IELTS Writing Samples Band 5. Page 27

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5

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Nowadays, there is a trend that reports of media focus on problems and emergencies rather than positive development. Some people think it is harmful to individuals and to society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

We are living in the world of the constant news flow, both, positive and negative, it has a certain impact on the human lives. Each of us perceives the world from his/her point of view, therefore, when you read the media lines, it is your choice on what to focus and how to react.

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Some people think that the traditional skill of letter writing will completely disappear due to the increasing use of mobile phones and the Internet. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion？

While the mobiles phones and the Internet have revolutionized modern life, growing concerns persist regarding the completely disappearance of the traditional letter writing skills. In my opionion, I agree that individual’s ability of latter writing skill will decline, but not fully vanished.

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The only reason for people work hard is to earn money. There are no other reasons to do it. To what extent do you agree or disagree.

Many people think that earning more money is the only purpose of working hard. While money is very important in our real life, many people working hard not only for this purpose. I partly agree with this statement.

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Problem-Solution Essay 🏠 Earthquakes cause significant destruction and loss of life. What are the main causes of earthquake-related damage, and how can we reduce its impact?

Undoubtedly, natural disasters mainly result in diminishing the society especially earthquakes, these have undeniable damage to property and environment due to poor construction of buildings and a shortage of emergency resources. This essay will elaborate the causes and provide possible solutions to response to these disasters.

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Most modern family have both parents working and as a result children spend less and less time with their parents. What is the reason for this? What problem can this cause?

It is irrefutable that both parents are working nowadays so children are not able to spend more time with their parents. Tn this essay, i shall discuss the reasons behind this phenomenon and the problems that could happen.

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Regular exercise is very important for maintaining good health. Why is exercise so important, and what can individuals do to make sure they are getting enough exercise.

Physical activities are very crucial to achieving a healthy lifestyle. In upcoming paragraphs, i will discuss the importance of exercise and how folks can ensure to get adequate physical activities to stay fit.

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Some people feel that the legal age at which people can marry should be at least 21. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is argued that people whose age is under 20 should wait until they turn 21 to get married. I totally agree with this opinion because younger people should focus on studying for higher education and remuneration for their future and because it might be tough for them to spend their precious youth on what they want or like to do as getting married and living together can change their life completely.

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The working week should be shorter and workers should have a longer weekend. Do you agree or disagree

It is believed that shorter weekdays with longer weekend should be given to those employed. Simply, there is not much to disagree on from my perspective.

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Some people think that competition at work, at school and in daily life is a good thing. Other believe that we should try to cooperate more, rather than competing against each other.

Having a competitive atmospher at work, school and in an everyday life is thought to be a positive aspect for some people, whereas others stand with the fact that cooperation and team work is rather more beneficial. I opine that the later statement outweighs the pros of the former statement, in which having various people work as a team insures a better outcome for all indiviuals.

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Some people believe that Art gives our lives meaning and purpose. Others believe that it is merely a distraction from real life. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Some say that art-related materials such as music and paintings have such an influence on our lives and make our lives meaningful and fulfilled while others think that those things are nothing but something that can distract our attention from our lives. Even though there are pros and cons about this topic, I support the former opinion because they can enhance a quality of life and offer a purpose in life with joy and happiness.

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Internet social media have become very popular. To what extent do you think this is a good or bad thing? Why do you think this is the case? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

In contemporary era, internet is taking over the world. Social media become very popular among people of all age groups, people start getting addicted to social media, which is not a positive trend. I personally believe that, It is not a good thing and i will support this notion in upcoming paragraphs.

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It is often said "when is Rome, do as the Romans do". Do you think people should adapt and accept the culture of the country they are visit? do you think it is possible to learn a culture without learning the language?

There is a trend for the vast majority of people to hold an opinion that while being in the other country, they are ought to follow the rules and culture of it. I strongly believe that the statement is absolutely true, and will support this view with arguments in the following paragraphs.

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Many people now have the freedom to work and live anywhere because of advances in communication technology and transportation. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?

Many people today have the flexibility to work and live wherever they choose due to improvements about the innovations for communicating and transporting. This evolution of human beings creates both positive and negative consequences for individuals and society.

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Some people think that cultural traditions will be destroyed when they are used as money-making machines aimed at tourists, other people believe that it is the only way to save such traditions in the world today. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.

Some people believe that spending government funds on the cultural industry is unnecessary, and that public services should be prioritised instead. I strongly agree with this view because public services are essential for everyone and promote greater equality.

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

In some countries, people prefer to own an accommodation rather than rent from others. This essay will explain that this situation is more popular in some nations because residents want to have more freedom and stability. However, this can be considered as both positive and negative ideas.

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Globalisation has highlighted the need for international communication. It is often argued that English should be compulsory subject for all school children around the world. Others argue that this would do more harm than good. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

In today's world, the demand for foreign languages is surging rapidly because of increasing internationalization. There is a growing debate that schools must teach English language as a mandatory subject whereas other proponents argue that the negative effects of learning a global language outweigh its benefits. This essay will elaborate on both sides and I will present my point of view.

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Eating balanced diet is the most important factor for a healthy life. To what extent do you agree?

Balanced diet is defined as the diet containing right amount of every nutrient in order to support growth and development of individuals. In my opinion, balanced diet is essential for leading a healthy life to some extent but it is not the most important factor as there are other important components too which are equally important to lead a healthy life.

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It is important for everyone, including young people, to save money for their future. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

For your entire life, the lesson of saving funds is crucial for all well-being especially, youngsters. I totally agree with the viewpoint since they might learn about financial planning and being goal-oriented

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Some students prefer classes with frequent discussions between the professor and the students with almost no lectures. Other students prefer classes with many lectures and almost no discussions. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.

There is ongoing debate about the most effective method of learning in higher education. While some believe that academic conversation with students is more important than lectures, others arguse that the only way to get the knowledge is by more lessons. This essay will discuss both views and present my viewpoints.

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prison is an effective punishment when the break law do you agree or disagree with this statement?

For the local citizens who break the law, an effective way of punishment is prison. While some argue in favour, I strongly oppose this notion.

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