IELTS Writing Samples Band 5. Page 2

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5

band

In some countries an increasing number of people are suffering form 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 extent to you agree or disagree with this opinion?

In many nations, fast food industry gained alot of popularity due to fast pace lifestyle that leads to many health related issues like obesity and diabetes. I disagree with the statement that imposing taxes would help to improve the situation. However, the goverments should aware people to eat healthy, promote exercise and work life balance.

band

Now it is easy to apply for and be given a credit card. However, some people experience problems when they are not be able to pay their debts back. In your opinion, do advantages of credit card outweight the disadventages?

It is true that the procedure of obtaining a credit card has become easier, and many people are now using it for their daily transactions. Although some people face difficulties while using it, especially when they are unable to pay their debts on time. I strongly believe that the advantages of credit cards outweigh the disadvantages.

band

The media pay too much attention to the lives and relationships of celebrities such as actors, singers or footballers. They should spend more time reporting the lives of ordinary people instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Nowadays, there is a belief that the socail media mainly focus on personal lifes and relationships of celebrities but pay insufficient attention to the stories of ordinary people. In my opinion, I strongly agree that the media pay excessive attention to famous individuals and should instead devote more time to reporting on the lives and experiences of ordinary people.

band

Traffic jams are considered one of the major problems that face big cities all around the world. Give the reasons behind this problem and suggest possible solutions to fix the traffice problem.

Society is very different today from the past. Traffic jams are a difficult problem. They have changed the world for the worse. This essay will examine the reasons behind traffic jams and how to repair them.

band

Some people believe that money is one of the most important factors in a person's happiness. To what extent do you agree with this?

Money is commonly believed to be an essential reason for human happiness and well-being. To begin with, a society consists that purchasing expensive goods for their surroundings can make them happier. On the other hand, I strongly believe that material things can't help you find a lifelong love that is one of the clues to a good life.

band

Creative artists should always be given freedom to express their own ideas (in words, pictures, music or film), in whichever way they wish. There should be no government-imposed restrictions on what they do. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people believe that higher authorities should put no limitations on artistic individual and they should be allowed to exp share their opinions freely through words, songs, movies. I agree to this statement to some extent and will discuss the reasons in the subsequent paragraphs.

band

In some countries, most people prefer to rent their homes rather than buying them. Whare are the advantages and disadvantages of renting a home?

In some countries, some people prefer to rent an apartment to live instead of purchasing one. Based on my own experience and my observations, there are some advatages and disadvantages of renting a home.

band

Many people think that universities should focus on practical skills rather than theoretical knowledge. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Competition over cooperation has become a controversial issue in contemporary society. While some people maintain that competition plays an essential role in every aspect of life, the opposing view is that cooperation brings more benefits. This essay will discuss both views, and I strongly believe that the later claim is more valid than the former one.

band

Some people think that the best way to improve road safety is to get drivers tested each year. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

NOWDAYS, INDIVIDUAL GOT MORE CAUTIOUS REGARDING THE TRAFFIC RULES AND REGULATIONS. SOME PROPLES THOUGHT HAVING DRIVING TEST WILL DECREASE THE INCIDENCE RATE WHEREAS, SOME THOUGHT IT IS TIME CONSUMING PROCESS . IN MY OPINION , IT IS A CONTRADICTORY STATEMENT AS BOTH WILL HAVE EQUAL WEIGHTAGE. ALTHOUGH, I AGREE WITH THIS STATEMENT.

band

Human activity have negative effect on plant animal species. Some people think it is too late to do anything. Some people believe that effective act be taken to improve this solution. Discuss both views and your opinion

There is no gainsaying that human behaviors impose a obvious negative effect on plant animal mammals. Some maintain that no action can change this trend, while others claim that it is still not late to alleviate this tendency. This essay will examine both the opinions and provide with my own that it is the time to action and it will make a huge difference.

band

In some countries, governments are encouraging industries and businesses to move to regional areas outside the big cities. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?

Nowadays, many countries have become more industrialised than before , and this can have a detrimental impact on the city population. Therefore, economic and business sectors in the city centre are considered to relocate to suburban and rural areas. While there are some drawbacks of this situation, I firmly believe that the benefits of moving them out of the cities are far overwhelming and far outweigh the negative aspects.

band

In many countries around the world, rural people are moving to cities, so the population in the countryside is decreasing. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

As the phenomenon of people moving into urban areas, the population in the countryside is decreasing. In my opinion, it is a positive development. There are two reasons, first, children may enjoy well-developed education system in urban cities. Second, the wildlife may get a break from the disturbance of human development.

band

In today’s world, people spend a lot of money on appearance because they want to look younger. Why does this happen? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

In contemporary society, people pay more attention to their appearance and would spend a big amount of money in an attempt to look younger. This essay will examine the reasons behind and I personally believe that this is a negative trend.

band

In many countries people increasingly talk about money (how much they earn or how much they pay for things in their daily conversations). Why? Is this a positive or negative development?

Recently we have seen increase in day to day to conversations about wealth. Individual often talk about their earnings and spending because money is integral part of life. I believe this phenomenon have substantial merits.

band

In many countries, people do not recycle waste materials, such as bottles and newspapers. What are the reason for this? What could be done to solve this problem?

In some countries, recycling is a common culture among the population , particularly in developed countries. However, this trend is not really popular in various part of the word, due to the lack of environmental knowledge and economic resources. This essay will illustrate the reasons behind this phenomenon and will suggest some practical solutions.

band

Many workers today decribe high levels of stress from their jobs. What are the causes of this, and waht can employers do to improve the situation?

In recent years, there has been increasing concern about the rise in work-related stress. I would argue that this is caused by employees' poor work-life balance and by their insufficient job satisfaction. Employers should take measures to address this issue, introducing health-related subsidies and performance-based bonuses.

band

Levels of youth crime are increasing rapidly in most cities around the world. What are the reasons for this, and suggest some solutions.

The rate of juvenile offences has become a matter of growing concern in contemporary society. While this phenomenon can be attributed to a number of underlying factors,several viable solutions can be taken to handle this pressing issue.

band

Some people claim that children should play more traditional games than it modern ones. To what extent do you agree or disagree

It is often argued that children should play modern games rather than playing traditional ones. This issue has sparked considerable debate and I firmly agree with the opinion. This is because playing traditional games will raise cultural awareness among them and it will also promote local sports.This essay will present well-supported arguments to justify my stance.

band

In today’s world, people spend a lot of money on appearance because they want to look younger. Why does this happen? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

In recent years, advancement in technology has made it possible to change ones appearance. Many people are spending a huge amount of money just to look younger and this trend has gone viral because of social media. People are getting influenced to look certain way, which I believe is a negative developmet. A lot of the times these procedures don't go according to plan and cause sever health issues.

band

In many countries, people do not recycle waste materials, such as bottles and newspapers. What are the reason for this? What could be done to solve this problem?

In recent years, waste management have become an improtant issue and it has been observed that in many nations, people still do not recycle the waste products, such as plastic bottles and newspapers. The majority of such behaviours is noticed in developing countries, where people are not given proper education and don't know the importance of envitonment protection. To solve these problems the government and public will have to work together.

🚀 Prepare for IELTS writing section today!

Unlimited Task 1 & Task 2 checks
Practice with essays, charts, and letters.
Personalized suggestions & mistake analysis
Spot every mistake and boost your score.
Topic ideas & vocabulary helpers
Expand your ideas and use the right words.
Progress tracking
Watch your writing improve with every practice.