IELTS Writing Samples Band 5. Page 45

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5

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In many countries nowadays, consumers can go to a supermarket and buy food produced all over the world. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

With the social development, citizens can purchase food made in different countries in the supermarkets. In my perspective, this is a positive trend.

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Some people believe nowadays we have too many choices. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant example from your knowledge or experience.

Due to development of technology and mass innovation, some people argue that people have too many options. I tend to agree with this opinion. Comparing to the past, there are many types of food and clothes in people's daily lives. In the supermarket, people can buy fresh food or pre-made frozen food. It might be difficult to decide what to buy and what to eat. Therefore, people might buy more food than they need. As a result, people might consume more food, which can lead to potential diseases such as obesity, diabetes, or even heart diseases. Meanwhile, people also have more clothes than they can buy in the store. Fast fashion brands update their new clothes quite frequently in order to attract more customers. However, too many clothes options can result in overconsumerism. As many people buy more clothes than they actually need. Once a certain design is outdated, people tend to buy new clothes. Those behaviors will produce enormous amounts of waste and negatively affect the enviro...

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More and more countries are making university education completely free for their citizens. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development?

Nowadays, there is an increasing trend among the nations allowing the residents to access to the university without having to paid. This approach have benefits and negative aspects. In this essay, first of all, the advantages are going to be discussed.

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Some people think it would be beneficial for school children to study international news as a school subject, while others argue it would be a waste of time. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Some argue that it is valuable for students to study international news, while others would say it wastes time. Despite differing opinions, I totally believe that it is advantageous for children to study global news because it can broaden their perspectives and greatly enhance students’ knowledge and experiences.

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In some countries, more and more adults are continuing to live with their parents even after they have completed their education and found jobs. Do the advantages of this outweigh its disadvantages?

As the pace of modern life continues to accelerate, a growing number of individuals, especially in developing and Asian countries, continue sharing same household with their families after graduation and getting work. Although this trend offers certain practical advantages, I firmly believe that the disadvantages are more significant, particulary in terms of independence and personal growth.

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Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious social problems, as well as practical problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give a reason for your answer and include any relevant example from your own knowledge or experience.

Living in a foreign country and speaking a foreign language can be challenging for many people. Some people consider that a non-native speaker may experience many social problems and practical problems. I tend to agree with this opinion. One of the practical problems that may be faced by the non-native language speaker is lack of basic vocabulary. If some people cannot speak the language properly, it would be difficult for them to complete the necessary simple tasks. For instance, people need to go to the pharmacy to buy medicine or book a general practitioner, in this case GP, it is challenging for them to explain their illness to the nurses or pharmacists or doctors to get effective treatment. Another essential problem might be exploitation. Many foreign workers are exploited by their boss without knowing the legislation because of the language barrier. The worker may have to work long hours and extremely underpaid by their boss. The other social problem might be due to misunderst...

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Employers sometimes ask people applying for jobs for personal information , such as their hobbies and interests , and whether they are married or single. Some people say that this information may be relevant and useful . Others disagree Discuss both views and give your own opnion

In modern recruitment processes, employers increasingly request personal details from candidates, such as hobbies, marital status, or family background. While some argue this may be relevant and useful, I believe such practices risk privacy violations and unfair bias.

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Although nowadays many people have access to sports facilities, modern lifestyles are becoming less and less active. What problems are associated with this? How can people be persuaded to have a more active lifestyle?

In today's world, thousands of amenities are available for people to do sports and make themselves healthy, but they become less productive because they do not have enough time for it. Several issues occur due to this lifestyle. There are many ways to combat it, which are discussed in the following paragraphs, along with the problems.

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Some people spend most of their lives, living close to where they were born. What might be the reasons for this? What are the advantages and disadvantages?

Certain demographics of people prefer staying near their hometown for the long period of time. In my opinion this is mainly to remain intact with their values. There are pros and cons to this approach which will be discussed in the subsequent paragraphs.

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Doctors in many countries are saying that people are not getting enough physical exercise. What are the causes of this and how can it be addressed?

In recent years, a growing number of doctors across the world have argued that individuals are not indulging in an appropriate amount of physical activity. There are several reasons for this trend such as advanced technology and hectic lifestyle however there are effective solutions that the government and individuals can implement to tackle this concern.

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The working week should be shorter and workers should have a longer weekend. DO you agree or disagree?

It is argued that the length of workdays ought to be decreased and employees' free days should be more. This essay agrees with this standpoint for different reasons, such as effect on productivity and balanced work-family life, which will be discussed in this essay.

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Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Modern transportation and shipping has made the world a better place to live. Use specific reasons and details to explain your opinion.

Modern transportation and shipping have evolved significantly with advancements in technology, and effective delivery of goods from one place to another. This essay will explore the reasons in forthcoming paragraphs.

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Some people think rapid population growth in cities only benefits people who live there while others believe that there are disadvantages. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

As urbanisation occurs, the population in cities has increased dramatically in recent years. Some people believe that the rise in population is beneficial, while others have the opposite view and argue that there are more disadvantages. Hence, I will discuss both of their views in the following passage.

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People believe that they should be able to keep all the money they earn and should not pay tax to the state. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

It is sometimes asserted that a country might economically benefit from its citizens working longer hours; however, there are far-reaching repercurssions at the societal level. I completely agree with this assertion as increased time commitment can result in elevated national gross product as well as certain social problems.

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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?

It is undeniable that the overwhelming majority of products on the store shelves contain a huge amount of sugar. Moreover, it is well-known that sugar causes obesity, diabetes, heart diseases and so on. That is why people from all corners around the world try to find effective solutions to this issue and one of them is an increase in prices on products with added sugar. I totally disagree with this idea because, in my opinion, it can have an opposite effect.

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Information technology enables many people to do their work outside their workplace. Do the benefit of this mobility outweigh the disadvantages?

Nowadays, people tend to work remotely with the help of information technology. It has many significant advantages such as time saving and flexibility, however, some drawbacks are serious and need to be limited.

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Some people think that good planning is the key factor for success in life. Others think that there is hard work, and luck is a factor that leads to success. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

A school of thought holds that good planning is the main factor leading to success, while others argue that it is impossible to succeed without hard work and luck. While I acknowledge that careful planning is somewhat justifiable, I firmly assert that hard work and a bit of luck are equally indispensable for anyone who aspires to a successful life.

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Some cities have vehicle-free days, when private cars, trucks, motorcycles are banned in the city center. Public transportation like buses, taxis and metros are advised. To what extent do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

Some cities have special days when people cannot use their private cars, trucks, or motorcycles in the city center. Only public transportation like buses, taxis, and the metro is allowed. I believe the advantages of this idea are more than the disadvantages.

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Some people believe that everyone has a right to have access to university education and that governments should make it free for all students no matter what financial background they have. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Most of the developed countries offer free high school education to all children, thus achieving 100% literacy rate unlike in developing countries. In light of the above success, many are raising voices to make higher education free for all students, enabling poor students to get university degrees without any financial stress. While it may seem a grand favour to students, consequences of such a step may be detrimental to the quality of education. So, I firmly disagree with the perspective of free education to all, as I believe it will have more adverse effects, outweighing the benefits that it offers.

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Mobile phones and the internet bring a lot of benefits to people nowadays. However, older people use them the least. In what aspects do mobile phones and the internet benefit older people? How can we encourage them to use these technologies?

The development of technology brings convenience to people. Nowadays, elders do not use smartphones and the internet that much. In this essay, I will discuss the advantages of technology to the elderly and the solution to enhance their usage of them.

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