IELTS Writing Samples Band 5. Page 16

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5

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'Prevention is better than cure''. Researching and treating disease is too costly so it would be better to invets in preventative measures. To what extent do you agree

The medical treatment cost has increased rapidly recently. Many people think that it is possible to avoid this financial load and maintain a healthy community by following some protocols that help prevent illness. In this essay, I will explain why I strongly agree with this statement.

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Some people suggest that a country should try to produce all the food for its population and import as little food as possible. To what extent do you agree or disagree

Some people argue that country should be self-sufficient in planting all the ingridents and producing food instead of importing. Although encouraging local industry brings benefits, the shortcomings should not be neglected.

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With the increase of digital media available online the role of the library has become obsolete University should provide digital material rather than textbooks Discuss both the advantages and disadvantages of this position and give your own point of view

Due to the advancement of technology, there are vast collections of material available on online platforms as in public libraries, no doubt there are several benefits of having social libraries such as these are easily accessible and have more variety than printed books. However, it also has a major impact on individuals' health. In this essay, i will discuss both pros and cons and present my opinion of digital media as compared to paper-based libraries.

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Some people believe that children should start learning a foreign language at primary school rather than secondary school. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

Drink and food products with a high level of sugar might cause numerous effects on individuals' health. Many people argue for setting high prices for those foods and drinks to reduce the amount of daily sugar consumption by people. High prices foster various responses from consumers, while some individuals believe it beneficial, others may oppose it. I strongly agree that high price of food and beverages has a positive impact on health.

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In many countries, the number of people suffering from stress is increasing. What do you think are the causes of this problem and what measures could be taken to tackle it?

Nowadays, stress and anxiety is one of the most common mental health issues globally. It can affect people from all ages and backgrounds. Anxiety can lead to many consequences such as affecting daily tasks, academic preformance, and it could lead to depression which maight be harder to tackel. This essay will disscus the main factors contributing to this problem and what can be done to manage it.

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More people now work overseas. What are the reasons why people are doing so? Does this trend have more advantages or disadvantages? Provide specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.

It is argued that many people prefer working outside their cities these days. This essay agrees that the advantages of this statement outweigh the disadvantages due to self-development and financial freedom that are found in developed countries.

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Not enough students choose science subjects at universities in many countries. What are the reasons for this problem? What’s the effect on society? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

In multiple countries, there are insufficient students to pick science-related subjects as their majors at universities. This essay will explore the reasons and illustrate the ripple effects of this situation.

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It is important for all towns and cities to have large public spaces such as squares and parks. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Some people believe that all towns and cities should have large spaces such as squares as well as parks. I strongly agree with this opinion because it not only contributes to maintaining and developing local traditional culture but also helps local citizens to have ideal places to do exercise or relax after hard-working times.

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The working week should be shorter and workers should have a longer weekend. Do you agree or disagree?

Work-life balance is a key to the ultimate satisfaction of life. Therefore, many people are of the opinion that working week should be reduced and employees should be granted a longer break between working weeks. I support this view completely as there are countless benefits of this which are elaborated in the further essay.

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Some people think that the best way to improve road transport safety is to increase the drivers’ minimum age. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

The safety of the public transport is always one of the popular topics among the public. Some people suggest that the optimal solution is to increase the allowed driving age. However, I argue that enhancing minimum age is not the best solution. The ideal method is to increase fines so some people are more careful when they need to drive.

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Some people think students should not leave universities without good understanding of how to manage their money. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Financial management is a crucial skill for individuals. Some people suggest that universities should teach their students on money management before the graduation. I think this suggestion is feasible and will benefit students in the long run.

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Some people think that children should start learning a foreign language when they are very young.Do you agree or disagree with this view?

There is no one denying the fact that education is a crucial factor in our lives. While it is a commonly held belief that since a young age, kids should begin learning new languages, there is also an argument that opposes it. In my opinion, I consider that families should encourage their children to learn a foreign language since a young age.

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In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasize that their products are new in some way. Why is this ? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

In their advertising, businesses currently highlight that their products are quite new, and this situation has both positive and negative effects on people's habits and the business sector. In this essay, I would like to evaluate the results of these effects.

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Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?Modern technology is creating a single world culture. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion. Can you just provide me some ideas

Nowadays, technologies set an increadable connection beetween different parts of the world.This type of bonds could not left cultural identity unchanged.I believe, that technological progress is building a single culture world, due to presense of diverse communication environments and access to common information source.

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Some people think that children should start primary school later in life, others say that they should start it before 7 . Discuss both views, giving your own opinion.

These days, the Majority of people want to send their kids to school before they turn 7 years old, While others argue that it is too early for them to engage in the education system. In my opinion, kids need to start their studying schedule before they turn 7. In the following essay, I will discuss both arguments with relevant examples.

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some people feel that it is better to live in a city while others believe that life is better in the country side. discuss both sides and give your opinion

It is often said that it is better to live in an urban city than in the rural area. This essay will discuss both views and I will give my own opinion.

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An increasing number of people are now using dating sites to meet their better halves. Do you think that this tendency helps people to socialize or does more harm than good?

Academic pressure has been widely discussed recently, especially among people aged 11- 16. Some people think that it is due to the condensed curriculum content, so they suggest canceling the courses that have no academic content, giving students more time to concentrate on their studies. In this essay, I will explain why I disagree with this statement.

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At the present time, the population of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults, compared with the number of older people. Do the advantages of this situation outweight the disadvantages?

At the present time, In some countries the number of young population is larger than the number of older people. However, not all the effects of this situation have been positive, although there are certainly some advantages. This essay will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of a young population.

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Some people feel that it is difficult to do a public speech or presentation. Therefore, it is a good idea for children to learn to do speeches as early as possible. What is the importance of public speech in life? Do you agree or disagree that children should be taught public speaking skill at school?

Many people think that it is hard to do speech and presentation in front of the audiences. That is why many parents feel to make their children learn to do speeches as soon as possible. The writer thinks in this current era, public speech is one of importance skills to survive in work places. The writer absolutely agrees that this skill should be taught at school. Therefore, this essay will elaborate the advantages of learning public speech in early ages, such as enhance the kid's confidence level and helping them to promote themselves (personal branding).

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Some people believe that children that commit crimes should be punished. Others think that the parents should be punished instead. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Some people believe that children should be punished due to committing crimes, while there are some opposite opinions that parents need to be penalised instead.

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