IELTS Writing Samples Band 5. Page 73

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5

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It is better to live in a big city than a small town. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In this era, more individuals have freedom to choose where they desire to live. Which option is better, living in a big city or a small town ? Some people believe that being a resident of a small town is a better option. However, I would argue it is better to live in a metropolitan area than in a village, for the following reasons.

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It is suggested that everyone in the world should have a car, a TV and a fridge. Do you think the disadvantages outweigh the advantages for society？

There is no doubt that these days many people believe that everyone should have basic appliances like a car, a television, and a fridge. The question is: does this bring more good or bad to our society? In this essay, I am going to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this idea.

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The movement of people from rural areas to cities. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

Nowadays, many people are leaving the countryside and choosing cities to live and work in. Some people say this trend causes numerous negative issues; otherwise, some people say it brings a lot of benefits for a country. From my perspective, this movement causes both advantages and disadvantages.

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You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. 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. You should write at least 250 words.

Some students decide to attend university in their hometown, while others prefer to change city. Living home with their own parents has several advantages, especially related to economic reasons. However, it could bring also drawbacks, avoiding an opportunity to gain independence.

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Many people argue that in order to improve educational quality, high school students should be encouraged to question and offer criticism on their teachers. Others think this will lead to a loss of respect and discipline in the classroom. Discuss both views and give your own opinion

Some people debate that if high school students are encouraged to ask questions or critique their teachers, the quality of education will improve. Others say that this may breed disrespect and indiscipline in the classroom. Seeking clarification promotes better understanding hence quality education if at all done the appropriate way. However, if teachers are critiqued by their students or asked questions in an impolite manner, then this may be considered as lack of discipline and disrespectful.

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Child labour is considered to be one of the most serious problems on the planet. What are the reasons why children find themselves in child labour and can be done to tackle this issue ?

In the recent years, child labour has been more and more widespread around the globe as it decreases the manual work of the people by allowing children to do so. There are a lot of possible causes that have contributed to the child exploitation and several measures can be taken to tackle this problem.

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Some people think children should learn to paint and draw at school. Others believe it is just a waste of time. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

In the modern day, there is the opinion that children should learn multiple skills at school, and one of those is to paint and draw. The discussion about this topic is largely discussed in the scholastic world; in fact, the pros and cons of these are many. I believe that studying subjects like art is a benefit for kids.

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More and more people are migrating to big cities in search of a better life, but city life can be extremely difficult. Explain some of the difficulties of living in a city. Despite many challenges, why do people move to big cities? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Since the Industrial Revolution, people have started to move from the countryside to cities, looking for jobs and opportunities. This process is still ongoing today, even if, sometimes, it is not so simple as it could seem. Cities are bigger and overcrowded, for example. However, people continue to choose the city instead of town for many practical reasons.

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Many people prefer to watch foreign films rather than locally produced films. Why could this be? Should governments give more support to local film industries? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Nowadays, it is really simple to watch movies from all over the world, not only at the cinema, but also through Netflix or Prime Video with devices, like smartphones or computers. Some people are interested more to foreign films than local movies. This trend is not easy to explain and the causes could be different in each country. Perhaps, the main one is the domain of American market.

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Some people think that the best way to improve the road safety is by reducing the speed limit. Others think that there are other ways to improve road safety. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.

In recent years, road safety is number one priority for everyone. Some groups of people believe that reducing a speed limit is the only way of betterment. Whereas, others think that there are numerous ways that we can consider to improve road safety. I will discuss both views with reasons and relevant examples along with my opinion in the following essay.

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Traffic congestion is a growing problem in many major cities. Some people say that the government should be responsible to reduce the use of cars. And the car users also have to use public transportation more. Discuss both views and give your opinion

In recent years, heavy traffic has become a matter of concern. Some individuals claim that the higher authorities have to take steps to alleviate the use of personal 4 wheelers however others argue that people who use cars should travel by public transportation. This essay will elaborate on both perspectives and explain why I believe that a balanced approach is best.

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Some people think that children who spend a lot of time reading children's story books are wasting their time which could be better used doing other more useful activities. To what extent do you agree ?

Reading had been deemed as a favorable leisure activity in the children's development. It is even seen as one of the most effective means to educate young pupils through a hobby, but it is important to note that their learning should not be restricted to scholar activities. That is the reason why I believe that, although reading books can be useful for children, a wide range of different entertainments are suggested to them in order to maintain equilibrium in their social life.

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The average standard of people's health is likely to be lower in the future than it is now. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement ?

These days, advancement in technology has been in favour of several improvements in medicine. Despite the fact that plenty of treatments have emerged recently to treat some diseases, a large segment of them will continue to severely impact people.

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Some people think news has no connection to peoples live so it is a waste of time to read news in newspaper and watch news programme in television .To what extend do you agree or disagree

Watching news has been constantly deemed as a means to provide current information to people. Altough it might appear as a "waste of time", I strongly believe that being updated about current topics is beneficial as it helps medias raising public awarness as well as enhancing personal knowledge.

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Some think that young people should be free to choose any career they like, while others say that they should think more realisticallyabout their future. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Some people believe that young people should be free to choose any career they want. Others think they should make more realistic decisions based on their future needs. Both sides have strong arguments, and I will discuss them before giving my own opinion.

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Some people opine that cinema will eventually lose its appeal to mass people and very few people will go to cinema halls. Do you agree or disagree with this view?

It is considered that filmhouses would gradually lose customers and it is predicted that watching movies at home would quickly become the order of the day. Undoubtedly,while watching movies at movie theaters are fascinating and captivating,I am of the opinion that due to the advancements in technology,movie houses will soon become out-dated because people will rather watch shows from the comfort of their homes and save money for other leisure activities.

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In many countries the widespread use of internet has given people more freedom to work or study at home instead of traveling to work or college. Do the advantages outweigh disadvantages?

Recently, the prevalence of internet application has significantly enhanced the variety of options for people to work and study. While some argue that its benefits outweigh the drawbacks, I believe having such viewpoint is biased and we should carefully consider this social reform.

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Many companies sponsor sports through advertising. Some people think that this is very beneficial for the world of sports, while others believe there are disadvantages. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Commercial advertisement is one of the controversial issues among people in modern society. While some people believe it is useful for the sports industry, others argue that its drawbacks can cause many maladaptive results. This essay will look at both views and explain why I assert advertising is necessary for a sustainable industry.

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Today many people spend less and less time in their homes. What are the reasons and what are the effects of this trend on individuals and society?

Nowadays, the time that people stay in their homes is lower than before. I believe that there are several reasons for this phenomenon, and the society and individual may be affected by this situation.

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Some people think that competition at work, at school and in daily life is a good thing. Others believe that we should try to cooperate more, rather than competing against each other. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Some people believe that individuals should compete at school or work because it can improve the quality of work effectively, while others argue that it is better to promote cooperation. This essay will discuss both views and explain why I think that the competition and coorperation are equally vital in school and workplace.

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