IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5. Page 422

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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Nowadays, some employers think that formal academic qualifications are more important than life experience or personal qualities when they look or new employees. Why is it the it a positive or negative development?

These days, formal academic qualifications are more highly appreciated than ire experience or personal qualities when it comes to the recruitment process. There are many reasons for this, and this is a positive development. The main reason for this tendency is that academic degrees are considered a tool to measure the level of knowledge that students are capable of. To be more specific. To achieve a good degree in most universities. Students need to pass many examinations focusing on testing their knowledge of mandrake bar in practical training courses. These factors ensure that students have gained sufficient in-depth knowledge in the field that the company is looking for. That is why recruiters place a higher value on employers holding formal academic qualifications. Whereas, in terms of people having life experience or personal qualities, these people are likely to lack a suitable amount of theoretical knowledge in their field. Therefore, they need to be trained for a long time b...

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Shops should not be allowed to sell any food or drinks that have been scientifically proven to be bad for people’s health. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In recent years, some individuals believe that outlets selling unhealthy food or beverages should be banned because scientists have proved that these eatables can have detrimental effects on the person's health. In my opinion, I completely agree with this statement for 2 main reasons.

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Nowadays people are choosing to socialize online rather than face to face. Is this positive or negative?

In the twenty-first century, the internet is an integral part of our lives and is changing our way of communication. It is of paramount importance to note that the internet enables us to socialize in much easier and simpler ways. In my solid opinion, this is a positive trend due to the reasons which will be discussed below.

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Some people believe today that everyone has a right to access to the Internet and that governments should provide this access for free. Other people believe that access to the internet is not a right and should be paid for like other services. Discuss both these views and give your opinion

On of the widely discussed issues nowadays is whether the internet is a right and an access should be given by state authoroties for free or the internet users should pay for like other services.

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In many situations, people who break the law should be warned instead of punished. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In today's modern, world most people are not following rules and regulations, and because of that, more and more individuals are encouraged to break the laws whether it's traffic rules or any other crimes, So to stop breaking the laws humankind should be warned first and if they did the same mistake twice, then only they should be punished and I agree with this and in this essay, I will discuss why I agree to the above statement with some valid reasons.

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Some people think that it’s a good to socialise with work colleagues during evenings and weekends. Other people think it’s important to keep working life completely separate from social life. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

Socialising with colleagues is important to create a good bond with them.On the other side, some people think that socialising with them becomes stressful.So, in this essay, I will give my opinion.

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Some people it is good to share as much information as possible in sceintific research,business and academic world, others believe that some information is too important or too valuable to be shared freely. Discuss both views and give your opinion

It has been frequently argued that it is beneficial to provide knowledge of the latest inventions, trading, or thesis to everyone, whereas some opine it is essential to preserve it as long as possible. In this, essay I would like to shed light on both views along with my perspective in the upcoming paragraphs.

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In many countries, the amount of crime is increasing. What do you think are the main causes of crime? How can we deal with those causes?

It is cetrainly true that today In many nations, the percentage of crime is increasing. I believe There are several reasons behind increase the number of crime poverty, , and measures can taken by the governments to tackle this issue.

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Nowadays, celebrities are more famous for their glamour and wealth than for their achievements, and this sets a bad example to young people. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is widely argued that the young are negatively affected by the glamour and riches of celebrities while they are not like that. While I accept that this perception is somewhat justifiable, I believe that not everyone is like that.

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Some people believe that social media sites, such as face book 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. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

This is technology Era, masses mostly spend their time on internet sites. So, Many individuals think that social media sites, like Facebook or Twitter, Have a bad impact on youth individual and their ability to form personal relationships as well as others believe that these websites bring the masses together in the best way to connect with each other. I agree with both statements So, This essay will discuss both sites of the paragraph.

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Many parents today organise extra classes for their children after school and at the weekends. Do you feel that this is a worthwhile thing to do or do you feel children have enough education at school? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience

In this contemporary era world has been changing by leaps and bounds. Nowadays children face many academic challenges. So, some people consider that organizing extra classes after school is better for their studies. Whereas others believe that school gives enough education to pupils. I totally agree with you later. It has more pros and cons.

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Tourism is encouraged in many countries. Does tourism bring more advantages or disadvantages to a country?

These days the trend of traveling is becoming popular worldwide and I think it is beneficial for the bucolic because it enhances the economic values and helps to boost the impression of the motherland while the primary disadvantage is the increased population. I will discuss this

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Plastic bags, plastic bottles, plastic packaging are bad for the environment. what damade does plastic do to the environment? what can be done by governments and individuals to solve this problem?

Nowadays, plastic can be seen everywhere around since the use of plastic as bags, bottles, packaging etc are indispensable and more convenient. As a result, this non-degradable material gets accumulated over the earth's crust and does significant damage to our environment. It is mainly due to improper regulation over the usage and disposal of such products. In order to solve the above mentioned problems, both government and humans should put their hands together.

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Some people think that when a person travels into a different culture they should adapt into the local practices and customs. To what extent do you agree?

The world is a vast place to explore and different countries of the globe have varied amount of social and cultural norms. A number of people believe that an individual travelling to some other country should study and learn the local rules and customs. My views completely agree with this idea and this essay will give reasons for it in the below-given paragraphs.

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Some employers believe that job applicants' social skills are more important than their academic qualifications.

It is the case that a number of entrepreneurs prefer the social skills of job applicants over their academic qualifications. While I accept that social skills are significant factors those looking for jobs need to have, I would argue that their academic results are also necessary factors.

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Both government investment in public transport systems and reductions in public transport ticket prices would help to reduce transport pollution greatly. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Pollution is a serious global problem although that which is caused by traffic is one which can be tackled. I would agree that the primary way of doing this would be to invest in the public transport infrastructure. However, there are also other ways.

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The diagram below the life cycle of the silk worms and the stages of silk production. Write between 150-18 words

The first flow chart illustrates the stages in the life of a silkworm, whereas the second diagram provides information on the production of silk cloth.

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Some people consider playing sports are beneficial for school children. Some, however, believe sport activities also have some drawbacks. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of children playing sports.

Firstly, I believed that playing play is beneficial for school children as they are in their growing phase & to make their bodies stronger with curricular activity. However one should have to focus that only learning & studies are not enough for the upcoming generation they should have some other activities like playing , swimming etc.

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Some people think that governments should ban dangerous sports, while others think people should have freedom to do any sports or activity. Discuss both views and give your own opinion

Nowadays according to the searchings show that increasing happen in the count of criminalist and violence.From this reason some people believe that,government have to ban dangerous sports,however others think that people should have freedom to do any sports or activities.In this essay I will give my opinion by some examples.

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You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. The government should be responsible for providing retirees with financial support and care. While many people think that citizens should save money to take care of themselves when they are old. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. You should write at least 250 words.

The topic of whether government should pay for retirees are controversiol and causing issues in many countries all around the world. I've come out with several opinions as well as some knowledges, with relevant examples to support my statements.

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