IELTS Writing Samples Band 5. Page 106

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5

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Some people think that success in life comes from hard work and determination, while others think that there are more important factors such as money and appearance. Discuss both vews and give your own opinion.

There is no denying the fact that achieving success requires several factors. While it is held belief that hard work and determination lead to certian success, there is also an argument that money and appearance play a significant role also.

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Today,people are using the things and throwing or replacing it with latest models or latest fashion. Do the disadvantages of throwaway society outweigh any possible economic advantage ?

There are different perceptions about keeping stuffs. Some people think chasing fashion makes life more intersting, and replacing things also be seen as a good way to represent personalities. However, in my opinion, have a habit to keep things in a good way and buy them for long-term use is more appreciatable. In this essay, I will introduce 3 reasons.

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Some believe that because everyone needs a place to live, governments should provide houses for those who are too poor to afford their own. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Opinions differ regarding whether or not individuals who cannot afford houses are given by governments' policies because a housing is crucial for people to live. While critics insist that people have a responsibility to buy a house, I personally strongly disagree with this assertion since problem that individuals cannot afford it is governments' responsibilty.

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Some people think that parents should teach children how to be good members of society. Others, however, believe that school is the place to learn this. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

In today's world,there has always been a debate.Whether parents or schools should be responsible for educating children how to become excellent members of society.The views of both sides are reasonable .Moreover it is very important to consider the advantages of each other's views. On the other hand,many people believe that parents play a crucial role in shaping children's values and behaviors .Parents are the first teachers in their children's lives .They have the opportuniy to instill morality and ethics form an early age.For example,through daly interacton ,parents can teach their children the importance of honesty,kindness and respect.Family gatherings and traditions also provide an environment for children to learn social norms and community importance.In addition,parents can set a good example of behavior ,and children will often imitate them.When they saa their parents h...

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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 opinions give reasons for your answer and include any relevant example from your own knowlede or experience.

Nowadays, a lot of people think that their children study at home is best. Their parents can teach the children and help them need. But some people believe that teacher of school teach their chilrden is the best one. Because the teacher is professional and teach their children to be a good preson. In my opinion, this two ways is good for children too. Homeschooling and study at school are best for a child’s development.

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Topic: employers sometimes ask people applying for personal information such as theirs hobbies and interests and whether they are married or single. Some people say that this information may be relevant and useful. Others disagree. Discuss both this views and give your own opinion.

In an interview, many questions may arise. When did you finish studies? How would your course relate to the job you are applying? How long have you been working? and even personal questions, like your hobbies, interests or even if you are married or single? It may seem irrelevant but a lot of these things may tell something about a candidate.

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Big salary is much more important than job satisfaction. Do you agree or disagree? Provide relevant examples if necessary.

It is always argued that high wages is more advantageous, does'nt matter what kind of job it is. I totally disagree with this assertion, as job satisfaction is more important than high chunks of money.

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In many countries today, crime novels and tv crime dramas are becoming more and more popular. Why do you think there books and tv shows are popular? What is your opinion of crime fiction and tv crime dramas?

Nowadays, majority of the countries are adopting crime scenes to attract the audiences via tv dramas or by books. And, I believe these shows, dramas are gainining popularity because most of the acts are based on real life scenarios. In this essay, I will be discussing on the reason for its popularity and will present my opinion on these kind of genres of series and movies.

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The global demand for oil and gas is increasing. Some believe that we should therefore encourage the exploitation of remote areas. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

Nowadays, there is growing need of oil and gas, and some individuals advocate for exploiting untouched lands to fulfill the need of the public. In my opinion, extracting fossil fuels, namely gas and oil, outperform its benefits.

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Some people think most crimes are the result of circumstances like poverty and other social problems. Others believe that they are caused by people who are bad in nature. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Many experts are trying to identify the potential factors that cause people to commite crimes. It is argued that these crimes happen due to life challanges while others think that they happen because of individuals' nature. I believe that circumstances are the main reason behind high crime rates.

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The number of people who are interested in and wearing fashionable clothes is increasing. Is this a positive or negative development?

These days, fashionable clothes are gaining popularity among people, and following a fashion has become a habit for ordinary people and gives rise to spreading all over the world. While this trend may give individuals a sense of happiness and stylishness, I believe it is a negative turn of events overall.

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Even more people are spending most of their time at work nowadays, which leaves almost nothing for personal life. Do you think this trend has more advantages o disadvantages for people?

Mostly people nowadays spending their time to do their work rather than personal life. It's happen a lot in big cities and become commons to abandon their personal time. I believe that this life style can bring both advantageous and disadvantageous in the same time. This essay will discuss about the pros and cons of the trend.

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In some country, more and more adults are continuing to live with their parents even after they have completed education and found jobs. Do the advantages outweight the disadvantages.

One common approach that is employed by the adults who have finished their studies and also begin their professional career involves the sharing of their parental residence in few nations. However, I believe that the pros of this trend outweigh the cons. This essay will explain the reasons and try to reach a logical conclusion.

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Governments should spend money on railways rather than roads. 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 or experience.

Whether or not authorities should spend money on building railways rather that roads are presented. Although there are valid argues on both sides, I firmly believe governments better allocate funds on roads for trains as in the long run it would be beneficial for environment and public’s safety in comparison to minor benefits roads have like easier scheduling for drivers.

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A lot of money is spent nowadays searching for oil. As the world's oil resources will eventually run out, it would be more logical to spend some of this money on developing new sources of power, such as wind and solar. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.

Nowadays, a modern technology has been accelerated research on oil industry since this area undeniably offer a huge income among society particularly in the Middle-east country. As a result, most business focus invested in petroleum instead of another energy resources. Others people believe this action can lead to bankruptcy due to product life-time thus I agree with this notion.

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In many parts of the world, women study science and technology but do not work in these fields. What are the problems women face? What solutions can be taken to encourage women to work in science and technology?

Recently, many females around the world study science and technology, however, they do not pursue their careers in such fields. This unfortunate fact is due to social stereotype and gender discrimination at workplace. Nevertheless, this problem could be solved by embracing gender equality and empowering women who work in the fields of science and technology.

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Because of modern technology, it is no longer necessary for people to learn handwriting skills, but others believe that handwriting is still an important skill. discuss both and give your opinion on your experience.

In recent years, due to Emails and social medias, we don't have to write a letter to others with handwritings. It is often argued that handwriting skills are still important nowadays. Some people think writing essays with your hand is important because it helps to develop critical thinking. Others consider the skill is inefficient because it takes a lot of time. This essay will discuss both perspectives and provide my own opinion.

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The youth crime rate is rising rapidly in many countries. What is the reason for this trend? What can parents and teachers do to solve it?

It has been commented that juvenile criminal cases are increasing day by day around the world. This situation has many causes such as overuses of social netwrorking sites as well as liberal punishments from the government. However, it can be minimized by supervising children under the guidance of parents and teachers. Let us delve deeper into both root causes and solutions in the following paragraphs.

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Many people are now opting to provide technology companies with their personal data in exchange for access to software. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

Many individuals are inclined to share their private information with technological companies to access many software. I personally believe that whilst utilizing software assist people to complete their tasks properly, the benefits of sharing personal information with these companies outweigh the drawbacks because sometimes they cannot protect the privacy and security of the users and leak their personal and sensitive information.

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Information technology enable many people to do their work outside their workplace (e.g. at home, when travelling, etc.). Do the benefits of this mobility outweigh the disadvantages?

In this day and age, technology has affected people to live more easily and efficiently, technology becoming the leading for many aspects of our life. In this essay, I will look deeply from both sides which are drawbacks and benefits.

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