IELTS Writing Samples Band 5. Page 74

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5

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Children nowadays watch TV programmes more than ever before. Is watching television good or bad for children? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience

It is true that children are watching more television as compared to the past decades. I think watching educational TV programmes helps them to boost their knowledge and it serves as a bonding activity among family members. I think watching TV on a daily basis reduces their interest in outdoor activities and may lead to engaging in criminal and violent activities in their life.

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The restoration of old buildings in major cities in the world costs numerous government expenditures. This money should be used for road development. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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In many countries, childhood obesity is a growing problem. What are the reasons for this and what can individuals and governments do to tackle the problem?

A phenomenon of growing concern is child obesity. In my opinion, there are a lot of reasons that lead to this situation, which can be avoided through government control of food production, and, in addition, by parents monitoring what their children eat.

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Some think newspapers are the best method for reading the news while others think other media is better. Discuss both views anf give your opinion ?

There are differing opinions on what is the best ways for reading the news. While some believe newspaper is the most effective method, others say that other media such as Youtube or Internet news platform could be better. This essay will look at both views and explain why I think online media is greater than traditional newspaper.

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Completing university education is thought by some to be the best way to get a good job. On the other hand, other people think that getting experince and developing soft skills is more important. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

Some individuals believe that completing university education is the best method to obtain a good job while others argue that, getting experience and developing soft skills are more essential. I agree with latter suggestion, primarily because these soft skills are transferable between personal and professional life. Moreover, they also empower them to handle difficult situations more effectively.

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2.IS SMALLER FAMILIES ARE GOOD TO LIVE IN THESE TIME OR BIIGER FAMLILIES. DISCUSS BOTH VIEWS AND GIVE YOUR OPINION

2.Family plays an important role in everyone's life. A host of individuals reckons that staying in a smaller family is more advantageous while others oppose this idea and claim that living in joint families are more benevolent. The aim of the essay is to discuss both views before designing a personal opinion at the end.

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Some people like to try new things, for example, places to visit and types of food. Other people prefer to keep doing things they are familiar with. Discuss both these attitudes and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Today's world is a mix of different kinds of people with myriad personality traits. While some individuals enjoy being outgoing, others find peace in solitude and doing mundane tasks. I personally believe that finding balance between the two is vital to live a rather enjoyable life.

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Some people believe that friends have a bigger impact on young people while others think parents and teachers influence them more. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

The debate over whether young adults are highly influenced by parents, teachers or from their peers, has sparked a considerable discussion. Both viewpoints have valid supportive ideas. Therefore, it is essential to assess the arguments from both the perspectives before forming an opinion.

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Completing university education is thought by some to be the best way to get a good job. On the other hand, other people think that getting experince and developing soft skills is more important. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

Education is important to acquire job in the desired field. Some argue that, work experience and developing interpersonal skills are more essential. I believe that, to be successful in any field, all components above-mentioned are vital.

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It is thought by some that it is better to live in a city, while others believe that life is better in the countryside Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

There is an ongoing debate about whether city living or country living is more desirable. In my opinion, I believe that residing in urban areas is much better, as they have a lot to offer. For example, access to healthcare.

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More and more plastic is polluting cities, the countryside and oceans in the world. What are the problems caused by plastic wastes? What measures should be taken to solve it?

In this present era, the usage of plastic is increasing rapidly. Countryside and Oceans are being polluted more day by day with the increased demand for plastic. In this essay, I will discuss the problems and some measurements to tackle this problem.

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Some people who have been in prison become good citizens later. Some say that these are the best people to talk to school students about the dangers of committing a crime. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

Due to the reform in rehabilitation program, many criminals have successfully integreted into the society. Therefore, some individuals believe they are the best teachers to educate school students regarding issues related to crime. I completely agree with this perspective, because they can provide insight into criminal activities according to their experience.

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In some areas of the US teenagers are not allowed to be out of doors after a particular time at night. What is your opinion about this?

Subject: Booking Inquiry for Family Holiday Accommodation

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Some parents believe that extra private lessons outside school hours, where students work alone with a teacher, can help them do better at school. Others disagree. What are the advantages and disadvantages of private tuition?

Nowadays, some parents believe that extra private lessons outside school hours, where students work alone with a teacher, can help them do better at school. However, some families disagree with this opinion. Personally, I think this issue has both advantages and disadvantages to discuss.

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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.

Nowadays many students choose to attend university far from home. As a consequence they need to learn how to live alone without the aid of their families. Conversely, other students prefer to stay in their family's house during their studies, remaining in their comfort zone. In my perspective deciding to live alone since university has more advantages than disadvantages.

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Some people think that universities should provide graduates with the knowledge and skills needed in the workplace. Others think that the true function of a university should be to give access to knowledge for its own sake, regardless of whether the course is useful to an employer. What, in your opinion, should be the main function of a university? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. No less than 250 words.

Nowadays, an increasing number of people are concerned about the purpose that university education serves. However, whether they should mainly provide job-related skills or pure knowledge to graduates has caused a heated debate. My view is that practical skills should be the main focus of universities.

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Wealth doesnot necessarily guarantee happiness. To what extent do you agree

In today’s world, most of the people are developing a profound obsession over materialistic goods and wealth. But having wealth does not provide ultimate happiness. In this essay, I shall discuss how wealth is not enough to lead a happy and prosperous life.

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Some people claim that not enough of the waste from the homes is recycled. They say that only way to increase recycling is for governmnets to make it a legal requirement. To what extend do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste ?

The importance of recycling has been a debatable issue but the growing influence of this trend has sparked the ongoing discussion. Nowadays, it has become more controversial with many people claiming that there should be proper laws to recycle a home scrap. In my opinion, legal requirement is not the only solution to encourage individuals to recycle more of their waste. However, it also requires awareness and learning among society as a whole. I will elaborate my opinion in the upcoming paragraph, ultimately leading to a well-reasoned conclusion.

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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 disadvantages?

Many scientists believe that driverless vehicles will be commonly used in the future. The passengers will be travelling inside these vehicles. The driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages. However, there are some risks associated with driverless vehicles. In this essay, I would like to evaluate these advantages and risks.

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1.⁠ ⁠Long distance flight consumes the amount of fuel that a car uses for many years and pollutes the air. Some people think that we should discourage non-essential flights, such as tourists travel, rather than limit the use of cars. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays many people think that the long-haul trip through airways often utilizes large quantity of gas, whereas, utilizing automobile is a better option to travel due to less consumption of fuel. I strongly disagree with the thought of opting automobile for short trips or exploring local tourist spots. In this essay, I will be discussing the more in detail about the usage of airway for travelling.

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