IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5. Page 424

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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Nowadays, more people are migrating to other countries than ever before. In order to become integrated into society in their adopted countries, immigrants should abandon their old ways and adapt to local custom and codes of behavior. Do you agree or disagree ?

Today, there are a lot of people who move to other countries than before. They are looking for a good life and comfort. However, they must interact with local people and their culture so they can start a better life. I totally agree with migrating to other countries because it can save children and make a better life.

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Purchasing cars for the first time in developing countries has led to severe problems. Discuss the causes of this issue and propose potential solutions.

Initial purchasing of cars is worsening road conditions in developing countries. The root cause of this issue is the cult of chasing modernity. However, changes in modernism can be employed to overcome it.

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In the future no one will buy printed newspapers or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. To what extend they will agree or disagree with this statement.

The world is fast becoming a global village as information dissemination is becoming easier than ever before. Social media, the print media and communications agencies now give out happenings around the globe and communities with spending cash to print papers. The written text below emphasizes how I strongly agree with the fact that in the near future, no individual will pay for newspapers and books.

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Some people think that if a police force carries guns, this will encourage a higher level of violence in society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It cannot be denied that police who carry guns have conducted various forms of violence in recent years, around the world in both developing and developed worlds. Such phenomenon has encouraged the cause-and-effect assumption that if the police force is equipped with firearms, there will be a higher level of violence in the society. As far as effectiveness, human psychology, and police management are concerned, I strongly disagree with such opinion.

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Some people think that subjects like arts, music, drama and creative writing contribute more towards a child's overall development. The school curriculum should provide more time for these subjects to be taught if the school wants the all-round development of children. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Nowadays, children are more interested in various types of fields, so numerous people think that subjects like arts, music, drama and creativity contribute more towards a child’s overall development. They believe school curricula provide more time for these subjects to be taught if the schools want the all-round development of children. I agree with this statement. In this essay, I will explain all points in detail.

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In the future, nobody will buy printed newspapers or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

nowadays, technology takes the lead on every level than in the past, however, the majority of the population doesn't have a journal like before, and it provides people with a huge information in one place. from my perspective, I disagree with this view since both types have different ways to use

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Public transport is essential but problematic. Describe some of the problems connected to public transport and suggest some solutions.

All over the world from North America to China and from South Africa to Australia one thing one can find in common is public transport ,which may be in the form of buses ,trains ,metros or any other means but you will find it everywhere as it is one of the basic need of society, however, it is always not comfortable, depending on the locality it has its deficits. In this , essay I am going to discuss issues with public transport and some remedies for the same.

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Boxing is a bloody sport that often results in physical injuries. It is inappropriate for this sport to exist in the modern age. Do you agree or disagree?

Many people argue, the Boxing, which is violent and dangerous sports, should be banned in this contemporary era because of the regular occurrence of injuries to its participants. Although I agree to this viewpoint, there are some merits of playing this high intensity sports. This essay discusses and elaborates why I partially agree that the Boxing should be ceased to exist.

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At the present time, the population of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults compared with the number of older people. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?

In the past three decades, many countries have experienced a significant increase in the youth population, presenting both opportunities and challenges for communities. Young people bring new perspectives to those societies, but at the same time they were deprived of the experiences of the previous generation. Although, I myself believe that the young population has more advantages for today's society

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The most important aim of science should be to improve people's lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

In this world, the majority of things are interlinked with science and it plays a vital role in the betterment of the human race. We will explain the essential part of science which helps humans in this essay and will provide my views along with the experience that I encountered.

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In some area of the US, a 'curfew' is imposed, in which teenagers are not allowed to be out of doors after a particular time at the night unless they are accompanied by an adult. What is your opinion about this?

Today we have many accidents that happen at night. Hence, the US government imposed a 'curfew' to protect people, especially teenagers are not allowed to be on the streets after a specific time at night unless they are accompanied by an adult to protect them. I fully agree that it is the best requirement and solution to create a safer atmosphere on the streets.

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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?

One of the widely discussed issues nowadays is some people think that universities should give graduates the information that will be useful in the workplace, while others argue it, saying the main function of a university is to give access to information whether it will be useful or not for an employer.

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As countries develop, their populations tend to live individually or in small family units. What are the causes of this trend and what are the effects on society？

There is a trend that people in developing countries have either small family units or live individually.

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You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six-year-old child.

I am writing to apply for the job of looking after the six-year-old child, as I saw the advertisement was posted in an Australian magazine last week. I have worked in a public elementary school for over 20 years. Plus, after retiring, I still care for young kids at my home, which gives a hand reinforcement to my neighbors. Above my experience, I should be the best candidate among these job applicants.

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ome believe that people today have no interests in maintaining the traditional culture of their country or region. Others believe that it is still important to people that we preserve a traditional way of life. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

In recent decades, preserving cultures isn't the priority of people but several claim that these values still are followed by people and they intend them as an integral matter. In this essay, I will argue both views and give my opinion.

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The uses of violence in music lyric, video games and films seen by children is causing concern in many societies. What problems may be caused by this type of violent imagery, and what steps could be taken to lessen the impact on young people?

Nowadays, producers of films, video games, and music lyrics intend to affect youngsters with the immoral and savage content of their products. This would cause numerous concerns in many communities about adolescence. The causes of this appear to be focused on two problems and a number of solutions which will be discussed in the essay.

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

Recently the issue that has been brought into focus is the importance of food increasing availability. It is generally believed that shops should not be allowed to sell any food or drinks that have been scientifically proven to be bad for humans’ health. I fully agree with that. In this essay, I will take some factors to prove this statement.

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In recent years, there has been a rise in the use of performance-enhancing drugs in sports . What are the consequences of doping for athletes? What measures should be taken to combat this issue?

Sports is a great thing to energise an athlete to fulfil one's goals. At present, some people think that the probability of taking narcotics has increased dramatically for the player in the sports programmes. The essay describes what are the consequences of the situations and how to tackle avoiding drugs in sports programmes.

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Some people believe that hardened criminals should be sentenced to death. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

Generally, due to increased interconnectedness, the information about an increasing number of crimes with a wide range of variety can easily be accessed, which are used to be behind the curtains in the past. Thus, one can come in to the conclusion that we are in the middle of the crime wave and criminals are being hardened, and to put justice into the practice, death penalty should be applied. I strongly disagree with this belief with respect to two main reasons.

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In recent years, there has been a rise in the use of performance-enhancing drugs in sports . What are the consequences of doping for athletes? What measures should be taken to combat this issue?

Sports is a great thing to energise an athlete to fulfil one's goals. At present, some people think that the probability of taking narcotics has increased dramatically for the players in sports programmes. The essay describes what are the consequences of the situations and how to tackle avoiding drugs in sports programmes.

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