming popular to research the history of one's own family. Why might people want to do this? Is it a positive or negative development?

In certain parts of the world, it is prominent to do a family background research of one's own family. In my opinion, there are many factors that contribute to this consideration, however, I believe that the predominant reason is to prevent the transmission of unwanted genetic diseases. However, I think that this new development isn't useful to society as it could lead to an obsession.

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Using a cell phone while driving is dangerous because it causes the driver to become distracted. Therefore, cell phone use by drivers should be made illegal. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

While driving a vehicle, many individuals have a habit of using a cell phone which often distracts them as a result their driving skills are affected. People, who ride while talking or operating hand phones should be punished and this act should be declared offensive. I completely agree with the view that using cellular devices while driving should be made illegal as it is harmful to the community.

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Some people argue that all experimentation on animals is bad and should be outlawed. However, others believe that important scientific discoveries can be made from animal experiments. Can experimentation on animals be justified? Are there any alternatives? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.

While modern technology is continuously developing, there is a controverse on scientific animal experimentation. Some people argue that many significant discoveries came from animal experiments, while other are convinced that they should be forbidden. From my point of view, I strongly believe that scientific experiments on animals are mandatory and justified before applying to humans.

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It is important for people to take risks, both in their professional lives and their personal lives. Do you think the advantages of taking risks outweigh the disadvantages?

No one can deny that taking risks is of paramount importance with regard to the benefits it has brought to personal and professional lives. People are believed to be encouraged to take risks in their personal and professional lives. Consequently, there will be many advantages and disadvantages for society and individuals. In this essay, I will discuss the arguments supporting both the positive and negative aspects of taking risks.

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In many countries, shopping is becoming a free-time activity that replaces traditional hobbies, such as reading and sport What are the reasons for this? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

In various countries, people prefer to do shopping during a free-time rather than doing conventional hobbies such as reading and sport. I would argue that this is a negative development because of several reasons that I’d like to discuss in this essay.

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Most countries spend much money on education as they start to realize the importance of education. In your opinion, which two subjects are the most important for young people and which one is least important. (Subjects : Literature, sports, mathematics, economics, physics, history, music, geography).

It is argued that some nations end up spending huge amount of money when they acknowledge the significance of education. I strongly agree that investments in lessons such as Economics and Sports are proven to be most beneficial because they teach children life-long responsibilities whereas, history is proven to only focus on the past.

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It is thought by some that is better to live in a city while others believe it is better to live in the countryside. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Some people believe that living in the city is beneficial for individuals, others argue that life in the countryside is considerably better. While I acknowledge the idea of living in the countryside is more peaceful, I believe that residing in the city will provide greater advantages.

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The most important aim of science should be to improve people’s lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

It is said that the primary goal of science should be to enhance the quality of individuals' lives. I totally agree with this statement because a meaningful purpose will encourage people to study science more effectively and the impact on humans' lives is much bigger than deep scientific research that has no implication.

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The media is increasing interest in famous people who have ordinary backgrounds. Why do you think people are interested in their lives? Do you think this is a good thing?

In the present time, people living a usual life and being successful, attract more attention from the media. This draws attention towards the fact that success dosen't depend upon your social background or where you come from, but on your willpower, perseverance and perspective. I think it's a good thing that more coverage is given to such people. Henceforth, I've elaborated my views.

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Most countries spend much money on education as they start to realize the importance of education. In your opinion, which two subjects are the most important for young people and which one is least important. (Subjects : Literature, sports, mathematics, economics, physics, history, music, geography).

Education plays a vital role in human life. In today's world, the focus of education often shifts towards subjects that align with societal needs and national priorities. While schools offer a wide range of subjects, some hold greater value than others. This essay discusses which subjects play a more crucial role in education.

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Some people say that manufacturers and supermarkets should take the responsibility of reducing the amount of packaging of goods. Others argue that customers should take responsibility and avoid buying goods with a lot of packaging. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

It has been observed that, a lot of plastic is used in packing goods. Although some people believe that manufacturing companies and supermarkets needs to take the accountability of decreasing the overall packaging of material. Whereas, others believe that consumers must incline towards purchasing products with less packaging. In my opinion. I firmly agree with the statement, wherein, the costumers should decline goods with packaging. Customers must project their interest in buy eco friendly products and demonstrate the awareness of health importance through their reviews.

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It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessery to help them learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? What sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children?

Nowadays, raising an offspring is a daunting task. It is often believed that punishing a child fosters good habits in children, making them capable to distinguish between good and bad and thus, this practice should commence right from childhood. In my view, there are several ways such as positive reinforcement, which both parents and the instructors should offer to a child inculcating good values and attitude. The traditional forms of punishment should be replaced by appreciation.

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The government should allocate for funding to teaching sciences rather than subjects in order for a country to develop and progress? To what extent do you agree?

In today's competetive world, there is a growing argument that government should allocate money to teach sciences instead of other traditional subjects.Some people believe science and technology plays a crucial role into evolvement and progress of a country.However , I personally contend that, no doubt the demand of science education is increasing, but other core subject are also equally important for a civic society.

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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 globalization. Some people fear that globalization will inevitably lead to the total loss of cultural identity. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Due to rapid growth in transport and instant communication, world is increasingly moving towards globalization, resulting in amalgamation of cultures across the world. Due to this, local culture and influences are being diluted slowly. I strongly agree with this perspective as I believe more and more similarities across societies impact the diversity negatively.

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Many manufactured food and drink products contain high levels of sugar, which causes many health problems. Sugary products should be made more expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree?

"Many manufactured food and drinks include high levels of sugar, which causes many health problems." This definition is absolutely true and I agree with it. But I remain skeptical about the increase in the price of sugary products as the solution. In this essay, I would like to point out the importance of reducing sugar consumption.

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Many things that use to be done in the home by hand are now being done by the machines. Does this development bring more advantage or disadvantage

In the prevailing era, the number of home chores are done by the machines instead of doing work by hand. I believe that this phenomenon has more cons than pros.

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