IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5. Page 474

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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Some Organizations believed that their employees should dress smartly. Others value quality of work. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Some companies are of the notion that their workers should dress smartly.Others see the importance of quality of job.Below i will tackle both side with opions and examples.

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Many countries have compulsary 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?

Many young men are obliged to serve in military after their high-school in several countries such as North Korea and Israel. The idea of compulsory military service is often recommended for all countries by including both men and women, primarily to instill a strong sense of nationality in them. I find this proposition ludicrous, irrespective of the gender, and my disapproving stance is grounded in the principles of independent choice and the concern for loss of innovative productivity, which are discussed in the ensuing paragraphs.

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As the internet becomes more popular, newspapers are becoming a thing of the past. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience

The overwhelming popularity of internet means that every information is now at people's fingertips, potentially risking traditional informative items like newspapers turn obsolete. While I mostly concur with the idea of digital platforms supplanting physical copies, I would also like to acknowledge the fact that there are still many families, and institutions like libraries, who still keep the print reading culture alive.

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Most countries spend lots of money on education as they start to recognise its importance. In your opinion which two following subjects are the most important for your people and which one is the least important? Subject: Literature, Sport, Mathematics, Economy, Physics, History, Music, Geography.

It has been said that investing in education is investing in one's future: this is true for both individuals and nations. It is always somewhat subjective to say which is more important, the humanities or sciences, as both have value. However, I would like to make a case for the importance of math and economics in this day and age.

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In the modern world, many employees lack soft skills such as communication and working in teams. What are the main causes of this problem? What are the effects of the lack od soft skills?

In recent years, the lack of soft skills such as communication and teamwork has grown. This development is the result of various factors, which can have a negative impact on both employees and employers.

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Some commendators feel that grandparents should live together with their children and grandchildren, while others say that elderly people should be encouraged to live independently. Consider the possible arguments on both sides of this debate, and reach your own conclusion.

In recent decades, living with parents-in-law has caused many arguments in every family. Although some people believe that grandparents will bring the family a huge source of benefits, others think they do not receive any benefits. This essay will discuss both sides of this status and explain why my stance is strongly the same as the former one.

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Nowadays many people aim to create a balance between their work and other aspects of their life, however, only a few achieve it. What are the problems in doing this and what solutions can you suggest?

"Work-life balance" is a topic that has been widely discussed recently. Many people struggle to achieve it due to societal pressures that should be addressed by the government.

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

Generally speaking, information is usually considered valuable by most of the people. Some people often argue that sharing information as much as possible in scientific research, business, and the academic world is a great idea while some believe the contrary. Although I think that some information is really important, I am strongly against the idea that certain information should not be shared freely because of its high value.

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Once children start school, teachers have more influence than parents on their intellectual and social development. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is claimed by some that school teachers are more influential in the development of the thinking system and social behavior of children than their parents. While the effectiveness of tutors is undeniable, I cannot agree that this can surpass the parent's and family's influence.

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Once children start school, teachers have more influence on their intellectual and social development than the parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In today's digital age, the vast majority of pupils spend approximately 8 hours a day in educational buildings. Some people believe that when children commence going to school, teachers affect their mental health and social development more than the child's parents. I totally agree with this statement, because most of the time the child is in school and some parents don't pay attention to their children.

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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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