IELTS Writing Samples Band 5. Page 304

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5

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Maps showing changes in the village and the town.

The three plans illustrate the developmental changes that occurred in Meadowside village and its neighbouring town, Fonton, from 1962 till the present.

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Some people think that essence of competition in children should be encouraged. Others believe that children who are taught to co-operate rather than compete become more useful adults. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

Nowadays, education serves various roles in society, spanning social, economic, and personal domains. Moreover, it assists in improving every aspect of life i.e socialisation, and behavioural relation with society . Some say that this competition should encourage adults while others argue that participation is enough to grow their career.In the forthcoming paragraphs, I shall explain my point of view.

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Space tourism makes space exploration less important. It reduces the impact of real astronauts and scientists' hard work. Do you agree or disagree?

Some people argues that if space tourism become a reality, led to space exploration less crucial and this reason can make scientists' hard work are nominated in social and real astronauts lack of important as before. In my opinion, I feel that people should not eliminate these jobs, the role of each of them has unique characteristics, all toward the development of humanity. So I disagree about this argument.

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Today many children spend a lot of time playing computer games and little time on sports. Why is this? Is it a positive or negative development?

Children are often looking for a little entertainment. In this modern world children spend more time in playing computer games and less time in sports. I think this negative development is because of the new invention of computer games that looks more attractive.

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Some people fail in school, but end up being successful in life. Why do you think that is the case? What is, in your opinion, the most important thing to succeed in life?

There are a number of individuals who are unsuccessful throughout their school years, but later on turn out to achieve great success in life. Such individuals demostrate that academic difficulties do not necessarily predict future failure. Moreover these struggling may be done by some personal factors such as family, because, kids come from different social backgrounds with various problems that can affect their well being.

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Group or team activities can teach more important skills for life than those activities which are done alone. Do you agree or disagree?

While it is widely claimed that group work offering a variety of essential life skills than any other activities, others argue that working as a group can promote various skills such as building up relationship along with communication skills. The reason why I agree with the this statement will be elaborated on in this essay.

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Older people choose to spend money on themselves (e.g. on holidays) rather than save money for their children after retirement. Is this a positive or negative development?

Some individuals up in years decide to invest wealth on their personal needs rather than collect money for their youngsters after retirement. However, as far as I am concerned, this approach does not facilitate the growth and development of their offspring’s, nor the optimum base of skills required to thrive in their future chosen career, due to the lack of financial savings that could have been allocated for an easier path to success of their descendants. Needless to say, the children would not be able to have access to the first-rate education programs. Also, without the parents’ appropriate contributions, it’s harder for the child to figure out what their interests, talents and passions are.

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More and more people are becoming seriously overweight. Some people Say that the price increase of fattening foods will solve this problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Throughout recent years, there have been accompanying issues with rising obesity rates due to a huge upsurge in the number of high-calorie foods. Many individuals feel that introducing higher payment to unhealthy fattening foods may better address this issue of obesity. It is, in my opinion, an unefficient trend that will have a detrimental influence on the people's lifestyle. I will explain my perspective in the forthcoming paragraphs.

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In Britain, when someone gets old they often go to live in a home with other old people where there are nurses to look after them. Sometimes the government has to pay for this care. Who do you think should pay for this care, the government or the family? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

In western countries, it is common that after retirement people tend to live in long-term care or Retirement homes. Some people argue that the government should support the cost of living. However, other thinks that it is the family's responsibility to look after them. In my perspective, the government should allocate funds and provide this service to their people. In the following paragraphs, I will provide an explanation to support my idea.

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While some people believe that children need pressure from parents to develop, others disagree by agruing that parental pressure is unnecessary. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Nowadays, overall development of a child is essential and required lots of efforts. To achieve this many parents believe that they need to put pressure on their children, However, other people disagree and opine that it can be achieved without any pressure as well. This essay will eleborate both the views and provide my opinion as well.

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Some university students want to learn about other subjects in addition to their main subjects. Others believe it is more important to give all their time and attention to studying for a qualification. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Most universities have a system that students need to take liberal arts classes which are far from their major field, essentially. But there is a controversy about whether students must take liberal arts classes. Some people say it is a chance to broaden students' perspective. In contrast, other people say, in real, students don't have much time to study their major so learning other subjects is a total waste of time. Between these views, I agree with the prior argument.

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Some people prefer to eat at food stands 9 or restaurants. Other people prefer to band prepare and eat food at home. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

Over the last few decades, wether eating out or consuming at home have become one of the most questioned issue. While, some groups of people support the viewpoint of going out and eat yummy foods, others oppose eating out and advocate consuming food at home. In this essay i will debate both sides and give my personal hypothesis to it.

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Some people think that goverment is responsilbe for crime prevention. Others think that individuals are responsible to protect themselves. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Although some argue that the government ought to be accountable for reducing crime, others say that it is the duty of individuals to safeguard themselves. In my opinion, I consider that the state plays a significant role in preventing crime from happening.

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More and more families have computers in their homes. What advantages and disadvantages do home computers have for children? Should parents restrict the amount of time their children spend using the computer?

The proliferation of home computers has significantly impacted children's lives, bringing both advantages and disadvantages. As technology becomes increasingly integral to daily life, understanding these impact is essential for parents to make informed decisions about their children's computer usage.

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Some governments say how many children a family can hare in their country. They may control the number of children someone has through taxes. It is sometimes a necessary and right for a government to control the population in this way. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer.

Measures such as taxation which prevents couples from having more than one or two children are also controversial. While some have claimed that such policies are required to ensure sustainable development, others have seen it as a violation of individual rights.

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Some people believe that in a city, the best way to travel is by car, while other people argue that bicycles are a better way of travelling in a city. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

In today's urban landscapes, the choice of transportation mode sparks considerable debate between proponents of cars and bicycles. While some advocates for the convinience and comfort of cars in navigating the city streets, other emphasize the environmental and health benefits of cycling. In this essay, I will examine the both perspective, weighing the pros and cons of each mode of transportation before presenting my own reasoned opinion.

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Some peopl think there should be free healy care for all people, but others disagree. Discuss both side and Give your opinion.

A highly controversial issue today relate health care, some individuals think that people are taken free healthcare. However, Other are totally opposite from the notion. In this essay, I am going to examine this question from both ponts of view, and then give my own opinion on the matter.

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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. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?

In recent years, some people have been discussing whether the benefits of sharing a house with others overshadow the drawbacks or not, with people believing the downsides outweigh the benefits.

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In many countries around the world, rural people are moving to cities, so the population in the cities is increasing. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

In many nations worldwide, rural residents are relocating themselves to cities, leading to a growing increase in the city population. In my opinion, this could lead to the over population of cities across the world, but could also aid to improve the living conditions of these individuals. Therefore, I wish to state that this is both a positive and negative development.

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Some Countries have implemented mandatory community programs for young people. In these programs, children aged 16 to 18 do charity work, help old people or work with animals. What are some advantages and disadvantages for this for young people?

Nowadays, some countries implemented a imperative community programs for young people . Where they perform various types of charitable work but does this have good effects or does it not?

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