IELTS Writing Samples Band 5. Page 2005

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5

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some people think that having a set retierment age for everybody, regardless of occupation is unfair

Some people believe that it is unjust to everyone to have a fix retirement age (65 years) for all jobs without considering the nature of work. They also believe that employee of certain employment retire much before than 65 years and should have started getting pension at a early age. I totally agree to this norm, where few think, a set retirement age is an injustice to the employee of certain employment.

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it is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. to what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? what sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children?

Learning the difference between right and wrong at an early age is essential for children's growth. While some people believe punishment is an effective way to make them do to right thing. I personally believe it is necessarily a good method of teaching children good values.

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In recent years, more and more people are choosing to read e-books rather than paper books. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages of this trend?

Reading and learning has been an immense part of human life right from the childhood. Technology has changed the way people used to read books and come up with new variant e-books. There are numerous advantages and disadvantages of this trend. This essay will discuss both the aspects and provide appropriate conclusion.

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It is often said that governments spend too much money on projects to protect wildlife, while there are other problems that are more important. Do you agree or disagree.

There is no doubt that wildlife is a necessary part of human life on which we all are dependent. While some people believe that wildlife protection needs good funding and prior attention from government, but I completely agree that there are other essential issues exist, having precedence, and they require more money than wildlife projects.

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many countries experiencing population growth and need more homes. should these new homes be constructed in existing cities or should new towns be built in the countryside?

Many countries around the world are strugling to address the ever growing need for housing, which is originated from the invariably growing population. Some people advocate for the urban housing while others are voting for more rural housing development. Both perspectives have their merits and demerits. In my view, building contemporary towns away from the cities is the best approach to alleviate some of the problems generated by urbanization.

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In some cultures elderly people are highly valued, while in some other cultures youth are more valued. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Some proponents claim that the elderly should be highly valued, I believe that both the young and the old should be paid equal attention.

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many countries experiencing population growth and need more homes. should these new homes be constructed in existing cities or should new towns be built in the countryside?

Many countries around the world are strugling to address the evergrowing need for housing which is originated from the invariably growing population. Some people advocate for the urban housing while others are voting for more rural housing development. Both perspectives have their merits and demerits. In my view, building contemporary towns away from the cities is the best approach to address some of the problems generated by urbanization.

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People attend colleges or universities for many different reasons(for example new experiences ,career preparation increased knowledge etc ).Why do you think people attend colleges or universities ?

Nowadays education plays a pivotal role in every individual life .However folks attend colleges or universities for several different reasons like to accomplish their experiences and knowledge as well as doing preparation for upcoming their career .In my opinion i consider that there are other causes also ,that may improve uplifting life by attending college or university.Lets have a glance to tell about this in description .

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Art and music are considered some of the fundamental elements of all societies. Do you think art and music still have a place in today’s modern world of technology? Should children spend more time learning art and music at school?

In an era of scientific growth and advancements, technology has taken precedence over many other career paths. Arts and music have always been a fundamental element of the society; however, people are inclining towards more stable careers that can provide good earnings while also keeping them up to pace with the society. In my opinion, art and music will always have a vital role to play and it is imperative that its study is encouraged amongst students on a school level.

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Some people believe that all wild animals should be protected. Others say that few wild animals should be protected instead.

Wildlife protection has become one of the major concerns of many countries. While I agree that a sufficient amount of money should be spent on this problem, I also believe that it is important to invest in other issues as well.

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Library replaced my computer's advantage or disadvantage?

Thanks to modern technologies it becomes everything easier than before, for example, computers are going into education rapidly. Some people say that library which saw the replacement of computers has both advantages and disadvantages. I agree with that statement, it is a double-edged sword, it has both benefits and drawbacks.

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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 proliferation of work-out women nowadays leads to more equality between male and female as they have the same level of earning in the family. In my opinion, the major cause of this tendency is the liberation and feminism and the main result is less love among family members but developing the national economy.

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Some people think that private health care is better for the people. Other say that health care should be free of charge and run by the government. How far do you agree or disagree with the statements given?

Some people argue that private hospitals are beneficial, while some believe that health care is something which should be provided for free and must be run by government. From my point of view, private health care is better than the government ones for a number of reasons.

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Some people think that cars should be banned from large cities

Two common problems usually faced by a big city - traffic jam and air pollution, which are caused by many factors. However, most people tend to blame a large number of private cars as the greatest contributing factor which leads to the some people’s opinion claiming that the cars must be prohibited in the town. Although this statement seems plausible, I totally disagree that this kind of vehicle should be banned from the metropolis.

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Tourism is an ever-growing industry. What benefits do you think tourism brings to individuals and society?

Many people believe that the tourism industry will be the most demanding economical aspect in future world. Through the tourism industry, a country could anticipate lot of beneficial factors to its people individually and societally.

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International tourism has brought enormous benefit to many places. At the same time, there is concern about its impact on local inhabitants and the environment. Do the disadvantages of international tourism outweigh the advantages?

Increasing global tourism has resulted in widespread gain to different locations of World. On the contrary, this also affects the domestic civilization and the ecosystem. Let us examine the advantages and disadvantages of international travelling before I conclude.

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Some people say companies should require all employees to wear uniforms at work. Others think it is unnecessary. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

It is true that wearing uniform should be made mandatory in work place. While I understand some people may find it unnecessary, I strongly believe that it has more benefits.

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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 extend do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

These days media channels are preferring to showcase private lives and relationships of the stars or reputable individuals in sports and other entertainment industries. Consequently, the news regarding ordinary people has been lost. As a citizen, I totally disagree with this situation. In this essay, both positions will be discussed and also my point of view will be given based on my individual experience.

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Many working people get little or no exercise either during the working day or in their free time, and have health problems as a result. Why do so many working people not get enough exercise? What can be done about this problem?

The working class is finding it hard to allocate time for physical activities like hitting the gym or going for run. This has had an adverse impact on their health and they face several issues. This essay will discuss the main reasons why they are not exercising enough including time constraints and need to fulfil needs of their depedants. This essay will also suggest solutions to this problem like lifestyle changes where you can walk shorter distances for work rather than taking a car and making a focal group of people with similar problems.

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Some people think that money is the best gift for teenagers, others disagree. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

It is notion upheld by many that monetary presents can be considered as the ideal gift that teenagers can be offered. However, others opine that teenagers should be bestowed with materialistic items which have a greater value for them. However, I perceive that cash should not be categorised as the epitome of presents and there are a number of things which are of vital importance that can be presented to teenagers.

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