IELTS Writing Samples Band 5. Page 207

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5

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Some people think students should study the science of food and how to prepare it. Others think that school time should be used in learning important subjects. Discuss both views and give your opinion? Give reasons for your answer, and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

It is debatable that students should learn the science of food and how to prepare it in school. Some people agree with the statement, while others view it as a waste of time and that school time should be used in studying important subjects. In my perspective, I agree that it would be better for the students to focus on core subjects during school time.

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There is a lot of pressure on young people today to succeed academically. As a result, some people believe that non-academic subjects, such as physical education and cookery, should be removed from the school syllabus so that children can concentrate on academic work. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is argued that non-academic subjects in schools should be removed from the school syllabus because of the pressure on young people. I completely disagree with this statement, children can focus on academic work while learning helpful skills, because of their young brains.

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Most of the world's problems are caused by overpopulation. Do you agree or disagree?

Many people argue that the primary reason of many issues is overpopulation. I firmly agree with this statement. This essay will provide several reasons to prove my agreement about the drawbacks of the expansion of population.

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The plans below show the site of an airport now and how it will look after redevelopment next year. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The diagram illustrates the current map of Southwest Airport and the new redeveloped plan, which is targetted to be completed by next year.

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In some countries, even though the rates of serious crimes are decreasing, people feel less safe than ever before. What do you think are the causes of this problem and what measures could be taken to solve it?

The number of crimes has obviously decreased due to advancements in broadcasting technologies. If a person do harm to innocent people, their personal information and faults can be widely announced in media. This essay will delve into why this phenomenon has been caused and solutions.

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In many countries, traditional foods are being replaced by fast food. This has a negative impact on families, individuals and society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In recent years, people have consumed fast food rather than traditional food. Personally, I completely agree that junk food develops drawbacks to people; there are two major reasons for support and it will be illustrated in the following paragraph:

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Some people think that a sense of competition in children should be encouraged. Others believe that children who are taught to cooperate rather than compete become more useful adults. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Some argue that toddlers below 12 years of age should not own smartphones, while others suggest it is an essential medium for all adolescents. Although preventing them from using mobile phones can curb the addiction, I believe restricting it would only halt a child's learning potential.

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Some governments say how many children a family can have in their country. They may control the number of children someone has through taxes. It is sometimes necessary and right for a government to control the population in this way. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer.

Nowadays, many families like to have more children in their houses. Moreover, almost all of them suffer from it since they cannot afford the cost of it. Therefore, some governments want to control the number of children in each family through taxes. Many people would argue that it will only put more burden on their families and it will take their freedom to have kids. In my opinion, it would be good if there are rules to restrict the number of their children.

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In the future all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people traveling inside these vehicles will be passengers. Do you think driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages?

In recent years, it can be seen that automated vehicles are slowly replacing the regular vehicles. Therefore, it is believed that robotic vehicles will be the future. Though it may be useful, I believe that the drawbacks surpass its benefits.

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Some people believe that schoolchildren should do their classwork individually. Other people believe that sometimes class work should be done in small groups. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

There is no doubt, that doing classwork is crucial; however, the way of implementation that is arguable. Some people suggest a group work, but I agree with idea that classwork should be done individually.

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Details of politicians’ private lives should not be published in newspapers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is being argued that details of politicians' private lives should be published in the press as newspapers and magazines. In my opinion, I strenuously disagree with this idea, because I think that in our society we should keep privacy and respect for each other’s lifestyles as a well-mannered human.

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Some people say that parents should encourage their children to take part in organised group activities in their free time. Others say that it is important for children to team how to occupy themselves on their own. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

While some people argue that parents should encourage their children to participate in organized group works in their spare time, others believe that children should decide how they will make themselves busy. I personally believe that parents should inspire their children to take part in group activities and the ages of the children are not appropriate to take such decision.

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Some believes that professional, such as doctors and engineers, should be required to work in the country where they did their training. Others believe they should be free to work in another country if they wish. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Some professional, such as doctors and engineers should be thought to stay in the place where they were educated while others they should have the opportunity to work another country if they wish. I think that working anywhere if they want can be logical and my perspectives can be explained in further paragraphs properly.

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Every year several languages die out. Some poeople think that it is not important because life will be easier if there are fewer languages in the world. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

On our days, the number of native tongues spoken is declining. In this essay, we will discuss why we should protect the dying languages and the consequences that losing these languages will have in our cultural heritage and how this will affect our society.

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Today more countires import food from different parts of the world. Discuss the adventages and disadvantages of this trend. Provide specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

With the rise of globalization in the past two decades, more and more countries choose to buy food from other countries rather than producing their own meals. It is often the case that food importers are higher-income countries and those with fewer resources for argriculture while food suppliers are lower-income countries and those with richer natural and human resources in food production industry. In this essay, I will discuss the pros and cons of the food import trend for both the import countries and the export countries.

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In education and employment, some people work harder than others. Why do some people work harder? Is it always a good thing to work hard?

Some people are more hardworking than others in spheres such as education and jobs. In my opinion, people work harder because of ambitions, and when they have a goal to reach. However, I contend that it is not good for a person to push themselves permanently.

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Some people think that a person improves their intellectual skills more when doing group activities. To what extent do you agree? Use specific details and examples to explain your view.

According to some people, a person can improve his intellectuality when he works in a group. I completely agree with this statement because working in a group allows someone to share his potentials with others, identify his mistakes and become respectful to the opinion of others.

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Some people believe that no one should be allowed to continue working after the age of 65. However, others say there shouldn’t be a limitation on age, and anyone should be allowed to work regardless of their age. Discuss both views, give your opinion and include relevant examples.

Some people are for the opinion that those who are older than 65 should not be allowed to work while others are against age limitation and support the idea that anyone should be allowed to work regardless of their age. Before saying my opinion I will talk about the views of supporters and proponents.

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Some people think that governments should care more about the elderly while others think they should focus on investing in education for younger people. Discus both views and give your opinion.

The most pressing problem in most part of the world now is the population gap between elder and young people, such as in Japan. Due to this, there are split concensus going on for the government which are whether to invest on increasing the elderly care or quality of education system for the younger one.

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In today's fast-paced world, effective time management skills are essential for success in both personal and professional life. Why is it crucial to manage time effeciently, and what strategies can individuals employ to make the most of their time?

Noawadays, a skills in managing time is crucial to be succeed in professional and personal life. I believe that whenever someone has a skill in managing their time in efficient manner, they must be tally to become a leader. In this essay i will deepened the strategies in how can people maximizing their time to get their

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