IELTS Writing Samples Band 5. Page 287

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5

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Some believe that advances in technology are increasing the gap between rich and poor while others think the opposite is happening. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.

Owing to the issue of the technology gap in certain economic conditions in society, it has been increasing. Some people think that it has multiple problems either in wealthy or poor generations. In this essay, I will elaborate positive and negative sides of my discussion.

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Some people feel that the private lives of celebrities should not be openly shared by the media. To what extent do you agree or disagree

The question of whether the media should openly publish the personal lives of celebrities is a subject of much thought and debate. I believe that this question is not so simple, and the answer depends on several aspects.

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Some people believe that visitors to other countries should follow local customs and behaviour. Others disagree and think that the host country should welcome cultural differences. Discuss both these views and give your own opionion.

Some people think when someone is visiting a country, they should obey local traditions and behaviour. On the other hand, the country itself that must adapt with their visitors culture and accept differentiation. Personally, I am on the first opinion. It is important to have respect to the heritage and local people.

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Some people think that money is one of the most essential factors in promoting happiness. Do you think people can buy happiness without much money? What are the factors contribute towards happiness?

The large-scale of the better life in the world linked with monetary, nevertheless it doesn’t mean happiness depends on money. A major part of the members of the public think they can be in a good mood merely via wealth, although there are various factors that make them glad. These points of view will be discussed in the forthcoming paragraphs.

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Governments should spend more money on railways rather than roads. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement.

The government should ensure a safe as well as fast means of transportation systems among citizens. Especially, spend of money more on railways rather than on roads was a debate. More people in society tend to believe that the railways have a myriad of possibilities to offer. Personally, I also concur with this statement, and the government has to focus on the development of the railroad.

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In recent years many local shops have closed because customers travel to large shopping centers to do their shopping. Is it a positive or negative development?

These days, people prefer to purchase products in small shops rather than big markets, and it can lead to shutting down local stores. I believe that we should try to protect local markets from being exposed to big market threats due to various reasons. This essay will discuss why keeping local businesses are important factor in our societies.

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Some people say history is one of the most important subjects in schools .other people think that in today’s world subjects science and Technology are more important than history Discuss both this views and give your own opinion

The question mentioned is a crucial topic. I have two children. They have studying in the secondary school. In my opinion, every parent have to consider a subjets of their children. Before I though about our kids choice subjects, classes in the school. Anyway, I try to explain from only my own.

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Some companies sponsor sportsports as a way to advertise themselves. Some people think it is good for the world of sports, while others think there are disadvantages. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Some people would argue that it is an effective way for many companies to advertise themselves by sponsoring sports clubs, while others say this method has drawbacks. while it is a fast way to reach their fans, I believe that this type of advertisement has a huge problem because some institutes are not qualified enough.

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children are now less active in their free time than in the past therefore sports lessons must be compulsory in schools To what extent Do you agree or decide we give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

These days , young generation tend to spend most of their leisure time doing no physical activity, but making sports mandatory in schools is not a great decision. So, I generally disagree with the statement and in this essay, I will consider both views and give my opinion.

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Some parents give their children everything that their children ask for or allow them to do whatever they want to do. Is this good for children? What could be consequences for these children when they grow up?

It is true that nowadays some parents over spoiled their children, trying to provide the best for them and allow them to do anything they want although it might be kind of bad behavior. They might see these as a "love expression", while it may lead to some consequences in the future when those kids become adults.

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oday, anybody can use a mobile phone to answer the work and personal calls at any time or 7 days a week. Does this development have more positive or negative effects on both individuals and society?

Because of the significant development of technology, electrical devices have played a vital role and have a huge impact on humans’ life. Therefore, in today's world, people can work and receive personal calls through a smartphone. In this essay, I will discuss both advantages and disadvantages, and also present my perspective.

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Some people think that hosting an international sports event is good for the country, while some people think it is bad. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Hosting international sports event is considered beneficial for the country, meanwhile, others think it is not good. Although this situation causes pollution across the country, this might improve the tourism and economy.

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Some parents buy their childern a large number of toys to play with. What are the advantages and disadvantages for the child of having a large number of toys.

There are some parents that expended a lot of money in their children lesiure, giving to their offspring many toys to play. There are benefits such as, brain development and personal growth, especially for young ages. However, their is a downside. Organization and tidyness of spaces with all the toys and also excess of toys can transformed negatively the children personalities.

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Task2 The movements of people from the villages to the cities for work has caused a lots of problems in both places. What are the serious problems associated with this? What measures can be taken to solve these problems?

Over the last few years,population relocation to urban areas in favour of finding jobs has become one of the main problems that people should pay attention.In this essay I will discuss the major reasons behind this issue and viable solution.

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Sending criminal to prison is not the best method of dealing with them. Education and job training are better ways to help them. Do you agree or disagree?

It is argued that jailing the lawbreakers is not the best strategy to deal with them rather the education and training for work would be beneficial to them. I strongly agree and this essay will explain my reasons.

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Some people think that interview is an unreliable way for a company to recruit new staff, and there are better selection methods. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

The interview process is changed every day. A certain number of individual is concerned that interview is not a reliable method for recuriting new employees from the Companies, and there are superior methods to select employees in organisations. I strongly agree with this statement; this essay will discuss it briefly. for the following reasons.

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The government’s investment in arts, music and theatre is a waste of money. Governments should invest these funds in public services instead. To what extent do you agree with this statement?

With the social and ecology development,more and more think is not necessary for government to devote funds to arts,music and theatre.They think the government's investment in public services is more important and should spend more money on it.I think both the two aspects can't be less in the modern city.

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Due to the effect of globalization, the culture of some countries are influenced by others. Some people think this is a natural process. Others think this is a threat to cultural identity. What is your opinion about this?

There are those who believe that the globalization is a phenomenon that have affected the culture around the wolrd and it is threating the culture identity. Some argue that this change in culture part of a natural process. I believe, that this process is nurturing the culture, that is part of evolution and not necessarily had a bad influenced on peoples identity.

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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 of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?

No one can deny that education serves a great purpose in life whether to ourself or the economy. However, it is debated among the public about the younger generation should be encouraged to work or travel before starting university. From my perspective, the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages which I will explain on the following paragraph.

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The two below show the site of a college in 2006 and the present day.

The maps illustrate the developments in Lynwich College from 2006 to the present day.

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