IELTS Writing Samples Band 5. Page 1947

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5

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Living in large cities today poses many problems for people. What are these problems? Should governments encourage more people to live in smaller towns?

More and more people live in cities today than at any point in the past and this trend will likely continue in the future. This has resulted in many problems including extreme overcrowding and governments should take measures to make living outside cities more attractive.

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With deforestation, urban development and illegal hunting, many animal species are becoming endangered as they lose their habitat and some are even threatened to the point of extinction. Do you think it is important to protect animals? What measures can be taken to deal with this problem?

Several animal species are on the edge of becoming endangered due to the loss of their natural habitats. Continuous deforestation for urban development and illegal hunting have brought these species near to the point of extinction. Saving these animals is crucial for maintaining a balance in the food chain. However, these animals can be saved by conservation, preservation, and reforestation.

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Despite a large number of gyms, a sedentary lifestyle is gaining popularity in the contemporary world. What problems are associated with this? What solutions can you suggest?

Obesity is a major concern among the current generation. Although there is an increase in the number of gyms, Inactive life style becoming popular in the world. This essay will discuss the problems associated with this including lack of obesity and disorders.This essay will also discuss the solutions for this severe issues, including physical activities in daily life and including healthy diet.

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Some people argue that working in a large company is important, others however give preferance to work in a small company.Discuss both views and give your opinion.

From the one side working for a large company brings many benefits. First of all, one has better medical insurance, higher salary. Often employees of a large company have less responsibility. Moreover, they feel more secure because their company has more clients and this means a better chance to survive on the modern market. However, one working for a large company has less chance to be promoted because one's manager does not want to lose his or her job unless she or he is promoted. Also, from my observation, managers of a large company do not pay much attention to one's solutions and suggestions.

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Government should spend money on railway rather than roads. To what extent do you agree or disagree.

In the modern world, there are two prominent mode of transport that is roads and railways which are more important for every humans. It is common notion that governmental bodies should squander more on rail transport than roadways. Because tarin transportation provides better facilities and also it is crucial for expansion of economics growth of the country. As far as my concerns, I totally agree with the motion that government should more focusing on development of railway infrastructural facilities than road due to various reasons. In this essay will discuss why spending on railways are significant than roads and will conclude this with clear opinion.

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Large shopping malls are replacing small shops. What is your opinion about this?

The effect of large shopping malls, which was always debatable, has now become more controversial. The substantial influence of large shopping malls has sparked the controversy over the potential impact of this trend on small local shops in recent years. It can be agreed that this is a positive development as you will get everything under one roof. This essay will elaborate the positive effects of large shopping malls and thus will lead to reasoned conclusion.

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More and more women are now going out to work and some women are now the major salary earner in the family. What are the causes of this, and what effect is this having on families and society?

The rapid development of economy and society results in the significant improvement of women's social status. More and more women, confined to babysitting and chores previously, have stepped out of their family and become career women. But in the meantime, career women are confronted with considerable nuisances, one of which is baby caring.

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Some students take one year off between finishing school and going to university in order to travel or to work do you think advantags outweigh vote disadvantages

It is true that some pupils take one year gap between secondary level education and University study. While there are some demerits. But I personally believe that its advantages are far superior than its disadvantages.

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Wealthy nations should assist poorer countries with humanitarian relief during natural disasters. Do you agree or disagree.

It is argued that rich countries ought to assist nations that are suffering from natural disasters with humanitarian relief. This essay agrees with this statement because wealthy countries have the moral obligation to do so and by helping these nations, the relationship between countries will be greatly strengthened.

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Some people say that historical buildings should be knocked down while others say that they should be preserved. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

People have different perspectives on whether to keep ancient constructions or to rebuild modern skyscrapers. However, while many people consider that historical buildings should be kept for educational purposes or as travel landmarks, I personally believe that governments ought to demolish them instead of building high-rise apartments.

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Nowadays, the media focuses on problems and emergencies rather than positive developments. Some people think it is harmful to individuals and to society. To what extent do you agree?

It is undeniable fact that media is ruling over people’s minds by providing abundance of information about different sections of whole sphere, but there is a part of society as well which believes that the mass media only focuses on broadcasting problems and emergencies than the advancement. I personally do not advocate this perspective as there are many evidences which are in favour of media.

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Scientists agree that many people eat too much junk food and it is damaging their health. Some people think that this problem can be solved by educating people, while others believe that education will not work. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Recently, there have been constant shifting views about whether educating people about how eating too much junk food will damage their health is a way of solving the problem whereas others believe that it will not work. I believe that it is an effective way to solve the issue, I will discuss both views.

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Some people think that higher institutions should concentrate more on academic subjects such as history e and physical science while others say that they should concentrate on practical subject such as mechanics and cookery etc. Discuss both views and give your opinion

Some people believe that higher institutions should focus on academic topics such as geography, physics, a section of mass supports the idea of inclusion of practical subjects like engineering, medical science and culinary skills etc. in university. I will scrutinize both the aspects before forming an opinion at the end.

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Some people think young people should go to university to further their education while others think they should been encouraged to work as car mechanics or builders etc. to serve society. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Many are of the opinion that young generation should go to university to continue their higher education; while others, however claim that they should been inspired to work as car mechanics, builders or vocational workers. It seems to me that both educational and technical training is important for our youngsters.

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The increase in juvenile crime can be attributed to violence shown in the media

Juvenile delinquency is the participation by a minor child, usually between the ages of ten and seventeen, in illegal behaviour or activities (Dictionary, 2015). This is also use to refer to children who show a frequent mischievous or disobedient conduct, so as to be deemed out of parental conduct, being subject to legal action by the court. Juvenile crime has received considerable public attention in the recent decades. Most of the people think that the rising youth crime is caused by violent visions in the media. There are a number of reasons for the rise in juvenile crime.

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The internet is viewed an excellent means of communication by many.However, there are some who would argue that it is actually destroying our communication skills . Discuss both views and give your opinion

One of the most controversal issues today relates to the internet versus communication skills.Whilst,some of the masses concur that internet is a very good means of communication but some argue that it has reduced crucial face to face intercations dramatically.In this essay, i will emamine this question from both points of view and give my opinion in the conclusion.

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In the past people wore their traditional clothes and followed their culture. These days most people wear similar clothes and therefore look very similar to one another. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?

Today, we do not belong to a big planet Earth; we belong to a small global village. In this shrunken world, the cultures have also come closer and as a result people all over the world are dressing up in similar clothes and looking similar. This is largely a positive development.

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Some people feel unsafe when they are in public and at home. What are the possible causes of this and what are some possible solutions?

Safety concerns have become increasingly common among certain demographics of the society. These people feel unsafe both in public places and at homes. The fear of safety is mainly because of the increased crime rate and limited police patrolling in public places. There are several solutions which should be implemented to deal with the safety concerns of people.

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In the past people used to wear their traditional clothes depending on their culture. Nowadays the trend is changing and people wear different clothes. Is it a positive or negative development? How does it affect certain societies and people’s behavior?

this 21st century everyone has freedom to do whatever they like. Probably, the same concept is true for wearing clothes or different outfits. Some people hold the opinion that wearing clothes of own choice has its own benefits; whereas, others have conflicting views. Here, in the below essay I will try to enunciate both the facts with my own perception.

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In the past people used to wear their traditional clothes depending on their culture. Nowadays the trend is changing and people wear different clothes. Is it a positive or negative development? How does it affect certain societies and people’s behavior?

whatever they like. Probably, the same concept is true for wearing clothes or different outfits. Some people hold the opinion that wearing clothes of own choice has its own benefits; whereas, others have conflicting views. Here, in the below essay I will try to enunciate both the facts with my own perception.

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