IELTS Writing Samples Band 5. Page 3

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5

band

Some people believe that giving longer prison sentences is the best way to reduce crime. Others believe that there are better ways to reduce crime. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Unquestionably, every coin has two sides and so are the people. Society's people are divided into two groups and therefore, some individuals reckon that the superior way to decrease the crime by putting a criminal in prison for years however, others think that there are several ways to combat with it and crime has become a topic of debate among multitudes. This essay will compare both of the opinions along with my viewpoint which is in the favour of latter view will be discussed in a sensible conclusion.

band

The working week should be shorter and workers should have a longer weekend.

The weekend must be longer for employees, with shorter working weeks. In my opinion, I support making long holidays for workers to get benefit from the weekends.

band

Governments spend an enormous amount of money on renovations of old buildings in large cities. Some believe that this money can be better spent on building new houses and developing roads. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

There is huge amount of money spent to renovate old buildings in many cities. A few consider this as a sheer wastage and argue spending on building new houses and new infrastructure is a better use of our limited finances. I disagree with this opinion, stating that old buildings have a history and a charm which cannot be written off.

band

The ability of learning a foreign language becoming less important due to the advances of technology. Do you agree or disagree

It is true that, the technology is developing increasingly day by day. Also, it gives us a lot of benefits. For instance, it facilitates some household chores , intervenes in transportation, and problems helps the improvement of healthcare, and education. So, many people believe that the ability to learn a foreign language is not essential, because of advances in technology. To tell the truth, I completely disagree with this statement. In this essay, I will interpret my disagreement , and give my own opinion.

band

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. It is important for all towns and cities to have large public outdoor places like squares and parks. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? You should write at least 250 words.

Whether people live in town or city, they need public spaces as community centres. However, many people believe that parks and squares might be used for new buildings, in relation to the present housing crisis.

band

Some people think that competition at work, at school and in daily life is a good thing. Others believe that we should try to cooperate more, rather than competing against each other. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Some people argue that competing against others at work, at school and in daily life has a positive impact, while others say that people focusing

band

In the future, nobody will buy printed newspapers or books becuse they will be able to read everything they want online without paying To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statment?

In this modern era, a lot of people are able to read what they want without paying and fewer people buy printed newspapers or books. This tendency to the online market is growing fast and maybe in the future we will read only from electronic devices. In this essay, I'm going to show the advantages and disadvantages of these, incorporating my opinion, which is that we will need to buy more books and newspapers. The cost of editing a book or a newspaper is very exèpensive and for this reason more people are moving to the online market, which is way cheaper.

band

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Some people want governments to spend money looking for life on other planets. Others, however, think this is a waste of public money when there are so many problems on earth. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from own knowledge or experience. You should write at least 250 words.

Nowadays, many people think that governments should invest on space discovery, in order to find new resources and places to live. Others, instead, believe that there are already several social and economic problems on earth, so institution should focus on these.

band

Media coverage of violent crime frightens people and encourages criminals. Some people say it should be banned from newspapers and TV programs. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In the prevailing era, crime has become a grimmer issue in some parts of the world. It is an argued issue whether newspapers and TV programs telecast the violent offences that scare the general public and motivate the criminals. Although having news related to crimes on television and in magazines can make people fearful, I believe that it should not be prohibited from them.

band

In the future, people may 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 will happen one day? Why do you think some people might not be happy to give up using cash? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

In this modern era, the way people make payments has evolved due to the advancement of technology. With the growing popularity of credit cards and debit cards, mobile wallets and another digital payment systempayment system it is quite possible that in the near future currency will no longer accepted for shopping in many parts of the world. While this transformation will happen, but have to recognize other individuals who might not be happy with this change.

band

People who decide on a career path early in their lives and keep to it are more likely to have a satisfying working life than those who change jobs frequently. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is often observed that people who decide their career goals early and work in that direction without changing their path are likely to be more successful than those who switch their jobs reguarly. I firmly agree with this notion, as I believe persistance and patience eventually pays.

band

The internet is viewed an excellent means of communication by many.However, there are some who would argue that it is actually destroying our communication skills . Discuss both views and give your opinion

The internet is considered by the majority of people as a vital channel for relying information but others claim that it is worsening our communication capabilities. In my opinion, I contend that human interactions have been made easier although our face to face communication skills have been compromised.

band

Immigration has a major impact on the society. What are the main reasons of immigration. To what consequences can it lead.

People relocating to other countries has been a common trend more so in the developing countries. While seeking for employment and furthering studies tend to be the leading causes of immigration, the society is affected in both positive and negative ways.

band

Some people work for the same organisation all their working life. Others think that it is better to work for different organisations. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Some people believe that people should be dedicated to their working area till retirement; however, some argue that people need to work in different companies. In this essay, we will discuss both arguments.

band

Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the world are now ‘one big traffic jam’. How true do you think this statement is? What measures can goverments take to discourage people from using their cars?

Most people in metropolitan areas over the last thirty years have preferred to have their own vehicles, specifically cars. Consequently, this may increased the levels of congestion on many routes. In my opinion, this is true because, particularly in urban areas, car ownership is a symbol of prestige, and some people are frustrated with public transportation. Therefore, government need to take an action to manage the use of private cars as solution for traffic jams in numerous areas.

band

It is better to live in a big city than a small town. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In this era, more individuals have freedom to choose where they desire to live. Which option is better, living in a big city or a small town ? Some people believe that being a resident of a small town is a better option. However, I would argue it is better to live in a metropolitan area than in a village, for the following reasons.

band

It is suggested that everyone in the world should have a car, a TV and a fridge. Do you think the disadvantages outweigh the advantages for society？

There is no doubt that these days many people believe that everyone should have basic appliances like a car, a television, and a fridge. The question is: does this bring more good or bad to our society? In this essay, I am going to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this idea.

band

The movement of people from rural areas to cities. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

Nowadays, many people are leaving the countryside and choosing cities to live and work in. Some people say this trend causes numerous negative issues; otherwise, some people say it brings a lot of benefits for a country. From my perspective, this movement causes both advantages and disadvantages.

band

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. In some countries university students live at home with their family while they study, whereas in other countries students attend university in another city. Do you think the benefits of living away from home during university outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from own knowledge or experience. You should write at least 250 words.

Some students decide to attend university in their hometown, while others prefer to change city. Living home with their own parents has several advantages, especially related to economic reasons. However, it could bring also drawbacks, avoiding an opportunity to gain independence.

band

Many people argue that in order to improve educational quality, high school students should be encouraged to question and offer criticism on their teachers. Others think this will lead to a loss of respect and discipline in the classroom. Discuss both views and give your own opinion

Some people debate that if high school students are encouraged to ask questions or critique their teachers, the quality of education will improve. Others say that this may breed disrespect and indiscipline in the classroom. Seeking clarification promotes better understanding hence quality education if at all done the appropriate way. However, if teachers are critiqued by their students or asked questions in an impolite manner, then this may be considered as lack of discipline and disrespectful.

🚀 Prepare for IELTS writing section today!

Unlimited Task 1 & Task 2 checks
Practice with essays, charts, and letters.
Personalized suggestions & mistake analysis
Spot every mistake and boost your score.
Topic ideas & vocabulary helpers
Expand your ideas and use the right words.
Progress tracking
Watch your writing improve with every practice.