IELTS Writing Samples Band 5. Page 25

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5

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Some people believe that economic development improves people’s lives, while others think it leads to the loss of important social values. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

There is an ongoing debate whether the advantages of economic development exceed the disadvantages, as some countries are aiming to improve their living conditions through economic development. In this essay, I will discuss both perspectives and conclude with a personal opinion.

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Historical objects should be brought back to their country of origin. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, whether historical heritage should be returned to the home countries has sparked considerable debate. I strongly agree that cultural artifacts should be returned to their homelands, as this behavior respects national heritage, promotes historical recognization.

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Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious social problems, as well as practical problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Living in a country in which people do not speak your mother tongue can have both some critical social and practical obstacles. I completely agree with this statement based on several reasons.

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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 extend do you agree or disagree?(EX)

In today's world, young generation should try their best to achieve a good position in the society. It is considered by some individuals that schools should pay more attention to basic subjects, involving more classes and some non-academic subjects like some sports classes shoul be eliminated. I partially disagree with this statement for several reasons which can lead to physical weakness in children.

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Some people think the newly built houses should be the same as the old houses in local areas. Others argue that local authorities should allow people to build houses in their own style. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Those who support the idea that newly built houses should resemble older ones argue that architectural uniformity preserves the cultural heritage and historical character of local areas. For example, in towns with historical significance, maintaining a similar style helps to tell the story of the community’s past and appeal to tourists. Another reason for maintaining old architectural styles is to foster a sense of community and belonging among residents. When new homes reflect the surrounding buildings, it creates a cohesive aesthetic that can make neighborhoods feel more inviting and connected.

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Some people believe that sleeping is the only method which allows people to get enough relaxation. Others believe that physical activities such as playing games and exercises also provide enough relaxation. Discuss both views and provide your opinion.

Many people think that sleep is the only solution for a lot of us to get enough rest while others believe that doing physical activities offers similar relief. While physically engaging activities like playing games and exercising can elevate the conciousness, I believe that a night of sound slumber is the sole remedy to exhaustion. Analysing the kind of relaxation that both activities provide will prove this.

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Some people think that children should have the freedom to make mistakes, whle others believe that adults should prevent them from making mistakes. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

Although making mistakes is a part of our life, sometimes it is happening intentionally, however sometimes unintentionally. While, a groups of individuals are inclined to think that there is no restrictions on make mistakes for adolescents. However, others are of the are of the view that parents should stop their child to make error. Therefore, both the view will be discussed before giving my opinion.

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Do you believe that professional athletes make good role models for young people? Support your opinion with reasons and examples from your own knowledge-edge or experience.

Sports are one of the greatest activities a human can do, hence, when sportspersons become pro there is a great chance that they can impact others, because of how the media covers them. I this essay I will analyse why I do believe that they are the perfect role models for kids, providing examples that support my statement.

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In some countries young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages foe young people who decide to do this?

In various nations around the world, many people advocate taking a gap year in ordee to work or travel before beginning ones tertiary eduaction. While there is clearly a drawback to this, i personally believe that the benefits are more significant.

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New technologies have changed the way children spend their free time. Do you think the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages

In this modern era, technical markets is taking over all other sectors.Children are more into technical things due to more availability.Due to this, children are shifting to electronics in order to kill their spare time.There is more drawbacks of this rising trend than benefits which will be discussed in subsequent paragraphs.

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In the future, people many no longer be able to pay for things in shops using cash, all payments may have to be made by card or using phones. Do you think this well happen in one day Why do you think some people might not be happy to give up using cash?

Recently, an increasing number of people believe that in the future, digital payments will be increasingly popular and replace all the cash payments. While it is possible that one day all transactions will be completely cashless, there is no denying that cash will still be used in certain areas.

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Some people think financial aid from international organizations is important for developing countries. Others believe that practical aid and advice is more important. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

In recent years it is observed that developing countries are progressing at a faster rate, and this development is required, or else the developing countries will be unable to match the pace with the deveopled countries. Some people think that international organizations should provide the developing nations with fanancial aid while others are of the opinion that these countries require more of practical aid and advice. I strongly believe that financial aid from international organizations is more important then the practical aid and advice. This essay highlights the reasons for being in favour of financial aid with valid reasons, explanations and examples.

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In some cities, public parks and open spaces are being changed into gardens where local residents can grow their own food and vegetables. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

Nowadays, there are some urban place re-planning the utilization of public areas, which is converting public parks into gardens where residents can grow their own food. This change has pros and cons, but this essay will contend that, the disadvantages of having gardens in cities outweigh the positives.

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Some people think financial aid from international organizations is important for developing countries. Others believe that practical aid and advice is more important. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

In recent years, the issue of financial assistance for developing countries has become a subject of considerable debate among educators, economists, policymakers, and the humanitarian experts. While some people claim that financial aid from international organizations is important for help low-income countries, others argue that expert consultaion can be more sustainable. Personally, I firmly believe that combining both types of aid is the most effective approach to sustainable development. This essay will discuss both sides and present my opinion.

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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 a negative development?

In recent years, children's addiction on smartphones has became a growing isssue. I believe this phenomenon is mainly caused by satisfication brought by smartphones and it is a negative development.

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

In many contries, owning a home is considered more important than renting. While it has become increasingly difficult to buy property in large cities, many people still prefer to own rather than rent. This essay will explore the reasons for this preference and evaluate whither it is a positive development.

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Some people think studenti should study the science of food and how to prepare it.Others thinks students should spend time on important subjects .Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

It is believed that students ought to learn about food science and food preparation, but some people think that they should learn about other important subjects such as economy or sociology. While I can understand both sides, I think that the other topics are more useful for the student's future.

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In many countries, fast food is becoming more popular than traditional meals. Why is this happening? Do you think this trend has more advantages or disadvantages?

In today’s world, fast food is becoming more common in many countries. Many people are eating fast food instead of cooking traditional meals. There are many reasons why this is happening. In my opinion, this trend has more disadvantages than advantages.

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In some countries, more and more adults are continuing to live with their parents even after they have completed their education and found jobs. Do the advatages outweigh the disadvantages

A common trend occurring frequently around the globe in all facets of society is people who choose to stay with their parents after graduating from university and having a job. The writer of this essay is of the opinion that the benefits of taking care of parents easily and avoiding making parents crestfallen when they stay at home alone outweigh the drawback of limited privacy and freedom.

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Some people say that schools should concentrate on teaching students academic subjets that will be useful for their future careers. Other people say that subjects such as music and sports are also necessary. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

There are different points of view on what subjects should be taught at school. Some claim that it is convenient to focus on what allows students to have better career opportunities, while others believe that also sports and music are essential. As far as I am concerned, although STEM subjects make it easy to enter the labour market, practical activities are fundamental for teenagers to better understand their feelings and for being able to work with peers, both contributing to individuals overall well-being.

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