IELTS Writing Samples Band 5. Page 337

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5

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

In this essay, I will discuss arguments from both sides before stating why I strongly advocate that both competition and co-operation play a significant role in day to day life. A more nuanced picture is necessary.

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There is no doubt that globalisation has benefited the world by bringing together people, business and nations. People who criticise it stand in the way of progress. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.

Globalisation has gained momentum in the last century and there is no sign of its stopage soon. It has connected countries and its trade and population, making a better world. However, some people are opposing it, they are considered as the conservatives. Though I am sympathetic to their arguments, I believe they are obstracting the betterment of our society. In this essay, I will justify my statement.

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Some feel governments should invest in preserving minority languages, while others feel this is not a good use of resources. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. (Write 250 words.)

Nowadays, some people think that the government should spend to maintain minority languages while others have different opinions about this situation. This argument will discuss both sides and my perspective.

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Some of the local languages are becoming extinct. What are the advantages and disadvantages?

It is widely believed that native languages are phasing out. This will encourage civilization but will mere the significance of people’s culture. In this essay, I will discuss the pros and cons of losing local dialects.

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Government investment in the visual arts, the kind you commonly see in art galleries, is a waste of money. Governments must invest this money in public services instead. To what extent do you agree with this statement?

There is no dening the fact that visual arts are becoming one of the most important instruments which represent societies these days, that gives nations the opportunity to get to know each others' culture relatively. While it is a commonly held belief that authorities investing in visual arts is a waste of money, and that they have to spend this money in public services instead, there is also an argument that opposes it. In my opinion, I think both arguments should be considerated since they are both right.

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In the 20th century, contact between many different parts of the world has developed rapidly through air travel and telecommunications. Do advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

In the 20th century, the world witnessed a groundbreaking surge in globalization due to rapid development of air travel and telecommunications. This will raised some questions regarding to the upside and downside of those advancements. This article will discuss on the impact of both sides to provide more point of view and seeing it in holistic ways.

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Some people think that the government should establish free libraries in each town. Others believe that it is a waste of money since people can access the Internet at home to obtain information. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion

Nowadays, half of the citizen believe that a government should develop free libraries in each town. However, half of it think that it is a waste of money due to internet that can be accessed at home. I belive that it has positive and negative impact.

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In their advertising, business nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

These days, business are keen to claim that they just launched a new product in their advertisements. This is done to stimulate several customers to purchase their goods or services immediately. I tend to believe that this is a negative development due to causing an increase in consumerism lifestyles.

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Studying with a group of students in a classroom is more beneficial than learning online at home. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Nowadays, a majority of education institutes still offer classes online since COVID-19 pandemic. Some people believe that learning as a team especially on-site is given more beneficial than remote study. I strongly agree with this statement. This eassay will discuss this argument and give my personal perspective.

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In the near future nobody will buy printed newspapers or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying to what extent do yo agree or disagree with this statement.

Nowadays the advancement of technology has covered all parts of the globe including the internet and social media. There is no doubt that in the future, there will be only online sources in order to gather informations and news. I totally agree with the statement above which I will explain in the following paragraph.

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Some people say that parents have the most important role in a child development. However, others argue that other things like Television or friends have the most significant influence. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

It is essential to understand what might influnce a child's development.

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Modern technology, such as personal computers and the Internet, have make it possible for many people to do their work from home at least part of the time instead of going to an office every day. What are some of the advantage and disadvantages of this situation?

Thanks to technological developments larger proportion of employees prefer to work at home instead of going to an daily. This essay will discuss about advantages and disadvantages of this situation that have been occuring in our society.

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In the future all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people traveling inside thes vehicles will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages?

Nowadays the advancement of the technology has covered all parts of the globe namely the internet, artificial intelligence and others. Not to mention, the driverless vehicles including cars and the public transports. I totally believe that the advantages of this trend will benefit us all, despite all the drawbacks which I will explain in the following paragraph.

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Psychologists have known for many years that colour can affect how people feel. For this reason, attention should be given to colour schemes when decorating places such as offices and hospitals.

One of the widely discussed issues nowadays is that some people and psychologists researched that the colour can affect to the feelings of the people. It is undeniable that colour has become an essential part of our life. However there is no absolute agreement on whether the colour should be affected or not.

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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 the United Kingdom, most of the elderly generation prefers to live in a retirement accommodation along with people from their age group. This stay includes their shelter, meals and medical treatments. I believe that government should be liable for their stay in the residence.

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It is believed that people are suffering from loads of health problems because of consuming too much fast food. Some people hold a thought that education should take responsibility for this phenomenon while others contradict with this opinion Discuss both of them and give your own point of view

It is true that, these days people suffer many hearth problems due to fast foods. Some community say that this is an education liability while others believe this

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In many towns and cities, large shopping malls are replacing small local shops. Do you think this is a positive development? Give your reasons and examples.

Local shops are being substituted with enormous shopping malls in many towns and cities in today's society.Although it provides many utilities to the residents,I believe construction of these malls further is not a positive progress as it possesses more dominant cons.

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Some people say that when buying a product(for example, a mobile or cell phone) or choosing a service (e.g. medical treatment) , price is the most important thing to consider. Do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, it is claimed that price of the product or service is the primary thing to be evaluate before making the purchase. From my perspective, it is inaccurate notion which is believe by others. I will discuss this in the subsequent paragraphs.

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Nowadays, many schools find it profitable to sell unhealthy food and sugary drinks to students during lunch breaks. Is this a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Issues related to wellness are frequently discussed these days. It is true that junk food are more attractive to purchase than clean eating at schools. While this trend offers certain advantages, I contend that the drawbacks outweigh the benefits. This essay will critically provide explanations and examples to support my viewpoint.

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Nowadays people make new friends through social networks and internet chat groups. Some people think this is good. Others thinks face to face interaction is essential. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

The advancement in technolgy has been convenient in every manner. One of them is making new friends, social networks is a easy way to start talking to new people for individuals who lack communication skills and are shy in person. Though face to face interation is a vital element for friendships but social interation can become a initial step to make life long friends. In this essay, we will discuss weather internet interactions are safe for an individual or not.

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