IELTS Writing Samples Band 5. Page 262

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 option? What sort of punishment should teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children?

Never before has teaching young individuals what is correct or incorrect become significantly crucial during the early development stage. Considereably, punishment is used as a tool to provide lessons to student in the light of knowing the right and wrong. However, it is argued that education at the nurturing stage should not been entirely supplant by executing punishment. Analyzing the counteractive impacts of punishment to student's mental health and maturity development.

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In the past lectures were the traditional method of teaching large numbers of students. Nowadays new technology is increasingly being used to teach students. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this new approach in teaching?

In ancient time, teachers used to teach majority of the scholars in classrooms with face-to-face methods. In this modern era, most of the teachers are using digital technologies to teach their sophomores. Although, using new devices for teaching their trainees are not effective as compared to physical attendance in the classrooms. This essay will discuss both advantages and disadvantages of traditional and using up-to-date gadgets.

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In some countries, birth rates are falling and experts say that by 2050 these countries will have far more adults aged 65 and over than children under 15. What problem might this cause in the future? Can anything be done to solve this issue?

In numerous countries around the world, a profound demographic shift is underway, characterized by declining birth rates and an aging population. Experts predict that by 2050, these nations will face the unprecedented challenge of having a significantly larger population of adults aged 65 and over than children under 15. While this demographic trend reflects advancements in healthcare and socio-economic development, it also presents a host of complex challenges for societies. This essay will explore the problems posed by this demographic imbalance and propose potential solutions to mitigate its adverse effects.

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Advances in science and technology and other areas of society in the last 100 years have transformed the way we live as well as postponing the day we die. There is no better time to be alive than now. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

It is often said that developments in science, technology and society in over a decade have brought us a different life that could expand our living quality, so that is why we are living the life that is worth the most. From my perspective, I partially agree with this opinion and I will elaborate on it in the following paragraphs.

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Maintaining public libraries is a waste of money since computer technology can replace their functions.Do you agree or disagree?

People argue that spending money on developing public libraries is not suitable in today's technology-driven world. However, integrating modern technology can be an effective way to reduce maintenance costs. I agree with this statement, and in this essay, I will discuss the advantages of using technology.

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The world of work is changing rapidly and employees cannot depend on having the same job or the same working conditions for life. Discuss the possible causes for this rapid change, and suggest ways of preparing people for the world of work in the future.

In this fast growing world, people cannot rely on doing the same work or having the same working environment for their whole life. It could be because of the growing technology where most of the repetitive works are substituted by the machines and robot and less man power are needed and also people tend to look for new talents and challenges in new working conditions rather than locked themselves in their comfort zones.

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As mass communication and transport continue to grow, societies are becoming more and more alike leading to a phenomenon known as globalisation. Some people fear that globalisation will inevitably lead to the total loss of cultural identity. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Advancement of technology in communication and transportation has catalized glabalisation. This phenomenon created more shared common things and values within global citizen. Some people assume that globalisation can disrupt nation's identity and eventually will make cultural heritage vanished. I am agree with people's assumption because new generations are prone to adapt the new culture and many of them are passionate with assimilated culture.

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Recently, many people around the world prefer buying imported food to local food. Personally, this writer believes that because of the excellent quality and the local climate have created this trend and it can be solved by raising more fund to develop the local agriculture.

First of all, it must be understood that the quality of imported food is one of the factors that affect people’s decision. This is because food which is exported to another country always nutritious and they were cultivated in modern environment. Furthermore, imported food such as vegetables or fruits are usually exotic to the local region. Therefore, they will appeal local people to buy and ignore local products, leading to the reduction of local food’s sale. For example, nowadays, many people in Vietnam prefer buying strange food from other countries due to their good effects on health.

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Some people say in other to prevent illness and disease, governments should focus on reducing environmental pollution and housing problems. To what extend do you agree or disagree?

It is said that the government should try to reduce pollution in other to prevent illnesses. This writer agrees with this statement as it will greatly reduce diseases.

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Some people believe that studying at college or university is important for a successful career. Others think that it is better to quit school and find work to gain experience for a successful professional life. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

There are some arguments regarding the option to pursue a higher degree or immediately seek for job right away after high school for a better career. Although it might be a long process, I firmly believe that getting a degree is a better alternative to becoming a successful person.

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Some people believe that friends have a bigger impact on young people while others think parents and teachers inflence them more. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

It is undeniable that juveniles are easily susceptical by people in their surroundings. On this matter, some individuals think that their social circle influence on them more while others oppose that influences from parents and teachers is higher. In my opinion, friends have greater impacts on them as they spend longer time on their daily lives. However, this essay intend to explore deeply both points of view.

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Today more and more people want things instantly (e.g.:goods, services, news). Why is this ? Is it a positive or negative development?

Nowadays, there are more people want available things. This writer believes that this is a positive development due to the convenience and the enhancement in the quality of our life.

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Rich countries should not employ skilled labor from poor countries,as poor countries need the workers were. Do you agree or disagree?

The majority of people believe that wealthy countries should not hire valuable worker from the nation which suffering from poverty because of the important role of the workforce in these states. This author has the opposite viewpoint because of the economic relationship in countries and the prevention of the currency's unstable prize in the poor countries.

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Some people think that robots are important for humans’ future development. Other think that robot have negative effects on society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

In the modern era, the growth of technology leading to the crucial role of robots is predicted by experts. Robots will be applied in manufacturing chains and be an assistance to folk. Using automatic machines will have a lot of negative impacts on society.

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Some people say that all people should stay in full-time education until they are at least 18 years old. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Education, which plays an important role, students should spend full-time for through they are at least 18 years old. This author agrees with the latter viewpoint that students should concentrate on education so as to contribute to the enhancement of knowledge and the wealth of educational levels in one nation.

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Some people think that people who choose a job early and keep ddoing it are more likely to get a statisying career life than those who frequently change jobs.To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement ?

A plethora of individuals hold the assumption that job-seekers who work stably in one firm will acquire higher satisfaction in their prospects in later life comparing to those who switch on various career paths.While I accept that this perception is somewhat justifiable,I would contend that I am in favor of the latter notion.

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In the past , knowledge was stored in books. Today, people stored knowledge on the Internet. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages ?

In the cutting-edge society, the Internet deemed as a storage for knowledge of humanity instead of using books to preserve these precious data as in the previous years. The writer believes that some benefits of simple approach of accessing and environmental protection outweigh the drawback .

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spoken communicating is more powerful than written communication. Do you agree and disagree.

There is an opinion that speaking is more powerful than writing. Personally, I agree with point of view, owing to the benefits of face-to-face communication.

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Some believe that traffic problems in cities can best be resolved by investing in urban infrastructure while others feel there are superior solutions. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.

It is undeniable that traffic congestion has become a common problem which most cities are facing. Therefore, the officials are finding the potential solutions to mitigate this issue. Among them, some individuals think that investing in city infrastructure is optimal stragedy while others oppose that there are still other measures better than it. In my opinion, more confortable and convenient public transport can encourage people to use it and settle this traffic problem in short period of time efficiently with cost saving. Therefore, this essay intends to elaborate both points of view, highlighting that how development of public transport can alleviate traffic issue.

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Some people think that children should start school at a very early age, but others believe that children should not go to school until they older. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Nowadays, more individuals think that kids should begin at school in the early age, while others citizens trust that kids should not go to school till they are older.

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