IELTS Writing Samples Band 5. Page 19

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5

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Many people believe that cooking is an essential life skill and should be taught to boys and girls in schools. Others disagree and believe it is a waste of school time.

Some say that zoos where creatures are kept in an unnatural environment should be banned in this century. This essay totally agrees with this statement because animals that live in these zoos are more likely to develop psychological disorders compared to their peers, and nature programs allow us to view animals without the need for a zoo.

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Some people think that having more TV channels is good because they will have more choices. Others think that it is not good because the quality of the program is lower. Discuss both views and give your opinions.

It is true that TV is a great source of entertainment. Some individuals believe that having different Tv channels is a great idea as they will have more variety to watch, and increase their learning. However, others said that distinct channels that rely on the same concept and have limited sources force them to produce lower-quality programs. I am with the latter view.

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Travelling in group with a tour guide is the best way to travel. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge

Travelling around the world has been a trend for lots of individuals nowadays to get away from their high pressure life. There are different views whether to travel in a group with a tour guide or not.

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Some people believe that children should be banned from using their phones during the school day. Others believe that children should be allowed to use their phones. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

There is an ongoing debate on whether children should be allowed or banned to use their mobile devices at school. Both views will be discussed and a personal opinion wil be written on the later part.

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Some people believe that the internet has brought more harm than good. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Internet has a great influence on the lives of people all around the world.The extreme use of internet by all the age groups raises a debate leading to argument by some people that the internet possess more detrimental impact for the users than the benefits. I strongly agree with the presented notion. This essay will demonstrate both the advantages and disadvantages of internet, concluding with my opinion.

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Today more and more tourist are visiting places where conditions difficult such as sahara deseret or the antartic .what are the benefits and disadvantages for tourist who visit such places?

Extreme places have become more popular for many visitors. While going to sahara desert or the antartic provides a unique experiences, it can also lead to some disadvantages. This essay will explore both of the views.

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Modern technology is now very common in most work places. How do you think this has changed the way we work? Do you think there are disadvantages to relying too much on technology?

The world is very different today, and there are many things that have changed, including how people work now in many places. Technology has become a big part of people's lives and changes many ways people do daily tasks. This essay will examine do I think this has changed the way we work and do I think there are disadvantages to relying too much on technology?

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In the past, most working people had only one job. However, nowadays, more and more people have more than one job at the same time. What are the reasons for this development? What are the advantages and disadvantages of having more than one job?

In the past, many workers preferred to have one job. Recently, many people have more than one job at the same time. The benefit is that they can gain much experience while working at many jobs, but this results in several drawbacks because they feel tired and find it hard to do many things at the same time.

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Some people think that it is better to live in a horizontal city while others think of a vertical city. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

crowd have different views about whether or not it is more beneficial to live in a garden city. Although there are some advantages to inhabitation in these areas, I would think that it is better to dwell in vertical cities.

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Many believe that modern technology has brought people together, but others say that it has driven us apart. Discuss both viewpoints and give your own opinion.

Supporters claim that the technology advancement leads us to become unity. Critics, on the other hand, suggest that it will influence people to live as individuals. This essay will discuss both perspectives and give the writer's opinion at the end.

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Nowadays many people choose to be self-employed, rather than to work for a company or organisation. whhy might this be the case? what could be the disadvantages of being self-employed?

It is true that most of the individuals choose to have their own business instead of working under the supervision of their managers. This happens due to the flexibility, independence and use their thinking for the growth of their business, and this trend has some negative effects such as sole responsibility, bank debts and legal requirements as well.

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In many countries the number of visitors to art galleries has been steadily declining. What are the reasons for this? What could be done to improve the situation?

Around the globe, majority of individuals going to exhibition halls are going down due to technological advancements and the interest loss for the arts. However, this problem can be solved with a few factors , along with educational classes for the younger generation in this specific field to improve the interest in humanities, naturally resulting in more guests.

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Most people think there is no need now to have laptops becuase the smart phones are do same the porpos. Do you agree or not? wiht examples.

There is no denying the fact that laptops are expensive. While it is a commonly held belief that smartphones are more useful than laptops, there is also an argument that opposes it. In my opinion, I consider that to be unfair to the laptops. With all this development that we already live with, we still need to use it. The purpose of this paragraph is to explain my ideas.

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Many governments think that economic progress is their most important goal. Some people, however, think other types of progress are equally important for a country. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Many governments believe that the economic progress is the ultimate goal of a country, due to its power to make the life easier for humans . However, there are a group of people who claim other sectors, including education and health, are as important as the economy due to having a sustainable progress of the nation. In this essay, both views will be discussed.

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Communication and Personality Some people fail in school, but end up being successful in life. Why do you think that is the case? What is the most important thing to succeed in life?

There are several key reasons for achieving success in life as including terms of communication and personality, which few people consider, those who failed in academics, however get succeed in life. The reasons, why this case is happening, are articulated in the upcoming paragraphs , including crucial aspects of accomplishment which required to succeed.

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In the past, when students did a university degree, they tended to study in their own country. Nowadays, they have more opportunity to study abroad. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development? You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.

Recently, more students tend to complete a university degree abroad rather than enrolling in domestic universities. While studying abroad offers many advantages, it also has drawbacks. In this essay, I will discuss both positive and negative aspects of studying in a foreign country.

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Some people think that developing countries need financial help from international organizations. Others think that it is practical aid and advice that is needed. Discuss these views and give your own opinion.

Opinions diverge over whether developing countries need financial assistance or practical help and advice. Although, financial aid is a reasonable solution, I believe that both financial support and advice are vital.

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some people think all lawbreakers should be sent to prison, while others think there are better alternatives for those whose crimes are minor, such as making them do work for the local community. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion

People have a myriad of views about whether or not all people have vilolated the laws should be sent to jail. Although there are advantages of sending people to prison, I personally believe that some lawbreakers should be punished by better alternatives.

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Children today are told dependent on computer and electronic entertainment.It would be better to encourage them to spend more time outside playing sports and games. Do you agree or disagree.

It is true that children love to spend more time on computer and other electric entertainment. So, it would be a great idea to encourage them towards playing outdoors. I agree with this notion. I think engaging in outdoor activities helps to stay healthy, increase their socialization, learn skills and relax their minds when they are involved in physical activity.

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In the past many household chores were done by hand. Today many of these have been replaced by machines. Give both the advantages and disadvantages of this.

The world has dramatically changed . Society is drastically different from the past. Today , many things are done by machines. In the past, many things were done in the home by hand. This essay will examine does this development bring more advantages or disadvantages?

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