IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5. Page 82

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5.5

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It is generally believed that some people are born with certain talents, for instance for sport or music, and others are not. However, it is sometimes claimed that any child can be taught to become a good sports person or musician. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

It is a common belief that some individuals have inborn talents, such as sports or music, and in some cases others do not. However, sometimes it is claimed that any child can be a good sportsperson or a musician if they are taught. Even though an innate talent helps a person to shine in that particular field, I personally believe that it is possible for any child to show growth in a specific sector, if they are taught in an apropriate manner. Who knows? Maybe It is possible for there show of hard work to grow into many achievements.

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It is often tought that the increase in juvenile crime can be attributed to violence in the media. Do you agree that this is the main cause of juvenile crime? What solutions can you offer to deal with this issue?

It is widely acknowledged that an increase in illegal behaviors among young people can mainly stem from exposures to violent content on the media. I disagree with this notion and this essay will outline the potential reason behind this trend and propose viable solutions to this issue.

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All over the world, societies are facing a growing problem with obesity. What is the reason for this rise in obesity and how could it be tackled ?

Obesity is a growing problem in modern societies, it is important to understand how this problem is affecting us, according to WHS, USA in one of the countries with more than a million of people with this condition. During this essay it will show the reasons to the rise and how this can be tackled.

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It is better for children to grow up in the countryside than in a big city. Do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to develop your essay.

In the past, the upbringing of the children took place in rural areas, this was true for the vast majority of the population. As cities grew larger, a new dichotomy was presented owing to the fact that children in urbanized areas deal with different circumstances than those raised in the countryside. The way I see it, it is more convenient that, in order to rise raise a child, parents should prioritize the ease of access to the services provided in the city. This essay pretends to discuss that in further detail.

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Some people think that getting a degree from univerity is the best way to secure a good job. Others believe that employers value work experience more than a university degree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

It is argued that the gaining university degree ensures the job opportunity, while others say that the work experience is more crucial to be employed. While the professional experience develops practical skills, I believe that the education provided by institutions allows to implement deeper approaches to the subject.

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Some people believe that Google and other search engines will put an end to the existence of libraries. Others think otherwise, claiming that libraries exist for a cause, and that technology will support libraries rather than eliminate them. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Some consider which different searching platforms can put and end to existence of libraries. Whilist others believe that developing electronics will support to survival libraries. This essay will discuss both perspectives however, i firmly believe that developing technology is more beneficial for libraries.

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Tell me about your self?and what is your dream job?

Hi, my name is Redh Jaffer Almahroos I am 14 years old I live in Saudi Arabia in Qatif and I was born in Qatif.

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Consumer behavior has changed considerably in recent years due to technology. In what ways does affect consumer activities such as shopping? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

It is an undeniable fact that e-commerce has been significantly developed thanks to advanced technology. While there are a lot of arguments about the pros and cons of consumer activities affected by tech, I firmly believe that disadvantages to consumer behavior.

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Some people say that web content should be used to instruct children. Others think that it is not helpful in an educational setting. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Nowadays, it is evident that a lot of children tend to enjoy web content for various purposes instead of using books. However, there is a more persuasive argument that it is beneficial for children to use the web programs in order to learn fundamental skills.

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Some feel that tourism endangers culture while others feel it is benificial. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Some consider that Tourism is a crucial role in many countries, offering economic growth and cultural exchange. However, some argue that it threatens traditional customs and heritage. This essay will discuss both perspectives; however, I strongly believe that tourism is more beneficial as it promotes cultural value and economic development.

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Zoos are seen as important institutions for the conservation of wildlife and for educating the public about animals. Do you think it is important for children to visit zoos? Do you think children should learn about animals through zoos rather than other sources such as documentaries or books?

Nowadays, with modern life, wildlife is far from our daily routine. So that is why, If we want to know about wild conditions, we have to read newspapers about it or prefer to go to zoos. Some people discuss about is it important for education and children's cognitive skills. Also, they ask about do families prefer to go to the Zoo or books. In this essay, I will try to explain these two ideas.

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Students should pay the full cost of their own university studies, rather than having free education provided by the state. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

These days,public debate has been going on over whether the pupils pay all financial costs for their education rather than provide free.

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Some feel that tourism endangers culture while others feel it is beneficial. DIscuss both sides and give your own opinion.

Some people think tourism is dangerous for culture and some people think excursion is really useful. This essay will discuss both sides and I believe that tourism is good for culture.

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In some countries, owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people. Why might this be the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative situation?

Society in some countries thinks having a home is more crucial than renting it. The prices that keep increasing over the years considerably become the reason to buy the residence as fast as possible. Meanwhile, this notion should be seen as a negative as nowadays, the public have a mobile life related to their work.

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Some university students want to learn about other subjects in addition to their main subjects. Others believe it is more important to give all their time and attention to studying for a qualification. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

The conventional university study model mainly consists of curriculum that is in line with the focus of each major. In result, some pupils might have their goals completed if they just follow the provided syllabus, but for other group of learners, the full course might not be enough to satisfy their curiosity which lead them to pursue another subjects. Nonetheless, I believe that neither of the idea is wrong and this essay will examine the notion.

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Some people think that scientific work on plants and animals is good. Others think it is dangerous. Discuss both views.

Over the period of time, scientific research has been done to modify the existing products such as flora and fauna. It has been reckoned by some individuals that it has good impacts , while others think it could have bad effects. This essay will elucidate both points of view on this essay.

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in some countries, a few people earn extremely high salaries. Some people think that this is good for a country, while others believe that the government should control salaries and limit the amount people can earn. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Citizens of many countries are now earning staggering amount of money. Due to that some are of an opinion that it’s beneficial for a nation as it elevates living standard. Whereas, others think that the government should have strict policies that prohibit people from earning above defined limit to control the inflation. Both views are further explained along with my view in conclusion.

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in the mail, you received an advertisement about the opening of a new department store. The advertisement said that they have many items at special low prices. However, when you went to the store, you could not find the items. Write an email to the department store manager in about 150–200 words. Your email should do the following things: Explain why you went to the opening. Complain about the store not having the items they advertised. Describe how you would like the store to fix the problem.

My name is Alvaro, and I am writing to express my disappointment with my experience at the recent store opening. As a long-time resident of this neighborhood for nearly 30 years, I was incredibly excited to learn about the new department store. The convenient location, just two streets from my home, and the promise of a wider variety of products were highly appealing, especially considering that the nearest current store requires almost a two-hour journey. Furthermore, I have been dissatisfied with the quality of items offered at the existing store.

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SOME SCHOOL LEAVERS TEND TO GO TRAVELLING OR WORK A PERIOD OF TIME BEFORE GOING TO UNIVERSITY. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?

It is very common these days that learners prefer to go for travel or work before going back to university. I think this tendency has more benefits than drawbacks, in upcoming paragraphs i will be discussing both.

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The increasing frequency of satellite launches and space debris is becoming a threat to the Earth. What are the main causes? What measures can be taken to address this?

The development of technologies and the increasing demand of different countries from the benefits which give satellites and automatization of the processes in space give society the negative experience of threat to Earth and orbit. I think, that poor management by authorities is the main reason for these phenomena and specific governmental measures can play a pivotal role in tackling these issues.

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