IELTS Writing Samples Band 5. Page 43

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5

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In some areas of the US teenagers are not allowed to be out of doors after a particular time at night. What is your opinion about this?

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Some parents believe that extra private lessons outside school hours, where students work alone with a teacher, can help them do better at school. Others disagree. What are the advantages and disadvantages of private tuition?

Nowadays, some parents believe that extra private lessons outside school hours, where students work alone with a teacher, can help them do better at school. However, some families disagree with this opinion. Personally, I think this issue has both advantages and disadvantages to discuss.

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In some countries university students live at home with their family while they study, whereas in other countries students attend university in another city. Do you think the benefits of living away from home during university outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from own knowledge or experience.

Nowadays many students choose to attend university far from home. As a consequence they need to learn how to live alone without the aid of their families. Conversely, other students prefer to stay in their family's house during their studies, remaining in their comfort zone. In my perspective deciding to live alone since university has more advantages than disadvantages.

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Some people think that universities should provide graduates with the knowledge and skills needed in the workplace. Others think that the true function of a university should be to give access to knowledge for its own sake, regardless of whether the course is useful to an employer. What, in your opinion, should be the main function of a university? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. No less than 250 words.

Nowadays, an increasing number of people are concerned about the purpose that university education serves. However, whether they should mainly provide job-related skills or pure knowledge to graduates has caused a heated debate. My view is that practical skills should be the main focus of universities.

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Wealth doesnot necessarily guarantee happiness. To what extent do you agree

In today’s world, most of the people are developing a profound obsession over materialistic goods and wealth. But having wealth does not provide ultimate happiness. In this essay, I shall discuss how wealth is not enough to lead a happy and prosperous life.

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Some people claim that not enough of the waste from the homes is recycled. They say that only way to increase recycling is for governmnets to make it a legal requirement. To what extend do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste ?

The importance of recycling has been a debatable issue but the growing influence of this trend has sparked the ongoing discussion. Nowadays, it has become more controversial with many people claiming that there should be proper laws to recycle a home scrap. In my opinion, legal requirement is not the only solution to encourage individuals to recycle more of their waste. However, it also requires awareness and learning among society as a whole. I will elaborate my opinion in the upcoming paragraph, ultimately leading to a well-reasoned conclusion.

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In the future, all cars, buses, and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages?

Many scientists believe that driverless vehicles will be commonly used in the future. The passengers will be travelling inside these vehicles. The driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages. However, there are some risks associated with driverless vehicles. In this essay, I would like to evaluate these advantages and risks.

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1.⁠ ⁠Long distance flight consumes the amount of fuel that a car uses for many years and pollutes the air. Some people think that we should discourage non-essential flights, such as tourists travel, rather than limit the use of cars. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays many people think that the long-haul trip through airways often utilizes large quantity of gas, whereas, utilizing automobile is a better option to travel due to less consumption of fuel. I strongly disagree with the thought of opting automobile for short trips or exploring local tourist spots. In this essay, I will be discussing the more in detail about the usage of airway for travelling.

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Differemce between countriwes cbecome less evident each year. Nowadyas, all over the world peopl;e share the same fashions, advertising, brands, eating habits asnd TV channels. DO the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?

Globalization has been a concern recently. It is because cultures start looking the same. Despite the fact that life may become easier when countries look similar, there is a risk of the next generation not only losing its cultural identity, but also it will be highly competitive to introduce an outstanding work. In this essay, I will explain why there are more negative impacts of minimizing the difference between countries than positive ones.

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The tendency of news reports in the media to focus more on problems and emergencies than on positive developments is harmful to individuals and the society as a whole. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

The topic of displaying societal concerns and emergencies more on social as compared to optimistic news, has become a debatable due to its detrimental impact on community. However, in my opinion, a balanced approach incorporates both the practices would be an effective manner of news publishing.

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In some countries there are more young people choosing to enrol in work-based training instead of attending university. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?

In some parts of the world, young people prefer a more practical education, choosing to enroll in work-based training rather than getting a college degree. In my opinion, this alternative could lead to some benefits, although, it also has some downsides.

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some believe that the government should support atrists like musicians painters and poets while others argue that this is a misuse of funds Discuss both views and give your own opinion

There is an idea supported by some people that authorities are supposed to help workers of the cultural sphere like musicians, painters, and poets, whereas there is an opposite version which says it is just spending finances aimlessly. I think, if artists need something, the government has to help them and here are some reasons for that.

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Some people think that it is better for high school students to study a wide range of subjects than to focus on a narrow range of subjects. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, it is argued that high school students need to study a wide range of subjects instead of focusing on a narrow range of subjects. The positives are higher knowledge and a variety of choices while the negatives are overburden and lack of specialisation on a particular subject, both views will be discussed in this essay.

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Many people go to university for academic study. More people should be encourage to do vocational training because there is a lack of qualified worked such as electrians and plumbers. To what extend do you agree or disagree?

Although, society is looking for more skilled gangs everywhere posted for hiring fresher vocational training candidates as the community must be in favour side of this, still some humans like to do their academic studies, to illustrate i will give some reasons with examples in this essay to support vocational study.

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1. Some companies and organizations require their employees to wear uniforms. What are the advantages and disadvantages of wearing uniform?

As business requirements evolve in the contemporary world, some authorities implement similar dress codes for their employees at workplaces. In this essay. I will explicate what I consider to be the possible advantages to enforce the staff to wear uniforms, as well as the demerits that likely to occur.

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1. Some companies and organizations require their employees to wear uniforms. What are the advantages and disadvantages of wearing uniform? standardized way implement distinct benefits presents challenges fosters equal footing individuality personal expression. personal interaction or self-expression well-being and productivity. feel restricted employees feel unified in their purpose more practical and accessible for everyone. On the downside

Some Multinational Corporations mandate for their workers to be dressed in uniforms. In this essay, I will outline what I consider to be the potential advantage of wearing uniform at workplace, as well as few negative outcomes that I feel are likely to occur.

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Some businesses now say that no-one can smoke cigarettes in any of their offices. Some governments have banned smoking in all public places. Do you agree or disagree with this?

It is considered by some entrepreneurs that smoking is prohibited in all their offices as well as the government officials have agreed to follow no smoke policy in public areas. I completely agree with the above mentioned, no smoking in common areas of work or public, which is not only injuries to our health but also to the people around us. Work space can be prone to fire due to docuements and other fire hazardous things, while most public areas are used by elderly people and young children such as parks and gardens.

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Government investment in sports is a waste of money. Government must invest this money in public services instead. To what extent you agree or disagree?

Many people argue that investment in public services is more important than in sports. In my option, investment in both public services and sports must be balanced to attain the well-being of the population.

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A lot of places in the world rely on tourism as a main source of income. Unfortunately, tourism can also be a source of problems if it is not managed correctly. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this fact.

While it is widely believe that tourism is one of the key drivers contributing to incomes, it can negatively cause problems due to poor management. This essay will show that economic and employment are benefited, while environment can be damaged.

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Some people think that the increase in the number of obese people should be the responsibility of the governments, while others think it should be the responsibility of the individuals.Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

In today's society overconsumption has moved to a different level by being a part of all our daily tasks, even eating or drinking. Due to that, the obesity rate in the world has steadily increased over the past decade. The victims of this disorder are often blamed for it and have experienced extreme bullying, however some people believe, that the problem is not that person, but the government, which regulated the food industry in the country and it’s harmful activities.In today’s essay, I will discuss the arguments, which both sides believe in and state my opinion on this topic.

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