IELTS Writing Samples Band 5. Page 236

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5

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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? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Punishment for children is often a very good or very bad way to discipline them, depending on the punishment. I agree very much on punishments, but the methods must be improved.

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Social media platforms are gaining in popularity in recent years. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages [346]

Digital technology has been developing at a staggering pace, given the example of social media. Such platform are increasingly popular of late, but not many people, even experts, are totally sure of what they can bring about or their setbacks. From my perspective, these platforms may be either advantegeous or adverse, and that rests on how people use them.

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Many things can influence the academic achievement and emotional growth of a student. In this regard, peers have more of an impact than teachers do. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

Undoubtedly, emotional growth and school performance of students inspire from various factors. However, friends put more impact as compared to instructors. This essay will discuss my opinions in regards of above-mentioned statement in the upcoming paragraphs.

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It is generally accepted that exercise is good for children and teenager. Therefore , Physical education and sport should be compulsory for all the students in all school. What do you think?

Taking part in regular exercises is crucial for the healthy personal development of children and teenagers. I believe that educating young adults about physical fitness and sports is crucial. And should be made compulsory. As it spreads awareness for the same. This essay will explore reasons why I believe that physical education should be made compulsory with suitable examples.

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The best way to reduce poverty is to provide at least 6 years of free education for all children to learn to listen,read and count the number.To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Every individual needs to understand the importance of calculation, reading and listening analytically in order to decrease poverty rate, and providing free education for 6 years can have great impact on it. I completely agree with this statement, because primary education can atleast help people on their day to day life and the provision of more free education might affect other essential services of the government.

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Some people think children should have the freedom to make mistakes while other people believe that the habit of making mistakes may adversely affect children's development and therefore adults should prevent this. To what extent do you agree with the statement? Elaborate on your answer. [450]

There is a saying that “Practice makes perfect,” and during the process, making mistakes and even failing are inevitable, especially at a young age. While some people think that children should be free to make mistakes, others strongly oppose for fear that such a habit can significantly hinder their development and therefore should be avoided at any cost. From my perspective, I am more inclined towards the former viewpoint.

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The increase in the production of consumer goods results in damage to the natural environment. What are the causes of this? What can be done to solve this problem?[619]

In this day and age, consumerism is on the rise, a driving force of the global economy. This surge in the production of consumer goods has led to a significant degradation of our natural environment. This complex issue arises from a multitude of factors, and finding a solution requires a global effort.

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Higher education seems to have been universalized as more and more people have the chance to pursue it. While some welcome this emerging change, others raise concerns over some unexpected consequences. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.[310]

The growing trend of universalizing tertiary institutions has sparked a debate among academias. Proponents of this practice vouch for its potential for increased access to knowledge and economic growth, while the opponents argue for degree inflation and erosion of work experiences. After weighing up both views, I believe that the downturns of such a change pale in comparison with its benefits.

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Some young people look forward to a year of travelling, a gap year, before they work or university and see it as a chance to broaden their horizons. For others this is an expensive waste of time. Discuss both views and give your own opinion

Nowadays, most people have a formal education from kindergarden to university. Approximately for 22 years old youngster, they have spent 18 years in their life in formal education. Some university graduate taking a gap year is an opportunity to enhance their knowledge and experience; while, others see it as a reckless action of wasting time. Nevertheless, I would say that taking a gap year can be such a rewarding activity for students for some reasons that are set out below.

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Some young people look forward to a year of travelling, a gap year, before they work or university and see it as a chance to broaden their horizons. For others this is an expensive waste of time. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Education has become an important part of everybody's life. Despite that, many university students take a year of travelling after their graduation. This actions are viewed to bring positive benefits, such as enhancing their knowledge and experience; while, others see it as a reckless action of wasting time. Nevertheless, I would say that taking a gap year is not an effective decision for a graduate for some reasons that are set out below.

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Many major cities are facing a housing crisis as they cannot provide enough land for new buildings. Some local governments believe the problem could be solved by reassigning park land for residential development, because this land would be better used for housing.[404]

As the paucity of accomodation is looming as an ongoing challenge of the contemporary society, manifold governments suggest repurposing parkland as residential areas. From my perspectives, I am staunchly opposed to this petition due to enourmous advantages that parklands offer

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There is too much noise in many public places in cities. What are the causes of this problem? What can be done to solve the problem?

The level of noise has become an ongoing issue in today's era. Noise is increasing day by day in many public places in cities. The main cause is traffic and loud speakers in the public places. There are some measures which can be taken to eradicate this on going issue.

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Increasing the price of petrol is the best way to solve gowing trafic and pollution problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree? What other measures do you think might be effective?

Undoubtedly, immense amount of traffic and pollution issues has become the major problem in today's world. However, maximum changes in petrol rates and multifarious effective measures can overcome the above- mentioned obstacles.This essay will discuss my opinion in the upcoming paragraphs.

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Nowadays the differences between countries are becoming less evident because people follow the same media. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?

Some hold the idea that the ubiquity of social media houses is a major disadvantage, as it blurs the line between various countries, leading to a presumable loss of cultural identity. Nevertheless, in my opinion, the merits of this so called homogenization outnumber the drawbacks. Not only does digitalization instill a sense of unity amongst population, but also it brings numerous people living in foreign countries together while eliminating the feeling of being a stranger.

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Some people think that too much money and time have been allocated to scientific research. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Nowadays, there are some people who think that contributing to scientific research is a waste of money. In my humble opinion, it's the best way to increase the economy of developed countries as well as developing countries. Moreover, it could help to improve significantly the quality of people's lives all around the world.

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Some people want governments to spend money looking for life on other planets. Others, however, think this is a waste of public money when there are so many problems on earth. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from own knowledge or experience.

There have been competing opinions ABOUT whether GOVERNMENT should invest in exploring space and life on it . Although it can ensure life , it is not AN effective way of solving problems that are pressing .

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In some countries, it is possible for people to have a variety of food that has been transported from all over the world. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

Importation of food all over the world tends to provide diversity in food in few countries. I, believe there are significant benefits of transporting food and enjoying various cuisines rather than depending upon on local food only.

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AI art repersents a groundbreaking leap in artistic innovation, pushing the boundaries and challenging the conventional notions of human artistic expression – a threat to the essence of art. Discuss both views and give your opinion.[819]

With the ongoing cultivation of AI in the art industry comes a pertinent question of whether the utilization of AI in creative spaces should be continued. Some advocate that AI art represent a groundbreaking leap artistic innocation and push the boundaries. Others, however, doubts this statement as they claim that AI art poses a threat to the conventional notions of human artistic expression. From my perspective, the latter is clearly more convincing and in what follows, I will provide relevant evidence and reasoning to further substantiate this stance.

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Social media platforms are gaining in popularity in recent years. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages ? [555]

With the advent of the internet, society has witnessed a revolution in many aspects of life, and entertaining is of no exception. New kinds of pastimes have appeared and probably, one of the most prominent recreations is social media. Rarely do we see a person without a phone full of social media nowadays and it might be what people spend most of their times with. However, this raises a critical question of whether the incremental popularity of these new kinds of entertaining is actually beneficent or there may exist a potential risk to our daily lives. After weighing up both the merits and demerits of this practice, I myself believe that the former far outweighs the latter, thus substantiating further pursuit of the above enquiry.

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Some people think that studying history is a waste of time while others think it is essential to learn history .Discuss your opinion and both the view points

Studying history has been a subject for discussion for a long time now. Some may argue that it is important to know what has been so we can learn that what consequences may follow after an event. Some, on the other hand, dismiss history as a pointless subject due to the fact that is the of the past and of no importance to what is happening today.

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