IELTS Writing Samples Band 5. Page 41

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5

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It is more important to spend public money promoting a healthy lifestyle in order to prevent illness than to spend it on the treatment of people who are already ill. To what extent do you agree of disagree?

Many people think the government should spend money to help people live healthy lives and avoid getting sick, while others believe it is better to use money to treat people who are already ill. I think it is more useful to spend money on preventing illness.

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In some parts of the world, many famous people are regarded as role models and they are having an increasing influence on the young.

In contemporary society, many young people consider celebrities as role models. While some support this admiration, others argue that it may exert a harmful influence on adolescents. This essay will discuss both perspectives before explaining why I personally side with the latter view.

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: Some people think sending criminals to prison is not an effective way to deal with them. Education and training are better. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Prison is not always helpful in preventing criminals. The question is, There is a part of the community that does not agree with sending criminals to prison, they believe there are another ways can help. In my opinion, The government should not send all the criminals to prison, It depends on their crimes. In this essay, I am going to introduce the main ideas and give my opinion.

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These days it is much easier for many people to travel to different countries for tourism than in the past. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?

Nowadays, travelling is more convenient and hustle-free as compared to the past few decades through new modes of transportation and more comfortable. This essay will discuss the more pros of travelling, than the cons.

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The government should control the amount of violence in films and on television in order to control violent crimes in society. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this action?

The topic is that whether the government should control the amount of violence in films and on television in order to control violent crimes in society has triggered discourses. I disagree with the government's control of the amount of violence in films and on television.

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The government is spending a lot of money discovering life on other planets. Some people think that governments are wasting money and should spend more money addressing the problems of the public. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

There is no denying the fact that nowadays, researching and discovering outer space become a crucial thing. However, governments are responsible for providing all requirements to their citizens. while it is a commonly held belief that the government's concentration should be on addressing society's problems and finding solutions for them.Rather than spending more money on discovering other planets. I would argue that governments have a responsibility to invest more money in community issues irrespective of the advantages of spending money on research about other galaxies.

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Many people are afraid to leave their houses because of the fear of crime. Some believe that more action should be taken to prevent crimes. Others feel that little can be done. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

In the contemporary era, crime has emerged to become one of the most prominent and complex issues facing societies worldwide. This has raised the question for people to whether go out of their houses or not. While some support that more efforts should be taken to help diminish this issue, others argue that nothing much can be done. I firmly believe in the former idea and will state the reasons for the same.

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people under the age of 18 who commit crimes should be reeduated rather than punished. To what extent you agree or disagree with this opinion.

Some people believe that young individuals below the age of 18 should be reeducated instead of punished. While this idea may seem to be compassionate, I totally disagree with it. In my view, teenagers who break the law must face a form of punishment to ensure justice, personal responsibility, and public safety.

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Many people think that the government should invest more in public services instead of arts like music and theatre. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Government spending has long been debated, particularly whether funds should prioritize essential public services or be invested in the arts. While cultural fields like music and theater can contribute to national identity, this essay argues that investing in public services such as education, healthcare, and infrastructure has a more direct impact on citizens’ well-being and long-term societal progress.

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Schools are no longer necessary, because children can get so much information available through Internet, and they can study just as well at home. What extent do you agree or disagree?

These days, schools and similar educational institutions are becoming much more prevalent than they have ever been. This has raised debate over the necessity of existence of schools, as children can obtain the same amount of lesson by easily going through the internet. Although, I think there are obvious benefits in online learning, I strongly believe the advantages of face-to-face teaching totally outweighs that in self-study online learning.

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In the future, nobody will buy printed newspapers or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

With digital technology advancing, the way people access information has undergone a profound shift-free online platforms now allow instant access the news and books, leading many to predict the end of printed materials. Yet this forecast overlooks the irreplaceable role of physical reading formats, and I firmly disagree with it. Printed newspapers and books not only provide distinctive reading value but also meet the needs of specific groups, while free online content often is deficient in quality and dependability.

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Some people think educational success depends upon good teacher, others believe that it depends upon attitude of the students. Discuss both views and give your opinion

It is thought that academic success relies on good teachers. However, some people think it depends on the students' behaviour. I totally side with the latter opinion because the attitude of students determines how they percieve new information.

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Nowadays some people believe that fashion is very important for youngsters and it has a negative impact on the people and society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In today's era, some individuals think that fashion plays a significant role in the life of youngsters, and it negatively affects the people and the society as well. I agree with this notion because I believe that admiring, and earning name and fame make them more materialistic and feel pressurized which can ruin their lives.

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Some people believe that the fittest and strongest individuals and teams always succeed in sports. Others think that success in sports depends on mental attitudes. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Success in sports has long been a subject of debate, with some people arguing that physical fitness is th most crucial factor, while others believe that mental attitued plays a more significant role. In my opinion, both physical and mental strength are essential for athletes to perform at their best, and a balance between two is often what leads to true success.

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Some parents want their children to read only serious educational books at all times. They don’t want their children to read entertainment books because they think it is a waste of time. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Why?

Some guardians believe that their children should spend most of their time on accessing educational material and should not waste time on reading books that entertain them. I completely diasgree with this statement as reading academic content all the time may lead to boredom and increase stress level for children. The upcoming paragraphs will illustrate the supporting points to my opinion in detail.

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It is important for everyone, including young people, to save money for their futureThe working week should be shorter and workers should have a longer weekend

Employees should work for shorter hours and have more time available for weekends. I strongly disagree, while shorter hours make workers more efficient, it impacts their income significantly. Furthermore, long weekends can have a negative effect on mental health .

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It is important for everyone, including young people, to save money for their future

It is crucial that people, even adolescents, start saving money for future purposes. I strongly agree, as not only does it make the quality of one’s life more enhanced, but also aids people in unfortunate scenarios requiring costly medical intervention.

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Nowadays, a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?

Asking if alternative medicines and treatments can be used instead of standard treatment and analysing the growing popularity of these methods among patients can be both a controversial and helpful way to discuss today's healthcare problems and medical demands.

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Prison is an effective punishment for people who break the law. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Crime has always been a controversial issue, with different ways suggested to reduce it. In this regard, there is a view that prison offers more effective punishment to law breakers. While I believe that giving a sentence for certain wrongdoings has a more powerful effect in tackling crime, I think that it should not be seen as a universal solution.

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Some people believe that eventually all jobs will be done by artificially intelligent robots. What is your opinion?

It is often assumed that some occupations might be substituted by robots in the future. While it is true that some industries and companies have started using robots as assistants, jobs that require human emotion will not be taken over. This essay will discuss why some jobs will rely on humans rather than a machine.

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