IELTS Writing Samples Band 5. Page 23

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5

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Some people think that competition at work, at school and in daily life is a good thing. Others believe that we should try to cooperate more, rather than competing against each other. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

There are several people who consider they should compete with each other in their workplace, school and even in their daily life, while some individuals argue that it is better to have cooperation with each other, I side with those who claim that cooperation is better than competition.

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It is observed that in many countries not enough students are choosing to study science subjects. What are causes? And what will be the effects on society?

This essay argues that nowadays, in many countries, there are not enough students who prefer to study science subjects because students find mathematics or physics difficult. This causes innovation shortages and workforce imbalances. To solve this issue, we need to encourage our students by making the exams easier for them.

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Some people say that self-employment is better than a job in a company or an institution. Discuss your opinion and give reasons to support your answer.

In recent years, many people believe that working for yourself is better than doing a job in a company or organisation. I strongly agree with this statement because self-employment gives more freedom and allows people to earn more money.

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Some people believe that everyone has a right to have access to university education and that goverments should make it free for all students no matter what financial background they have. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is believed that all of us should have access to education for college and the government should cater all the expenses for it no matter if the student is financially capable or not. I totally agree on this.

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In some countries,owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people. Aliya. Why might this be a case? Do you think this is positive or negative situation?

The importance of having a own home rather than paying instalments for accommodation,which was always debatable,has now become more controversial with many people claiming that owning a property , such as a house, is beneficial, while opponents express the thought that renting an apartment for living has a great influence. In my opinion,I strongly agree with the first proposition. This essay will further elaborate merits and demerits of the given statement and will lead to a logical conclusion.

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It is common practice for some students to take a gap year between high school and university in order to do charitable work abroad in underdeveloped countries. What are the advantages and disadvantages for young people of doing volunteer work?

Some students, after graduating from high school, decide to take a year off to do charity work in underdeveloped countries. In this essay, I will explain the advantages and disadvantages of this type of volunteering for young people.

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some people that ari is an essential subject for children where others think is a wate of time. Disscuss both opinon and give your

Some people think that art is an essential subject, while others argue that it is a waste of money and time. In my opinion, art is an important subject in schools as it sparks imagination and creativity, which are crucial for creating fine pieces of art. Thinking outside the box is necessary, and this way of thinking in young minds might lead to innovation. Moreover, art has positive effects on mental health. It helps us connect with our emotions, allowing us to understand and deal with them in healthier ways. Art requires us to connect with ourselves on a deeper level, helping to reduce stress and increase self-esteem and emotional management.

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All over the world, people watch foreign films much more than locally produced films. Why? Should the government provide financial support to local film industries?

In modern life, people tend to watch overseas movies much more than the films that are developed locally To learn new things from abroad and the steps that the government can take to make locally built videography popular again among people. Therefore, it in the upcoming paragraphs.

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Access to clean water is a basic human right. Therefore every home should have a water supply that is provided free of charge. Do you agree or disagree?

From some people's point of view, having access to purified water is a right that should be respected by supplying free water to every individual. In my opinion, providing clean water imposes a lot of costs on governments and these expenses should be paid by the people.

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It is sometimes possible to pay somebody to do things you don't want to do, or don't have time to do, for example, household chores or looking after children. Is this a good way of providing work for others? Should people do these things themselves?

This essay argues that nowadays we pay for someone to do things we do not have time to do, for instance, housework or childcare. I believe that it is good to give other people a chance to work. I do not think we should do this work ourselvesif we do not have time; we can pay other people to do that to help us.

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Success is often measured in term of how much money someone has earned. Do you think wealth is a good measure of success? How else could we measure whether somebody is successful or not?

Nowadays, everyone is running a race behind the progress to achieve success in life. On this account, it is stated that, the estimation of triumph is wage. In my opinion, the statement is not prominent , and there are several measurements too to count one's achievement. Both views are articulated in the upcoming paragraphs.

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Nowadays, some parents put a lot of pressure on their children. What is the reason for this? Is this a positive or negative development for the children?

In recent years, there has been growing concern over the pressure many parents place on their children to excel in both academic and social aspects. This phenomenon stems from parents’ expectation as well as entrenched stereotypes. While this admittedly has certain benefits, I would argue that the drawbacks are far more significant.

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Many people around the world are still relying on the private car as their major means of transportation. Describe some of the problems over-reliance on cars can cause, and suggest some solutions.

Motor vehicles are the number one option when one needs to get around. The over circulation of this type of transport results in air pollution and traffic jams. The solution for this matter is to make public transportation accessible to all and incentives to the usage of bicycles.

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Innovation is often driven by the pursuit of profit and economic growth. However, some argue that it should prioritize addressing social and environmental issues. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.

Many think that innovation is usually driven by the goal of making a profit and improving the economy, as it often leads to the creation of high-quality products. However, I stand on the same side as those who argue that the innovation should focus on addressing social and environmental challenges, as it will bring a greater overall improvement in quality of life.

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Many employees can now do their work from home using modern technology. However, this change may only benefit the workers, not the employers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

With modern sophisticated technology, instead of travelling to work, many workers have started working from home which in turn, have changed the traditional working environment. Many people believe, this change in tradition has benefited more to employees rather than organisations. In my opinion, althought, both points have merit of their own, but it works in favour of workers as well as employers.

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Moving factories from large cities to rural areas is the best way. Extent with the statement disagree and agree.

Nowadays, it has been argued that the best way to tackle the problem of traffic congestion and housing in urban areas is by moving large industries and manufacturing with their workers to the countryside.From my point of view l absolutely disagree with the statement due to the damage which will happen to the environment in the area. In this essay, I will support my opinion by showing the drawbacks.

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In many countries around the world, rural people are moving to cities, so the population in countryside is decreasing Do you think this is a positive or negative issue?

Rural residents are moving to cities from rural regions to find the best conditions for them. Despite obvious benefits for seekers, such practice can lead to the extinction of the countryside. This essay will discuss why the centralisation of a country by rural citizens is not as bad as it is commonly believed.

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As more and more students take classes online, classrooms will become a thing of the past. To what extent do you agree or disagree

In today's world, technology has changed our way of living, including education. While some people argue that traditional classrooms will disappear in the future, others hold the opposite view. In this essay, both sides of the argument will be addressed before a conclusion is reached.

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Traditional music is being lost as more and more people listen to international artists. What are the advantages and disadvantages of preserving traditional music?

It is often believed that more people nowadays tend to listen to international songs rather than their traditional music. While preserving traditional music can bring clear benefits, such as protecting cultures, there are also several drawbacks to consider. This essay will explore both the advantages and disadvantages of this trend.

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Some people think the typical technology of a teacher and students in the classroom will not exist by the year 2050. Do you agree or disagree?

In modern life, advancement in technology is rapidly growing that even face-to-face contact between teachers and students will be less and taken over by new machines and software. The main agenda of this impending composition is to elaborate on why I fully agree with this notion.

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