IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5. Page 445

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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Many people believe that social network websites such as Facebook and Instagram, have had a huge negative impact on both individual and Society. To what extent do you agree?

Some people believe that social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram have a negative effect on people and society, while others disagree to this notion. I personally believe the former thought that it causes negative effect on mental and social aspect of individuals.

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The best way to teach children to cooperate is through team sports at school, to what extent do you agree or disagree?

It has been a topic of debate about how best to teach children teamwork, and the debate remains open to this day. Many people believe that team sports is the best way to achieve this goal. But, in my opinion, there are better solutions than this method.

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Some people say that television is useful for education, while others say it is useful for entertainment. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

In this modern age,Pupils have various viewpoints regarding the topic of television usage.A segment of society argues that television is only a medium of enjoyment, whilst,others believe that it is favourable for tutoring people.According to my point of view,both views have their own standards and merits. To commence with, proponents of the former viewpoint reckon that there are a tremendous variety of channels which are available for educating society.To explain,channels such as Discoveryand BBC News explore different cultures,furthermore,they also provide news on what's going on in the world . As a result,pupils have acknowledged their selves about the matters that are going on in the world without too much struggle or visiting any specific place.To illustrate ,as a student, I have planned to go to Canada,and for that , i watched various documentaries which are available on Youtube, who have aim to ex...

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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.

Education is one of the most important factors that help children grow. Up until today, which education method is the best for children is still a debate. Some people argue that home schooling is the best for the child's development whereas some believe that going to school is important. This essay will provide the advantages of both methods.

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For school children, their teachers have more influence on their intelligence and social development than their parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

It has been discussed that school students are more influenced by their teachers than parents. This essay totally agrees that children, nowadays, listen and follow their teachers more and more because people give respect to teachers in some countries. In addition, some parents don't have enough time for their sons and daughters.

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Some people say that schools should teach good behavior to children and introduce them to right and wrong. Parents should not only be the ones responsible. To what extent do you agree or disagree.

A part of the population believes that both schools and parents should be responsible for teaching children how to behave and how to make the difference between what is good and what is bad. I think it depends on the circumstances.

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26.Developments in science and technology have caused environmnetal problems. Some people think that a simpler way of life will protect the environment, while others believe that science and technology can solve environmental problems. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

It is argued that the evolution of the technology and science caused problems in the environment, some say that a easier method of life will save the environment, while others would argue that technology and science can help people to look for answers to these issues. This essay would argue that although a simpler life will reduce contamination, I believe it is better to use automation and scientists to solve ecological issues.

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

Despite the current trend of an increase in the number of young people in various nations relative to the number of elderly adults, it has emerged as an urgent concern in this century. In this essay, both pros and cons will be extensively discussed in favor of the letter.

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The preventing and reducing global environmental damage lies with politicians, as there are very little the individuals can do about this problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

People agree that there are only basic things that individuals can do about climate change and environmental damage so this is why most politicians need to afford to reduce all the damage on the planet. I agree with this statement and it will be explained why I support this opinion in this essay.

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Some people think that cinemas will one day close due to the popularity of online streaming services

It is believed that one day the tradition of watching films and series offline via going to the cinema will be replaced by gaining popularity online streaming services.

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some people studying the past is the best way to help young people function well in the modern world. To what extent do you agree or disagree? What other measures could be effective in helping young people to function well in the modern world?

Nowadays, learning human history is sometimes considered as the most efficient tool facilitating the younger generation’s well-being. In my opinion, regarding individuals as a part of society, the given strategy alone or as a paramount one is unlikely to fulfill all the versatile aspects of life. Some additional methods in raising a successfully-integrated generation should be applied.

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Some people say it is important to keep your home and your workplace tidy, with everything organised and in the correct place. What is your opinion about this?

Nowadays, our homes and offices have become the places where we spend the majority of our time. While a few opine that it's a time waste to spend on keeping these places neat and clean, however, I strongly believe that allocating time to this activity is vital and has significant benefits.

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In many countries today, parents are able to choose to send their children to single-sex schools or co-educational schools. Some people think that children going to single-sex schools have disadvantages later in life. To what extent do you agree?

Nowadays, parents prefer sending their children to same-sex or mixed-sex schools. Some of them say that if children go to single-sex schools, it will affect their future lives negatively.

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Some people think that in order to be successful in business one has to study at university, while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.

In this era of technology and fast growing world; everyone wants to be successful in their own perspective field. Business is a skill which can be developed through years of experience as well as multi-tasking skills which are to manage at the same time. One group of people argue that a person should be academically qualified from the university to become a popular businessman others contend that it’s totally deniable. Here I will throw light on both of these phases of success in business.

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Countries with a long average working time are more economically successful than those countries which do not have a long working time. To what extent do you agree or disagree.

Many people argue that long average working hours bring more profits to the countries than those which have lower time. Personally, I partly agree with this view and it depends on the monetary and physical health of workers.

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Some people feel that the legal age at which people can marry should be at least 21. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Marriage is a pivotal milestone in any individual's life which can make or a break a person’s entire future. It is believed by some that 21 should be considered the minimum age to enter into matrimony. I strongly disagree with this statement and this essay will argue as to why it should not be so.

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The increase in the production of consumer goods results in damage to the natural environment. What are the causes of this? What can be done to solve this problem?

In the century of technological advances, there is a high demand for consumer goods in the market. Therefore, many companies aim to manufacture the tremendous number of products to be capable of competition with their rival companies. However, while aiming for more profit, CEOs do not consider the negative impact of production on the environment, such as greenhouse gas emissions and soil acidification. These issues can be avoided by restriction the amount of second-need consumer goods and developing an optimal recycling system.

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Many young people today know more about international pop and movie stars than about famous people in the history of their country. Why is this? What can be done to increase young people's interest in famous people in the history of their country?

The acceleration of economic globalization and the development of mass media have significantly altered the way we live. As a result, an increasing number of youngsters are now becoming die-hard fans of international pop stars but unfortunately paying little attention to the prominent historical figures in their own country. The mass media and the stressful lifestyle are the chief contributors to this phenomenon.

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An increasing number of professionals, such as doctors and teachers, are leaving their own poorer countries to work in developed countries. What problems does this cause? What solutions can you suggest to deal with this situation?

Nowadays many professionals are leaving their poorer home countries in search of better job prospects. This change in such countries is breeding many problems in various occupations and aspects of life. In this essay, I will enlist several problems mainly caused by specialists leaving their countries and suggest viable solutions to better this situation.

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Some say you should always marry for love; other say that in an uncertain world it wiser to marry for money. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Finding a real love is one of the things people are dreaming about, however, in an uncertain world some argue that it is wiser to get married for money. In my opinion, money can't buy happiness and marriage should be created out of love. This essay will further develop both opinions.

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