IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5. Page 282

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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Some people believe that social meadia sites, such as Facebook or Twitter, have a negative impact on young people and their ability to form personal relationships. Others believe that these sites bring people together in a beneficial way.

Some individuals argue that using social media platforms has a detrimental influence on youngsters and their own relationships-forming ability whereas others think these platforms positively help people become closer. This writer is of the opinion that social sites are beneficial due to their connection regardless of distance and their environment to exchange knowledge, despite their extraordinary quality relationships.

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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

Some individuals hold an opinion that friends have greater influence on young generation whereas others claim that family and tutors have a stronger impact. I tend to support the first position and in this essay I will explain my opinion.

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Money spent on space exploration is a complete waste. Governments could better spend this money on other things to benefit the nation. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

There is a widely held perception that governments should spend money on other things, instead of exploring the space because it is a waste of money. I personally believe that there are other important things to spend on rather than on space exploration.

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Some people believe that teenagers should concentrate on all school subjects. Others believe that teenagers should focus on the subject that they are bet or that they find the most interesting. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

People have different views on whether focusing on only certain subjects have positive or negative effects on teenagers. There are many benefits in this issue, while there are also drawbacks that we have to consider on besides as well. This essay will discuss this issue and suggest my view on the matter

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Formal examination are the only effective way to assess a student's performance .Continual assessment such as coursework and projects is not a satisfactory way to do this.Do you agree or disagree?

It is asserted by some people that traditional methods of evaluating the ability of a student is more reliable than continous weekly tests and practical works .I totally disagree with this notion because continous evaluation exert less pressure on the tender minds of the students ,moreover ,they learn more effeciently when involve themseleves in making projects.

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Some children spend hours every day on their smartphones. why is this the case? Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?

In the contemporary society, many youngesters prefer to spend most of the day on their electronic gadgets. The reasons behind this phenomenun is mainly because of the cutting-edge technology of this century which carries diverse outcomes; both beneficial and harmful ones.

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In some countries, secondary schools aim toprovide a general education across a range ofsubjects. In others, children focus on a narrowrange of subjects related to a particular careerWhich do you think is appropriate in today's world?

It is considered by some countries that children should be provided a variety of courses to learn in schools, while others aim to make children only focus on several subjects according to their career goals. In my opinion, students should take various subjects during school to accommodate to nowadays society.

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Walking is important for health but the number of people walking has reduced. What is the reason of this situation? What can be done to takle the this problem?

Walking is believed to be advantageous for energy, nevertheless, there is a decreasing number of people walking nowadays. This is because , in modern society, community prefer surf the internet and use high-tech tools to improve their health instead of walking. To deal with this phenomenon, the authorities should propagate more about the drawbacks of not walking regularly and encourage residents to use walking machines.

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Human diet has changed throughout history. How has it changed? In your opinion, has the change been good or bad?

Eating habits of individuals has changed a lot with the passage of time, and there are several reasons behind this change like changes in lifestyle, advancements in technology, packed and junk food, and many more. In my opinion, this is a negative move.

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It is importance for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? What sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children?

Nowadays, children are exposed in a diversified environment where massive information is accessible. It is vital for schools and parents to teach them distinguish right from wrong as early as possible. I also believe by using appropriate punishment when necessary would benefit forming good values at an early age.

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Some people dislike changes in their society and in their own lives, and want things to stay the same. Why do some people want things to stay the same? Why should change be regarded as something positive? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.

The fear of uncertainty is universal among human beings. We want our public and personal lives to always be stable and predictable. However, change is inevitable and actually the impetus for revolution of our society and ourselves, so that we should welcome change and flow with it.

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Childern have more and more tests and exams to do at school, sometimes starting from the age of five or six right up untill the age of eighteen. What are the advantages and disadvantages if making childern do exams

There is an argument going on whether children should have exams or not. Having exams in the education field is not bad but it has both advantages and disadvantages. I will discuss both benefits and non-benefits in the next paragraphs.

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In some countries, an increasing number of children are overweight or obese as a result of eating too much fast food. Banning fast food from school canteens is the best way to fight this problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Nowadays, obesity in children is considered one of the most controversial issues in some countries, which is mostly caused by consuming too much junk food. There are many people who think banning fast food from the school canteen is the best solution to solve this problem. I tend to agree with this statement and in this essay, I will support my view and example.

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· : Some people believe that if a police force carries guns, this encourages a higher level of violence in that society. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

Guns play an important role in miltary field .There is a common agrument that by carring guns, police force will leave a violent impact to the society. As far as I am concerned, I firmly dissent with this notion and will dipict my standpoint in this essays.

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In many countries around the world young people decide to leave their parents' home once they finish school. They start living on their own or sharing a room with friends. Is this a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples.

Being independent after 18 has definately negative and positive sides however, in my opinion the positive effects are more than the negatives.

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Some people say that advertising is extremely successful at persuading us to buy things. Other people think that advertising is so common that we no longer pay attention to it. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion

Many people consider advertising as a tool to make us interested to buy things and it became successful to apply in business. Meanwhile, others think advertising is an ordinary strategy and people ignore it. In this essay, I will describe both views and give some explanations.

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The higher proportion of older population will over take younger generation what is the reason? is it positive or negative development?

With the startling pace of social and scientific development in recent decades, the poplulation of the senior is growing, eventually, it will exceed the younger generation. In such circumstance, disadvantageous effects are unavoidable.

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today more and more people want things instantly( e.g.: goods, services, news). Why is this? Is it positive or negative development?

In the modern society, increasing number of people are preferring speedy actions and reactions. Although the introduction of new technology has accelerated our way of life, in my opinion, it is mostly creating a vicious circle of crimes and chronic illnesses. In the essay, I will go into great depth to explain the concept.

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In the past, when students did a university degree, they tended to study in their own country. Nowadays, they have more opportunity to study abroad. What are the advantages and disadvantages of thi development?

In the past few years, there has been an ever-rising trend to study abroad than it was in the past. Is it a better option to study outside the homeland? Although some people argue that this development has several drawbacks, others claim that it brings benefits to individuals.

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Many countries have compulsory military service for young men after they leave school. It would be a good idea for all countries to adopt this system for men, and possibly for women too. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

It is a well-established fact that a lot of countries throughout the world made military service mandatory for men, and due to this reason some people agree with the idea that other countries should also, adopt this system not just for men, but also for women. I personally disagree with this idea. There are two principal reasons for this.

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