IELTS Writing Samples Band 5. Page 16

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5

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Some people think that prison sentences should not be used in dealing with criminals. Education and job training should be used instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In today's world, crime punishment is an important debate. Some people, including me, believe that prison sentences are not a practical solution in dealing with offenders. Education and job training should be used instead due to two main reasons , which will be explained in this essay.

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People are having more and more sugar-based drinks. What are the reasons? What are the solutions to make people drink less.

In recent years, the topic of more and more people applying drinking sugar-based drinks such as soda, energy drinks, or sweetened juices. This trend can be harmful to people’s health. There are some reasons for this problem, and also some ways to solve it.

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Copetitve sports have been argued to have positive effecton child education by some, will other oppose. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Social media is an important part of modern life. Many people use platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok every day to communicate and share information. There are both positive and negative sides to using social media.

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Some people believe that in the future, environmental problems will mean that we are unable to live on this planet. In order to survive, the human species will need to find another planet that can support life. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

Some humans think that in the far coming years the environmental problems will evolve so much that it will lead to the Earth being uninhabitable, and we will have to find an alternative planet. Although it is a scary opinion, I agree with it.

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Some people believe that it is good to share as much information as possible in scientific research, business and the academic world. Others believe that some information is too important or too valuable to be shared freely. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Nowadays, with the increasing digital popularity, scientific discoveries and research can be conveniently shared online, and are beneficial to business and used for academic. Others suppose that these discoveries and information are quite valuable and significant,so they should be protected and avoid freely shared with the public . Today, this essay will discuss both opinions.

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The quality of computer language translation has improved significantly in recent years. Therefore it is not necessary for children to learn a foreign language. To what extent to you agree or disagree?

In the present day, improvement in technology allows people to understand any language instantly. Accordingly, most of the devices, such as computers, laptops, and mobile phones, consist of apps that help to translate to the individual’s mother tongue. As a result, some argue that it is not mandatory for pupils to learn foreign languages. However, I strongly disagree with that opinion due to reasons outlined below.

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Some people believe that competitive sports, both team and individual, have no place in the school curriculum. How far do you agree or disagree?

Competition plays an essential role in everyone's life. Some individuals think that there should be no competition activities for individuals or groups in the school curriculum. I disagree with this notion. I believe that competitive sports encourage children to participate, develop interpersonal skills, teach them to work hard, and help them to stay fit and healthy.

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A rise in the standard of living in a country often only seems to benefit cities rather than rural areas. What problems might difference cause? How might these problems be reduced?

There is no denying the fact that when there are some advantages, which will increase the levels of the rich cities positively, whereas the villages are going to acquire little revenues. This essay will discuss the main troubles about the causes, and also how to decrease these drawbacks through effective solutions.

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The exploration and development of safe alternatives of fossil fuels should be the most important global priority. To what extent do you agree or disagree ? Give reasons for your answers

There is an argument claimed that it is crucial to find out another energy source for replacing petrol, and this should be the most priority of the world. I strongly agree with this perspective for the following reasons.

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The exploration and development of safe alternatives of fossil fuels should be the most important global priority. To what extent do you agree or disagree ? Give reasons for your answers.

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In some countries an increasing number of people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating too much fast food. It is therefore necessary for government to impose a higher tax on this kine of food. To what extent do you agree or disagree whit this opinion.

In some nations many people are suffering from health diseases because of consuming a lot of fast food, and it is argued by some that higher tax should be imposed by the government on this kind of food. This essay totally agrees with this statement and considers it a viable solution to reduce the consuming of unhealthy food.

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In some countries an increasing number of people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating too much fast food. It is therefore necessary for government to impose a higher tax on this kine of food. To what extent do you agree or disagree whit this opinion.

In some countries, more and more people have health problems because they eat too much fast food. Some people think the government should put a higher tax on fast food. I partly agree with this idea, but I also think people need to take care of their own health.

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Children can learn effectively by watching television. Therefore, they should be encouraged to watch television regularly at home and at a school. To what extend do you agree or disagree?

These days, it is becoming increasingly common for children in school and home are encouraged to watch television because they can learn the best sources of knowledge by it. In the next paragraphs I will give my opinion with statements.

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It is becoming increasingly popular for people to travel to tourist destinations during public holidays. What problems does this cause? What solutions are there to these problems?

More and more travellers are choosing famous tourist destinations in recent years. Therefore, the stress on local infrastructure and environmental damage has increased. There need to be promotions on lesser-known destinations and also some limits on the visitor count during high seasons.

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In many countries, primary and secondary schools close for two months or more in the summer holidays. What is the value of long school holidays? What are the arguments in favour of shorter school holidays?

There is a growing of discussion about whether it is valuable for primary and secondary students to take long summer holidays. While some people believe it is beneficial to students both physically and mentally, others argue that it may waste students’ precious time and cause problems for parents.

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In some countries an increasing number of people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating too much fast food. It is therefore necessary for governments to impose a higher tax on this kind of food. To what extant do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

It is believed that staying healthy is significant for people to avoid illness. There is a gradual increase in diseases related to eating a large amount of fast food. Therefore, the government have to encourage that by taking many steps to make people refuse to choose fast food. In my opinion, I agree with avoiding people from this kind of food and making them take care of their health.

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There has been an increase in the number of children and youngsters committing crime. What are the reasons for this? What punishments should they receive?

In today's society, we are confronted with various challenges that require immediate attention.One pressing issue that demands our focus is the crime rate.This problem has far-reaching implications for juveniles and the younger generation. In this essay,we will explain the underlying causes of this problem and propose practical and effective solutions.

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Smoking is a habit that claims many lives and is a great drain on health services. One way to combat smoking would be to make it illegal. What are the pros and cons of such a government policy? What alternative strategies can you suggest to combat smoking?

There is no denying the fact that treatment with smoking is one of the most dangerous things. This essay will discuss the positives and negatives that the country should concentrate on and focus on the other side that things must government do it to reducing the bad habit.

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Young people are often influenced in their behaviors by others in the same age group. Some argue that peer pressure is important while others feel it has distinct disadvantages. Do the disadvantages of peer pressure outweigh the advantages?

There has been a discussion about the impacts of peers on people’s attitude especially when they are young. Whereas some consider peer pressure as a necessary part of social improvement, others mention its harmful aspects. Even though peer influence has certain benefits, I believe its drawbacks are more significant.

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Some people think parents should read or tell stories to children, while other think parents need not to do that, as children can read books, watch TV or movies by themselves. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Todays, there are composing opinions over the inclusion of different upbringing approaches which parents should implement to nurture their children. While some believe that reading books and watching TV independently by children can be more efficient upbringing method than feeding the mind by parents, I believe both approaches have their own benefits.

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