IELTS Writing Samples Band 5. Page 49

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5

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Some people feel that governments should take a large proportion of peoples salaries to pay for necessary public services such as roads and schools . Others feel that taxes are a bad thing .

Should governments finance necessary public services either the money obtained from taxes or not? In my opinion we should pay a part of our profit to the state . In this way we support the economy , which leads to modernisation of the country . Although there are many benefits, some people feet that taxes are a bad thing .

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Some people say that after finishing their education adults can increase knowledge through continuous reading. Those who disagree say there are other ways to increase knowledge. Discuss both of these methods and give your opinion.

Today, knowledge is a tool, which can make anything possible, also making your worldview wider. Nowadays, individuals say that after finishing their graduation, mature person can enhance knowledge from long-term reading. Some disagree to that point, and believe there are other methods to improve knowledge. In following essay, i will examine both views, and share my own perspective to that.

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The news is a source of knowledge about the world. How much can we trust the journalists? What are the qualities a good journalist should have? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Although news is the primary source of any information’s about what happened in the world, there is growing concerns about how much the news is accurate and wheather they can trust journalists these days.

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People living in the 21st century have a better quality of life than the previous centuries. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

"Life is better with every next day"—once said Willy Wonka, the greatest philosopher of Egypt. Nowadays, individuals think that people's lives in the 21st century have better living conditions than in previous times. I strongly agree with that statement, due to the fact that it gives one many opportunities, but the main ones are technological advancements and acceptance of wider functions.

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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?

These days, there is high levels of sugar in many manufactured food and drink products. This trend will lead to many health problems. Some companies start improving the price of products to decrease the willingness to buy these products. In my opinion, I agree with this point. I believe that it is one of the most important ways to help people control sugar.

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Is it 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?

Nowadays, lots of companies and people are facing with some risks. Although there are lots of difficulties, some perfer to challange themselves, with dream of better life. But does it really lead to better living qualities? In this essay, i will look at its pros and cons and support my own opinion with examples.

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Many modern films and television programmes about past event and people contain a mixture of fact and fiction. Some people say this distorts the public's view of history and should therefore be discouraged. What are your views? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.

Recently, the issue of mixture of fact and fiction about history has become the subject of heated debate. Some people assert that it distorts the individual’s view of history, while others argue otherwise. Personally, although I believe that both view should be given equal weight, I more agree with the former stand. In the following essay, the evidence supporting this matter will be discussed alongside relevant examples before a conclusion with my opinion.

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Some people say the fashion industry is bad for the environment, as it encourages consumers to buy new clothes all the time. Do you agree or disagree? Keywords: fashion; environment Type: Agree & Disagree

According to some, industry of fashion affect the environment negatively and it leads to rise in sales due to the reason of people wanting brand new clothes. I firmly agree with this statement. I believe that the need for following the trends lead to over-consumption of clothes and in the production process lots of waste occurs.

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

Life expectancy is increasing in a lot of countries. Some people think that the old population makes problems for the country but others believe it has some positive sides. I believe the plus sides of having an old population outweigh the downsides.

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Some people believe that studying at university or college is the best route to a successful career, while other believe that it is better to straight after school. Discuss both views and give you opinion.

Opinion differs regarding the information about which one would be better between continue learning at university and straight directly after school make some public have discussions about that. In my perspective, nowadays, with the internet, society can improve their ability without formal education from the university, while the lessons and certificates thoroughly that students would get in the real life from it are irreplaceable. That things would be advantages for graduate students when they look a job in the future.

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Some people believe that it is best to accept bad situation, such as unsatisftory jobs or shortage of money. Other argue that it is better to try and improve such situations. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

While some people argue that accepting a unwanted circumstance is the best way to cope such as working in a job even though people do not like it or living in poverty, some hold the view against to this and claim that trying to change it will be more beneficial. This essay will explore both perspectives and present my opinion.

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The growth of online shopping will one day lead to closing all shops in towns and cities. Do you agree or disagree?

In recent years, online shopping has transformed at the retail industry and customers can to do shopping from home. While some believe this trend will eventually closure all physical shops. I totally disagree with this view and I think that traditional stores offer more unique benefits such as product testing and personal advice, social experience, online challenges.

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Some people believe that the government should pay too much attention to sports and pay little attention to education and health. Do you agree or disagree?

It is believed that sporting activities should be prioritized by the government as opposed to education and health centers. Although sport may seem an important field to centralize, I partially agree that the value of education and health plays a key role in shaping personal growth and development in the long run.

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More and more people work at home and study at home with the development of computer technology. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

Computers makes our life easy and convinient for those who are working from home and remotely studying. The computer technology had changed the world in a unique way to make our life easier and better.

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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? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

This essay attempts to argue that foods and beverages containing excessive sugar might impact health. However, instead of blindly elevating the price of sugary products, a more effective approach would be to reduce the sugar content in the products themselves.

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Question--Some people say that TV Advertisement have benefits, while others believe the opposite. Discuss both views , give your own opinion and include examples from your experience

While many people believe that TV advertisements have many disadvantages,others think the opposite .In my opinion ,the pros of it for the consumer or the company owners are overcome the drawback.

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Levels of depression and antisocial behavior in children have increased dramatically in modern societies. This situation has led many people to believe that childhood itself is in crisis. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?

In this fast-paced life, it is a fact that, an increasing number of children are suffering from depression and antisocial behavior. Because of this most of the folks reckon that childhood is in problem. If questioned, I agree with this notion to a major extant. My justification is explained further.

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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 advantages and disadvantages for tourists who visit such places?

Travelling provides peace and relaxation to our mind. In recent times, numerous tourists are preferring to visit places where conditions and other circumstances are difficult to handle. This current trend has its own merits and demerits, which I will explain further with relevant examples in the following essay.

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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 disadvantges?

All cars, buses, and trucks Will no need for people to drive them in the future and these vehicles will only carry passengers while travelling. I believe this is a significant improvement in the transportation system although the disadvantages outweigh the advantages because haw people can trust this improvement in their lives?

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Millions of dollars are spent on space research evey year. Some people argue that the money should be spent on improving living standards on Earth. Do you agree or disagree?

Recently, governments of many countries worldwide allocate millions of dollars yearly for space research, however, some people think that such amounts should be devoted to enhance standards of living on Earth. I neither agree nor disagree with this opinion, as I believe that exploring the space is very important for the future and investing to improve quality of life on Earth is also essential.

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