IELTS Writing Samples Band 5. Page 32

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5

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Some say that parents whose children are breaking the law must be punished in some way. to what extent do you agree or disagree.

It is believed by some people that parents should be given some sort of punishment by the court if their children do not obey the laws. While this can be beneficial in some cases, I do not fully agree that this would be ideal for each case. It would rather be good if it depends on the types of cases or crime the child has committed.

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All cars that burn fossil fuels should be banned and electric cars should replace them. Do you agree or disagree?

All the vehicles which produce harmful gases must be banned and the ones which operate on electricity should be used. This essay agrees with this notion, because it will help to reduce global warming, and will be a cost-effective as well as convenient to do so.

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«Prevention is better than cure». Researching and treating diseases is too costly so it would be better to invest into preventative measures. To what extent do you agree?

Yes, it is always better to prevent diseases instead of curing it with various kind of medicines.Moreover, it is too expensive to cure the disease so it's better to reduce it through prevention techniques. This essay will discuss why I completely agree with this statement and explain how to prevent it through some ways.

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Some people believe that mobile phones conversation should be banned in crowded and social places. Others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion

Some individuals think that conversation through mobile phones should be prohibited in crowded and social areas while other people believe the opposite. Although banning conversation through mobile phones in public places allows to reduce distraction and disturbance of the public, I personally think that speaking over mobile phones should not be banned in the public places because it will restrict individuals to connect with others during urgencies.

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Some people think that the best way to improve road safety is to make vehicle drivers to take a test every year. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

decent amount of individuals suggest that the optimum way to enhance highway assurance is by forcing drivers to take an annual driving test. In my opinion, I believe that an annual tests unnecessary, however, a test every 5-10 years, in this essay I will discuss my disagreement, and then I will support my suggestion.

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In many schools and universities, girls tend to choose arts subjects (eg. languages) and boys choose science subjects (eg. Physics). What do you think are the reasons? Do you think that this tendency should be changed?

Historically, education is often considered masculine. While there has been a development with girls equally enrolling in schools, there is no equal distribution in terms of careers. Whereas women are most likely to study art courses, men seem to focus on science such as physics. This could be due to numerous reasons and i believe there is a need for amendment.

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Rich countries often give money to poorer countries, but it does not solve poverty. Therefore, developed countries should give other types of help to poor countries rather than financial aid.

Many developed countries have provided financial support to the poor nations. However, this support does not contribute to limiting the proverty in these nations, so they need various kinds of assistance rather than financial aid. Therefore, I believe that developed countries have to establish different programs to help those countries.

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Some people think that the most important thing about being rich is it gives a person the opportunity to help other people. Do you agree or disagree?

Money is important in many areas of life. Some people believe that the best thing about being rich is the ability to help others, while others disagree. In my opinion, being rich does not necessarily mean helping others because kindness and culture are more important factors.

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Successful sports professionals can earn a great deal more money than people in other important professions. Some people think this is fully justified while others think it is unfair. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

A successful sports person is able to earn plenty of income compared to someone in another major field. Some individuals believe that it is completely okay, whereas others think it is unjustified. I support the former notion, and this essay will elaborate both views.

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Some people say that the main environmental problem of our time is the loss of particular species of plants and animals. Others say that there are more important environmental problems. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion

Issues related to the environment around us have been getting increasingly concerning. Many citizen think the major issue in this current time is the extinction of specific flora and fauna, while others say there are still plenty of issues caused by bad environment. From my point of view, I believe the key problem of the environment is the bad waste management sourcing from the household and industry which can give impact to all living beings.

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Some people think that government should spend money on creating new public buildings such as museum, city halls, rather than renovating the existing ones. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In some countries, numerous historical and older buildings require restoration and revitalization. While some argue that constructing new buildings is more important, I partly agree with renovating existing structures, as I believe this offers a range of benefits, including the preservation of our architectural heritage. However, the construction of new public complexes is also essential.

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Around the world it is likely that more adults will work from home and more children will study from home, as computer technology becomes cheaper and more accesible . Do you think this will be a positive or negative development.

In modern soceity, people are not always required to work or study onsite because of the advancement of technology and the accessibility of computers. Even though working and learning from home have undeniable advantages, I believe this trend brings negative impacts for both adults and children.

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Many people try to balance work and other parts of their life. However, this is very difficult to do. What are the problems associated with this? What is the best way to achieve a better balance?

While many strive to fill the gap between work and life balance, they mostly fail to attain what they wish. This is mainly due to the lack of plan along with motivation, and can be tackled best by consulting and finding the wrong spot in everyday routine.

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At the present time, the population of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults, compared with the number of older people. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?

Currently, in many countries, a wide spectrum of populations is made of youths in comparison to old people. Although this may include some demerits such as youth exploitation and lack of skilled people, I believe merits are greater, such as economic prosperity and governmental profit, and I believe pros outperform cons.

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These days, more and more people are going to other countries for significant periods of time, either to find a job or to study. Do the advantages of living in a foreign country outweigh the disadvantages?

Nowadays, individuals are increasingly going to other countries to live for a significant period of time, either for employment or education. I personally believe that despite encountering unsuitable weather condition, the benefits of migrating to foreign countries outweigh the drawbacks because it enhances the adaptability of people and opens up a lot of opportunities regarding employment and education.

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Some people believe that academic success depends on good teachers, while others argue that it depends on the attitude of the student. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

There has been a heated debate over whether great adademic results should rely on good teachers or the attitude of students.In my opinion,not only good teachers but also the students' attitudes and motivations that contribute to better school grades.

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Some people belive that university education should only be offered to those who can pay for their own courses and the government should not be expected to fund higher education. to what extent do you agree?

It is argued that many individuals assert that university is only for those who can afford their own courses , and the government cannot fund higher education. However, I strongly disagree with this statement for several reasons .

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The pollution is increasing day by day, suggest some solutions.

The most conspicuous trend of today's world is a colossal upsurge in blight in almost every part of the world, thanks to modernization. There are myriad consequences of the dirtying, which will be discussed with some potential solutions in the subsequent paragraphs.

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Some people say that the main environmental problem of our time is the loss of particular species of plants and animals. Others say that there are more important environmental problems. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion

It is argued that the significant environmental challenge is the extinction of special sorts of animals and herbs nowadays. However, others believe that there are more essential issues to be addressed in this field. In my opinion, all the problems related to the global well-being should be assessed simultaneousely.

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

There is an opinion that I firmly agree with that workers should be provided with a longer weekend and a shorter working week because it creates an avenue for a better balanced work-life and it can help reduce depression.

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