IELTS Writing Samples Band 5. Page 248

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5

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Many believe that modern technology has brought people together, but others say that it has driven us apart. Discuss both viewpoints and give your own opinion.

The new ways of communication developed by the modern technologies have been able to bring people closer, however, some have a completely different opinion.

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There is no doubt that globalisation has benefited the world by bringing together people, business and nations. People who criticise it stand in the way of progress. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

The globalisation has brough together people from different parts of the world, helping different nations to get closer or improving worldwide business. However there are people that do not agree with this statement.

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In the past, people stored knowledge in books. Nowadays, people store knowledge on the internet. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?

Because there were nothing like: Drives, Cloud or any storage software in the past, people at that time had to store their knowledge in books to remain and to pass down those information. But in modern day, come along with the development of technology, people now store knowledge on the internet and many other software. In my opinion, the advantages of this improvement totally outweigh the drawbacks.

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Public libraries should provide books and not waste their limited resources on expensive high-tech media such as software, videos or DVDs. Do you agree or disagree?

Public Libraries should make books available rather than spend their scarce resources on costly media gadgets. In my opinion, I disagree based on the fact that the world we are are in now has gone digital. With the advent of science and technology, these books are easy to read on the go.

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Some university students want to learn about other subjects in addition to their main subjects. others believe it is more important to give all their time and attention to studying for qualification Discuss both these views and give youn own opinion.

Some students at teritary level prefer to learn more about different subjects besides their primary ones while others say that more attention should be given to studying to earn a degree. In this essay, I am going to discuss both sides and express my own viewpoint.

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Many people now-a-days use public transport for travelling. Is this a positive or negative development?

It is an undeniable fact that the use of public transport is getting popular now-a-days. Although, some people might consider it negative, I believe it is extremelly benificial not only because it reduced the traffic on roads and declined the environmental pollution but also because of it's potential for economic development. This essay will explore how these factors make this development a positive one.

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In some countries there are more young people choosing to enrol in work-based training instead of attending university. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages

Nowadays, the young generations prefer to sign to work based training model than to joing the university.

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Compare and contrast the psychological effect of warm and cool colours, drawing on research and real-world observations.

Colour psychology is a young science that researches using colours and their influence people’s mood and behavior. Dividing colours on warm and cool categories is widely accepted nowadays. This essay will explore the influence of warm and cool colours on their perception. Additionally, contrast of the

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In the past, mos . t people used to travel to their place of work. With increased f Before answering the question, remember: computers the mternet and smart h use o from hom:. P ones, more and more people are starting to work What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development? You should use your own ideas know/ d d with examples and relevant elddence. e ge an expenence, and support your arguments Write at least 250 word s.

These days, the number of people who decide to work at home instead of going to office, due to technology improvement, is increasing. There will be many advantages and disadvantages for persons. In this essay I will discuss both positive and negative aspects of this subject.

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The growing number of overweight people is putting a burden on the healthcare system in an efforts to deal with the issues involved. Some people think that the best way to solve this problem is to introduce more physical education lessons in the school curriculum. To what extend do you agree or disagree?

It is argued that, obsiety in people is a huge burden on healthcare system and many thing that physical education in the schools and socially, is the only solution for this. I completely agree with the ideas and will support my opinion in this esssay.

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One long-distance flight consumes fuel which a car uses in several years’ time, but they cause the same amount of pollution. So, some people think that we should discourage non-essential flights, such as tourist travel, rather than to limit the use of cars. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is often highlighted that a single long-distance flight consumes the same amount of fuel that a car might use over several years, while both cause comparable levels of pollution. This has led some to argue that we should discourage non-essential flights, instead of focusing on limiting car usage. While I agree that reducing non-essential flights can help address global pollution, I believe that a balanced approach is required, targeting both air travel and car usage, as both contribute significantly to environmental harm.

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Today people are travelling more than ever before. Why is this the case? What are the benefits of travelling for the traveller?

In recent times, more people are travelling compared to the previous days. This is because of the rise in average income. The advantages of travelling are improvement in mental well-being and the economy.

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In some countries there are more young people choosing to enrol in work-based training instead of attending university. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

In certain states, the majority of the young generation selects to obtain on-the-jobjob training instead of attending high school. This essay discussed that the pros outweigh the cons. First, this essay argues that securing future employment is an advantage and demotivation to subject matters leads to the theoretical knowledge as a disadvantage.

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SOme people think That parents should teach children how to be good memebers of society. Others believe that school is the place to learn this. Discuss both these view and give your own opinion.

Some citizens believe that parents have the responsibility to teach their kids how to be good members of society. While others believe that schools are the perfect place to learn this. While some people believe that schools need to teach children how to be good member of society, I believe that parents should teach their kids how to be a good citizen in society because parents spend more time with them at home, and they need to pass values and customs.

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In some countries, there has been an increase in the number of parents who educate their children themselves at home instead of sending them to school. Do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

Educating children at home is becoming an option more commonly found among parents in some countries, with some believed that this schooling method is more advantageous compared to children going to schools. This paper will assess the pros and cons for parents teaching their children at home, and provide some personal insights.

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Some people think that companies and individuals should pay to clear up the pollution they product, and that the government should not pay for it. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

People have different views about whether the government should pay for the pollution that companies and individuals make.

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The plan below show a public park when it is first opened in 1920 and same park today. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The provided maps depict the changes that Grange Park has gone through, from the initial phase of starting till now.

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Million of dollars are spent on space research every year. Some people argue that the money should be spent on improving living standards on Earth. Do you agree or disagree?

There is an argument that yearly outer space research is not useful and is a waste of money. Conversely, many citizens insist that the budget will be more beneficial to increasing the life quality of humans on Earth. I personally agree with the latter statement due to its impact on larger communities, and I will elaborate the reasons more through this essay.

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

I think that population of the countryside move to the city makes negorive effects. These days, people in outskirts are dropping. Changing the population occurs some ploblems.

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There is a trend of increasing amounts of consumer goods, which leads to environmental problems. What are the reasons for this trend? Give your own opinion and solutions.

An increasing number of population ,which ultimately increase the consumption of goods due to which people are facing several environmental issues. There are numeruos reason behind this trends. The essay will disscuss both reasons and solution in upcoming paragraphs.

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