IELTS Writing Samples Band 5. Page 307

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5

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The rapid urbanization of towns and cities has led to numerous problems. Discuss the main causes of urbanization and its effects on society

Big city life is one of my favorite lifestyles. You live in endless hustles and bustles with many plans and goals. That is why such energy appeal many people from rural territories to big mega policies, so every year we can easily notice the great increase in the number of citizens in towns. Some people consider that there are only disadvantages from such migration, while others have a different point of view, let us discus both sides.

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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?

While it is widely claimed that owning home is vital for people in some countries rather than renting one, others argue that buying one is not necessary. Both point of views and reasons why I believed that this controversy could lead to an negative development will be elaborated on in this essay.

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The most important aim of science should be to improve people's lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

The debate over the optimal aim of science has sparked considerable controversy. While some argue that scientific research should solely favour political prospects, I, along with others, contend that it is most effective for society if science focuses on improving people's quality of life as this essay further elaborates on.

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Nowadays more and more people have to compete with young people for the same jobs. What problems does this cause? What are some possible solutions?

In present times, youngsters are competing with adults for the same jobs. This can result in mistakes in companies that hire them, and many adults will be unemployed. To resolve problems related to employees’ faults, companies should recruit people based on their experience. Employers should prioritise senior workers when recruiting.

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Some peole believe that culture will be ruined if it is used to earn tourism revenue, but others consider that tourism is the only way of protecting culture. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.

These days, tourism industries indeed play a crucial role in society. However, some believe that culture will be ruined when nations gain revenue from tourism while others say that tourism is the only strategy to protect our culture. This essay will discuss both viewpoints and I strongly agree with the latter opinion for the following reasons.

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High school and university students should be required to complete a certain number of volunteer hours before graduating. Do you agree or disagree?

Volunteer work is deemed to play a crucial role in the civilization society. Voluntering is when people spend their time and effort to help others without being paid and students often volunteer to gain valuable experience and give back to the society. There is a widespread belief that highschool and university students should be required to submit a specific number of volunteer hours before graduating. Argument has persisted as to whether as this statement should be accepted or not. Whilst there are convincing rationales on both sides, I wholeheartedly agree with this given opinion.

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Volunteer work is when people offer their time and effort to help others without being paid. Students often volunteer to gain valuable experience and give back to the community. High school and university students should be required to complete a certain number of volunteer hours before graduating. Do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, it's quite popular to participate in volunteering activities because it gives you more understanding what's going around you. Such volunteering activities are done without any payment and out of free will. Besides that, today's schools are requiring to have a certain amount of hours of volunteering before graduating. In my opinion, this situation in educational institutions quite questionable because words "mandatory" and "volunteerly" never stood together.

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Should animals be kept in zoos? Describe both views and give your own opinion

Who does not like zoos? People of all ages are happy to see all different kinds of animal at zoos. Some think that when animals are caged at zoos, they are protected and are useful for research. However, I disagree that zoos can be beneficial to animals. This essay describes disagreement with several important reasons.

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Many people today, especially in the developed world, are choosing to have fewer children, or none at all. Why is this happening, and do you think it is a good trend? Give reasons for your answer, and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

The trend of adopting less children or sometimes not even one has sparked a controversial debate especially in the advanced nations. I think this trend has been brought to by one major factor and In my opinion this decision proves beneficial for parents, there could also be a drawback.

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The leaders or directors of organizations are often older people. But some people say that young people can also be a leader. Do you agree or disagree?

There is no denying that in this contemporary era, there is a disbalance between youngers and elders in holding high statuses such as chief and director. However, the young generation is also being appreciated and suggested to high positions by many people. From my standpoint, even if there is a young generation with high potential, in ruling big companies, experience of old people plays a crucial role rather than other aspects.

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Advertising has become an unavoidable part of everyone's lives. Some people say that advertising is positive part of our lives while others say it is a negative one. Discuss both views include your opinion.

Advertisements have become more popular because of their impact on businesses by enhancing their marketing. Then, many would argue that advertising promotions have impacted positively on humankind and they are necessary in order to promote the sales of cutting-edge designs. Nevertheless, I staunchly consider that those campaigns should be controlled and carefully managed. In this essay, I will explain my reasons in detail.

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Findings show that many criminals have low level of education. Some people believe that the best way to reduce crime is to educate criminals in prisons so that they can get job. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Crimes are one of all crucial problems for any society. Findings discover the pattern between criminals and their low level of education. Some people believe that increasing level of education will reduce number of crimes. I agree with this statement and we will discuss this question in this essay.

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Many people believe that social networking sites such as Facebook have a huge negative effect on both society and individuals. To what extend do you agree or disagree?

Social networks are an indispensable part of our life. Some people believe that it has a huge negative effect on both society and individuals, while others adhere to the contrary opinion. I support the first point of view, we will discuss this statement in this essay.

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Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? In twenty years there will be fewer cars in use than there are today.

In twenty years there will be fewer cars in use than there are today.

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Many people try to achieve success through their career or education. What can success mean to different people? What is your view of success? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience

There is a popular adage that says " Education is key to success". A lot of folks believe that career the best way to be successful in life. In this essay, I will discuss this idea and explain what achievement mean to different individuals before I share how I perceive it.

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Many cities are now turning parks and farmland into new housing developments

Human civilizations have been growing rapidly since the beginning of our era, resulting in the drastic decline of the greens in the cities due to the construction of the residential area. This led to a controversial issue debating on the topic of whether the conversion of green area to the housing area contributed to positive or negative impacts. However, after a thorough consideration, though there are some positive effects of the increase of habitat, the negative effects of this alteration of the area should not be put down by any chance.

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Some people think that robots are impotant for human's development. Other's think that robots have negative effects on society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Robots are a potentional replacement of humans on some jobs. They can comply treadmill and artificial intelligence has tremendous opportunities in intelligent work such as programming and humanitarian sciences. Some people believe that it is a way in the future, while others adhere to the contrary opinion. I am a proponent of the first opinion and we will discuss this question in this essay.

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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 views and give your opinion.

Travelling and experiencing new cultures is a luxury and the tourism industry is growing by its leaps and bounds every year globally. There is an ongoing debate whether the customs and behaviour should be followed by the sightseers, or the host country should welcome their cultural differences. This essay will elaborate both the views along with my standpoint.

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Some people think that all children should learn geography in school. However some others think that it is more important to learn subjects that are more relevant to life. What is your opinion?

There are ome people that think, that geography course at school is the waist of time, the others think that all school students have to study it compalsory. In my humble opinion, geography is one of the essential courses in the school program for several reasons.

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Some people say that the government should invest in trains and subway system to prevent traffic congestion in large cities. Others, however, think it should build wider roads. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

The allocation of fiscal budget by governments have to be provided in the several parts of the country developments. However, it has been a controversial issue debating on the topic of whether the governments should spend their monetary resorces for supporting transportation system in the countries by focusing on the public transportation in the cities area or broaden the roads. Some may support the development of trains and railway system while some opponents may disagree. However, after thorough consideration, though to widen the road offer some advantages, it is firmly believed that the benefits of the impovement of the trains and subway system should not be put down by any chance.

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