IELTS Writing Samples Band 5. Page 112

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5

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Some people think that art is an essential subject for children at school while others think that it’s a waste of time. Discuss both sides of question!

Few people argue that art is an important subject for children to learn at school. Meanwhile, others do not think so and they say it is just waste of time. Actually, by learning art, the children can find their passion. On the other hand, sometimes the children forget to learn the primary subjects because they found that art is more interesting. In the end, the conclusion will be made.

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Children who are brought up in families that do not have large amounts of money are better prepared to deal with the problems of adult life than children brought up by wealthy parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

In this era, young people who are raised in poor families face some problems better when they become adult people than children educated by rich parents. I really concur for this statement. In this essay, I will discuss more about this interesting topic.

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Many high street shops have gone out of business in recent years. Why do you think this has happened? Is it a possitive or negative development?

It is argued that , In modern times there's couple of high street vendors ran out of business.This essay disagrees with the statement ,I believe that rise in online business made shops like pharmacies and gift shop's to shutdown on high street ,due to lack of customers in shops ,and it definitely leaves the negative impact on society in terms of economy .on other hand Digitalisation also played a major role as it is easily accessible by people.

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Some people say that the best way to reduce the time that people spend travelling to work is to have large roads that go through the city centre .others however ,think that there are more effective ways to reduce the time people spend travelling to work. Discuss both views and give your opinion

Some argue that the ideal solution to decrease the amount of hours people spend to commute for workplace is to have wide range of roads that pass through the city centre .while others would say that best ways to reduce the time spent by the people. Although I believe that widening roads is not an easy task it involves multiple steps as it also involves the government approval and it may take for a while. The best way to save the amount of hours that people spend on travelling is by providing employers with work from home opportunity as it doesn’t affect the quality of employees lifestyle.

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In many countries, formal exams are used to assess students’ abilities and to judge the success of their education. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using formal exams to assess students’ abilities? Do you think the benefits of using formal exams outweigh the drawbacks?

It is argued in many countries around the world that evaluation of students' potential does not determine their educational success by their performance in exams. I think the disadvantages are more than advantages because exams only not a reliable method to evaluate students, and there are many factors that could shape their future despite their academic level.

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Solar energy is becoming popular in many countries of the world because of its availability without any limit. Do the advantages of solar energy outweigh its disadvantages?

The solar energy has became a huge part of many nations because of how available it is. Therefore, I agree with that solar energy is one of the free sources we can use from nature , its always available in addition , to that the sun is always there nothing stops it however, it has a limit on time set on arriving and being there, for example , the hours that it appears is always known nothing can stop it despite it doesnt appear 24/7. Solar energy have been a goal for a lot of communities worldwide because of how inexpensive it is , it doesn't cost a dime . Some disagree with that and keep on quoting on how the solar can cause a lot of destruction .For example, the increase of heat can harm the devices or disturb the energy flow .However, anything free has always been the eye and center of any region that is seeking delvelopment and a huge state between others . Its a controversial to pick a side firstly, how free is just is actually a gain and some consider it as a gift , a gift ...

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Some people prefer to be nocturnal during exam days and go through the entire syllabus in the last few days, whereas others have regular habits, studying a little every day. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of both studying patterns and choose which one is a better way of action according to you

Education plays a vital role in every stage of life. A group of people do their study a few days before the exams nevertheless, others have a habit of daily studying. Both have their own pros and cons which I will discuss in this essay.I believe learning before the exam days is the best option.

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Mobile phones have brought many benefits ,but they have also negative effects. Do the advantages of having mobile phones outweigh the disadvantage?

In recent times,the issue of mobile phone necessities has created a controversy.It is commonly believed that it has created a lot of positive impacts on humans,while others think that it has some adverse effects.In my opinion,due to instant communication,online business and as a learning tool,its positive sides outweigh the drawbacks.

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In recent years a large number of highly skilled professionals like doctors, engineers and IT professionals from poorer companies are leaving their countries for developed countries for better-paying jobs. What are the possible problems of this and what solutions can you suggest to deal with this issue?

In the modern era, the migration of highly skilled employees from poorer countries to the developed country is noticed,such as Doctors,Nurses and IT professionals and so on .In this essay I will discuss about the problems and solutions of this topic and will lead to a pragmatic solution.

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As a part of their education, many students work at a company for short period of time without a salary. Are there more advantage than disadvantage to this?

In many universities, it is mandatory for final year students working in a company to gain experience. Some offices offer benefits such as salary, yet others only provide certificate. In my opinion, it is better for a business to give benefits such as honor for those students because of several reasons.

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There are some people who believe that family members are very important in our life while other says that friends are more important .Discuss both the views and give your opinion.

People have different views about what the most important in our life. Some people believe that we should put family member in our priority due to its very important, while some people believe that friends are very essential. This essay will examine both views and explain my own perspective.

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The amount of sport shown on television every week has increased significantly and this is having an impact on live sports events. Do you think the benefit of having more televised sports are greater than the disadvantages?

There is no denying the fact that various types of sport shows are displayed on television. While it is a commonly held belief that the sports shown on television has soared, there is also an argument claiming that rate will impact on live sports events.

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You have a neighbor who is often burning rubbish at their house. Write a complaint about it to the local council and say – What is happening? – How is your family harmed by that? – What could be the solution, in your opinion?

Dear Madam/Sir in City Council

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It is important for everyone, including young people, to save money for their future. 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

It is usually thought that every person should put money aside for their future, including young people. I agree with this statement but I also believe that excessive money saving could lead to unhappiness.

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The greater proportion of government's budget should be allocated to disease prevention and health education because prevention is better than cure. Do you agree or disagree?

It is believed that the government should stipulate a higher proportion of its financial budget to health education and prevention of diseases. I strongly agree with this viewpoint as creating awareness and prevention will help to lead a healthy lifestyle. Moreover, it will reduce financial unstability due to hospital bills.

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Some people prefer to directly help or support people who need it in the local community. However, others prefer to give money to the national or international charities. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give your opinion.

While some people tend to donate to the local communities, the others prefer to give money to national or international charity organisations. I incline to give help to my neighbourhood. However, in this essay I will discuss both of the preferences.

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With pressure on today’s young people to succeed academically, some people believe that non-academic subjects should be removed from the syllabus so that children can concentrate wholly on academic subjects. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

A school-going child’s overall progress depends equally on the academics as well as the extra curricular activities. However, some people argue that the non-academic subjects should be discarded from the syllabus to help the children better concentrate on academic subjects in order to succeed academically. I strongly oppose this perspective. These non-academic subjects are a means to relax the children’s minds and, also help in their overall personality development. This essay will discuss these views in further detail.

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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 these views and give your own opinion.

There is an ongoing debate between some people whether it is the responsibility of the parents or the school teachers to teach the young citizens to be good members of the society. This essay with throw light upon both these viewpoints and also share my personal opinion on this debatable topic as I believe that lessons about growing into responsible citizens should be taught in all contexts of daily life and not just in a particular setting.

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Too many young people and too many old people do not exercise enough. What is causing this ? What can be done to change this ? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.

In big cities, most of people are trap in their work. No matter who you are, whether you are man or woman, old or young, poor or rich, big cities absorb your time and energy. This is the main reason driving people to unlist excercise from their daily routine. They just do not have enough time.

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The best way to reduce poverty in developing countries is by giving up to 6 years of free education, so that they can at least read, write and use numbers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people think that the best way to slow down poverty in a country which is still developing, is by reducing the years at public school. By doing so, they will learn just the basic knowledge such as reading and writing. I strongly disagree with this view, and the reasons why I have another opinion will be discussed in this essay.

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