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IELTS Writing Samples Band 5

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There is a trend in the 21 century in which people are turning to alternative healing like Ayurveda and homeopathy over allopathic medicine. Discuss the Advantages and disadvantages of this approach.

Nowadays, people start using alternative medicine instead of going to hospitals; however, this development holds some merits as well as demerits. In this report, I will go through the advantages and disadvantages of that.

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Some people think that social networking sites have a huge negative impact on both individuals and society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is true that some individuals believe that social media platforms have a significant harmful effect on both people and society as a whole. While I accept that this perception is just somewhat justifiable, I believe that social networking plays an integral part for both individuals and society.

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The plans give information about changes in a student accommodation.

The provided diagrams illustrate the progressive transformation of a student accommodation facility from 2010 to the present day.

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Some people think that we should replace old buildings and houses in cities with more modern buildings. Other people think we should protect old buildings. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

In the 21st century, construction industries are ever-increasing. Some people argue that, old structures and homes in towns have to be demolished and new buildings need to be erected, while others hold the view that such buildings should be protected. Both sides of this argument will be analyzed before a conclusion is made.

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Some people believe famous people's support towards international aid organizations draws the attention to problems, while others think celebrities make the problems less important. Discuss both views and give your opinion. agree = followers, lovers, copy disagree = skip, do not care

An argument has arisen between two views, on the one hand, the first view believes that influencers cause a significant impact on the people's reaction towards problems; on the other hand, the second view objects to that. However, in this report, I will go through both sides of this conflict, and then allow me to conclude my point of view.

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Today more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult, such as the Sahara desert or the Antarctic. What are the benefits and disadvantages for tourist who visit such places?

Nowadays, people aim to discover challanging regions instead of ordinary places. However, in this report, I will go through the merits and demerits of that.

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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

Nowadays many people are not showing interest to buying newspapers and books whereas they can get it from online without paying. however, it will happen in future also. In my view, I will agree with the statement and the reasons are discussed in the upcoming paragraphs.

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Governments should spend money on railways rather than roads. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

I mostly agree that governments should invest more in railways than roads. Railways can offer several benefits that roads might not. Firstly, trains are generally more eco-friendly than cars and trucks because they produce fewer emissions per passenger or ton of freight. This helps reduce air pollution and combat climate change. Additionally, railways can ease traffic congestion by providing an alternative mode of transportation, especially in densely populated areas.

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Some people say that modern technology has made shopping today easier, while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion

Nowadays society believes that contemporary technology made shopping easier, while this can start numerous discussions among individuals with different opinions. Despite the criticism, the benefits of online shopping, such as time savings and increase efficiency, I overwhelmingly believe this is a positive trend.

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Some people say that schools should spend more money on computers, others say that more money should be spent on teachers' wages. Discuss both views and state your opinion.

Technology plays important role in the education field but at the sametime, an educator's salary also matters. An array of masses suggest that schools should spend cash on technology rather than the teacher's salary. I shall discuss both the situations in next paragraphs and provide my opinion.

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Despite a large number of gyms, a sedentary lifestyle is gaining popularity in the contemporary world. What problems are associated with this? What solutions can you suggest?

Nowadays, a sedentary lifestyle is more common than ever before despite the large number of gyms. in this essay i will discuss the main problems linked to this epidemic and some possible solutions to avoid them.

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Many elderly individuals fail to engage in regular exercise. What factors contribute to this issue, and how can we encourage them to exercise more?

It is universally acknowledged that active lifestyles are a vital factor in the humans’ health and the elderly are no exception. A controversial issue is that their tendency toward exercise has been falling down along with ageing. The reasons will be debated in the following essay and some practical solutions will be proposed.

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Today our communication, medicine and transport systems all depend on computer technology. Our reliance on computer technology in these fields has created a dangerous situation. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Nowadays, everyone is addicted to technology, even old people. Individuals should know that there is life without technology. Even though it can help people in every situation.

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shows statistics about the top five countries for international tourism in 2012 and 2013.

The table illustrates the range of international visitors in 5 developed countries between the year 2012 and 2013. In this table there are two rows that present the number of travelers and the received income from their journey.

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Some university students wan to learn about other subjects in addition to their main subjects. Others believe it is more important to give all their time and attention to studying for a qualification. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Some students studying at higher level in university may feel like looking into studying other subjects as an addition to their main subjects of focus. On the contrary, others argue that it is crucial to dedicate the entirety of their time and efforts to studying for a certain qualification at this level. Personally, I would argue that those studying at university should aim to study several subjects as this equips them with transferable skills, which can be very useful in a work environment.

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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?

In recent times, some people contend that taking alternative medicines and treatments could have a positive influence on various aspects, while others believe that it could lead to adverse detrimental repercussions. In this essay, I will address two diametrically opposed views and reason out the conclusion.

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In many countries, people are now living longer than ever before. Some people say an ageing population creates problem for governments. Other people think that there are benefits if society has more elderly population. To what extent do the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages?

In a lot of nations nowadays, it is the case that people die later than has ever been the case before. On the one hand, some people may feel this has propagated issues for the government. On the other hand, some people argue that there are clear advantages with a high prevalence of elderly people in the population. In this essay, I will argue that the declining youth population has mostly created devastating economic consequences for the government, as this forces them to increase their expenditure on public services.

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Some people believe government should spend money on New public buliding such as library and museum rather than renovating old buildings. To what extent do agree or disagree.

In the current era, with the startling pace of urbanization and modernization, new-built architectures spring off every day. Attitudes towards whether aged buildings should be refurbilshed or not vary from person to person. I personally reckon that governments should allocate more budgets on public infrustructure instead of renovation.

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More and more people want to buy brands with cloths ,cars and other items.What are the reasons? Do you think it is a pisitive or negative development?

Increasing number of individuals has the desire to purchase branded attires,vehicles and other things.The most promonent factor behind this is to show their social status and riches.In my perspective it is a negative progress because it is totally a wastage of money.

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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?

Some people contend that taking risks in their professional and individual ways could have a positive influence on variable aspects of our lives, while others believe that it could lead to unintentional detrimental consequences. In this essay, I will address two diametrically opposed views, and reason out a conclusion.

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