IELTS Writing Samples Band 5. Page 578

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5

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Some people believe that the government should spend more money putting in more works of art like paintings and statues in cities to make them better places to live in.

With the target of renovating the faces of cities, the government has decided to financially invest in art works. These contributions have made significant improvements to many cities so it can be a worthy place to live. However, whether its necessity is still controversial in different aspects.

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Nowadays, many families rarely have meals together. Why is this happening? Is this a positive or a negative development?

It is frequently observed that contemporary familial dynamics have led to a diminishing propensity for families to partake in communal meals together. The main cause is the busy schedule people are going through and a heavy workload that restricts them from enjoying their time with family. This essay aims to examine both perspectives and ultimately present a position in support of the latter view.

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nobody will buy printed newspaper or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. Do you agree or disagree?

No matter how the society changes, the reading is still indispensible for people. While some people have habit of reading papers, I totally believe the mode of online reading will be more popular in the future.

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Some people think that printed books are no longer needed in the digital era, because all writing can be stored electronically. Others think printed books will still play an important role. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

At present, with the development of technology, some people think printed books can be phased out in the digital era. All people need is just electronic storage. However, other people think printed books also plays a significant role. In my opinion, printed books can not be phased out, and it will play an important role in our learning life.

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In recent years, there has been a rise in the popularity of second-hand clothing amongst the younger generation. Why is this happening? Do you think it’s a positive or negative development?

Second-hand clothing has become popular amongst the young generation. This is because the price of everything has risen. I strongly believe that there is nothing wrong with a trend of buying or wearing used clothing, as it shows that they are being respectful for things or resources available to them.

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Some people think that the most practical way to become a professional is to gain practical experience in this field. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Practicing is believed to be the most effective way of being professional in some particular area. While that method may be a viable, I think that there are more effective ways.

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Many believe that modern technology has brought people together, but others say that it has driven us apart. Discuss both viewpoints and give your own opinion.

There is a widespread belief that, up-to-date technologies have been creating a huge amount of ways to socialise with each other day by day. Many argue that, it can make stronger bonds between people from all over the world. However, it also can lead to isolation and harmful cosequences.

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Today people are travelling more than ever before.why is this the case?what are the benefits of travelling for the traveller?

These days despite the increasing concerns of modern life all over the world, many people are still keen on short journeys and travelling. From my point of view variety of factors including advancement of social media and development of different types of transportation could enhance the people’s appeal to visiting new places.

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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. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

It is argued that both printed media and printed books will be digitized and available to the public for free which will decrease the number of those physical versions. Personally, I totally agree with the statement, as the convenience and popularity of free access content will encourage more and more people to use e-books and e-newspaper.

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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?

During last few generations and the developments we had in different fields, the number of people who are living in old ages above their 70 is increasing but the number of birth rate is falling. therefore, some people believes that this statement can cause difficulties for the government, which I totally agree with, however in this essay I will point to both benefits and drawbacks.

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The increase use of mobile phone and computers makes people lose the ability to communicate face to face. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Contemporary society has progressively shifted to the greater reliance on digital communication rather than in-person communication. The enhanced usage of electronics has caused people to depend on social media and social networking platforms for digital communication. I completely agree with this view and this essay will detail why.

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Some people feel that manufacturers and supermarket have the responsibility to reduce the amount of packaging of goods. Others argue that customers should avoid buying goods with a lot of packing. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Whilst many people have the belief that retailers and producers are obliged to diminish the mass produced volume of packaged products, some individuals contend the notion that buyers should be inclined to purchase unpacked goods instead of packaged ones. I firmly hold the view that it is a must for both manufacturers and markets as well as individuals themselved to address the growing concern of packaging industry and its negative effects on the contamination of the earth.

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The government should lower the budget on the arts in order to allocate more money to education. To what extend do you agree?

It is true that some people believe that the government should lower the funding on the arts and focus the investment on education. Although the condition may improve education standards, I fully disagree with the statement since arts can improve creativity and health.

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In recent years, many governments have brought in laws to ban smoking in public places, such as bars, restaurents and offices. To what extent do you agree or disagree with banning smoking in public places?

These days, smoking is extremely popular but it is harmful to human health. As a result of this, many laws have been brought to ban smoking in public places. Personally, I strongly agree with the view that smoking is prohibited in public places.

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People continue to commit crimes even after being penalized for their wrongdoings. Why do you think this happens? How can crime be stopped?

There is no doubt that crimes plague every society. The occurrence of repeating offenders is quite high which can be attributed to prejudice towards criminals and inadequate health conditions. Nevertheless, it is expected that allocating some proper educational programs and regular checks to avoid this phenomenon.

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Nowadays companies and other organisations are requiring their employees to wear uniform. Think about jobs where uniform is important. What are the advantages and disadvantages of wearing a uniform?

People have a tendency to judge about somebody looking at his or her clothes style. Whereas doing any job it can prevent from productive collaborative work! So, in my view, wearing a uniform is a brilliant decision to escape problems at work.

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Nowadays a large amount of advertising aimed at children should be banned be¬cause of the negative effects. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

As society develops, several advertisements aimed at children show lots of negative information. Some people argue that it should be banned cause it influences children to grow up. Of my point of view I strongly agree with it. And I will show some evidence to prove my view in this essay.

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Many efforts have been made by countries to address challenges concerning the environment but the situation has not improved. What are the possible reasons for environmental degradation? Are there any solutions to combat this problem? Support your answer with specific reasons and examples.

The degradation of environment has been an emerging issue for many countries. In this essay, we will analyse possible reasons for environmental damage and suggest measures to tackle this problem.

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The most important aim of science should be to improve people's lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Science plays a vital role in today's lives. The life of an individual can be improved with technique which is a crucial aim of art. I totally agree with the given statement. In the above essay, I would like to decide the points with an example and a conclusion.

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Some people think that renewable energy sources like solar and wind power should replace fossil fuels such as coal and gas as soon as possible. Others think we should continue to use fossil fuels while it is still cheap to do so. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

It is considered by some people that fossil fuels should be replaced by renewable energy sources immediately while others think that they should keep using it because it is still affordable. In this essay, I will attempt to elaborate on both perspectives.

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