IELTS Writing Samples Band 5. Page 22

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5

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Today more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult, such as the Sahara desert or the Antarctica. What are the benefits and disadvantages for tourists who visit such places?

In the recent times, visitors are tend to be more adventurous than before. They are inclined to visit harsh environments, such as the Sahara desert and the Antarctica. This occurance is beneficial as well as detrimental. This essay will further discuss both the sides in the following paragraphs.

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

It is predicted that all cars, buses, and trucks will be fully operated by machine in the future. These driverless vehicles will only contain passengers. In this essay, I will argue how the advantages driverless vehicles can provide outweigh the disadvantages.

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Government should invest in teaching science subjects rather than other subjects for country development and progress. To what extent do you agree or not agree?

A common viewpoint is that investment on science education can improve a country's state by development and progress. To a great extent, I agree with this statement as till this day, our society has witnessed influence of science subjects and how it has enhanced mankind's standard of lives.

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Some children spend hours every day on their smartphones. Why is this the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

Many kids spend excessive time on mobile phones on a daily basis. Factor affecting this cause are entertainment platforms like games, movies and social media. I think this is largly a negative development because it deviates them from priorities like studies.

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While mobile phones have many advantages, a number of problems have also resulted from them or the ways in which they are used. What are some of these problems? What solutions can you suggest for solving these problems?

Mobile devices have numerous problems caused by using them. In this essay, I will discuss how people actually buy unnecessary items via phone on the internet, and secondly, I will explain that instructions should be given to phone users about buying redundant purchases to solve these problems.

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There is growing evidence that man-made activities are making global temperatures higher. What might be the man-made causes of temperatures rising? How should we deal with this problem? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Over the course of the recent decades, global warming has become one of the critical and leading problems in many societies. Obviously, human activities such as overpopulation and burning fossil fuels, are considered as the root causes of this phenomenon. Therefore, some practical measures should be taken so as to mitigate the side effects of this issue.

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artists need an certain amount of freedom to develop their creativity. Some people think that artists should have total freedom to express any thoughts and ideas.To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Art has always been a powerfull medium of expressing thoughts , emotions and social issues.Some people believe in order to maintain social harmony creativity of artists should be censered , while other believe artist should have absolute freedom to express any ideas.I personally believe artistic freedom is essential to cultural development and creativity , it should have certain restrictions to prevent harm and offense.

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Some people believe that teenagers should concentrate on all school subjects. But others believe that teenagers should focus on the subjects that they are good at or that the find the most interest. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

Some people believe that teenagers should study all school subjects, while others think they should focus on the subjects they are good at or interested in. Both ideas have their benefits.

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Some people prefer to live in a house, while others feel that there are more advantages to living in an apartment. Are there more advantages than disadvantages of living in a house compared with living in an apartment?

It is argued that advantages are more seen by living in apartment rather than living in a house. There are certain drawbacks of dwelling in a house such as the difficulty of keeping it clean and far distance from a city centre. While I believe that the advantages, which are shared amenities and public transport will be a good investment, outweigh them.

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Reward plays a vital role as a motivation to encourage students to try hard and do their best. While many people contemplate that those having the highest academic scores should be rewarded, I believe that learners who improve the most should receive the gifts to inspire them to put more efforts in the future

Reward plays a vital role as a motivation to encourage students to try hard and do their best. While many people contemplate that those having the highest academic scores should be rewarded, I believe that learners who improve the most should receive the gifts to inspire them to put more efforts in the future.

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Reward plays a vital role as a motivation to encourage students to try hard and do their best. While many people contemplate that those having the highest academic scores should be rewarded, I believe that students who improve the most should receive the gifts to inspire them to put more efforts in the future.

Reward plays a vital role as a motivation to encourage students to try hard and do their best. While many people contemplate that those having the highest academic scores should be rewarded, I believe that students who improve the most should receive the gifts to inspire them to put more efforts in the future.

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It is widely argued about whether students should pursue higher education or they ought to receive vocational practice. Though the need for university graduates is undeniable, I totally agree that more people should be advised to be qualified as electricians and plumbers.

It is widely argued about whether students should pursue higher education or they ought to receive vocational practice. Though the need for university graduates is undeniable, I totally agree that more people should be advised to be qualified as electricians and plumbers.

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The plans below show the ground floor of a library in 2001 and how it was redeveloped in 2009. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The given plans illustrate the ground floor of a library in 2001 and how it changed after reconstruction in 2009.

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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?

Today, the number of rural people who move to the cities is increasing in many countries around the world. As a result, the population in the rural areas is decreasing. I believe that it is a negative development as the transmigration of rural citizens may cause overpopulation in the cities and the decrease of food sources production.

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Some people say that the main environmental problem of our time is the loss of particular species of plants and animals. others say that there are more important environmental problems. Discuss both these views and give your opinion

The extinction of some species of plants and animals indeed one of the important environmental problems we have been facing in the past century. However, I believe there is a more fundamental issue that needs to be resolved. This other issue, in my opinion, are also causing lots of other dilemma, without exception, the lost of some living species in planet earth.

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Some think the current generation should take steps to protect the environment for the next generation. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

There is an ongoing interest in the environmental protection. Many believe that the present-day generation should take actions to ensure that the environment is protected for the future generation. I advocate this notion to a great extent, and I will delineate my reasons in this essay, supported with relevant examples.

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Some people prefer to travel around town by car, while others prefer public transit such as bus, train, or subway. Discuss both these positions and give your own opinion.

It is often argued that travelling around a city by car is much better than by public transporation, while some believe the latter. Even though there are advanatges to use private vehicles, I strongly believe that usage of public transits should be encouraged to today's lifestyle more oftenly than before. This essay will explore various scenarios of this topic and demonstrate my viewpoint with a logical narration.

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Some people say History is one of the most important school subjects. Other people think that in today’s world subjects like Science and technology are more important than History. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Some individuals claim that theory-oriented subjects like History are more significant than technology-focused ones. Others argue that subjects like Science are far more important. In my view, both theoretical and practical subjects hold equal importance, and students should dedicate time to studying both.

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Nowadays families are not as close as they used to be. What do you think are the reasons for this? What can be done to make families close?

Having a family is a blessing in everyone’s life. In recent years, family members are not as close as compared to the past time. I will provide reasons for this changing trend and also mention some solutions about how families can be reunited in the following essay.

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The range and quality of food that we can buy has changed because of the technological and scientific advances some people believe that this change as an improvement while others believe that it is harmful. Discuss both views and give your opinion

Over the course of the last decades, development of technology has changed human’s lives beyond recognition, even the variety and quality of food has transformed. Although it seems that this trend offers numerous benefits, like accessibility to tastier dishes, some people claim this change imposes drastic threats on both our bodies and our environment.

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