IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5. Page 144

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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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 individuals believe that competing against one another can improve their education , vocation , and daily lifestyle whilst others consider working with each other as a faster way to accomplish their goals. Both views have their pros and cons as discussed in the following paragraphs.

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The working week should be shorter and workers should have a longer weekend. Do you agree or disagree?

In recent years, the topic of decreasing working week and increasing weekend has sparked considerable debates. I firmly believe that reducing working hours during a week and extended weekend can cause productivity enhancement.

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Increasing the price of petrol is the best way to solve growing traffic and pollution problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree? What other measures do you think might be effective?

Some suggest the most effective way of solving rising traffic and pollution issues would be raising the price of petrol. I, however, do not share the same view as I believe issues around traffic and pollution can be addressed in more sensible ways.

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Some people believe that children should spend all of their free time with their family. Others believe that this is unnecessary or even negative. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Some people think that it is important for children to spend their free free time with their families while others believe that it has a negative effect.in this essay, I will discuss both points of view.As far as I'm concerned, I strongly agree with the statement that children should spend time with their friends.

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Population are growing in cities rapidly. What are the effects of it. What solution can you give to maintain a good quality of life in urban cities.

The crowd is increasing in cities everyday. This might lead to serious difficulties for citizens of those places such as housing issues and the amount of time every person has to spend on transporting between him or her workplace and the house. To tackle these issues, the governours have to invest on the suburban area and help citizens to move their residence and workplace there.

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Today there is a great increase in anti-social behavior and lack of respect to others. What are the causes of this? What measures can be taken to reduce this problem?

Nowadays, there has been a growing number of individuals who possess anti-social personality and disrespecting behavior. This essay covers the reasons of this issue as well as the solutions that can be applied to stop it.

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In some cultures, children are often told that they can achieve anything if they try hard enough. What are the advantages and disadvantages of giving children this message?

In some cultures, children are often told that they can achieve anything if they try hard enough. While this message can have several benefits, it also presents some potential drawbacks.

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"Old people are an essential part of society, so they should be respected.” How much do you agree with this opinion and why? Give reasons and examples to support your answer

No one can deny that our elders are an important part of our lives, so everybody must treat them with respect.I am totally in favour of this trend.There are a majority of reasons behind that. This essay will further elaborate my views on the same in the upcoming paragraphs before reaching a logical conclusion.

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In some countries, students live at their home with a family while they study at university, whereas in other countries students attend university in another city. Do the advantages of living away from home during university outweigh the disadvantages?

In some places, learners live with their parents during their studies, while in other countries students go to university in another city. Living far away from home can develop self-dependence in students. On the other hand, youngsters might not be ready for spending their money mindfully. This essay will discuss both advantages and disadvantages of being further away from home while studying.

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Some species of animals are almost extinct; and many others seem to be fast approaching a similar risk. What are the reasons for this? What should be done to solve this problem? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.

Biodiversity has been always a critical factor in maintaining our globe and human continuum .

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It is more important for schoolchildren to learn about local history than world history. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In this day and age, learning about history is essential for individuals as it helps enhance social knowledge and foster national development.History has become a compulsory subject in school curriculums.However, studying local history more important than studying world history that is a controversial topic.In my point of view, I strongly believe that learning local history is more crucial for students with some reasons.

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In many countries around the world , rural people are moving to cities ,so the population in the country side is decreasing Do you think it is a positive or a negative development

The benefit of moving to big cities influences many countryside citizens to move there and this issue happens around the world. I personally believe that this notion has negative leverages and I will elaborate more on this essay.

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Some people believe that teaching children at home is best for a child’s development while others think that it is important for children to go to school. Discuss the advantages of both methods and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

It is thought by some that schools are the best place for kids to be taught and develop themselves, while others believe that the right place for this is at home. I will discuss the benefits for both cases and argue why I believe it is essential for children to attend school.

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Nowadays more and more people have to compete with young people for the same jobs. What problems does this cause? What are some possible solutions?

More people are competing with young professionals for the same jobs in recent times. This causes problems like unemployment and low wages. However, there are possible solutions like the adoption of experience-based hiring by organizations and focus on career development by people.

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Some people feel that it will be better for society and individuals if driverless cars are widely used. Others are not in favour of the same. Discuss both the point of views and give your opinion.

We are living in the world of technology. Robots and other machines replace human. It is not different in driving. Most of motor companies are studying driverless car and some of them are already used. Driverless cars could lessen the stress that people get from driving, and also help to decrease accidents. However, some poeple argue that it is not yet reach to the practical level to use and driverless cars could take some professional drivers job.

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You and your teenage daughter visited the local library last weekend to find books for her school project. After searching for some time, you realized that the library did not have any books on the subject. This is not the first time that the library did not have something you need. Describe what you were trying to find. Explain why you needed the book and how you tried to find it. Suggest what the library can do to help you find the information you need.

I am writing this email to express my concern about finding science books required by my teenage daughter for a school project.

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In some countries, more and more people are becoming interested in finding out about the history of the house or the building they live in. What are the reasons for this? How can people research this?

The building and infrastructures people inhabit may contain some interesting and newfound features, history, or even secrets hidden away. Leading more and more people to investigate their own abode. This essay will discuss the reasons why, and the ways people can research their home.

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Some people believe that automation can help positively transform the economy. Others think otherwise, claiming that it may imply serious economic consequences. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

A large number of individuals think that automation can aid plus convert the economy. While others suppose to the contrary, requiring that it may involve heavy economic investigations. In my mind, there are many reasons why folks approve that automation can lead to strong damage.

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In many countries around the world , rural people are moving to cities ,so the population in the country side is decreasing Do you think it is a positive or a negative development

One of the most significant changes on a global scale is the movement of people from rural areas to more populated ones, which causes a decrease in population outside cities. In this essay, I elaborate on the reasons why I strongly believe that this phenomenon is detrimental to the country regarding its agricultural industry and overpopulation.

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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?

In this advanced world, the health standard of people tends to decline in the near future compared to today. I completely agree with this statement because of the development in technology and bad eating habits. I will discuss more about this in the upcoming paragraphs.

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