IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5. Page 660

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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Some people think that exams are a good way of assessing a student’s level. Other people believe that they put unnecessary pressure on young learners and tell us very little about their actual ability. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

There is a discussion that some people believe exams are suitable to check a student’s ability while others assume that it is bringing in significant pressure on children and are unnecessary. Although exams could lead skill development and being tough, I think it will be more detrimental to youngsters because of its negative impact on self confidence and causing unhappier behavior.

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Research shows that the right amount of sleep is necessary for good health, and that many people are not getting enough sleep. Why do you think people are not getting enough sleep? What might be the best ways to solve this problem?

It is true that for being healthy the right amount of sleep is really significant, nevertheless more people are not getting enough sleep. There are several possible reasons but enough measures could be taken to address this problem.

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In soem countries the average weight of people is increasing and their levels of health and fitness are decreasing. What do you think are the causes of these problems and what measures could be taken to slove them?

There is no denying the fact that the main cause of obesity is arguable. While it is a commonly belief that there are several factors that lead to an increase in the prevalence of obesity and reduce exercise. This essay will shed light upon some factors that caused this trend to increase and will provide some solutions.

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Nowadays, a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?

People who are not feeling well are more likely to find treatments that go against the wrong medical advice these days. The burden on the healthcare system can be reduced, but I think there are problems with misdiagnosis and unproven treatments.

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Watching a live performance such as a play, concert, or sporting event is more enjoyable than watching the same event on television. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Live performances at the theater or stadium usually cost more than shows of the same content broadcast live on television. However, I believe the high prices people pay to see such shows in person do not always guarantee better quality and that televised events are actually more worth watching than we give them credit for.

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Some people consider art to be essential and others think it is not. Which view do you agree with and why?

Some perspectives highly value the contribution derived from art, while others consider it a waste of money. I personally agree with the former since it is a good way to express the culture and tradition of a region to others, on top of that, it could be a resemble of a nation which attracts many oversea tourists to enhance local economics.

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Some people think that the government is wasting money on the arts and the this money could be better spent elsewhere. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Governments commonly have budget on the arts in contemporary society. There are different views about whether they need spend their expense on the arts or they should use it on different areas. I partially agree the idea that the governments should lessen the expenditure on arts and will explain reasons why I support this idea.

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Some people think that cooking food at home is a waste of time. They think that fast food restaurants have made our life easier and less stressful. To what extent do you agree?

Food is a necessity of everyday life and people all around the world prepare various varieties of it. While some think cooking at home is beneficial others argue that eating out at a fast food restaurant is much easier and a key to a less stressful life. I think that cooking food at home is a much better option and should be the preferred choice. Cooking at home has many benefits attached to it, one of the many is a hygienic and healthy food which is cooked in a safe environment, the ingredients used at home are far better and handpicked than one used at a restaurant. The food at home is not mass-produced and thus gets ample cooking time and attention to be healthy for human consumption. Cooking at home is a cost-effective solution which will ease up the stress of earning more to be able to afford daily meals, anything that is cooked at home costs twice as low as the restaurant and you can customise your food according to your liking rather than eating whatever is served to you. Hom...

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Today more and more tourist are visiting places were conditions are difficult, such as Sahara Desert or Antarctica. What are advantages and disadvantages of it

In the current world, people's preference change, and this circumstance related with technological developments. Today, people want to go extreme pleaces such deserts, glaciers etc rather than popular touristic pleaces. This essay will discuss both view of going pleaces which is difficult.

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People nowadays spend their free time less actively than in the past. Do you agree or disagree?

In recent years, a debate regarding the sports activity of people emerged. In particular, many people argue that, in the past, individuals were more active, whereas nowadays it happens less. I partially disagree with this view, because it is only an appearance given by the fact that now there are more ways to pass time. In this essay, a brief explanation of the matter will be given.

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Some fell that cities should be designed to be beautiful while others feel their functionality is more important

In the modern world incresment of population can be seen very easily. Therefore development of cities became major problem. Some folks claim that cities should be organized to be more beautiful while others saying more important part is facilities to the community. In this essay ill discuss both views and show my opining in upcoming paragraphs.

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Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreing language is in order to travel to or work in a foreign country.Others say that these are not the only reasons why someone should learn foreign language. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Learning a foreign language has always been a popular endeavor among people who are interested in experiencing and exploring different cultures. While some people believe that the sole reason for learning a foreign language is to travel or work in a foreign country, others argue that there are many other benefits that come with learning a foreign language. In this essay, I will discuss both views and provide my opinion on the matter.

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There is a trend of increasing amount of noise in our life. Why could this be a problem? What can be done to reduce it? Give your own opinion support it with examples.

In this contemporary epoch,there is a heated argument over this view that nowadays the trend of the high volume of blast in our life.there are so many ways to reduce this problem.However both views will be discussed in upcoming paragraphs with logical conclusions.

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In most cities and towns, the high volumes of road traffic have become a problem. What are the causes and what actions could be taken to solve the problem?

There is no denying that road traffic congestion has become an essential issue in urban areas in recent decades. There are few reasons for this issue namely the increasing quantity of cars in the big cities and narrow roads. In this essay i will explore what measures can be taken to relieve traffic and at least partly solve this issue.

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Many manufactured food and drink products contain high levels of sugar, which causes many health problems. Sugary products should be made more expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree?

High levels of sugar are common in many manufactured food and drink products. It’s often said that products with sugar inside should be more expensive in order to reduce the consumption of sugar. I disagree with this statement because the poor might suffer from this and simply making sugary products more expensive can’t solve the health problems of people.

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More and more people don’t feel safe when they leave home. Why is this? What could be done to address this issue?

Nowadays, the share of inhabitants who feel themselves unsafe about going out shows significantly growth. The aim of this essay, is to investigate the probably causes such as gradually rise of crime and worrying about health issues, which might be prevented by strengthening punishment, beside along with self-protection.

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The Importance of biodiversity is being recognised numbers of species come under threat. What can be done to maintain biodiversity ?

The biodiversity is essential to protect an endangered species. I believe to maintain ecosystem life, the solutions that can be implemented, consisting of nature preservation and wildlife conservation.

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Many people like to wear fashionable clothes. Is this a good thing or a bad thing?

It has been noticed that many individuals prefer to wear stylish clothes. Although there are some advantages associated with this development, they are clearly outweighed by the enormity of disadvantages.This discourse ahead will arrive at a logical conclusion after having critically examined the good and bad related to this development.

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Some people think that intelligent student should teach separately whereas others think that everyone should teach together. Discuss both views and give your opinion

The students learning ability will vary according to studies, many of them were agree to the statement but few pupil were opposed to it. Every individual have own talent, some can learn fast and other might slow. The below paragraphs provided with some examples of tendency towards approaching their target.

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Some people think hard work and determination are important to get success. Others think money and personal appearance is more important. Discuss and give opinion

Achieving our desired goals in life is an essential part of human existence therefore, a lot of factors are needed in order to attain these goals and avoid failures. These determinants include factors such as diligence, perseverance, finances and outward look. While some individuals are of the thought that working hard and being determined are the necessary attributes needed to be successful others are of the opinion that funds and body image have better influence in achieving success. Regardless of these opinions, I would say that all these factors have their roles in helping individuals achieve good outcomes.

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