IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5. Page 683

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

5.5

band

Some people think that good health is a basic human need, so the medical service should not be run by profit making companies. Do you think the disadvantage of private health care outweigh the advantages.

The phenomenon of some companies opening private clinics and charging extremely high fees has aroused wide concern among various circles. Divergent as people's views on this issue in question may be, I believe that health care is important to people, however, private medical service would bring us essential advantages which outweigh its disadvantages.

5.5

band

Some people think climate change has a negative impact on business, while others think that it provides more business opportunities. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

It is inevitable that the world suffered from many disasters caused by the global warming nowadays. Some believe that it detriment several industries due to disturbance that it produces. However, others argue that this phenomena could give a potential chance to create a new product for society.

5.5

band

it is better to go out for a live performances ( show or concert ) than stay at home watching Tv or using the computer to what extent do you agree or disagree

Stying at home in these busy days is really good idea as most of the day people used to work outside the home. In this essay I'm going to discuss both points of view and I will express my opinion.

5.5

band

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?

The alternative way of treatment has been gaining on popularity in recent years. Many patients opt to visit a non-qualified doctor instead of a well-educated medic. In this essay, I will argue that alternative medicaments can be ineffective and produce serious side effects, hence patience should rather visit a regular doctor.

5.5

band

Should long-term job seekers in receipt of government benefits be made to do voluntary work so that they give something back to the community? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

The idea of a Job is to earn a living, not only for yourself but also for other people around you indirectly.

5.5

band

Computer games are becoming very popular among children of all ages and nationalities. Parents say they are concerned because these games have little educational value and many harmful effects. Do you agree or disagree?

Many parents feel that computer games have no significant role in education, and would cause deleterious effects on children, despite its massive acceptance among all ages and nationalities. Even though there is a greater truth in this, I cannot completely agree to it.

5.5

band

many people say that the only way to guarantee a good job is to complete a course of university education. to what extent do you agree or disagree

Majority of people think that the only way of graduation from the university can ensure their great career life in the future. However, I would argue that it is justifiable to say that it has many way to get a good jobs such as other experience and really disagree with the mentioned of this topic.

5.5

band

Some people spend a lot of money for their wedding ceremonies. However, others feel like it is unnecessary to spend a lot. Discuss both view points and give your own opinion.

A wedding is a sacred ceremony, wherein a wedding is not only about two people but a blend of two big families. In some wedding traditions, it even takes a week and the entire family to have a wedding feast. Recently, wedding traditions have changed from a simple party to a sophisticated ceremony. This essay will discuss that this trend is a negative development.

5.5

band

The cost of flight has decreased significantly over the last decade. This has made overseas travel much more accessible. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this trend.

It has been observed over the last decade the travelling cost of flights is being reduced significantly, due to this, overseas travel is much more durable. I will explain both pros and cons of this phenomenon at the end.

5.5

band

Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious social problems as well as prctical problems, to what extent do you agree or disgree with this statement?

There are a several challenges for any person who is willing to live in a foreign country. One of those challenges is the language barrier, in my opinion, if anyone ignores learning the language of the country he is living in, he will face many problems in both practical and social situations.

5.5

band

Many people are travelling to other countries. Why? Is it a positive or negative development?

These days there are more and more people travelling and visiting other nations. This can be due to several factors, and I personally believe that it is a positive development. To begin with, there are two contributing factors behind people’s motivation to travel. First, many people want to learn more about unfamiliar cultures and travelling allows them to be exposed to(1) local people and observe cultural differences in other countries. This gives them a chance to make a comparison of cultural traits in different nations, which helps them enrich their knowledge and have a more profound understanding of the world. Second, some people decide to travel abroad so that they can visit their relatives or family members who live overseas. Video calls and photos only help to see each other’s faces, and they,therefore desire to travel abroad so as to meet their loved ones in the flesh.(2)

5.5

band

The best way for governments to solve the problem of traffic congestion is providing free public transport in 24 hours per day, and seven days a week. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

With the increasing population of the city, many companies set almost the same commute time. Therefore, it could cause the problem of traffic jams. I do not agree that the best way for governments to solve traffic congestion is to provide free public transport every time.

5.5

band

Many young people spend their free time in shopping malls. This has negative effects both on society and young people. To what extend do you agree or disagree?

In certain countries, it has becoming increasingly common for young people to spend their free time at shopping center and this is often viewed as a negative. In my opinion, though there are more productive movement, it should be considered a positive overall given the most likely alternatives.

5.5

band

Many people think it is very important to protect the environment but they make no effort to do it themselves. Why do you think this is the case? What actions should individuals take to protect the environment?

In recent years, environmental issues are rising at an alarming rate. Majority of the people are blaming towards the government for not taking actions against environmental problems like pollution. This essay will discuss the possible factors that is causing this and outline different ways individuals can take to protect the environment.

5.5

band

At present, the media affects people's lives significantly. What impact does this have on society? Is it a negative or positive development?

The media has a great impact on people's lives in the present time. This essay will discuss how it affects the public point of view. I believe, it is a positive development that gives people insights into what is happening in the world.

5.5

band

ome people say that advertising is extremely succssesful at persuading us to buy things.Other people thinks that adv ertising is so common that we no longer pay attention to it. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Nowadays, there is no doubt that we have become increasingly surrounded by commercials, those seen on TV, social media and websites. It could be argued that these advertisements persuaded the crowd to buy unessential things, however, others believe that they are the best way to find indispensable products. This essay will investigate my own point of view.

5.5

band

It has been noted that many people who had a big impact on the world gave themselves completely to their work and did not bother with the idea of “work-life balance”. To what extent should people try to have a good work-life balance? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

While the term work-life balance is a common topic nowadays that a massive number of people talk about, they tend to implement this idea into their work environment. Balancing work and life is extremely essential for people, therefore this essay will discuss the method that can be used to achieve the balance.

5.5

band

Around the world, many adults are working from home, and more children are beginning to study from home because technology has become cheaper and more accessible. Do you think this is a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Working and studying from home has become a trend for all ages all around the world due to the decreasing in the price of technology. I believe this is a positive development due to benefits its brought to daily life. This essay will discuss my perspective with detailed analyses.

5.5

band

Some of the methods used in advertising are unethical and unacceptable in today’s society. To what extent do you agree with this view?

In recent times, advertising is becoming increasingly popular. Some people believe that the ways commercials are aired are immorally and unacceptable in society. I completely agree with this view because many adverts contain inappropriate scenes, and this could affect the younger generation negatively.

5.5

band

Students are becoming more and more reliant on the Internet. While the Internet is convenient, it has many negative effects and its use for educational purposes should be restricted. How far do you agree with this statement?

Pupils' reliance on the internet is increasing rapidly. Although it is convenient, it has a lot of detrimental effects and using it as an educational tool should be restricted. In my opinion, there should be a limit of internet usage as it can cause negative issues. However, cutting it completely from students is not the answer either.

🚀 Prepare for IELTS writing section today!

Unlimited Task 1 & Task 2 checks
Practice with essays, charts, and letters.
Personalized suggestions & mistake analysis
Spot every mistake and boost your score.
Topic ideas & vocabulary helpers
Expand your ideas and use the right words.
Progress tracking
Watch your writing improve with every practice.