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IELTS Writing Samples Band 5

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Childhood obesity is becoming a serious problem in many countries. Explain the main causes and effects of this problem.

In this day and age, people must face many health problems on a daily basis. Among them, obesity is the headed topic. This essay will clarify the roots and negative influence of this issue.

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Some people believe that employees should stay in the same job for the rest of their lives. Others think they should switch jobs at least once during their career. To what extent do you agree / disagree?

There is no doubt that these days jobs Play a Crucial part in our lives. Some people believe that they should stay in the same job for their whole life, while others strongly think that changing their career at least once. I completely believe that having changed or switched your career will Impact the benefits of good opportunities and high salaries .

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In some countries young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this.

Today in some countries, there is a suggestion for young people to have one-year gap between graduating from high school and starting an academic study, in which they can earn some experience from working or traveling. There would be some advantages and disadvantages for young individuals who pick this method that I will talk about them here.

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Some people think that a sense of competition in children should be encouraged. Others believe that children who are taught to co-operate rather than compete become more useful adults. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Today, one group believes that children should learn how to compete, on the other hand another group supports the idea that instead of being competitive, children should be taught how to work together which makes them more useful in their future lives. I completely agree with the second view.

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The best way to reduce poverty in developing countries is by giving up to six years of free education, so that they can at least read, write and use numbers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

The increased number of poor people lies at the heart of societal concerns. Some argue that one of the vital ways to address this issue is free education for early ages, resulting in a generation who has basic knowledge, such as reading and writing skills. I agree that these skills are essential for this purpose, but they are not enough to eradicate poverty, and I will elaborate on the reasons behind my viewpoint.

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Some university students want 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.

Today, many students intend to participate in subjects that are not related to their major in University. Although there is an opponent idea that they should merely focus on their field of study and gain one qualification. Despite this controversy, I believe that being multitasking is more beneficial in both life and career. In this essay I will discuss both views and express my opinion either.

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Some people think the most important thing about being rich is that it gives a person an opportunity to help other people, to what extent do you agree or disagree?

There is no denying the fact that how rich people help can be a debatable subject. While It is a commonly held belief that some individuals believe that the opportunity to help other people should be important to rich individuals. there is also an argument that opposes it. In my opinion, I consider that being rich does not automatically mean someone will help others.

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The increase in the production of consumer goods result in damage to the natural environment. What are the causes of this? What can be done to solve the problem?

In modern life, it is irrefutable that the surge in the demand for consumer products has left detrimental effects on the natural environment. However, the central questions here are why such an adverse relationship between the increasing goods consumption and our nature has occurred, and what solutions can be executed to address this issue. The purpose of this essay is to investigate the reasons behind this phenomenon and then, propose some possible measures.

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Government should spend money on railways rather than roadways. To what extend do you agree or disagree with the statement?

There is no denying the fact that how government should spend money can be a debatable subject. While it is a commonly held belief that some individuals believe that the government should spend money on railways rather than roadways. there is also an argument that opposes it. In my opinion, I consider that in order to decrease traffic and pollution railways will be one of the most effective solutions.

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Government investment in the arts, such as music and theatre, is a waste of money. Governments must invest this money in public services instead. To what extent do you agree with this statement?

Undoubtedly, government expenditure on art including music as well as theatre is huge wastage . Therefore, it is argued that it would be great if this amount of money spent on public facilities which can be more useful. I mostly disagree with this perspective as art is also a part of our life which will be highlighted below in detail.

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Some people think the developments of technology make people's life more complex, so we should make life simpler without using technology. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Currently, the technology is developing rapidly. It can be seen from the external environment that it is developing so much. Even in educational institutions, robots will be employed. I think this is a big mistake

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Some countries achieve international sports by building specialized facilities to train top athletes, instead of providing sports facilities that everyone can use. Do you think this is positive or negative development? Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Some cities achieve their presence in international sports by constructing specialized facilities to train top athletes, but others provide facilities that are open to everyone. These actions spread debate between proponents and opponents, each of them holding divergent opinions on this situation.

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Many people argue that in order to improve educational quality, high school students are encouraged to make comments or even criticism on their teachers. Others think it will lead to loss of respect and discipline in the classroom. Discuss both views and give your opinion

There are controversial perspectives heating up a debate over the personal idea contribution of people having a learning journey at high schools. While some claim that it is recommendable that potential students should show their views or even judge their lecturers, the opposite makes a statement that it can bring a negative effect on students’ respectful attitude and demolish classroom’s regulation. I would contend that it is comparatively essential for teachers to receive their student’s comments, yet it is only valid to some extent.

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When a country is already rich, any additional increase in economic wealth does not make its citizens happier. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In recent times, it is usually believed that the additional economic edification would not increase its resident’s happiness. In my opinion, I partly agree with this point of view.

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Do you agree or disagree with the argument of have got to believe in yourself, even when no one else does. ? Write a short and well-organized essay in about 200 to 250 words to express your own argument(s) supported with relevant examples.

A lot of people face difficulties that makes them to rely on their self and believe that they can handle even if nobody does. I personally agree with this statement and will explain the reasons throughout this essay.

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Governments should ban dangerous sports. Others think that people should have the freedom to do any sport activity. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

In this day and age, dangerous sports have been the hotly debated topic. Some people argue that it is necessary for the government to ban these types of sports, while others advocate for individual freedom to participate in any sports and activities whenever they want. From my perspective, I am convinced by the latter opinion, and this essay will shed light on the rationale.

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Today, many people do not know their neighbours in lrge cities. What problems does this cause? What can be done about this?

Nowadays, many citizens do not have social contact with their next-door friends in a large metropolis. The reason for this problem is that many dwellers are leading hectic lifestyles which can be tackled by gathering some traditional events together.

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Today, many people do not know their neighbours in large cities. What problems does this cause? What can be done about this?

Nowadays, many individuals do not know the appearance of their neighbours in large cities. From my perspective, the serious problem is caused by the development of society and it needs to be solved.

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people naturally resist making changes in their lives. What kind of problems of problems can this cause? Whats solutions you can suggest?

There are a lot of events that could alter the following paths of our life. With different kinds of reasons, we want to avoid those life changing decisions. However, this could lead to major problems. In the following paragraphs, I will discuss two of the problems this attitude causes, and also provie a suggestion to deal with it.

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In some countries, it can be difficult for people over the age of 50 to get good jobs, despite their experience. What do you think are the causes of this problem, and what measures could be taken to solve it?

Some countries are facing a widespread phenomenon affecting middle-aged people. It seems quite difficult for them to find a nice stable job, even if they come with experience. Today's employment regulations favor junior workers, leaving the older ones with way less opportunities. Another reson behind this situation is that senior individuals have close to no opportunities for retraining and upskilling.

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