IELTS Writing Samples Band 5. Page 41

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5

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More and more people are migrating to cities in search of a better life, but city life can be extremly difficult. Explain some of the difficulties of living in a city. How cana governments make urban life better for everyone?

It is often argued that cities are often seen as places of opportunities, though city life can be way challenging. There are many drawbacks of living in a metropolis, however, it is my opinion that governments should do much more to improve the quality of life of the average inhabitants.

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It is common nowadays for each member of the family to have their own piece of modern technology. Some people think this will lead to a break down in family relationship and communication. To what extent do you agree?

In today's digital age, it is very common for each family member to have their own personal technological device, such as smartphones, tablets, or laptops. While some individuals argue that, this increasing trend can weaken family relationship and communication, I believe this impact depend on how these technologies are used. Although there is a risk of reduced interaction, from my point of view, modern technology can even strengthen family relationships.

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Some people believe that attending single-gender schools offers more benefits, while others prefer co-educational institutions. Do single-sex schools provide more advantages or more disadvantages?

Some individuals argue that same-sex schools offer more advantages, while others say that co-educational institutions are preferable. Although single-gender schools enhance stronger relationships and lessen the distraction of romantc relationships, I believe that that disadvantages outweigh the advantages because mixed-gender institutions mirror the real world and foster healthy competition between both genders.

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the flowchart illustrates the production of colored plastic paper clips in a small factory. Write a report for a university tutor describing the production process

The aforementioned diagram explains the procedures involved in the manufacturing of coloured plastic paper clips made in a small-scale factory. Overall, it is a linear process involving several complicated processes.

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Some people think traveling abroad is necessary while others think that is not necessary because TV and the Internet can give the same information.

The debate about whether it is necessary to travel to other countries or some people claim that it is no longer necessary to take trips to other countries any more because public could get similar information from social media. this essay will discuss both views.

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“some parents think that childcare centres provide the best services for children of preschool age. Other working parents think that family members such as grandparents will be better carers for their kids”. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Some parents believe that professional childcare centres offer the best care for preschool children, while others think that family members, such as grandparents, are better suited to look after young kids. Both sides have valid arguments.

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Some people think that shops should not be allowed to sell food or drinks that are scientifically proven to be bad for people’s health. Do you agree or disagree?

In my firm belief, shops should not be allowed to sell food and beverages that are harmful to our body system. Many researchs and studies have shown how dangerous it is to consume foods that contain high MSG that is mostly found in children’s sweets and snacks that are being manufactured in a factory rather than being made organic using natural ingredients. When such snacks are being exposed to young children it can affect their health rapidly as they grow older, if they are not mindful of the amount of sweets being eaten this can lead to health issues affecting their kidneys, digestive system, and heart problems. Such cases may raise concerns for parents as they might stop purchasing which eventually businesses would lose consumers from their lack of safety regulation for the food produced.

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Increasing numbers of students are choosing to study abroad. To what extent does thistrend benefit the students themselves and the countries involved? Wht are the drawbacks?

In recent years, the preference for studying abroad among undergraduates has significantly increased. This trend provides opportunities for personal growth and country development, however, domestic institutions may receive less funding and the government may lose skilled workers.

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Some young people like to copy the behaviour and clothes of famous people today. Why might this be the case? What problems can it cause?

In this modern era, few youngsters prefer to behave and dress themselves in the same way as renowned personalities do .This essay will discuss that they do all such things to link themselves to a higher status in society and create issues like disconnecting them from their traditional wearings and styles.

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some species of animals are almost extinct; and many others seem to be fast approaching a similar risk. What are the reasons for this? What should be done to solve this problem?

Nowadays, there are many animals that are becoming harmful and almost disappearing. This essay will discuss reasons why this is happening and solutions to address this issue.

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In many countries women and men are working full time. It is therefore, logical for women and men to share household works. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In a growing number worldwide women and men are working full-time. This is, logical for her and him to share housewifery work. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Some people think that students should study only the subjects they are interested in. Others believe that they should study all school subjects. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, there is a debate about whether students should study only the subjects they like or all subjects at school. In my opinion, I completely disagree with the idea that students should focus only on their favorite subjects, because studying all subjects helps them grow in many ways and prepares them for the future.

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There are more and more parents working full time. Some people argue that childcare centres are the best in taking care of children of very young age. Others think grandparents are better carer. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

the debate about the suitable environment for childhood while their parents are at work remains ongoing. while some believe that kids are more likely to build strong interpersonal skills in childcare centres, others argue that grandparents will provide a healthy environment for the kids. From my perspective, educational centres have more advantages by enhancing children knowledge across all sectors.

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Some people believe that non-academic subjects at school should be removed from the syllabus so that children can concentrate wholly on academic subjects. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some argue that extracurricular subjects should be excluded from syllabus so that students can focus only on academic related topics. From my point of view, this stance is fully wrong and must be avoided at all costs as it will have a negative impact on children in their future. Regardless of the importance of academics in a student life, co-curricular and extracurricular activities should be given importance owing to its beneficial effects in their life so I fully disagree with this statement.

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In some countries, most people prefer to rent their houses rather than buy their houses. What are the advantages of renting a home? Should governments subsidise house prices to first home buyers?

Many individuals in some nations prefer to rent houses instead of purchasing their own houses. This is beneficial because tenants do not have to cover the costs of damages in a rented apartments and it provides flexibility in moving homes. I believe governments should make the prices of homes more affordable to first-time buyers because it will encourage many middle and low-income earners to purchase their own homes without hesistation.

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Many companies sponsor sports as a way to advertise themselves. Some people think this is good for the world of sports, while others think there are disadvantages of this. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

As varying sports become increasingly popular worldwide, the debate over whether companies should sponsor sport events as a commercial campaign remains a controversy. While there are compelling reasons for either standpoint, it, arguably, depends on the organizers’ approaches.

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Today, the high sales of popular consumer goods reflect the power of advertising and not the real needs of the society in which they are sold. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In the contemporary world, there has been a rapid shift towards consumerism. Dominance of marketing famous consumer products is reflected by the high sales, not by the actual wants of the society in which they are sold. I fully agree with this notion, because of the materialistic world.

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Some people think that newspapers are the best way to get news. However, others believe that they can get news better through another media platform. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

One of the most controversial issues today relates to online news and its sources. In this essay, I am going to examine this problem from both perspectives and then give my own point of view on this matter.

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Spoken communication is more powerful than written communication. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In the globalized world, it is a commonly held belief that verbal connection is more effective than written conversation. In my perspective, both modes of conveying the message are equally important, and I will elaborate on their significance in upcoming paragraphs.

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Some people want governments to spend money looking for life on other planets. Others, however, think this is a waste of public money when there are so many problems on earth. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from own knowledge or experience.

With the rapid development of technology, there is an ongoing debate on searching for life on other planets. While proponents argue that this approach provides better solutions for some major pressing issues in the world and authorities should allocate money for those things, others advocate that there are several other problems in the world, especially related to social, environmental and economic aspects. This essay will examine both perspectives, supporting my perspective, and illustrated with relevant examples, before reaching a well-justified conclusion.

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